This year’s Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the world’s longest yacht race, will be hosted by London for the very first time. The race will begin this Sunday.
Yesterday, August 28, 2013, saw the world’s largest solar boat, PlanetSolar, reach Europe. Currently being moored in Oostende, Belgium, until August 30, PlanetSolar will then set sail for London for its inaugural UK visit.
The world’s largest solar boat, PlanetSolar, will be shortly visiting London, marking its first ever visit in the UK.
This is a video showing the all-new Jongert 3200P superyacht. Measuring 32 meters in LOA, she is entirely designed by Rhoades Young, with the hull lines drawn by Doug Peterson.
The next month’s PSP Southampton Boat Show will be attended by MDL Marinas, exhibiting in their new double-height Waterside Pavilion (stand E52). The MDL Stand will be also hosting a series of special events.
Operated by the Ocean Youth Trust South, the 72-foot sailing yacht John Laing is currently hosting the winners of the 2013 MDL Sail Training Awards for a six-day trip at sea.
Three of the MDL Marinas south coast luxury yacht marinas, including Mercury Yacht Harbour, Port Hamble as well as Northney Marina, have recently achieved the Five Gold Anchors status from The Yacht Harbour Association for their design, construction and operation.
Marina Projects has secured the approvals for a new, world-class mooring facility on the River Hamble in the UK – the Prince Philip Yacht Haven.
Expected to host the whole world of boating, this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show will kick off on September 13, featuring almost 100 boats, currently scheduled to make their debut.
The coveted Swan North European Challenge Trophy went to the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play. She has become the first Swan to cross the finish line at the Rolex Fastnet Race.
Voting for the Winners of the MDL’s 2013 Photographer of the Year as well as MDL’s 2013 Under 16s Photographer of the Year has been open on the Facebook page of MDL Marinas from August 14, 2013 and will end 12 noon, on Wednesday, August 28, 2013.
Friday, August 16, 2013, saw the end of the historic 45th edition of Rolex Fastnet Race, marked by the final prizegiving. The 2013 race was attended by 336 yachts from 20 countries.