Yachting News

Greek Boat Builders' Problems Grow with Luxury Tax

Posted: 28th Jul 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

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. Read More

The MCY 105: A New Era Begins for Monte Carlo Yachts

Posted: 28th Jul 2015

Written by: Monte Carlo Yachts

Monte Carlo Yachts has presented its new flagship yacht, the MCY 105 at a private viewing event at the Arsenale in Venice. Read More

Cantiere delle Marche Launches the Darwin Class 107'

Posted: 28th Jul 2015

Written by: Cantiere delle Marche

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. Read More

Jap is Top Yacht at Panerai British Classic Week 2015

Posted: 27th Jul 2015

Written by: Panerai

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... Read More

Land Rover BAR win the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Portsmouth

Posted: 27th Jul 2015

Written by: America's Cup

The home team were crowned victors at Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series despite unseasonal conditions causing cancellation of final day's racing. Read More

No Failure in ECsix Rigging During Volvo Ocena Race

Posted: 27th Jul 2015

Written by: ECsix Rigging

After nine months, 11 Ports, 38,739 nautical miles and 10 In-Port races the seven teams of this edition of the Volvo Ocean Race completed this truly epic circumnavigation. In doing so, they have added more miles to the 1,000,000 p... Read More

Ben Ainslie Begins America's Cup Journey In Portsmouth

Posted: 24th Jul 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Thousands of spectators are expected to descend on Portsmouth over the weekend to enjoy the six America's Cup teams compete in four days of quality racing. Read More

Heesen Yachts Delivers Ann G

Posted: 24th Jul 2015

Written by: Heesen Yachts

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on July 17, 2015, project YN 17350, M/Y ANN G, a 50m full-custom motoryacht, was delivered to her owners in international waters. Read More

Thai Temporary Charter License

Posted: 24th Jul 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Thailand's Ministry of Transport is expected to sign off the Thai Temporary Chartering License for foreign-flagged superyachts, before the end of July 2015. In order to charter in the upcoming 2015-2016 season, Northrop & Johnson ... Read More

Boat Builder Awards - Call for Nominations

Posted: 23rd Jul 2015

Written by: Rai Amsterdam

The relationship between boat builders and their suppliers is evolving from one of simply demand and supply to a much more collaborative approach. Read More

MarQuip Sponsors two Major Cancer Charity Events

Posted: 23rd Jul 2015

Written by: Marquip

MarQuip are proud sponsors of a variety of cancer research charities benefiting numerous people and organisations. These sponsorships include support of two major cancer charity events in 2015. Read More

Maggie Hinesley Joins Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 23rd Jul 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to welcome Maggie Hinesley as Marketing & PR Executive. She will be based in the Fort Lauderdale office. Read More

Hanseyachts Signs 3 Year Contract with Designers Judel/Vrolijk & Co

Posted: 23rd Jul 2015

Written by: HanseGroup

HanseYachts AG CEO Dr. Jens Gerhardt and Judel/Vrolijk & Co Managing Director Torsten
Conradi signed a renewal of the contract for designing all our upcoming Hanse, Dehler and Varianta models for the next three years.
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Deadly Collision on Nile

Posted: 23rd Jul 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

At least 21 people celebrating an engagement were killed on the Nile north of Cairo when a cargo ship hit their chartered boat, medical and security sources said. Read More

Migrant Baby 'Destiny' Born On Irish Rescue Ship

Posted: 22nd Jul 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Irish medics on board the Irish Naval Service vessel LÉ Niamh, delivered a baby girl as the ship transported 370 rescued migrants to an Italian Port. Read More

Two Worldwide Debuts for Benetti at Monaco Show

Posted: 21st Jul 2015

Written by: Benetti

Benetti will be showing two worldwide debuts and one European Debut at the Monaco Yacht Show from September 23rd to the 26th. Read More

Drunk Ship Captain Pleads Guilty

Posted: 21st Jul 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Captain Sandro Carnemolla has pleaded guilty to being drunk while in charge of a ship carrying 11,000 tonnes of petroleum. Read More

Marina Port Vell Transforms into OneOcean Port Vell

Posted: 20th Jul 2015

Written by: Marina Port Vell

OneOcean Ventures has announced the incorporation of Marina Port Vell and its luxury services and facilities into the OneOcean Barcelona brand. Located in the heart of Barcelona, the superyacht marina has been renamed OneOcean Por... Read More

Podium Positions in Transatlantic Race - Results

Posted: 20th Jul 2015

Written by: Media Pro

The curtain call for race participants will be the Transatlantic Race 2015 Awards Ceremony Dinner on July 24, hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes Castle on the Isle of Wight. The RYS is celebrating this year its Bicentenar... Read More

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Sets Sail

Posted: 20th Jul 2015

Written by: Media Pro

Rhode Island’s 200-foot Official Sailing Education Vessel SSV Oliver Hazard Perry sailed for the first time yesterday in Narragansett Bay after she left the Hinckley Boat Yard in Portsmouth, R.I. to begin a journey up the coast to... Read More

Suspected Asylum Seeker Boat Spotted off West Australia

Posted: 20th Jul 2015

Written by: Onboardonline

The boat was sighted around dawn on Monday by the crew of an oil tanker near Dampier on the Pilbara coast, about 1,500km north of Perth. Read More

Heesen Delivers Azamanta

Posted: 17th Jul 2015

Written by: OceanLive

After intensive sea trials in the North Sea, Heesen delivered MY Azamanta, the world’s first Fast Displacement steel-hulled yacht over 50 metres. Read More

Mayflower Marina Receives TYHA's Gold Anchor Award

Posted: 17th Jul 2015

Written by: British Marine

British Marine member and 2015’s Marina of the Year, Mayflower Marina, has again been awarded the 5 Gold Anchor Award by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). Read More

Northrop & Johnson sign Global Brokerage Agreement with Mondomarine

Posted: 17th Jul 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce a new global brokerage agreement with Mondomarine. Read More

Lucky Claims Top Honours in Transatlantic Race 2015

Posted: 17th Jul 2015

Written by: Media Pro Newport

Bryon Ehrhart’s Reichel/Pugh 63 Lucky has been confirmed as the winner of the Transatlantic Race 2015 by the event’s four organizers: the Royal Yacht Squadron, the New York Yacht Club, the Royal Ocean Racing Club and the Storm Try... Read More

Joe Foggia Joins Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 16th Jul 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson welcomes Joe Foggia as Sales Broker and New Construction Expert in the Fort Lauderdale office. Read More

METSTRADE 2015 Heading for Success

Posted: 15th Jul 2015

Written by: Metstrade

Mestrade is looking forward to a full house, with 90% of floor space already booked at this stage. Read More

Azimut to Present Two World Premieres at Cannes Boat Show

Posted: 15th Jul 2015

Written by: Azimut

Azimut Yachts will open the International Boat Show season in style. The events will start in a few months with the Cannes Boat Show, which will run from September 8th to September 13th. Read More

Feadship New Construction Sold by Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 15th Jul 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Brokers Kevin Merrigan and Wes Sanford successfully sold a 66-meter Feadship new construction project. Read More

60 Knot Winds and Record Boat Speeds

Posted: 15th Jul 2015

Written by: Media Pro International

Twenty boats, or just over half of the fleet, have now finished the Transatlantic Race 2015. Read More

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