by Natalie | Sep 19, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
IPO to raise €100m from new shares to support growth and development In contrast to what was suggested recently at the Cannes Yachting Festival that its IPO was still some way off, the Italian yacht builder, Ferretti, has now confirmed that it will proceed with its...
by Natalie | Sep 19, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Following the big reveal of Defiant, the first AC75 of America’s Cup challenger American Magic, a letter from Ed Vitrano gave us a good chuckle. “Well . . . all the traditionalists screamed ‘Bring back the monohulls to the AC.’ Defiant indeed. You happy now?!” Nobody...
by Natalie | Sep 19, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The new ownership for The Ocean Race, formerly The Volvo Ocean Race, is eager to revitalize this offshore, crewed classic. Their first move was to have two classes of boats: the high-performance, foiling, IMOCA 60 class and the one-design VO65 class which has been...
by Natalie | Sep 18, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The wind has finally returned for the 11 teams on the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race as they move towards their goal of Punta del Este, Uruguay. While the Clipper Race fleet remains split between those who have opted to stay offshore and those teams who...
by Natalie | Sep 18, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, and Virgin Voyages CEO Tom McAlpin made a special visit to the MSA Solent on Sunday 15th September to open the centre officially with a ribbon cutting ceremony. During the visit, Branson tested the simulators for...
by Natalie | Sep 17, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Greg Fisher, hired a year ago by US Sailing as Chief Operating Officer of Olympic Sailing, has resigned from the position. Fisher had been working alongside Malcolm Page, Chief of Olympic Sailing, and the leadership team at US Sailing to advance the US Olympic Sailing...
