Yachting News

New Cyber Security Guidlines Launched for Shipping

Posted: 11th Jan 2016

Written by: SAMI

A new set of cyber security guidelines has been launched for the shipping industry, the first such guidelines designed to assist global firms to tackle potential cyber attacks. Read More

Hugh Bonneville Opens Sunseeker Stand at London Boat Show

Posted: 11th Jan 2016

Written by: Sunseeker London Group

The Sunseeker London Group enjoyed a great weekend entertaining the crowds at the London International Boat Show. Joined by their teams from across Europe, the Sunseeker stand was busy with activity including the arrival of the hi... Read More

Six Finalists Announced for Young Designer Awards 2016

Posted: 11th Jan 2016

Written by: Boat International

Boat International Media is proud to announce the six finalists of the 2016 Young Designer of the Year Award, sponsored by Dutch shipyard Oceanco. Read More

Countdown to Mount Gay Round Barbados Series

Posted: 11th Jan 2016

Written by: Sue Pelling

With just a few days to the start of the 80th anniversary Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series (16-24 January 2016), the festival island spirit is in full flow. Read More

Prestige 680 Impresses at London Boat Show 2016

Posted: 11th Jan 2016

Written by: Marine Advertising Agency

Ancasta presided over the UK launch of the Prestige 680, the newest luxury motor yacht from Prestige, on Friday 8th January 2016 at London Boat Show. Read More

Second Fastest Time in History for Spindrift 2

Posted: 11th Jan 2016

Written by: Spindrift Racing

The sailors on Spindrift 2 crossed the finish line of the Jules Verne Trophy off Ushant at 15:01 UTC on Friday, after 47 days 10 hours 59 minutes and 02 seconds at sea. After nearly 29,000 miles travelled at an average speed of 25... Read More

Full Pogramme for Caribbean CrewFest 2016

Posted: 11th Jan 2016

Written by: Albatross PR

With the dates for the inaugural Caribbean CrewFest in St Kitts fast approaching (15 to 16 January), Christophe Harbour and ACREW are excited to announce the full details of the two-day programme. Read More

Charter Manager Geraldine Gitsham Joins Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 10th Jan 2016

Written by: Janine St Denis

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to welcome Geraldine Gitsham as a charter manager in the Burleigh Heads, Australia. Focusing on luxury brand marketing strategies, Geraldine joins N&J's Australian office to facilitate growth of its... Read More

Interior Specialist Lynne Edwards Joins The Crew Academy

Posted: 8th Jan 2016

Written by: Elsa Carpenter

The Crew Academy is delighted to announce that hospitality expert and industry figurehead, Lynne Edwards, is joining The Crew Academy’s team of specialist educators in the capacity of in-house interior trainer. Read More

Sliding into the New Year with FunAir

Posted: 6th Jan 2016

Written by: Sarrah Macey

St. Barts was certainly the place to be this New Year. Leo DiCaprio, Harry Styles and Ellen DeGeneres were just some of the celebrities who brought in the New Year on board superyachts near the Caribbean island. Read More

USB Charger Duplex from Hubbell Marine

Posted: 6th Jan 2016

Written by: Hubbell Marine

Hubbell's USB Charger Duplex Receptacle provides both USB and electrical power in a standard single gang opening, with a full 3.8 amps at 5V DC, and capable of charging two tablets simultaneously. Read More

New Year Currency Turmoil

Posted: 6th Jan 2016

Written by: Kevin Tullett

2016 started with chaos as a 7% drop in Chinese equities on the opening day of 2016 set the scene for stocks. Global tensions were heightened not only by events in the Middle East, but were exacerbated last night as North Korea su... Read More

Fire Destroys Two Superyachts in Marmaris Marina, Turkey

Posted: 4th Jan 2016

Written by: Yacht Marine Management & Brokerage

At approximately 02:00am this morning in Marmaris Marina, fire broke out on board motor yacht The One (73m), 30 minutes later spreading to neighbouring motor yacht Barbie (52m). Read More

Edinburgh Marina Development Gets Green Light

Posted: 4th Jan 2016

Written by: Alex Price

The City of Edinburgh Council planning committee have granted planning consent to the revised masterplan for Edinburgh Marina,­ the 300 berth marina, residential, retail and spa hotel development that will be the focal point of Gr... Read More

bunker buoy Reaches Milestone of 100 Fuel Suppliers

Posted: 4th Jan 2016

Written by: bunker buoy

bunker buoy has reached a major milestone, with over 100 physical fuel suppliers now registered on the platform, including private marinas, since the move away from traders. Read More

