Yachting Associations

Five Gold Anchors Status for more MDL’s luxury yacht marinas

Three of the MDL Marinas south coast luxury yacht marinas, including Mercury Yacht Harbour, Port Hamble as well as Northney Marina, have recently achieved the Five Gold Anchors status from The Yacht Harbour Association for their design, construction and operation.

Approvals for Prince Philip Yacht Haven secured by Marina Projects

Marina Projects has secured the approvals for a new, world-class mooring facility on the River Hamble in the UK – the Prince Philip Yacht Haven.

IBEX 2013 to feature Special Session on Marketing to Hispanic Consumers

Strategies for engaging the growing Hispanic sector of the American marketplace will be the topic of a special session at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place on Wednesday, September 18 from 10:30 am to noon.

Swan 80 sailing yacht Plis Play wins Swan Challenge Trophy at Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

The coveted Swan North European Challenge Trophy went to the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play. She has become the first Swan to cross the finish line at the Rolex Fastnet Race.

Superyacht Industry Seminar ‘Malta, a Better Destination for Superyachts!’ Speakers

The International Superyacht Society (ISS), in collaboration with Wilfred Sultana & Associates (WSA), has presented the leading superyacht industry executives that will attend the upcoming Superyacht Industry Seminar, ‘Malta, a Better Destination for Superyachts!’, running next month.

Marina Industries Association (MIA) Announces Advanced Marina Management Scholarship Winner

The winner of the Bellingham Marine Australia Advanced Marina Management (AMM) Scholarship is James Thompson, Marina Manager at Sydney Boathouse, as announced by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

International Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

This year’s Rolex Fastnet Race is marked by the participation of over 20 different nations from four continents. At the start of this popular regatta, the record-breaking 336 yachts were present.

Bellingham Marine receives 2013 Project Excellence Award for YCCS Superyacht Marina in Virgin Gorda

Bellingham Marine and H+K Engineering Group have been honoured with the COPRI’s (Coasts, Oceans, Port, and Rivers Institute) 2013 Project Excellence Award for the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) Marina in the enchanting Caribbean yacht charter location – Virgin Gorda in the BVI.

Shipwrights Lecture 2013 to be held on October 23

This year’s annual Shipwrights Lecture, organized by the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, will be held on October 23, once again hosting the industry leaders from the leisure marine sector.

Line honours for Esimit Europa 2 Yacht at Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

It has been a resounding success for the 100-foot maxi yacht Esimit Europa 2 at this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race, securing her 25th consecutive line honours victory.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: Esimit Europa 2 Yacht leading the monohull fleet

This year’s Rolex Fastnet Race kicked off in Cowes, UK, on Sunday, August 11 at 14:50 CEST. The impressive 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2 is currently leading the monohull fleet.

International guests visit 2013 Sydney Boat Show to support marine export and superyacht sectors

AIMEX & Superyacht Australia organised the visit of two international guests, Captain Charlie Dwyer from Asia as well as Chip Farnham from the USA, for the duration of the recently concluded Sydney International Boat Show in order to support the growth in the Australian marine export and superyacht sectors.