Yachting News

ComMar To Represent McMurdo EPIRBs, PLBs and AIS Search and Rescue Products

Posted: 9th Oct 2014

Written by: ComMar

At the opening of the 2014 National Marine Electronics Association Conference & Expo at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida today, McMurdo announced the appointment of ComMar Sales to represent the com... Read More

US Navy to Deploy Armed, Robotic Patrol Boats

Posted: 8th Oct 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Technology adapted from Nasa's rovers on Mars could transform how the American navy operates, officials say Read More

Record Numbers of Exhibitors Heading for METS 2014

Posted: 8th Oct 2014

Written by: METS

With just five weeks to go before METS 2014 begins on Tuesday 18 November, a record number of 1331 companies have registered to attend as exhibitors in the Amsterdam RAI complex. Read More

ACREW - Looking Back at Monaco Yacht Show

Posted: 8th Oct 2014

Written by: ACREW

ACREW Monaco started some pertinent and poignant conversations during the Monaco Yacht Show from 24-26th September 2014. Read More

Media boss Kerry Stokes's Luxury Yacht Boarded by 'Armed Pirates'

Posted: 7th Oct 2014

Written by: ABC News - Liam Cochrane

A luxury yacht belonging to Australian media magnate Kerry Stokes has been robbed by "armed pirates" in Papua New Guinea who stole phones and laptops before escaping. Read More

Taylor Made Designs Give Away Free Oakley Sunglasses

Posted: 7th Oct 2014

Written by: Taylor Made Designs

Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is launching a new partnership with Oakley by giving away a free pair of Oakley sunglasses with every order over £500. Read More

Meet the PYA in Barcelona and Palma

Posted: 7th Oct 2014

Written by: PYA

A great opportunity for crew members to meet up with the PYA training and marketing directors next week in Spain, from 13th October to 16th October. Read More

C&NI Crew Stars - Yacht Crew Awards

Posted: 7th Oct 2014

Written by: Camper & Nicholsons

At Camper & Nicholsons we know our charter crew are all stars, but we wanted to create a way to recognise those who shine the brightest, so we have designed a brand new awards program - The Camper & Nicholsons Crew Stars. Read More

Extreme Sailing Series in Nice

Posted: 6th Oct 2014

Written by: The Independent/Stuart Alexander

As Morgan Larson steered Ernesto Bertarelli’s Alinghi to another grand prix victory in the Extreme Sailing Series at Nice, and his great rival and defending champion, a crestfallen Leigh McMillan, had a shocker in The Wave, Muscat... Read More

Absolute Boat Care Sponsor Superyacht Regatta

Posted: 6th Oct 2014

Written by: Absolute Boat Care

Absolute Boat Care are a well established superyacht finishing service provider with permanent HQ in STP Shipyard, Palma de Mallorca. Read More

McMurdo at the US Sailboat Show 2014

Posted: 6th Oct 2014

Written by: McMurdo

The McMurdo range of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) MOB devices will be on display in booth B10 at the 2014 United States Sailboat Sh... Read More

MY Galatea For Sale

Posted: 6th Oct 2014

Written by: Camper & Nicholsons

Galatea is the most recent performance motor yacht from the Dutch shipyard Heesen. Designed as the 4000 series ‘Sportster’, she is the first of her kind and is a spectacular evolution of the extremely successful 3700 series. Read More

Prince on Top of the World!

Posted: 6th Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Sweden’s third in the line to the throne Prince Carl Philip needed no time to consider when he was challenged to climb to the top of a Volvo Ocean Race boat's 30-metre mast on Sunday – ‘I’ll do it,’ he said. Read More

Tankoa Yachts Reveals S701 (70m) Superyacht Concept

Posted: 6th Oct 2014

Written by: Sand People Communications

Tankoa Yachts - Genoa based shipyard has revealed S701 at the Monaco Yacht Show 2014. Read More

Warsash Superyacht Academy Observes Shifts in Large Yacht Training

Posted: 3rd Oct 2014

Written by: Warsash Superyacht Academy

Three elements have caused a significant shift in large yacht training patterns during 2014, according to Warsash Superyacht Academy (WSA), the world’s leading superyacht training provider and part of Southampton Solent University... Read More