MOAS rescues shipwrecked Syrians on Greek island of Agathonisi

Posted: 4th Jan 2016

Written by: MOAS

Early on Saturday morning 35 refugees endured five hours in heavy seas only to end up shipwrecked upon jagged rocks on a remote Aegean island called Agathonisi. Local fishermen where the first to find them and alerted the Hellenic... Read More

Sunrise Yachts Signs Agreement with Diamond Living

Posted: 3rd Jan 2016

Written by: Sunrise Yachts

Sunrise Yachts has signed an agreement with The Diamond Living Private Investment Fund, managed out of Hong Kong, which will take a controlling interest in order to steer the next phase of the company's development. Read More

Rolex Sydney Hobart: Ragamuffin 100 (AUS) Claims Second

Posted: 29th Dec 2015

Written by: Regattanews

A great finish for Ragamuffin 100’s owner, iconic sailing legend Syd Fisher, competing in his 47th Rolex Sydney Hobart Race and who, at 88 years, is the oldest person to ever compete in the race. Read More

British Marine Launches Affinity

Posted: 29th Dec 2015

Written by: Lucy King

Affinity is the procurement service for all members of British Marine, helping you make better informed purchasing decisions with their independent, unbiased buying teams. Read More

Fabien Cousteau Webinar - 28 January 2016

Posted: 29th Dec 2015

Written by: International Superyacht Society (ISS)

ISS, Fabien Cousteau and Oceanco - the sponsor of the ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award - are over the moon to announce the first-ever Fabien Cousteau Webinar to promote a better understanding of the health of our oceans. Read More

Comanche Wins Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

Posted: 28th Dec 2015

Written by: Regattanews.com

Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze-Clark's Comanche claimed line honours in the 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race at 21.58 AEDT today. They successfully completed the 628 nautical miles in two days, 8 hours, 58 minutes and 30 seconds - ... Read More

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - Harrowing Start

Posted: 27th Dec 2015

Written by: Regattanews.com

Saturday night proved harrowing for the crews competing in the 71st Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Exactly 24 hours after the majestic start in Sydney Harbour, a quarter of the fleet has retired due to damage inflicted by gale fo... Read More

Safran's Morgan Lagravière Qualifies for Vendée Globe

Posted: 24th Dec 2015

Written by: Team Safran

Following a tumultuous first solo transit in an IMOCA 60, yesterday morning at 05:32h (French time), Morgan Lagravière crossed the finish line of the Transat Saint-Barth – Port-la-Forêt in 4th position, to qualify for the Vendée G... Read More

Free Guide for LED Lighting on Yachts

Posted: 24th Dec 2015

Written by: Hella Marine

Whether you're thinking about which LED lamp to buy or simply want to learn more about the general technology, Hella marine have produced a useful guide to help you choose the best LED options for your vessel. Read More

Ben Ainslie: New Year, New Challenges!

Posted: 22nd Dec 2015

Written by: Landrover Bar

Another very busy year comes to an end for the team, a year in which we have achieved an enormous amount: Launching our second Testing Boat (T2), moving into our new home in Portsmouth and signing major partners like Land Rover, C... Read More

New Tax Director for London based ICM UK

Posted: 22nd Dec 2015

Written by: Jenny Oliver

London based ICM UK Limited, an associate company of the Douglas-based ICM Group has appointed experienced tax advisor, David Kinsella, as its Tax Director. David will play a key part in the Group's strategic expansion and diver... Read More

Rolex Sydney Hobart Fast Approaching

Posted: 17th Dec 2015

Written by: Regattanews

The fleet of 110 international yachts is in the final stage of preparations for the 71st edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2015, which will start on Saturday, 26 December in Sydney Harbour. Read More

AMELS Ahead of the Game with Tier III Emissions Test

Posted: 17th Dec 2015

Written by: Amels

AMELS has become the first Dutch yacht builder to meet stringent new International Maritime Organization (IMO) emissions regulations. The successful test under independent Lloyd’s Register class supervision ensures the generator s... Read More

Sarah Weston Appointed the Events Clothing Representative in France

Posted: 15th Dec 2015

Written by: Events Clothing

Sarah Weston, former Chief Stewardess onboard the 86m Oceanco, SUNRAYS, has been appointed the Events Clothing Representative in France. Read More

Judge Danielle is World's Youngest Female Sailing Umpire

Posted: 15th Dec 2015

Written by: Lisa Radcliff

World Sailing’s youngest female international juror (IJ) is one of a panel of 12 judges representing a mix of countries onsite at St Kilda for the 7th annual Sailing World Cup Melbourne. Read More

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