Yachting Associations

YCCS Virgin Gorda welcomes superyacht fleet for 2013 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta

The eagerly awaited Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2013 will kick off tomorrow, to be attended by 20 sailing yachts and 7 motor yachts, hosted by the prominent Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in the popular Caribbean yacht charter destination – Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.

International Rolex Regatta 2013 to kick off tomorrow

To be once again hosted by the prestigious St. Thomas Yacht Club, the 40th anniversary edition of International Rolex Regatta is set to start tomorrow, on Thrusday, 21 March. The event will be attended by 70 luxury yachts.

Marina Projects Ltd to attend China (Shanghai) International Boat Show 2013

Marina Project Ltd, the specialist marina as well as waterfront development consultancy, will be attending the next China (Shanghai) International Boat Show. The company will be exhibiting on the British Marine Federation (BMF) stand, H15.

Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference 2013 to feature exciting speaker line-up

The organisers of the upcoming Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference have unveiled an exciting expert speaker line-up, including such important personalities as Ed Dubois from Dubois Naval Architects.

ASMEX Programme Receives Plenty of Attention

Having drawn plenty of attention thanks to its extensive programme, the upcoming Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) will be hosting reputable international and national speakers, including the Horizon Yachts CEO, John Lu.

Luxury yacht Esimit Europa and Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg present new initiative

Thanks to the new initiative, developed by Igor Simčič, founder of the Esimit Europa project, and Vladimir Liubomirov, commodore of the Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg, young and perspective Russian sailors will acquire new sailing knowledge.

Perini Navi to sponsor 2013 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and St Barths Bucket

The prominent Italian builder, Perini Navi Group, will once again sponsor the major Caribbean regattas: the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous as well as the St Barths Bucket Regatta. A total number of 9 Perini Navi vessels will compete, including the majestic charter yacht Maltese Falcon.

New Board Directors for British Marine Federation (BMF) South West

Adrian Bevin of South Devon College and Adam Corney of Plymouth University have been appointed as Directors of the South West region of the British Marine Federation.

Fish Friendly Marinas Initiative presented by NSW Government Minister

A new initiative focused on marina fish habit has been launched by the NSW Government Minister Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson. d’Albora Marina Rushcutters Bay in Sydney has become the first accredited Fish Friendly Marina.

A very successful Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean 2013

The recently concluded inaugural Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean was a great success. The Class A winner has become the Swan 601 luxury yacht Stark Raving Mad, while the Class B winner was the Swan 42 yacht Arethusa.

The Yacht Harbour Association’s 5 Gold Anchors for Istanbul’s Atakoy Marina

Situated in the beautiful summer yacht charter destination – Turkey, Atakoy Marina has been recently honoured with The Yacht Harbour Association’s 5 Gold Anchors.

Claasen Shipyards – New Member of Holland Yachting Group

As part of its new marketing strategy, the well known Dutch luxury yacht builder, Claasen Shipyards, has recently joined the prestigious Holland Yachting Group.