by Natalie | Feb 2, 2021 | Daily News, Features
From the Pacific Northwest to the Caribbean, the presence of COVID-19 continues to impact the racing calendar. Here are announcements from three prominent events cancelled for 2021: St. Maarten Heineken Regatta – March 4-7 While COVID-19 began closing borders after...
by Natalie | Feb 2, 2021 | Daily News, Features, Mallorca Yachting Industry News
Do you intend to go yachting in the Balearic Islands or elsewhere in Europe’s Schengen Zone in the foreseeable future? These paradise islands just off Spain’s eastern coast offer endless opportunities to relax and get away from it all, whether you’re enjoying the...
by Natalie | Feb 2, 2021 | Crew Life-1, Daily News, Features
February sees a new specialist player enter the Superyacht recruitment industry – SYR was created by Ed Ewer to focus on a range of roles ashore, as well as supporting crew in transitioning to shore based roles. Ed Ewer, Founder and Managing Director of SYR...
by Natalie | Jan 29, 2021 | Daily News, Features
With the first of three starts now less than six months away, the 51st edition of the biennial Los Angeles to Honolulu Transpac race have 52 registered yachts, with race organizers at the Transpacific Yacht Club extending the deadline for Standard Entry Fee payment...
by Natalie | Jan 29, 2021 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
“There are two winners in this Vendée Globe,” smiled Yannick Bestaven, 48, sportingly as he warmly greeted Charlie Dalin, the French skipper who hours earlier had broken the finish line of the solo round the world race in first place. Granted a 10 hour 15 minute time...
by Natalie | Jan 29, 2021 | Daily News, Features, Regattas News
After Luna Rossa dominated day one of the semi-final stage of the Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series, milder weather offered American Magic an opportunity to even the score. Both teams needed four wins to advance, and the Italians already had two. But it soon...
