by Natalie | May 8, 2020 | Around the Regions
Have you ever wondered why so many sailing yachts are named Joshua or Spray? It’s in honour of Joshua Slocum who completed the first single handed circumnavigation between 1895 and 1898. Those were the days before air travel or wireless communication so it is not...
by Natalie | May 4, 2020 | Around the Regions
In view of the current circumstances stemming from the Coronavirus crisis, it was announced recently that a new strategy will be put in place for the 2020 edition of the Genoa International Boat Show, which will see the design of a flexible layout that can adapt to...
by Natalie | Apr 24, 2020 | Around the Regions
Some of you may have seen the Channel 4 programme “The Mutiny” recreating the astonishing voyage of Captain Bligh from near Tonga to Batavia (modern day Jakarta) a journey of some 4,000 miles. If you caught it you will know that the participants in the recreation...
by Natalie | Apr 15, 2020 | Around the Regions
A photo of gannets using discarded nets and ropes to build their nests highlights the increasing problem of plastic pollution on marine life. The image was ‘highly commended’ in the 2020 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition on Saturday 22...
by Natalie | Apr 15, 2020 | Around the Regions
A Cypriot-Israeli consortium, Kition Ocean Holdings, has gained approval from the Cyprus government which, after prolonged negotiations over some two years, managed to reach an agreement over the redevelopment of Larnaca port and marina. A total of €1.2bn is planned...
by Natalie | Apr 7, 2020 | Around the Regions, Features
YARE, the international aftersales and refit event in Viareggio has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, YARE was scheduled to be heldc from March 18-20. It will now take place from November 4-6. The organisers, NAVIGO...
