by Natalie | Jun 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Three boats in the Volvo Ocean Race received point penalties for Leg 7 sailing rule infringements from the independent ISAF-appointed jury sitting in Lisbon on Wednesday. Team SCA (Sam Davies/GBR), Dongfeng Race Team (Charles Caudrelier/FRA) and MAPFRE (Iker...
by Natalie | Jun 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Heesen Yachts says demolition of two old production halls starts this month to make room for an 80m drydock. “Yachts are getting bigger and this is our investment in the future,” says Mark Cavendish, the yard’s sales and marketing chief. Construction of the drydock...
by Natalie | Jun 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
With two accidents involving superyachts making headlines in recent weeks, questions have been raised about the state of crew safety. What regulations are in place to keep crew safe? Are yacht owners liable and what can owners do to ensure safety on board? Current...
by Natalie | Jun 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
We can now show you this first look on board the recently delivered Benetti superyacht Vica. Superyacht Vica is built with a fibreglass hull and aluminium superstructure, and is the first Benetti yacht built with this kind of hybrid technology. She features generous...
by Natalie | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
About two years ago, Annapolis-to-Newport Race co-chairmen Dick Neville and Mark Myers recognized that even a popular and successful event needs to evolve, and they set about introducing some changes to make the 2015 edition more user-friendly. Perhaps the most...
by Natalie | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
With the 44 metre Encore, experienced owners cherry-picked the best of their previous yacht, while embracing the latest design trends. The result is a modern and efficient craft that retains a traditional feel Living in an age of frequent and monumental technology...
