by Natalie | Jan 10, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Mallorca Yachting Industry News
Dear All From the moment we announced that the 2019 Pinmar Golf would be the last we knew the “Grand Finale” would be an extra special and emotional event. Over the last 31 years, Pinmar has evolved from a local yacht painting company to become part of a global public...
by Natalie | Jan 10, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Focus on new product development and facility expansion to meet demand. Plymouth-based Princess Yachts, is seeking a new multi-million investment cash injection “to maintain its mission of expansion”. The UK is owned by a private equity partnership in which global...
by Natalie | Jan 10, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Round-the-world yachtsman Zane Gills, 37, was found dead underneath the boat that he and his brother had sailed into Port Vell, Barcelona, prior to New Year’s Eve. Zane Gills, Volvo Ocean Race ‘Bowman’ The Australian-born, British-based sailor was reported missing by...
by Natalie | Jan 10, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Day 19 – Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam has been first to complete Race 5 of the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race, crossing the finish line at 09:23 (UTC) in The Whitsundays, Australia. Ha Long Bay,Viet Nam’s Skipper Josh Strickland reflects: “It’s been a real test...
by Natalie | Jan 9, 2020 | Daily News, Features
While the 628nm Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race was relatively mild in 2019, the northerly delivery along Australia’s east coast has been anything but as three boats issued distress calls in just 30 minutes on January 5. At 3:10am, the 30-foot Jarkan-designed Gun...
by Natalie | Jan 9, 2020 | Daily News, Features
In preparing for the 36th America’s Cup, knowing how much wind the AC75 must compete in is the spoke of the wheel. In designing the boat, everything revolves around the match conditions, and these were to be finalized on December 20. While four boats have been...
