by Natalie | Jan 29, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Inmarsat, the global mobile satellite communications provider, has named record-breaking Australian sailor and adventurer Nick Moloney as its new Yachting Ambassador. The elite yachtsman and windsurfer will draw on his extensive experience to support Inmarsat as it...
by Natalie | Jan 29, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Day two at Grenada Sailing Week had a light south easterly wind of 8-10 knots, which built during the day, veering south and pumping up to 14 knots. The CSA and Classic Classes had races varying in length from 7.6 to 14 nm on the leeward side of Grenada. The J/24...
by Natalie | Jan 29, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
While the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will never be confused with any of the great offshore tests in our sport, it is undeniably successful. Held biennially, it commercially flourishes while the Whitbread/Volvo/The Ocean Race shifts to remain relevant. Now in...
by Natalie | Jan 29, 2020 | Daily News, Features
With one month to go before the start of SailGP Season 2, the defending champion Australia SailGP Team will return with its complete championship-winning roster for 2020. Led by Tom Slingsby, he has Ky Hurst and Sam Newton returning as grinders alongside wing trimmer...
by Natalie | Jan 28, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Adrian Tinkler joins the global superyacht brokerage from Burgess. Adrian Tinkler has been appointed yacht management partner at Yachting Partners International (YPI), the bespoke luxury yacht brokerage that specialises in personalised yacht sales, charter and...
by Natalie | Jan 28, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
The 2020 Düsseldorf Boat Show (boot Düsseldorf) drew to a close on Sunday, marking a strong start to the new decade with a hugely successful event. Visitors were said to be enthusiastic about the wide-ranging programme and selection of products and services provided...