Yachting News

Team Brunel Breeze out of Cape Town

Posted: 20th Nov 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Skippers of the seven boats in the Volvo Ocean Race fleet, which set out for the 6,125 nautical mile (nm) Leg 2 from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, left with warnings of possible cyclone activity and tropical storms ringing ... Read More

Carla Demaria Presents Key to Success at Opening of METS 2014

Posted: 19th Nov 2014

Written by: Mets

Carla Demaria, President of Monte Carlo Yachts, Board member of Italian Yachting Federation (UCINA) and the Board of Bénéteau Group and General Manager of Bénéteau Brand, has given a fascinating keynote speech at the opening cerem... Read More

Time to Bring the Fun Back Into Yachting!

Posted: 19th Nov 2014

Written by: Dominion Marine

This is the message from Ken Griggs, recently appointed director of Dominion Marine SARL, the Monaco based company that provides a unique VAT deferment solution for superyachts. Read More

SOLAR1 Sees in 21 New Teams for 2015

Posted: 19th Nov 2014

Written by: Solar1

The Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup 2014 finished just 4 months ago and already 21 teams have signed up for the second edition of the Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup 2015; commencing from the 9th to 11th July 2015. Registration is still open, and m... Read More

Spanish Navy Rams Greenpeace Boat and Injures Activists

Posted: 18th Nov 2014

Written by: The Guardian

Spanish navy boats protecting an oil drilling ship rammed Greenpeace boats during a protest, leaving one activist with a broken leg and another with minor cuts. Read More

Cyclone Season Awaits Leg 2 of Volvo Ocean Race

Posted: 18th Nov 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race sailors set out again for the open seas on Wednesday with no piracy activity on their radar, but the threat of cyclones ahead on Leg 2 from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Read More

Jefa Steering Wins DAME 2014 – Design Award METS

Posted: 18th Nov 2014

Written by: Mets

Bill Dixon, Chairman of the Jury, presented the prestigious DAME Award 2014 at the commencement of METS this morning to the Steering Traveller from Jefa Steering ApS of Denmark. Read More

Tai Ping Carpets Charity Auction

Posted: 18th Nov 2014

Written by: Colin Squire

Tai Ping Carpets Yacht Division have done it again! We have just had donated by Xavier Bonnamy the stunning piece (see it below & it actually has its own name) that Tai Ping had made for their stand at the Monaco Yacht Show this y... Read More

CDC says 172 People on Crown Princess Cruise Ship Ill With Norovirus

Posted: 17th Nov 2014

Written by: The Guardian

The Centers for Disease Control said on Sunday that 172 people on a cruise ship arriving in California had fallen ill with the highly contagious norovirus during a nearly month-long trip. Read More

New Yacht TV Series Revealed at 2014 FLIBS

Posted: 17th Nov 2014

Written by: YES

On Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, YES Yacht Entertainment Studios along with their production partner Ocean Air Productions held a Press Conference to premier the trailer for the upcoming ... Read More

Richard Branson's Yacht on Humanitarian Run

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: The Maritime Executive

The philanthropic business magnate, Sir Richard Branson, is assisting YachtAid Global in delivering supplies to kids and families in St. Maarten for post Hurricane Gonzalo relief using his yacht Necker Belle. Read More

Coast New Zealand Launches New Products

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: Gate PR

Coast New Zealand launches luggage and beach bag range designed to withstand
corrosive marine environment
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Auto Marine Showcases new OCEANFLEX® Range at METS 2014

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: Oceanflex

Industry leader Auto Marine is the UK’s largest low voltage manufacturer of high quality cables and a distributor of electrical components and accessories throughout the automotive and marine sectors. Read More

MarQuip Welcomes You at METS

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: MarQuip

MarQuip, your leading expert in underwater exhaust outlets and water-cooled exhaust systems in the superyacht industry, will exhibit in the SuperYacht Pavilion at its usual location right in front of the hall entrance. Read More

Volvo Ocean Race Fleet Gets All-Clear from Piracy Threat

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 13 – Volvo Ocean Race’s seven-strong fleet are to sail all the way from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi for Leg 2 after the event’s security experts gave the all-clear this week following a big decrease in... Read More

