New 500 Metric Ton Marine Travelift for Newport Shipyard

Offering dockage for yachts varying in size from 20 to 350 feet, Newport Shipyard will boast a new 500 Ton Marine Travelift that will be the largest Travelift operating in New England.

Informal collaboration of Derecktor – Florida and Dania Cut Super Yacht Repair

An informal partnership of Derecktor – Florida and Dania Cut Super Yacht has been recently announced in order to provide their superyacht community customers with better service.

Sailing yacht Oyster 625 Winner of the 2013 Boat of The Year Award for Best Bluewater Cruiser

The magnificent Oyster 625 was honoured with the 2013 Boat of The Year Award for Best Bluewater Cruiser at the 20th Annual Boat of the Year awards, held on December 7. Well suited to occasional charter, Oyster 625 provides luxurious accommodation in 5 lovely cabins.

Seattle Boat Show 2013 FREE Seminars

In addition to 1,000 boats and yachts on display, the next year’s Seattle Boat Show will also feature over 200 FREE seminars.

New 44m Persak & Wurmfeld Sailing Yacht Concept for Derecktor Shipyards

The result of an excellent partnership between Persak & Wurmfeld and Derecktor Shipyards represents the new, spectacular 44m performance schooner. The 44m Persak & Wurmfeld superycht project for Derecktor provides beautiful accommodation for 10 guests in total.

Derecktor’s new mobile boat hoist hauls out the 52m Feadship motor yacht DREAM

The second largest in the USA and the tallest in the world, the new 820-metric ton mobile boat hoist, fabricated by Cimolai Technology for Derecktor of Florida, successfully hauled out the 52m Feadship superyacht Dream last month.

Registration for the 2013 Newport Charter Yacht Show now open

The organisers of the 2013 edition of Newport Charter Yacht Show have announced that registration for this prestigious event is now open.

Italian sailing legend Giovanni Soldini at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

One of the world’s best ocean racers, Giovanni Soldini, has arrived at Dennis Conner’s North Cove in New York City to challenge the New York to San Francisco sailing record aboard his 70-foot sailing yacht Maserati.

Hinckley Yachts – First “Innovation Partner” in the Online Digital Community My-Villages

Hinckley Co., a global yacht manufacturing leader, has joined the new online collaborative, My-Villages’ Innovation Partners (MVIPs), to lead the way in improving the boat ownership as well as service experience. The first digital village, with a focus on the boating industry, made its premiere at the recent FLIBS.

Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, February 14 – 18, 2013

The next edition of the Progressive Miami International Boat Show will take place from February 14 to 18, 2013. There will be more than 3,000 boats and 2,000 companies on display.

Marina Projects’ Mike Ward to participate in the 2013 International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC)

Thanks to his strong project management background as well as more than 25 years’ experience in the delivery of marine construction works, Marina Projects’ Mike Ward has been selected to speak at the 2013 International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC).

New Commodore & Flag Officers for the Royal Southern Yacht Club

One of the premier yacht clubs in the world, the prominent Royal Southern Yacht Club has recently apppointed David Mead as its new Commodore. A second generation Club member, Andrew Sinclair, has been also honoured with America’s Cup GBR Youth Challenge selection.