Lithuania Accuses Russia over Fishing Boat Seizure

Posted: 3rd Oct 2014

Written by: BBC News

Russia has been accused by Lithuania of violating international maritime laws after seizing a Lithuanian fishing boat with a crew of 30. Read More

bluePhare Hires Nigel Sherlock as Commercial Director

Posted: 3rd Oct 2014

Written by: bluePhare

bluePhare, specialist AV and IT select product distributor, are pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Sherlock as Commercial Director. Read More

A Tribute to Roberto Migliaccio

Posted: 3rd Oct 2014

Written by: Fraser Yachts

On Sunday the 21st September Fraser Yachts lost a dear friend and colleague. There are no words todescribe our loss or that of his family’s, but here one of our colleagues pays tribute to him. Read More

Pressure? At least, Mars Bars Don’t Cost $100 Any More

Posted: 3rd Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

The days of hungry Volvo Ocean Race sailors trading chocolate snack bars at $100 a time are over thanks to the new one-design Volvo Ocean 65 boat. Read More

Crude Oil Tanker Rescues 150 Migrants from Mediterranean

Posted: 2nd Oct 2014

Written by: gCaptain / Mike Schuler

Nordic American Tankers Limited says that one of its vessels was involved in the rescue of 150 migrants in distress after their wooden boat began experiencing engine trouble in the Mediterranean Sea. Read More

Paragon Motor Yachts Launches 100’ Bahama Skymaster

Posted: 1st Oct 2014

Written by: Paragon Motor Yachts

Following a successful launch from the Paragon Motor Yachts’ yard in Taiwan, the 100-foot Bahama SkyMaster will make her debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. The Quietest Yacht in its Class! Read More

Introducing the M/V YERSIN

Posted: 1st Oct 2014

Written by: Monaco Yacht Club

Built in France by the Piriou shipyard based at Concarneau in France, the 77m vessel has been designed to navigate in any conditions, including ice exploration. Read More

Hic Salta For Sale

Posted: 1st Oct 2014

Written by: Camper & Nicholsons

Camper & Nicholsons International are delighted to welcome the 42.5m (139'5) Hic Salta to the sales fleet. Read More

Oceanco’s 91.5m Equanimity Honoured

Posted: 1st Oct 2014

Written by: Oceanco

Two Award Distinctions in Two Weeks Best ‘Yacht of the Year’ and ‘Best Yacht in Show’. Read More

Arrests in Connection With Alleged Cocaine Yacht Smuggling Plot

Posted: 1st Oct 2014

Written by: Practical Boat Owner

Seven people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of one tonne of cocaine from a yacht. Read More

IMS Shipyard Announces Date of Opening 15th December 2014

Posted: 30th Sep 2014

Written by: Sand People Communication

IMS, the largest yacht repair shipyard in the Mediterranean will open in the heart of the Bay of Toulon. The official opening date was announced at the Monaco Yacht Show last week. Read More

Tide Turns For Slumping Luxury Yacht Industry

Posted: 30th Sep 2014

Written by: Bloomberg News

Selling Cakewalk hasn’t been quite as easy as her name would suggest. Read More

Support the Cogs 4 Cancer Riders as They Cross the Finish Line

Posted: 30th Sep 2014

Written by: Cogs 4 Cancer

The Cogs 4 Cancer riders would like to invite members of the public to join them for a celebratory event to mark the end of their six-day charity cycle ride. Read More

Mike Maynard, Northern Lights VP has Died

Posted: 30th Sep 2014

Written by: Home Port Marketing

Mike Maynard, longtime Northern Lights Vice President and Northeast Branch Manager, died peacefully at his home on September 20, after a long bout with cancer. He was 62. Read More

Fire Rages on Puerto Banus Luxury Yacht

Posted: 29th Sep 2014

Written by: The Olive Press

A fire on a luxury yacht in Puerto Banus has seen two crew members rushed to hospital and brought traffic in the elite resort to a standstill. Read More

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