Yachting Associations

Partnership of British Marine Federation (BMF) and The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights

The British Marine Federation (BMF) has announced the partnership with The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights. The Shipwrights’ Apprentice Scheme (SAS) provides funding and support to marine apprenticeships.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014: Day 4

Yesterday, September 4, 2014, was marked by a layday at the currently running Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014. It was an opportunity for crews to relax, ahead of the intense final two days.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014: Day 3

Yesterday, September 3, 2014, was marked by Day 3 of the currently running Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. In the Supermaxi Class, luxury yacht Firefly leads, going into the second half of the competition, but only by one point from Inoui yacht.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014: Day 2

A fleet of Maxi yachts participating in the currently running Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup enjoyed clear skies and a fresh mistral breeze on Day 2. The J-Class leader is presently superyacht Rainbow.

MIA announces opening for entries into 2015-2016 Marina of the Year Awards

Entries for the 2015-2016 Marina of the Year Awards are now open, as announced the Marina Industries Association (MIA), with its Awards partner Club Marine Insurance. The last day for applications is 12th December 2014.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014: Day 1

This year’s 25th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup officially kicked off yesterday, on September 1, 2014. Day 1 was marked by the victory of charter yacht Ranger in J-Class.

Rolex Swan Cup 2014 to mark 30th anniversary of relationship between Rolex, Nautor’s Swan and YCCS

The 2014 edition of the upcoming Rolex Swan Cup will mark the 30th anniversary of the partnership between Rolex, Nautor’s Swan and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. This year’s regatta is set to run in the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday location – Porto Cervo from September 8 to 14.

Dubai Maritime Vision 2030 supported by Dubai Maritime Sector Strategy

Supported by Dubai Maritime Sector Strategy, Dubai Maritime Vision 2030 represents a strategic base to promote the breath-taking Middle East yacht rental destination – Dubai and its highly competitive maritime segment.

Flushline™: Flush sliding doors and windows for superyachts by Fehrmann

German company, Fehrmann, has proudly presented their new Flushline™, representing a dream design with flush sliding doors and windows for superyachts. Fehrmann has supplied its products to such breath-taking vessels as superyacht Vava II or luxury yacht Lady Moura.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014 to start today

This year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is set to kick off in the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday location – Porto Cervo today, on September 1. The largest vessel to attend will be the 43,7m (143′) J Class superyacht Lionheart.

AYSS – A co-sponsor of the Welcome Party at 2014 Newport Charter Yacht Show

The Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS) was a co-sponsor of the Welcome Party at this year’s Newport Charter Yacht Show. The event was held from June 23 to 26, and hosted a total number of 27 luxury yachts, available for rent in the fabulous America yacht holiday location – New England this summer.

Queensland’s Sanctuary Cove Marina accredited ‘Fish Friendly’ status

Queensland’s Sanctuary Cove Marina, a lovely Australia yacht holiday location, has achieved the ‘Fish Friendly Marina’ accreditation by the Marina Industries Association.