‘It is a great honour to have the patronage of the sovereign of Monaco for our gala,’ said Executive Vice President of Oceana Jim Simon. ‘An accomplished marine conservationist, HSH Albert II is someone who – like Oceana – is deeply committed to tackling the urgent problems facing our oceans.’
As dusk falls over Port Hercule, thirteen of the world’s finest and most recently launched superyachts are now berthed along the privatised Quai des Etas-Unis as their owners prepare for four days of first-class hospitality, glittering gala dinners and on the water fun at the twentieth annual Rendezvous in Monaco.
The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust makes new €1.5m commitment to support the marine industry in Greece. Lloyd’s Register’s independent charity foundation, The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET), has agreed to fund a research programme into shipping emissions at NTUA over the next five years – the commitment will be worth over €1,500,000.
Besides the regular Company festivities, Vripack also organizes an annual Charity day. During this activity, the whole Vripack team rolls up its sleeves on behalf of a specific charity event. To find a suitable location for this years event, Vripack contacted the Present foundation. This foundation mediates between volunteers who want to lend a helping hand and those in need of some help.
Enthusiasts set up a trust in 2008 to restore the historic racing yacht Leila. Now after more than 18 months of hard work, it is hoped that local woodworkers will be able to help get her back in the water.
Just two days shy of her 17th birthday, Watson sailed her 10-metre yacht Ella’s Pink Lady up Sydney Harbour, the same spot she left from almost seven months ago.
Two county Clare businessmen will undertake a unique challenge next month hoping to circumnavigate Ireland on jet-skis to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of […]