Dear Islander,

Writing this in brilliant early Spring sunshine, is a reminder of how lucky we are to live on this wonderful island, able to sit outside for lunch, whilst Northern Europe is shivering in freezing temperatures. Talking of which, our trip to Dusseldorf Boat Show (Boot)...

UAE To Introduce 180-Day Cruising Permit

Announcement made onboard the QE2 during the 2nd Dubai International Superyacht Summit The UAE is planning to introduce a 180-day cruising permit once a number of outstanding points have been resolved. The initiative forms part of the country’s future strategy to...

Golden Globe: Running Out Of Food

With over 1200 nm remaining in the Golden Globe Race, third placed Estonian sailor Uku Randmaa continues to struggle with his food supplies as he’s been unable to catch any fish during the past week to supplement the last of his food stocks. On a positive note, he and...

Fourth Mangusta 110 Launched

Destined for a European client, Hull No 4 took to the water yesterday Italy’s Overmarine Group has announced that a new Maxi Open in its Mangusta 110 series was launched yesterday. Built for a European owner, Hull Number 4 in the series is powered by two MTU 16V2000...