by Natalie | May 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Volvo Ocean Race organisers recently announced an exciting new partnership with the Genoa Boat Show giving fans the opportunity to see close up the boats currently in action in the middle of the Volvo Ocean Race. The Genoa Show is scheduled for September 30-October...
by Natalie | May 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
The UK’s Hamble Yacht Services has parted ways with its parent company, the Ancasta Group, to become an independent business. The Solent boatyard is now owned by a team of four investors. Director Robert Bicket, who has a strong background in marine business...
by Natalie | May 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Amendments made to controversial new tax in protected marine zones leads to online petition. TheFrench Parliament recently passed an amendment to its controversial mooring tax that will affect leisure boats mooring in protected marine areas managed by local...
by Natalie | May 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
In March, Cyclone Pam slammed into the island nation of Vanuatu. Despite significant humanitarian aid delivered, partially thanks to YachtAid Global, the need remains critical. YachtAid Global has therefore created the #TAGYAG fundraising campaign, which taps the...
by Natalie | May 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Volvo Ocean Race fleet had another day of trade wind power reaching toward the Caribbean, holding the true wind direction at about 120 degrees as they kept their boat speed near 20 knots. The wind has been slowly clocking, but with a very solid right hand shift in...
by Natalie | May 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
There is no doubting the hottest topic of conversation in Miami Beach in February when the great and the good of the superyacht community gather for the Yacht and Brokerage Show. The boat in question is not part of the showcase event but her abstract sculptural...