Yachting Associations

Port of Poole Marina voted UK’s second best luxury yacht marina of the year at London Boat Show 2014

Poole Harbour Commissioners’ (PHC) Port of Poole Marina has been voted the UK’s second best luxury yacht marina of the year in the GJW Marina of the Year competition, which was organised by The Yacht Harbour Association to celebrate customer service in the marina sector.

New 24m sailing yacht Bd80 by beiderbeck designs in build at Cyrus Yachts

The German design studio, beiderbeck designs, has developed the all-new 24m superyacht Bd80, featuring a deck saloon below deck. Currently in build at Cyrus Yachts in Turkey, she is due to be launched this spring.

Fifth UIM World Champions Awards Giving Gala, March 1, 2014

The prestigious Salle des Etoiles in Monaco will be hosting the 5th UIM World Champions Awards Giving Gala on Saturday, March 1, 2014.

A very successful London Boat Show 2014 for UK Marine Industry

This year’s London Boat Show, attended by 88,593 visitors, has been a great success for the UK marine industry. Next year’s event will run at ExCeL London from January 10 to 18.

Musket Cove Fiji Regatta 2014, September 5 – 10

Musket Cove Yacht Club, positioned in the fascinating South Pacific yacht charter location – Fiji, will be hosting the 39th Musket Cove Fiji Regatta. The race will run from September 5 to 10, 2014.

TYHA’s Five Gold Anchor status for two more MDL’s luxury yacht marinas

Two more MDL’s luxury yacht marinas, including Hamble Point and Chatham Maritime marinas, have been honoured with the Five Gold Anchors status from The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).

Economic output of $597 million generated by Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show 2013 in Florida

According to an economic impact analysis released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show 2013 generated an economic output of $597 million in Florida.

UKSA’s Superyacht Cadetship Programme gains UCAS accreditation

UKSA has proudly announced that its Superyacht Cadetship Programme has gained UCAS accreditation for its FD (Foundation Degree) in Operational Yacht Science.

NMMA announces postponement of Superyacht Lifestyle Miami to February 2015

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced the postponement of the Superyacht Lifestyle Miami to February 2015, in order to better accommodate the needs of potential exhibitors, sponsors, its members and the superyacht industry.

Registration for Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2014 open

The registrations for the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2014 are now open. Set to run from March 19 to 22, the event will be hosting such spectacular vessels as the 150ft Vitters charter yacht Ganesha and many others.

US Superyacht Association to host 9th Annual Captains Briefing and Reception

The 9th Annual Captains Briefing and Reception will be hosted by the US Superyacht Association in the beautiful Caribbean yacht charter destination – St Maarten from January 22 to 23, 2014.

Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2013 – Winners of Yacht Hop & Chef’s Competition

The winners of the Yacht Hop & Chef’s Competition were unveiled during the 2013 Antigua Charter Yacht Show. The 2014 event will be running from December 5 to 11.