Marinas & Harbours

Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI heading into Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014

Yesterday, December 9, 2014, saw Bob Oatley’s supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI claim top honours at the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge for the eighth time. The famous supermaxi is now heading into the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014, starting on Boxing Day.

Fipa Group announces new official representative for Turkey and Azerbaijan

Sky Yachting – Maestro Ltd. has been appointed by Fipa Group as their new official representative for Turkey and Azerbaijan. This new partnership was recently celebrated with a VIP event, hosted by Philippe Starck’s YOOISTANBUL.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 9

Day 9 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 saw Russian Southern Wind 94 superyacht Windfall, skippered by Fabrizio Oddone, extend her lead to over 70 miles on Jeremy Pilkington’s RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London.

MDL Consultancy meets with delegates from the South Korean Port Authority

MDL Consultancy, a division of MDL Marinas Group Ltd, has recently hosted delegates from the South Korean Port Authority, providing them with a guided tour of some of MDL’s leading luxury yacht marinas and discussing the plans for the Incheon Port marina in South Korea.

The Wave, Muscat’s Almouj Marina announces the region’s first installation of oyster long-lines

Almouj Marina, a premier superyacht marina facility and The Wave, Muscat’s flagship yachting destination, has proudly unveiled a pioneering eco experiment – the region’s first installation of oyster long-lines.

Sailing yacht WILD OATS XI to participate in SOLAS Big Boat challenge tomorrow

Tomorrow, December 9, 2014, will see supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI participate in the SOLAS Big Boat challenge – a scene-setter for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The vessel is expected to win its eighth line honours in this race.

RORC Transatlantic Race: Day 6

On Day 6 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014, the Line Honours duel deep into the Atlantic Ocean has continued. Jeremy Pilkington’s RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London and Russian Southern Wind 94 superyacht Windfall are about 20 miles apart.

Last Call for MIA Marina Awards 2015/16

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has issued the last call for the registration for the MIA Marina Awards 2015-2016. The 2013/14 winner was Marina at Keppel Bay, a lovely Singapore yacht holiday destination.

Marina Industry Association announces four new ‘Fish Friendly Marina’ Accreditations

d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, The Anchorage Port Stephens, Coffs Harbour International Marina, as well as Gladesville Bridge Marina are four luxury yacht marinas, now boasting the accreditation as ‘Fish Friendly Marinas’.

Registration for Superyacht Rendezvous Montenegro 2015 now open

It is now possible to register for the all-new 2015 Superyacht Rendezvous Montenegro – an exclusive event, set to be hosted by Porto Montenegro in the lovely Montenegro yacht holiday location.

The London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show 2015, April 8 – 10

The London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show 2015 will run from April 8 – 10, hosting such world-renowned superyacht builders as Nobiskrug, Lurssen, Abeking & Rasmussen and many others. St. Katharine Docks has been announced as a major new venue for the event.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 5

On Day 5 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014, the battle continues at the front of the fleet between Jeremy Pilkington’s RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London and Southern Wind 94 sailing yacht Windfall. The two Maxis are neck and neck for the lead on the water.