Yachting News

MY Aviva 68m Largest Hull to be Wrapped with Farben Foils

Posted: 17th Feb 2015

Written by: Wild Group

Work is underway at Rybovich yard as M/Y Aviva, an 68m Abeking and Rasmussen super yacht, receives a full hull wrap. The project is on schedule for completion at the end of February before making its way back for the Mediterranea... Read More

Unique Amphibious RIB Comes to Mallorca

Posted: 17th Feb 2015

Written by: Easyboats

With motorised, retractable, steerable wheels, Sealegs amphibious RIBs change the game when it comes to launching and retrieving a boat. Read More

Sealed With a Kiss: New Feadship Launched on Valentine's Day

Posted: 16th Feb 2015

Written by: Feadship

Feadship launched the 46.40-metre (152’3”) motoryacht Kiss on Saturday 14 February in a ceremony that made the most of the Valentine’s Day spirit. Read More

Aquila Sold by Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 16th Feb 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce the sale of the 164-foot Benetti motor yacht AQUILA by brokers Kevin Merrigan and John Weller. Read More

New Series of Reckmann Manual Furling Systems

Posted: 16th Feb 2015

Written by: Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics

The new Reckmann MF series of manual furling systems will replace the RS2000, which has been in production since 1990 and Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics have exclusivity as dealers for Reckmann in the UK. Read More

Azimut Yachts at the Eurasia Boat Show

Posted: 16th Feb 2015

Written by: Azimut

Among the different Atlantis models joining the new Atlantis 43 entry is the versatile and innovative Atlantis 50, Open version. Azimut 50 Fly, fresh from winning “European Powerboat of the Year 2015” and Azimut 80 Fly will also b... Read More

Dovaston Crew Show Scheduled for 26th/27th March

Posted: 16th Feb 2015

Written by: Dovaston

We are very proud to announce that the Dovaston Crew Show shall once again be present in Palma de Mallorca at an earlier date of Thursday March 26th and Friday March 27th at The Boat House, Paseo Marítimo on the waterfront. Read More

Team Alvimedica Help Global Childrens' Heart Charity

Posted: 16th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

While the young sailors on board Team Alvimedica are racing around the world in the Volvo Ocean Race, they are leaving in their wake significant donations to a children’s heart health charity at each of the 10 stopover ports. Read More

200 Pilot Whales Stranded on New Zealand Beach

Posted: 13th Feb 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Almost 200 pilot whales have stranded themselves on New Zealand's South Island, and according to the conservation department, two dozen or so have already died. Rescuers are racing against time to refloat them. Read More

Warsash Collaborates With IYMA

Posted: 13th Feb 2015

Written by: Warsash Superyacht Society

Future collaboration as Italian Yacht Master’s Association members receive training from Warsash Superyacht Academy. Read More

Costa Concordia Captain Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison

Posted: 12th Feb 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Former captain, Francesco Schettino, was found guilty by an Italian court on Wednesday of charges related to the January 2012 Costa Concordia disaster and was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Read More

Benetti Enjoying New Commercial Success

Posted: 12th Feb 2015

Written by: Sand People PR

The Benetti production line is working at full speed on 19 yachts, all to be delivered in 2015, including seven Custom projects 50m and larger and twelve Class semi-custom units. Read More

Miami Boat Show Underway with Expectations High

Posted: 12th Feb 2015

Written by: Show Management

Expectations are high for heavy traffic and strong sales at the 27th annual Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, which takes place Feb. 12-16 along a mile-long stretch of Collins Avenue. Read More

OneOcean's Marina Port Vell Facilities Completed

Posted: 12th Feb 2015

Written by: OneOcean

Following its four-year transformation, Marina Port Vell (MPV) has unveiled its newly built state-of-the-art building on site in Barcelona. Guests, captains and crew will enjoy a host of first-class complementary facilities recogn... Read More

