Charity & Fund Raising

2014 ‘Cogs for Cancer’ charity cycle ride for superyacht professionals

Following a very successful 2013 ‘Cogs for Cancer’ charity cycle ride for superyacht professionals, held last October, the 2014 edition of the event has been announced, set to run in early October 2014. Steve Crowe, managing director at Yachting Pages, will be once again participating in the event.

SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2013 to kick off today

A preview of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the 20th edition of SOLAS Big Boat Challenge is set to start in Sydney Harbour today, on December 10, 2013.

Oceanco mega yacht VIBRANT CURIOSITY donates IGY Marinas Anchor Club Points to YachtAid Global

The breath-taking 280-foot superyacht Vibrant Curiosity by Oceanco has graciously donated her IGY Marinas Anchor Club points to yachting’s humanitarian charity, YachtAid Global.

New Strategic Partnership between UKSA and Sturge Taylor

Youth charity, UKSA, has announced a strategic partnership with leading superyacht insurance company, Sturge Taylor.

A great success of superyacht trainee at Houses of Parliament event

It has been a huge success of Brendan Kearley, new UKSA Superyacht Crew Training recruit, at the recent Houses of Parliament event. He spoke about how UKSA’s youth development programmes helped turn around and transform his life.

Prominent MONAA Fund Raising Event in Monaco attended by Sunreef Yachts

The respected Polish luxury yacht manufacturer, Sunreef Yachts, participated in the fund raising MONAA (Monaco Against Autism Association) gala dinner, which took place under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H Princess Charlène on November 15, 2013.

Charity barbecue organized by STP shipyard

Last Friday, a charity barbecue was held at the Dock Bar of STP, destined for captains, crews, employees and workers of the companies that collaborate inside its facilities in yacht’s refit and maintenance.

Ocean Youth Trust South receives £60,000 cheque from MDL Marinas

MDL Marinas has presented the Ocean Youth Trust South with a cheque for £60,000. The donation will go towards the build of a new training vessel.

First Superyacht Industry Monaco Poker Run a Tremendous Success

Sponsored by AkzoNobel brands, Awlgrip as well as International Paint and co-sponsored by National Marine Suppliers, the inaugural Monaco Poker Run was a huge success. The event has raised €1760 for The Calvert Trust, with additional donations coming in daily.

Marina Port Vell announces sponsorship of this week’s Pinmar Golf Tournament

Marina Port Vell Barcelona is a proud sponsor of the currently running 25th anniversary edition of the Pinmar Golf Tournament, which kicked off in the lovely Spanish yacht charter location – Mallorca yesterday, on October 9, and will last until October 11.

A very successful MDL charity auction at PSP Southampton Boat Show 2013

MDL charity auction for the Ocean Youth Trust South has been a great success at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show. The company has raised an impressive £51,180.

A very successful ‘Experience NISI’ Summer Tour 2013

NISI Yachts has announced a great success of the ‘Experience NISI’ Summer Tour 2013, attended by 3 luxury vessels: the 78ft superyacht NISI, the 82ft luxury yacht DIVA, as well as the 58′ motor yacht NEVER ON SUNDAY.