by Natalie | Dec 6, 2018 | Daily News, Features
(December 5, 2018; Day 12) – Pier Luigi Loro Piana’s Supermaxi My Song has not only set a new monohull race record for the 2018 RORC Transatlantic Race, but also the benchmark for the remaining boats to beat racing under the IRC Rating Rule. The best corrected time...
by Natalie | Dec 5, 2018 | Daily News, Features, Mallorca Yachting Industry News
Balearic government seeks to maximise capacity of existing facilities As part of a review of the maritime sector of the Balearic Islands for the next 15 years a decision not to permit any new marina projects has been taken. The objective behind this significant...
by Natalie | Dec 4, 2018 | Editorials, Features
“I was born in the mountains in high-altitude landlocked Mexico City to parents who had absolutely nothing to do with the maritime world – my father is a psychiatrist and my mother an art dealer – not very conducive to a yachting career,” begins Rafael. “I did have a...
by Natalie | Dec 4, 2018 | Daily News, Features
The traditional end of season barbecue was held in solidarity to raise funds for Sant Llorenç. Solidarity and also environmental messages were the keynote. Marina Port de Mallorca celebrated with its customers and friends the usual end of season barbecue. This year we...
by Natalie | Dec 4, 2018 | Daily News, Features
€20m to be invested in facility for yachts up to 120m The Bijela shipyard in Boka Bay, Montenegro In a 50:50 joint venture between the Damen Shipyards Group and Porto Montenegro (PM), some €20m will be invested in developing a superyacht refit and maintenance facility...
by Natalie | Dec 4, 2018 | Daily News, Features
The years spent competing in sailing can be based on how many scoring systems you’ve used. We were recently reminded of a few we’d forgotten about, with this list courtesy of noticeofrace.net: Low Point with 1 Point for First place in a race A low points system where...
