by Natalie | Dec 7, 2018 | Daily News, Features
(December 6, 2018; Day 13) – Franco Niggeler’s Swiss Cookson 50 Kuka3, skippered by Roberto Chuny Bermúdez de Castro, overcame technical issues and a fire on board to post the best IRC corrected time so far in the 2018 RORC Transatlantic Race. After over 12 days of...
by Natalie | Dec 7, 2018 | Daily News, Features
(December 7, 2018; Day 160) – Following her dismasting on December 5, rescue efforts for Golden Globe Race skipper Susie Goodall are well underway. The Hong Kong registered cargo ship MV Tian is now holding station within sight of the distressed British yachtswoman...
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...
