Yachting Associations

London Boat Show 2013 to feature Superyacht UK Technical Seminar

This year’s London Boat Show will once again feature the Superyacht UK Technical Seminar. It will take place on Thursday 17 January 2013, 11:00-18:00.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: 300 Yacht Entry Limit Reached in 24 hours

The Royal Ocean Racing Club confirmed that the new record had been broken with 300 yacht entry limit for the 2013 Rolex Fastnet Race reached in 24 hours.

Inaugural Antigua Charity Golf Day in aid of A.B.S.A.R with support of PYA

Sunday, 20 January, will see the first Antigua Charity Golf Day in aid of the Antigua & Barbuda Search and Rescue (A.B.S.A.R.), that will be supported by the Professional Yachting Association (PYA). The event will be held in the Cedar Valley Golf Club, Antigua.

Asia Yacht Services Limited, Hong Kong – New AYSS Member

The Asia Yacht Services Limited, Hong Kong has been made a full member of the Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS).

Crown Bay Marina – first superyacht marina in St. Thomas, USVI with Blue Flag Certification

The beautiful Crown Bay Marina in St. Thomas, the US Virgin Islands, has been honoured with the prestigious Blue Flag Certification, granted by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

TYHA Five Gold Anchor Status for MDL’s Thames Marinas

Thanks to their excellent design, construction as well as operation, the MDL’s Thames marinas – Bray, Windsor and Penton Hook – have scored the TYHA Five Gold Anchors status.

ISS Board of Directors Election 2013

Open exclusively to its members, the International Superyacht Society (ISS) has presented the Board of Directors Election 2013.

British Marine Federation (BMF) celebrating 100 years supporting the Marine Industry this year

The British Marine Federation (BMF) is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2013. This trade association currently represents more than 1500 members from the leisure, superyacht as well as small commercial marine industry.

Participation of 30 entries confirmed by end of year for 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race

Set to kick off in Antigua on February 18, the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race will host a record fleet of luxury yachts, including such spectacular vessels as the 216-foot Hetairos megayacht that won the race in 2012.

Registrations For The Rendezvous in Monaco 2013 Open

Sail and motor yachts measuring over 24m in LOA can now register for The Rendezvous in Monaco 2013 that will be held from June 20 to 23.

China Xiamen International Boat Show to be run by EuropExpo and Grand Pavois Organisation

CXIBS has announced that, starting from 2013, it will be organised by such successful companies as the EuropExpo and the Grand Pavois Organisation.

D-Marin Gocek Superyacht Marina Two Time Winner at the 2012 Skalite Tourism Awards

The beautiful Turkish superyacht marina Gocek, part of D-Marin Marinas Group, has been honoured with the 2012 Skalite Tourism Award in the marina management category.