Yachting News

Simon Harvey Joins Dovaston Crew UK

Posted: 12th Mar 2015

Written by: Helen Warren

Dovaston Crew is delighted to welcome Simon Harvey to the team who has recently been recruited to represent Dovaston Crew in the UK. Read More

Internet 'Crowd Sourcing' Search for Missing Yacht

Posted: 12th Mar 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Thousands of internet users are scouring satellite images in a search effort to find crew from the missing yacht SV Moorings. The search is focussing on an area 2200 nautical miles west of Perth. Read More

Fast Internet Solution in Cell Weaver for Marine Sector

Posted: 12th Mar 2015

Written by: Gate PR

Channel 28 Ltd have expanded their product portfolio with the addition of Cell Weaver, a secure, fast internet solution for yachts using 4 x 4G/LTE bonded connections. Read More

Piracy In the Gulf of Guinea: Seminar

Posted: 12th Mar 2015

Written by: SAMI

The Gulf of Guinea has been described as the “most insecure waterway globally” where acts of piracy and armed robbery represent more than a quarter of worldwide reported attacks. Read More

Supercyclone Delays Volvo Ocean Race Leg 5

Posted: 12th Mar 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

A tropical cyclone Pam has racked up winds of 200km/hr and could strengthen further as it heads south. Read More

Superyachts set for Race Day 1 of Loro Piana Regatta

Posted: 12th Mar 2015

Written by: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

A steady 20-knot breeze blowing in from the east greeted the sailing superyachts and motor yachts gathered at the YCCS Marina, Virgin Gorda for the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous, hosted by Boat International... Read More

In Pics: Full Chrome Lime Green Wrap for Racing Trimaran

Posted: 11th Mar 2015

Written by: Wild Group

Phaedo 3, the 70ft Trimaran, sets the Rorc caribbean 600 course record following it's launch earlier this month in Antigua. Read More

Eligibility Extended for ICC

Posted: 11th Mar 2015

Written by: Sarah Drane/Purple Cake Factory PR

Until recently the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) could only issue the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) to British nationals and residents, and to countries with special permission such as the Netherlands. Read More

Porto Montenegro Launches Crew Club

Posted: 10th Mar 2015

Written by: Porto Montenegro

In-line with its growing number of superyacht arrivals, Porto Montenegro has launched a membership programme for crew staying within the marina Read More

Champion Sailor Florence Arthaud Killed in Helicopter Crash

Posted: 10th Mar 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Florence Arthaud, considered one of the world's greatest sailors, has been killed in a helicopter collision in Argentina. Other victims of the crash included Olympic gold medalist swimmer Camille Muffat and Olympic boxer Alexis Va... Read More

Victors Claim Spoils at Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Posted: 10th Mar 2015

Written by: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

The second edition of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean drew to a close with a fourth day of picture perfect sailing for the 21 participating yachts. Overall winners of the event, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Nautor's... Read More

Azimut Yachts Launch Partnership in Thailand

Posted: 10th Mar 2015

Written by: Azimut Yachts

A ceremony and official celebrations were held for the inauguration of the Azimut Lounge in Pattaya and the signing of the partnership agreement with MGC Marine in Bangkok. Read More

Imtech Marine Launches Service app RHServiceNow

Posted: 10th Mar 2015

Written by: Imtech Marine

Imtech Marine recently launched a service app, under its service and nav/com brand Radio Holland. Read More

Winners Announced at Sydney Harbour Regatta

Posted: 9th Mar 2015

Written by: Middle Harbour Yacht Club

Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s 10th anniversary Sydney Harbour Regatta came to a close on Sunday evening with winners announced after what competitors described as “a perfect day’s sailing.” Read More

Vestas Wind Grounding Report – Why? And what next?

Posted: 9th Mar 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

An independent report into the grounding of Team Vestas Wind on Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race was released today. It included a set of recommendations aimed at improving safety at sea for the entire offshore racing community. Read More

Video: World's Largest Amphibious Tender Race

Posted: 6th Mar 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

On the last Sunday in February, New Zealand’s Waiheke Island reverberated to the sound of Sealegs amphibious vessels racing around Onetangi beach. Read More

Early Leaders Hold Firm at Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Posted: 6th Mar 2015

Written by: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Superb sailing conditions once again characterized the second day of racing at the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean 2015. Read More

Sales Broker John Solomon Joins Northrop & Johnson Antibes

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson welcomes John Solomon as sales broker in the Antibes office. Read More

Paul Allen's Exploration Team Discovers Shipwreck Musashi

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Paul Allen has announced the discovery of the famous World War II Japanese battleship, the Musashi, more than 70 years after it was sunk by US forces, his representatives said Wednesday. Read More

Azimut Yachts Premiere at the Japan International Boat Show

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: Azimut Yachts

Azimut Yachts will be participating in the next edition of the Japan International Boat Show 5-8 March 2015 in Yokohama with two models moored in the marina. Read More

Antibes Celebrates Yachting

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: A.S.A.P

Following the cancellation of this year's Antibes Yacht Show, a new event will be held on the 24th and 25th April. Read More

Wavetrax Digital Logbook Launches New Version

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: Wavetrax

The new 1.0.6 version of boating app for iPad and iPhone introduces live dashboard, multimode tracking feature and new GPS signal alert and indicator. Read More

Superyacht Design Symposium Inspires Conversation and Debate

Posted: 4th Mar 2015

Written by: Boat International

The 2015 edition of the Superyacht Design Symposium began in spectacular style at the stunning Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt, nestled at the foot of Kitzbühel’s slopes. Read More

Dubai and the Superyachts

Posted: 4th Mar 2015

Written by: Richard Donkin

In the week of the Dubai Yacht Show, exhibitors can afford to be bullish about the future of water sports and yachting in the Gulf. Read More

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean Underway

Posted: 4th Mar 2015

Written by: Yacht Club Coast Smeralda

Competition at the second edition of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean gets underway at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's base in Virgin Gorda, the British Virgin Islands on Wednesday 4 March. Read More

Perkins to Supply Propulsion Engines to New TS Royalist

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Box PR

Perkins has been selected as the preferential supplier for the propulsion engines for the new Training Ship Royalist which will enter into service in 2015. Read More

New Yachting Legislation is Working in Spain

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Network Marine consultants

It’s now well over a year since all charter yachts operating Spain, irrespective of size, could claim exemption from the infamous matriculation tax, and several months since non-EU-flagged superyachts were allowed to charter withi... Read More

Northrop & Johnson Opens New York Office

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is thrilled to announce our new premier sales office in New York City, New York. Read More

Boost for Superyacht Cruising in New Zealand

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand announce new training programme that will allow superyachts to cruise New Zealand’s Fiordland pilot-free. Read More

Warning: Lenovo Superyacht Computers Exposed to Potential Hacks

Posted: 2nd Mar 2015

Written by: Andy Levy/Great Circle Systems

If any of your marine computers are newer Lenovo laptops, I’ve got some urgent news for you. Bloomberg Business reported on February 19 that Lenovo Group Ltd. has admitted to pre-installing software on some of their laptops that c... Read More

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