Yachting Associations

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 kicks off today with a coastal race

A coastal race kicks off at this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race today as preparation for the official start of the race, taking place this Saturday.

YachtInfo FLIBS 2012 Panelists

The YachtInfo Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (YI FLIBS) 2012 panelists were officially announced yesterday.

The Marina Industry Association (MIA) announces New Gold Anchor accreditation for superyacht marinas

The Marina Industry Association (MIA) has announced an extension to a well established Gold Anchor International Rating Scheme. This represents an ideal option for superyacht marinas that do not desire to be rated but would like to receive a Gold Anchor customer service accreditation.

NMMA President Dammrich as the Featured Speaker at Joint Gathering of Marine Marketers and Boating Writers at FLIBS

The opening day of the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be marked by a joint gathering of Marine Marketers of America (MMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI), with participation of NMMA President Thom Dammrich as the featured speaker.

Australian Marine Industry on display at the upcoming Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

Australian marine industry will be strongly represented by the Australian companies at the next Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, starting later on this month.

China Marina Conference, October 10 – 11, 2012

This year’s China Marina Conference will host 22 industry experts, coming from all over the world. Taking place from October 10 to 11, the event will run alongside the Yacht CN 2012 – Nansha Bay International Boat Show.

Registrations for the 17th Superyacht Cup Palma now open

Taking place from June 19th to 22nd, the 2013 Superyacht Cup Palma will be attended by such beautiful J Class yachts as charter yacht Range, Velsheda, Rainbow, as well as Lionheart, in addition to megayacht Athos and Firefly.

Yacht CN 2012 – Nansha Bay International Boat Show, October 12 – 14

Expected to become the largest boat show of Southern China, the Yacht CN 2012 – Nansha Bay International Boat Show will host such prestigious luxury yacht builders as Sunseeker, Princess, Azimut, and many others.

JFA Yachts AXANTHA II Yacht announced finalist in the ISS Design Awards

Luxury expedition motor yacht AXANTHA II by the French builder JFA Yachts and naval architects VRIPACK has been nominated for an award at the ISS Design Awards in the ‘Power 40m – 65M’ category.

J Class 2012 Regatta DVD now available

The J Class Supporters’ website has announced the availability of the J Class 2012 Regatta DVD “The Legend Lives 2012”. It costs £25.75 incl. and can be ordered on-line.

The Bernetti Lombardini Cup 2012 Winner Esimit Europa 2 Superyacht

Following her huge success at the Giraglia Rolex Cup, the Monaco – Porto Cervo as well as the Palermo – Monte Carlo regattas, the magnificent 100ft luxury yacht Esimit Europa has reported yet another success – winning this year’s Bernetti Lombardini Cup.

The 4th ICOMIA Global Environmental Legislation Guide

The latest environmental legislation available as of August 2012 can be found in the 4th edition of Global Environmental Legislation Guide, recently published by ICOMIA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations.