Yachting News

Sunreef Reveals New 156 ULTIMATE

Posted: 15th Jul 2014

Written by: Sunreef Yachts

Following the success of the Sunreef 165 Ultimate range of fast performance cruisers, the company unveils its newest project, the stunning Sunreef 156 Ultimate Catamaran. Read More

Brussels Takes UK to Court Over Boats Using Red Diesel

Posted: 14th Jul 2014

Written by: BBC News

The European Commission is taking the UK to court in a long-running row over its policy of allowing leisure boats to use lower-taxed red diesel. Read More

Prostitute Accused in Yacht Overdose Death

Posted: 11th Jul 2014

Written by: Yahoo News

A high-end prostitute has been arrested on suspicion of murder after injecting heroin into a Google executive on his yacht in Santa Cruz and leaving him to die when he overdosed, according to police. Read More

Xiamen to Build 2,000 Berths for Rapid Development of Sailing Industry

Posted: 10th Jul 2014

Written by: What's On Xiamen News

The news that a rich family celebrated their daughter’s 16-year-birthday by sailing a luxury sailboat along China’s coast has brought about a heated discussion around China, bringing luxury sailing into the spotlight. Read More

Dramatic Moment Tornado Flips Clipper Round the World Yacht on its Side

Posted: 10th Jul 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Footage has emerged of the Great Britain team in the Clipper Round the World yacht race being struck by a tornado Read More

Cramm Yachting Systems Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence

Posted: 10th Jul 2014

Written by: Cramm Yachting Systems

Cramm is very proud to be celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2014. When Cramm started in 1954, reaching our diamond anniversary was a far off goal. Read More

Vc Metalwork Redesign Galley for MY Bartender

Posted: 10th Jul 2014

Written by: Vc Metalwork

Motor yacht Bartender, was launched by the Turkish builder Riza Tansu in 2011 and boasts naval architecture by Kerim Acar Yacht Design. Read More

Branagh Marine Composite Retrofit S/Y Gaia

Posted: 10th Jul 2014

Written by: Brannagh Marine

One of Branagh Marine Composites major 2014 winter projects was to retrofit the keel on the beautiful Spirit 100 SY Gaia. Read More

Pendennis Shipyard: Next Stage of Transformation

Posted: 10th Jul 2014

Written by: The Packet

THE first phase of Pendennis Shipyard's transformation has been completed, bringing to fruition years of planning and paving the way for the next stage of its development. Read More

America's Cup: Bermuda and San Diego Shortlisted for Finals

Posted: 9th Jul 2014

Written by: Scuttlebutt Sailing News

The island of Bermuda and the city of San Diego have been shortlisted as potential host cities for the 35th America’s Cup. Chicago is now a likely venue for America’s Cup World Series racing in 2015 and 2016. Read More

Expansion Works at Porto Montenegro

Posted: 8th Jul 2014

Written by: Porto Montenegro

Works have officially begun this January on Porto Montenegro’s highly anticipated marina extension, which will take berth capacity from the current mix of 250 to 400 by October 2014. Read More

£200 Million Superyacht Due to Leave Devonport Dockyard Today

Posted: 8th Jul 2014

Written by: Plymouth Herald

A £200 million super-yacht is due to move out from Devonport dockyard this afternoon. The yacht, named the Alamshar, belongs to His Highness The Aga Khan. Read More

Record Winter/Spring for RSB Rigging Solutions

Posted: 8th Jul 2014

Written by: RSB Rigging Solutions

Since ex super yacht captain and sailor, Steve Branagh, started RSB Rigging Solutions in 2005, the business has grown annually both in number of clients and reputation. Read More

Clipper Race: Grandmother, 74, Sails Around the World

Posted: 7th Jul 2014

Written by: Your Local Guardian/Louisa Clarence-Smith

A 74-year-old grandmother who was the first female violinist in the Royal Philarmonic Orchestra is completing the last leg of the world's longest ocean race. Read More

