by Natalie | May 1, 2018 | Daily News
(April 30, 2018; Day 8) – Vestas 11th Hour Racing led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet into the northern hemisphere today, crossing the Equator at 10:39:40 UTC followed closely by Team Brunel and Turn the Tide on Plastic. It is the last time the teams will have to cross the...
by Natalie | May 1, 2018 | Daily News
Seattle, WA (April 30, 2018) – The 11 teams in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race left today ahead of embarking on their next adventure which takes them to Panama. The intense 4,000 nm Race 10: The Garmin American Challenge is one of two stages in Leg 7....
by Natalie | Apr 30, 2018 | Daily News
From non-stop around the world racers, to Olympic campaigns; from seasoned professionals, to grass roots sailors, The World Sailing Show provides a monthly view of the racing world. Here’s the May 2018 show synopsis. VOR Part 1 – The brutal Southern Ocean Behind the...
by Natalie | Apr 26, 2018 | Daily News
(April 25, 2018) – The jury in the trial of yachting boss Douglas Innes have found him not guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence. Douglas Innes, 43, of Southampton, Hampshire, briefly closed his eyes and mouthed the words “thank you” as the jury, sitting at...
by Natalie | Apr 25, 2018 | Daily News
Bavaria Yachts, one of the world’s largest production boatbuilders, is in financial trouble after US investors decided to withdraw support for the company. According to German magazine Yacht, US investors Oaktree Capital Management and Anchorage Advisors pulled a day...
by Natalie | Apr 23, 2018 | Daily News, Features
The MYBA Charter Show returns to the OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona, for a second year in a row when it celebrates its 30th anniversary edition in April 2018. A trade-only event, the MYBA Charter Show is dedicated to charter professionals and superyachts and,...
