Yachting Associations

Malaysia’s Langkawi – The perfect duty free port for Superyachts

The island of Langkawi, a beautiful Malaysia yacht rental destination, has been discovered by Superyachts as the perfect duty free port, providing a yard with a 500 Ton Travel lift and duty-free spare parts, as well as duty-free fuel and much more.

New E-Visa helping to attract more Superyachts to Myanmar

One of the fastest-growing international tourist markets in the world, the beautiful Myanmar yacht holiday location will now attract more Superyachts, thanks to the recent launch of the new e-visa system.

A busy 2015 for Nautor’s Swan

The year 2015 will be a busy year for the Finnish shipyard, Nautor’s Swan. The yard is currently working on several new vessels, including Swan 95 S yacht, due to be launched in June 2017.

Top 2014 achievements of Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA)

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has named EMAC, Dubai Maritime Summit, as well as Maritime Creativity Lab among top 2014 achievements. The debuting Dubai Maritime Summit attracted broad participation from regional and international experts and industry leaders.

Video: The Marine Industry – Florida’s economic lifeblood

A video showing sports legend Jack Nicklaus speaking about the economic importance of the marine industry in the lovely South Florida yacht holiday location.

Esimit Europa project celebrating 20 years this year

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Esimit Europa project, started by Igor Simčič in 1995. Since 2010, the project has been represented by one of world’s fastest and technologically most advanced yachts – 100-foot sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2.

Three Dubois-designed yachts to attend New Zealand Millennium Cup 2015

This month’s New Zealand Millennium Cup will host three luxury vessels designed by Dubois: sailing yacht Janice of Wyoming, superyacht Silvertip as well as charter yacht Bliss. Ed Dubois continues to support the New Zealand’s new build market and industry.

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2015 chooses new ORC SuperYacht Rule

Set to run in the beautiful Virgin Gorda yacht holiday location in March, the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2015 will use the new ORC SuperYacht Rule to handicap racers, in order to create a fairer and more competitive event.

ORC SuperYacht (ORCsy) – A new superyacht handicapping rule

The all-new superyacht handicapping rule – the ORC SuperYacht (ORCsy) – has been created by the SuperYacht Racing Association, in partnership with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC). The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), Bucket Regattas and Superyacht Cup Palma will use the ORCsy for their respective 2015 regattas.

Dubai International Boat Show 2015, March 3 – 7

This year’s Dubai International Boat Show will be running in the enchanting Dubai yacht holiday location from March 3 – 7. According to Superyacht Builders Association, the region’s ultra-high net worth individuals have the highest propensity in the world for superyacht ownership.

China Rendez-Vous – A unique opportunity to experience yacht culture

Sanya, a lovely China yacht holiday destination, will be hosting the 6th China Rendez-Vous this year. The event hosted over 95% of the yacht brands during the past 5 years.

Knierim celebrating 50 years of yacht building

The German shipyard, Knierim, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The yard has worked on such outstanding vessels as the world’s largest solar catamaran – TÛRANOR Planet Solar.