Adventurers Halve Record For Sailing Around Britain in a Dinghy

Posted: 4th Jul 2014

Written by: The Guardian

Jeremy Warren and Phil Kirk encountered whirlpools, bombers and seals during 33-day voyage in 5-metre-long boat Read More

Amore Mio 2 Motor Yacht Completes Major Refit

Posted: 4th Jul 2014

FM- Architettura d’Interni, the Italian interior design specialists, has just completed the refit of the Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Amore Mio 2 (formally Sea Jewel) in record time. Read More

Sailing - Fund Boost for Ainslie's America's Cup quest

Posted: 2nd Jul 2014

Written by: Yahoo Sports

Ben Ainslie's quest to claim a maiden America's Cup triumph for Britain received a financial boost on Tuesday. Read More

Super Yacht Mast Delivery a Tall Order

Posted: 1st Jul 2014

Written by: Bay of Plenty Times

A 62m long section of a 93m tall super yacht mast made an 11-hour journey from Auckland to Tauranga via the Kaimai Range on Friday. Read More

St Kitts Open for Superyacht Business

Posted: 1st Jul 2014

Written by: All At Sea

A new marina designed to set the standard in homeports, has held its ground breaking ceremony in St Kitts. Read More

Yacht Owners Demand High Speed Internet

Posted: 1st Jul 2014

Written by: PR Newswire

iSeaglobal is proud to announce a new upgraded ku band network to supply up to 25 Mbps speed in the Mediterranean. Read More

Emperor Penguins Could Face Extinction from Melting Sea Ice

Posted: 30th Jun 2014

Written by: The Daily Mail

Emperor penguins could face extinction if temperatures continue to rise as melting sea ice will have a ripple effect on the birds' food chain, new research has warned. Read More

Beware: Robot Container Ships are on the Way

Posted: 27th Jun 2014

Written by: Yachting Monthly

The cruising sailor’s worst nightmare: there’s nobody on the bridge, the officer ‘on watch’ is in a call centre ashore. Read More

Flame Retardant Shrink Wrap Gains European Certification

Posted: 27th Jun 2014

Written by: Martin Flory Group

Premium shrink wrap supplier, Dr. Shrink offers a variety of specialty wraps to meet the needs of almost any project. Read More

MUSTO Announces Partnership With Team Alvimedica

Posted: 27th Jun 2014

Written by: Musto

MUSTO is proud to announce a new partnership with Team Alvimedica, a crew of young, agile and courageous sailors embarking on their first-ever Volvo Ocean Race around the world. Read More

EPIRB Helps to Save Three Sailors

Posted: 26th Jun 2014

Written by: McMurdo

McMurdo Smartfind Plus G5 EPIRB Helps To Save Three Sailors
When Rig Comes Crashing Down.
Read More

Yachting: Team NZ Challenge To Go Ahead

Posted: 25th Jun 2014

Written by: The New Zealand Herald

Team New Zealand has released a statement this afternoon confirming it will challenge for the 35th America's Cup. Read More

Great White Shark Attacks New Jersey Fishing Boat

Posted: 24th Jun 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

This is the terrifying moment, fisherman Steve Clark spotted a great white shark almost half the size of his boat making a lunge for his 35-foot vessel Read More

$17 Million Yacht Goes Up in Flames (Video)

Posted: 23rd Jun 2014

Written by: Fox News

A dry-docked multimillion-dollar yacht burned for hours Thursday at a San Diego boatyard as firefighters poured thousands of gallons of water on the blaze. Read More

A Typical Palma Puzzle

Posted: 20th Jun 2014

Written by: The Superyacht Cup

The Bay of Palma set a typical challenge for the Superyacht fleet making their first coastal course of the Superyacht Cup, with changes in pressure and wind direction. Read More

French Fishing Boats Used To Smuggle 200 Albanians To Britain:

Posted: 19th Jun 2014

Written by: The Daily Mail

French fishermen are among a dozen people accused of smuggling more than 200 illegal immigrants across the Channel to the south coast of England. Read More

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