by Natalie | Dec 1, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Following the dramatic rescue today of Vendée Globe skipper Kevin Escoffier, who was forced to abandon his 2009 VPLP-Verdier designed PRB yesterday in strong winds and big seas 840 nautical miles SW of Cape Town, Escoffier explains how he went from third place to now...
by Natalie | Nov 28, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
After incurring damage yesterday to the starboard rudder of his boat, British sailor Alex Thomson has ceased racing in the Vendée Globe and is now sailing his boat towards Cape Town. Thomson last night disconnected the starboard rudder and has since been sailing the...
by Natalie | Nov 23, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
After SailGP cancelled its second season in 2020 due to COVID-19, the global championship in identical F50 catamarans has dramatically revised its intended schedule for the restart in 2021-22 due to continued concern surrounding the coronavirus. The updated schedule...
by Natalie | Nov 20, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Captain John Percival was an ambassador for on-board training and encouraging investment in a vessel’s crew. The crew training centre he founded in 1996 aims to promote high standards in all levels of crew, in all departments, inspiring students to return to their...
by Natalie | Nov 19, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Pinnacles of wealth and sophistication, superyachts are all about excess. From their opulent amenities to the amount of fuel they burn when cruising, the yachting industry is in dire need of an eco-friendly makeover. The good news is there are new trends on the...
by Natalie | Nov 16, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have published to all Certifying Authorities for Small Commercial Vessels the YDSA proposal to accept ISO 15085 in lieu of the 1m guard rail height requirement for motor vessels in specific circumstances and upon application...
