Yachting Associations

Dubai International Boat Show 2015 visited by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the currently running 23rd Dubai International Boat Show. The event features 430 boats worth AED 1 Billion, including 45 global and regional launches.

marine15 Early Bird Registration to close tomorrow

Marine15 early bird registration will end tomorrow Wednesday 4 March. Delegates can save at least $100 with early bird registration.

RORC Caribbean 600: The Best Yacht Race in the Caribbean

The breath-taking Antigua yacht charter destination witnessed possibly the finest yacht race in the Caribbean as the 66-boat fleet racing in the 7th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 set off on February 23, 2015. The next year’s race will kick off on February 22.

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda to host first-class events this year

Friday, February 27, 2015 was marked by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Press Conference. During the event, the Club’s busy 2015 calendar was presented to journalists as well as sponsors.

Dubai International Boat Show 2015 to open tomorrow

The highly anticipated 23rd edition of the Dubai International Boat Show will open its doors in the lovely Dubai yacht holiday location tomorrow, on March 3, 2015. The event will feature 430 boats on land and water, as well as products and services from more than 800 international and regional brands and companies.

Sailing yacht BELLA MENTE – The overall winner of 2015 RORC Caribbean 600

Bella Mente yacht has become the third Maxi 72 to win the RORC Caribbean 600 overall. The prizegiving ceremony will take place on Friday 27th February at the Antigua Yacht Club.

Sint Maarten Yacht Club to host sailors during 35th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

This year, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club will feature a Lounge sponsored by Budget Marine. This will be a place for sailors to gather and relax after a hard day on the water.

A great success of British companies at ShowBoats Design Awards 2015

It has been a huge success for the British companies at the recent ShowBoats Design Awards 2015. British Marine Federation (BMF) members, Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) and Design Unlimited, have been honoured with the Neptune trophies for motor yacht Como and sailing yacht WinWin, respectively.

Dukley Marina – The splendour of Montenegro

Dukley Marina is a beautiful superyacht marina nestled in Budva, an enchanting Montenegro yacht rental destination. A member of Camper & Nicholsons’ 1782 Club, the marina can accommodate 300 yachts, measuring up to 70 metres in LOA.

Holland Jachtbouw – a New Partner of the J Class Association

J Class Association has recently welcomed the prestigious Dutch shipyard Holland Jachtbouw as its new Partner. The yard is currently working on the all-new J Class yacht, due to be launched in Spring 2015.

Eleven Dubois Superyachts confirmed for Dubois Cup 2015 so far

A total number of 11 Dubois-designed vessels have registered for the upcoming 5th Dubois Cup so far. These include the 46m sailing yacht Ganesha, the 50m luxury yacht Ohana and the 53m superyacht Nirvana.

New training programme unveiled by Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand

Superyacht cruising in the fantastic New Zealand yacht vacation location has just received a huge boost with the news from Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand that for the first time it is now possible to undertake a training course to gain a Pilot Exemption Certificate, when cruising in Fiordland.