The currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014 marks the racing comeback of sailing yacht Maxi Ragamuffin, built in Mona Vale in Sydney in 1979. She has been beautifully designed by German Frers.
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, has recently met with an Indian consul, his excellency Mr Muraleedharan K, Deputy Consul General of India in Dubai. The Authority was recognized for its efforts in promoting Dubai’s position as a key destination for industry leaders.
Tomorrow, August 17, 2014, will mark the opening day of racing at the 31st edition of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The forecast for this year’s Race Week indicates fickle winds at least for the first half of racing.
The International SeaKeepers Society has recently returned from its DISCOVERY Yachts outreach program aboard charter yacht Defiance, educating the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County about pollution and sustainability offshore Newport, Rhode Island.
Mr. Julian Goldie, International Director of The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), UK and Mr. Colin Dawson, Chairman of Asia Pacific Superyacht Association, have been presented as two of the speakers of the upcoming China Yachting Conference 2014.
Following a very successful 2014 Sydney International Boat Show, Boating Industry has commenced planning for the 2015 event. This will once again take place in the lovely Australia yacht holiday destination – Sydney, running from July 30 to August 3.
Saturday, August 9, saw the conclusion of the 2014 Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. the coveted overall winner’s trophy went to sailing yacht Lady Penelope for the second year running. The 2015 regatta will run from August 8 to 15.
Set to run from August 16 to 23, next week’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week will boast one of the world’s fastest sailboats for its size and type, the AC45 class catamaran.
The first two elements of the long awaited consumer programme of the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) have been launched. These include 71% magazine and its sister website.
Italian shipyard, Wider Yachts, has recently unveiled their all-new Wider 32′ luxury yacht tender to the Press and the public during a three day event, which was held in Italy’s Ancona.
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has announced its move to make the Marine Craft Driving License mandatory, starting January 2015. New service covering all types of marine crafts and its crew is part of continuous commitment to promote maritime safety and operational efficiency across local coastline.
The International SeaKeepers Society’s upcoming DISCOVERY Yachts program aboard luxury charter yacht Defiance aims to educate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County about pollution and sustainability offshore Newport in Rhode Island.