by Natalie | Feb 8, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Eelco Blok was formerly CEO of Dutch telecoms provider KPN Eelco Blok, a former CEO of Dutch telecoms provider KPN, has been named managing director of DutchSail, the company behind the Dutch challenger in the 36th America’s Cup in 2021. Simeon Tienpoint, the skipper...
by Natalie | Feb 7, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Multihulls have been racing in the RORC Caribbean 600 since the very first race in 2009 when Claude Thelier’s (FRA) Region Guadeloupe, skippered by John Burnie (GBR), set a record that was not bettered until 2015. In recent years the multihull fleet has been on the...
by Natalie | Feb 6, 2019 | Daily News, Features
More than 10 brands already onboard for new event that runs from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks The newly relaunched London Yacht Show, to take place from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks in the heart of London, is being billed as a ‘boutique’ event, with a VIP preview...
by Natalie | Feb 6, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Alex Alley (GBR) remains on track in his pursuit to break the Solo Non-Stop Around the World Record in his 40-foot yacht – Pixel Flyer. Located at 35°S (at 20:00 UTC) in the South Atlantic, his southeasterly course has him avoiding the St. Helena High aiming toward...
by Natalie | Feb 5, 2019 | Daily News, Mallorca Yachting Industry News
Some 5,545 recreational boats were registered in Spain last year, reflecting a stable domestic market The number of recreational boats registered in Spain last year reached 5,545 units – a 3.3% increase over 2017 levels. Of this total, 4,037 boats were registered for...
by Natalie | Feb 5, 2019 | Daily News, Features
When the 32nd Annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta gathers on April 19-22, the plan for the 2019 edition will have refinements. Carlo Falcone, who has been competing in the event for the last 25 years, explains some of the changes: I have raced in classic yacht...
