Marinas & Harbours

Barcelona Boat Show 2014 to introduce over 120 new products and multiple activities and experiences

The main luxury yacht brands see the Barcelona International Boat Show 2014 as the ideal platform to launch their products in Spain. Among the new yachts to be introduced during the event will be Sunseeker 75 Yacht.

Italianyachtmasters announces the 2nd annual ‘Captain’s Day’

Yacht Club Marina di Loano in the lovely Mediterranean yacht rental location – Italy will play a host to this year’s 2nd annual ‘Captain’s Day’ on October 13, as announced by Italianyachtmasters, the association of Italian Captains.

Global Superyacht Forum 2014 to host Top Names from Superyacht Industry

This year’s Global Superyacht Forum will take place in Amsterdam from 17 – 19 November, hosting such outstanding superyacht builders as Abeking & Ramussen from Germany.

Marina Trogir in Croatia – A new member of Camper & Nicholsons Marinas 1782 Club

Marina and Yacht Service Centre Trogir, a fantastic Croatia yacht holiday location, has recently joined the Camper & Nicholsons Marinas ‘1782 Club’ as its new member marina.

Absolute Boat Care – A major sponsor of 1st Ibiza Rendezvous Superyacht Regatta

To take place next week at Marina Ibiza, a lovely Ibiza yacht holiday location, the very first Ibiza Rendezvous Superyacht Regatta will be sponsored by Absolute Boat Care, a superyacht finishing service provider.

Photos: 43m ShipWorks Brisbane ALASKA Yacht entering the port of Livorno in Italy

Photos showing the 43m ShipWorks Brisbane charter yacht ‘Alaska’ (ex Aliska), while entering the port of Livorno in Italy. Available for luxury yacht charter in the Mediterranean and Europe, the vessel boasts a beautiful, flawless blue-black hull.

Owner of Nordhavn 76 motor yacht TORTUGA to embark on aid mission to Cabo San Lucas

Mid-October will see the owner of the Nordhavn 76 motor yacht Tortuga embark on aid mission to the popular vacation resort of Cabo San Lucas, where the Category 3 hurricane made a direct hit just over two weeks ago.

Palmarina Bodrum – The ‘diamond’ of Turkish Riviera

Officially opened as the first mega yacht marina in Turkey last year, Palmarina Bodrum can easily host an impressive number of 710 yachts, in addition to its huge social life area.

Palmarina Bodrum representing first mega yacht project in Turkey

Palmarina Bodrum, which was opened in June 2013, represents the Turkey’s only marina with high capacity for mega yacht accommodation. This five-star marina is able to provide technical services to up to 140 boats.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2014, October 18 – 25

This year’s 35th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race will kick off from Grand Harbour, a lovely Malta yacht rental location, on October 18, and will last until October 25, 2014. The event is expected to host the biggest fleet in its history.

Global Marina Institute (GMI) Announces First Certified Marina Professional in Asia

The first Certified Marina Professional (CMP) designation in Asia went to Trevor Fong, as announced by the Global Marina Institute (GMI). He is a Head of Marina Management at Keppel Land Hospitality Management, as well as General Manager of the five-star Marina at Keppel Bay in Singapore.

Video: Palmarina in Bodrum, Turkey

A video showing the Palmarina, a beautiful Bodrum yacht charter destination, opened as a first mega yacht project in Turkey in June 2013.