Yachting News
Beginning on Septemer 8th, Panama Canal officials will restrict the size of ships that can pass through the waterway for the first time since 1998 as a drought brought about by El Niño causes water levels to fall.
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The Safety at Sea Committee of the Cruising Club of America has just published an updated version of its highly regarded Suddenly Alone workbook, now titled Safety for Cruising Couples – Including “Suddenly Alone.”
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A Spanish customs vessel and helicopter chased a suspected smuggler onto a beach in Gibraltar early on Sunday, in what the Gibraltar Government said was “an outrageous violation” of British sovereignty.
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In just two short months since its inauguration June 9th, Stabia Main Port has become an important point of reference for super yacht captains.
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DAME Design Award – the world’s most prestigious design competition for new marine equipment and accessories – is now open for entries.
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Tom Rainey and Lawrence Walters have raised thousands of pounds for Brain Tumour Charity during 93-day feat. The duo was welcomed by hundreds of family and friends and thousands of supporters having completed the arduous 3,800-mil...
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Extreme Sailing Series™ organiser OC Sport has today confirmed Sydney as Host Venue for the final Act of the 2015 season, in partnership with the New South Wales Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
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METSTRADE show organiser RAI Amsterdam has announced that the proceeds of this year’s DAME Design Award will go to the Dutch charity Sailability
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Egypt is to inaugurate the new expanded Suez Canal today, giving rise to hopes for a new era with a boost to the country's economic recovery following years of turmoil.
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The Volvo Ocean Race heads for its fifth 'ocean' during SAIL Amsterdam 2015, to be held from August 19 to 23 when Team Brunel provides a centre point for the giant nautical show.
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Ocean Youth Trust South, one of the UK’s leading sail training charities for young people, is delighted to announce that the charity has just agreed the purchase of Prolific – a stunning vessel with real beauty and genuine charact...
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French customs have seized Picasso's 'Head of a Young Woman' from a British-registered yacht in the Corsican port of Calvi.
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A stylish season beginning for Zuccon International Project that, in collaboration with Ferretti Yachts, will present two new projects in exclusive preview at the first international boat show of the season.
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Northrop & Johnson is delighted to welcome Paul Burgess as a broker in the Fort Lauderdale office.
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Following recent analyses of water at the 2016 Olympic venues in Rio, a report has prompted an urgent change of policy on testing.
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With approximately 730 yachts over 25m in length currently in production around the world, the demand for superyacht berths in the Mediterranean continues to outpace supply.
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If the Transatlantic Race 2015 were easy, to borrow a popular expression, it wouldn’t be nearly as worthwhile an experience.
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Sunreef Yachts is proud to present the newly launched 58 ft sailing catamaran – Dragon Fly which after a series of sea trials and technical tests has already left its shipyard. She is now cruising to Lisbon in Portugal to be offic...
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One brand one world: Marina Port Vell transforms into OneOcean Port Vell as part of the International OneOcean Barcelona brand.
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Ancasta has announced that the CNB 76 will be at Southampton Boat Show and is set to be the biggest sailing boat at the show, which takes place 11-20th September 2015.
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Boat International Media is delighted to announce that the 2016 edition of the ShowBoats Design Awards will take place on Monday 22 February in Kitzbühel, Austria.
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The Security Association for the Marine Industry (SAMI) is working with the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), to host a Maritime Cyber Security Workshop as part of London International Shipping Week (LISW).
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A marine engineer is calling for the introduction of mandatory inspections of keel bolts after last year’s tragic capsizing of a yacht in the mid-Atlantic Ocean that left four Britons dead, including a Farnham man.
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McMurdo, the most trusted name in emergency readiness and response, today announced PRISMA Connect, a web-based integrated fleet management system that connects ship to shore in real-time for improved communication and operational...
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Andrew Trujillo Design, in collaboration with Adam Younger Design, has just completed the exterior design for a new power Catamaran. Based on a modified fast hull originally designed by Adam Younger for a racing series, she sports...
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Greece's third financial bailout has introduced a series of economic reforms including the extension of an annual luxury tax to all recreational boats over 5m. The tax has also been increased from 10 percent to 13 percent.
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Monte Carlo Yachts has presented its new flagship yacht, the MCY 105 at a private viewing event at the Arsenale in Venice.
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The exceptional Explorer Yacht MY Storm from the Darwin Explorer Class has been launched in Ancona, measuring 107 feet and weighing 300 tonnes, in steel and aluminum, built by Cantiere delle Marche.
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After five days of exciting and challenging racing at Panerai British Classic Week 2015 the weather sadly let the fleet down on the final day, when strong winds and torrential rain forced the abandonment of the sixth and final rac...
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The home team were crowned victors at Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series despite unseasonal conditions causing cancellation of final day's racing.
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