Yachting Associations

ISS Design Awards 2014 Finalists

Finalists for this year’s ISS Design Awards have been announced. For the first time, the winners will be unveiled at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale, on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Oyster Regatta Palma 2014: Race Day 2

Race Day Two of the currently running Oyster Regatta Palma 2014 saw the lovely Oyster 885 charter yacht Clare place first in Class 1.

2014 UIM Environmental Award and Special Mentions launched at Monaco Yacht Show

Last week’s Monaco Yacht Show was marked by the launch of the 2014 UIM Environmental Award and Special Mentions, which took place at the brand new Yacht Club de Monaco.

Oyster Palma Regatta 2014: Race Day 1

Yesterday, October 2, 2014, was marked by the first day of racing in the currently running Oyster Regatta Palma 2014. The event is hosting 26 Oyster yachts, measuring up to 33m in LOA.

HSH Prince Albert II welcomes ten Superyacht Designers as new Wood Forever Pact Partners at MYS 2014

During last week’s Monaco Yacht Show 2014, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco met ten superyacht designers that have registered as new Wood Forever Pact (WFP) Partners, as well as two WFP Members, luxury yacht builders VSY and Burger, at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation stand (QP 42).

Genoa International Boat Show 2014: Day 1

First day of the currently running Genoa International Boat Show 2014 was marked by plenty of activities, conferences, as well as presentations. The event was inaugurated by the conference “The Economics of the Sea”, organised by UCINA.

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.

First YA ! 2014 kicks off in style

The very first YA ! 2014, associating Yachting with Art, has kicked off yesterday, on October 1. The event is organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco, and will run until October 5, 2014.

IBEX 2014 marked by dynamic start

The currently running 24th annual International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) was marked by a dynamic start. Thousands of new and innovative products will on display through Thursday, October 2, 2014.

First La Belle Classe Superyachts Ambassador introduces his new 77m expedition yacht YERSIN at Monaco Yacht Show 2014

Being built by the Pirious shipyard at Concarneau in France, the 77m explorer yacht Yersin was proudly presented by her Owner, Francois Fiat, the first La Belle Classe Superyachts Ambassador, during the last week’s Monaco Yacht Show.