Gamma Yachts Deliver Yacht to Andrea Bocelli

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: Sand People Communication

Gamma Yachts builds its most customised Gamma 20 yet, with smart design from Vripack, to renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli Read More

International Awards for Azimut Grande 95RPH

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: Azimut

Two awards for the new Azimut Grande Collection’s 95RPH model, named Best Yacht of the Year by Robb Report and Best Motoryacht at the AIM Marine Group Editor's Choice Awards in Fort Lauderdale. Read More

Eastern Shipbuilding: Double Event for Hornbeck Offshore Services

Posted: 13th Nov 2014

Written by: EAstern Shipbuilding Group

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is pleased to announce its third HOSMAX Double Event in Panama City, Florida. Read More

Halyard Launches Innovative Thermal Insulation Product at METS

Posted: 13th Nov 2014

Written by: Halyard

Leading marine sound and exhaust specialists, Halyard, will be launching an innovative new thermal insulation product at METS 2014 – a must have for OEM’s looking for an efficient and aesthetic solution to prevent heat loss on the... Read More

Search Launched for Passenger Missing From Ferry in English Channel

Posted: 13th Nov 2014

Written by: BBC News

A "massive search" has been launched to find a passenger missing from a ferry in the English Channel, Dover Coastguard has said. Read More

Felicita West Sold by Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 13th Nov 2014

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce the sale of the 210-foot Perini Navi sailing yacht FELICITA WEST by Kevin Merrigan, acting on behalf of both buyer and seller. Read More

New Trading Regulations - Antigua Charter Yacht Show

Posted: 13th Nov 2014

Written by: Antigua Charter Yacht Show

Notice is given that The National Parks (Trading) Regulations 2014 requires persons doing business in the National Park to hold a license issued by the National Parks Authority. Read More

Azimut Yachts-Leader in Qatar

Posted: 13th Nov 2014

Written by: Azimut /Benetti

At Qatar Boat Show 2014 there will be five of the most representative models from the Flybridge and S Collections on display. Among these, the brand new Azimut 50 Flybridge will make its debut officially on Middle East market. Read More

MUSTO Announces Partnership With Team Vestas Wind

Posted: 13th Nov 2014

Written by: Musto/Frank PR

World's leading offshore sailing brand MUSTO officially announce their partnership with Vestas, the world leader in wind energy, in the 2014 Volvo Ocean Race Read More

PYA General Meeting Thursday 13th November

Posted: 12th Nov 2014

Written by: PYA

PYA members are invited to our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 13th November at 18.00. This will take place at la Salle des Associations, 2 Cours Massena, Antibes (at the top of the covered Market). Read More

Dutch Gang Tried to Use James Bond-Style Scooter to Smuggle Cocaine Under the Sea

Posted: 12th Nov 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Courts hears four Dutch men wanted to use a Seabob water scooter to move 108kg of the drug from a ship in Scotland Read More

Denison Yacht Sales Opens Office in Palm Beach Gardens

Posted: 12th Nov 2014

Written by: Denison Yachts

Denison Yacht Sales has announced the opening of its eleventh office location at Soverel Harbour Marina in Palm Beach Gardens following the acquisition of The Marine Group which occupied the space for more than two decades. Read More

True Wine Expertise for the Yachting Industry - Louise Sydbeck MW

Posted: 12th Nov 2014

Written by: Riviera Yacht Support

During the Master of Wine Awards Ceremony in London the 5th of November Louise Sydbeck (head of wine department at Riviera Yacht Support – now Riviera Wine) became the 100th woman in the world to be awarded the most prestigious wi... Read More

South Korea Ferry Disaster Captain Jailed for 36 Years

Posted: 11th Nov 2014

Written by: The Independant

The captain of the South Korean ferry that sank earlier this year, killing more than 300 people, has been jailed for 36 years. Read More

Empty Yacht Found in Search for Missing Sailor

Posted: 10th Nov 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Vessel found in search for yachtsman believed to have gone sailing between Brighton and Newhaven in East Sussex Read More

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