Clipper Race: Caribbean Sea Crossing

(June 5, 2018; Day 2) – Life at an angle continues for the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race on Race 11: Nasdaq Race from Panama to New York, with the 11 teams calculating their best approach to the first mandatory gate between Jamaica and the Dominican...

Chris-Craft Sold

RV manufacturer Winnebago Industries acquires iconic fibreglass boatbuilder Forest City, Iowa-based camper trailer and motorhome manufacturer Winnebago Industries Inc has acquired iconic fibreglass boat brand Chris-Craft from former owners Stellican Ltd. “Chris-Craft...

Divided Opinion Among Clipper Race Fleet

(June 4, 2018; Day 1) – After the start yesterday for the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race fleet, it only took minutes for a split to emerge in Race 11: Nasdaq Race to New York – the second stage of the USA Coast-to-Coast Leg, the penultimate Leg of the...

Amsterdam To Develop As Superyacht Location

The city has identified six locations for building, mooring, maintaining and refitting superyachts The city of Amsterdam intends to become a premier superyacht destination and has identified six locations for building, mooring, maintaining and refitting yachts of 30m...

Clipper Cup: Northbound To New York

(June 3, 2018) – The eleven teams competing in The Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race have embarked on their next adventure which sees them navigate the Caribbean on their way upwind to New York. Race 11, named the Nasdaq Race, is approximately 1,900 nautical...

Royal Huisman Appoints New CEO

Jan Timmerman to join Dutch superyacht yard in August Royal Huisman has announced that Jan Timmerman is to take over as CEO of the Dutch yard, effective August 1, 2018. Timmerman has a long and successful track record as managing director and president of...