Seasick and Sleep-Deprived Sailors in Leg 4 of Volvo Ocean Race

Posted: 11th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

They don’t call it life at the extreme for nothing. And the first 48 hours of Leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race have certainly lived up to that billing, pushing these sailors to their limits - and beyond. Read More

METS 2014 Facts & Figures

Posted: 11th Feb 2015

Written by: Metstrade

Mark your calendar: METS 2015 to be held on the 17-18-19 November Read More

Azimut Displays 16 Models at Miami Boat Show

Posted: 11th Feb 2015

Written by: Azimut/Benetti

The Azimut|Benetti Group opens the season of overseas International Shows by participating in the 2015 Miami International Boat Show, scheduled from February 12th to 16th, with 16 yachts, including the new Azimut 50 Fly and Azimut... Read More

Dongeng First Out of the Blocks

Posted: 10th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team (Charles Caudrelier/FRA) have dominated the Volvo Ocean Race ever since they entered their home waters in Sanya last month, and Sunday marked no change despite four swaps in their crew line-up for Leg 4 to Auckl... Read More

IYS and ITA Announce Collaboration

Posted: 10th Feb 2015

Written by: Peter Vogel - Interior Yacht Services

IYS - Interior Yacht Services and ITA - Interior Training Academy are pleased to announce that they will be supporting each others efforts and programs, starting 2015. Read More

Edward Dickinson Joins Northrop & Johnson Antibes

Posted: 10th Feb 2015

Written by: Norhtrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce the arrival of Edward Dickinson as a junior sales broker in the Antibes office. Read More

VSAT Solution for Canadian Ferries

Posted: 10th Feb 2015

Written by: Imtech Marine

Marine Atlantic Inc. (MAI) selected Imtech Marine Canada to replace its ship to shore wireless communication system. Given a short time frame, installation took place in just three weeks. Read More

Antibes Yacht Show Cancelled

Posted: 10th Feb 2015

Written by: ASAP Antibes

This year's Antibes Yacht Show has been officially announced as cancelled during the General Assembly of the ASAP in Antibes. Read More

Show Management Names New Vice President

Posted: 9th Feb 2015

Written by: Show Management

Show Management, producer of six of the largest boat shows in the world, announced today that it has appointed Brett M. Keating as Vice President of Consumer Marketing. Read More

Northern Lights to Introduce Innovative Global Refit Program

Posted: 9th Feb 2015

Written by: Northern Lights

Leading marine power generation and climate control products manufacturer Northern Lights will introduce the Global Refit Program (GRP), specially designed for large yacht refits. Read More

Bird's Eye View for Miss World

Posted: 6th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Miss World, Rolene Strauss, is used to being the focus of the photographer’s lens but on Thursday she turned the camera on herself to capture the most amazing ‘selfie’ (see below) up the 100ft (30.3 metres) mast of a Volvo Ocean R... Read More

State of Emergency for Galapagos Islands

Posted: 5th Feb 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

One week after a cargo ship carrying hazardous materials ran aground in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador has activated a state of emergency. Read More

Ocean Independence Appoints Thom Conboy

Posted: 5th Feb 2015

Written by: Ocean Independence

OCEAN Independence LLC (OCEAN) is delighted to announce the appointment of Thom Conboy as its President of the Americas. Conboy and his team, consisting of Michael Bach, Chris Collins, Julien Elfenbein, Teddy Garsva, and Cheryl To... Read More

Tom Babbitt Joins Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 5th Feb 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce the arrival of Tom Babbitt as a yacht broker in the Northrop & Johnson Newport office. Read More

Isle of Man SuperYacht Forum to Exhibit at Prestigious London Event

Posted: 5th Feb 2015

Written by: IOMSF

The Isle of Man SuperYacht Forum will be exhibiting at the prestigious London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show. Read More

Dongfeng’s Golden French Connection

Posted: 4th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team skipper Charles Caudrelier (FRA) has been trying to explain the ‘French factor’ that has helped put his crew top of the Volvo Ocean Race leaderboard after three legs – and it seems to come down to pure passion. Read More

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