Set to take place at The Yacht Club at Isle de Sol, situated in a fabulous Caribbean yacht charter destination – St. Maarten, the United States Superyacht Association (USSA) 8th Annual Captain Briefing will be sponsored by the prominent US luxury yacht builder, Burger Boat Company.
Chris Jongerius, the owner of the Andaman Sea Club (ASC), has been appointed as new agent for Sevenstar Yacht Transport in Thailand.
Richard Hewett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) in Melbourne, has been honoured with the first Certified Marina Professional (CMP) designation, launched by the Global Marina Institute (GMI) earlier this year.
Friday, December 14, saw Maritime Safety Director, Mr Peter Corcoran, amend the recent recreational vessel anchoring ban.
The Yachtsman of the Year trophy went to Igor Simčič, founder of the Esimit Europa yacht project, during the Yacht Club de Monaco 2012 Awards prize giving ceremony.
The prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) hosted its traditional winter cocktail. During the event, HSH Prince Albert II, the Club’s President, presented the Trophée Crédit Suisse YCM Awards 2012, won by Igor Simcic on sailing yacht Esimit Europa II for the numerous records he set.
The Flemish superyacht marina, VVW Nieuwpoort Marina, has been honoured with 5 Gold Anchors. It provides excellent facilities, such as an active water sports centre as well as a famous sailing school.
According to the Marine Safety Act 2010 new definition of waters, recreational vessel operators risk heavy penalties for anchoring in newly prohibited areas. The Boating Industry Association of Victoria Incorporated (BIAV) asks the Victorian Coalition Government for the public clarification of the situation.
Last week in Sydney was marked by the annual election of the Superyacht Australia Division Committee members. Barry Jenkins was re-elected as Chairperson, while Richard Morris as the representative from the Committee to sit on the AIMEX Board.
The overall winner and record breaker of the 2012 Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta, the magnificent charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, has been refitted this year. She boasts a beautiful interior design by Design Unlimited, just like the 72′ yacht Ran 2.
The 2013 edition of London Boat Show will be attended by the World Cruising Club that will offer interactive displays as well as informative ‘meet the experts’ forums to the visitors of this popular event.