A blistering start expected for RORC Transatlantic Race 2014

A trail blazing start is expected for the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race, set to kick off from Lanzarote in Canary Islands tomorrow, on Saturday, November 29, 1200 CET. The race will host such outstanding vessels as RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London.

Southern Wind SW 94 sailing yacht WINDFALL to compete in 2014 RORC Transatlantic Race

Southern Wind SW 94 super yacht WINDFALL will participate in the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race, set to kick off tomorrow, on November 29, 2014. This majestic vessel has been superbly penned by Reichel Pugh and Nauta Design.

Westerhall Rums hosts a wonderful rum party for RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 Competitors

Tuesday night, November 25, 2014, saw Westerhall Rums play a host to an amazing rum party for competitors of the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race. This is set to kick off on Saturday, November 29, 2014.

Peer Jorgensen leaves RSB Rigging Solutions for BSI in Denmark

Peer jorgensen, who has worked with RSB Rigging Solutions as general manager for the past 7 years, leaves the company to work as European yacht rigging manager with the leading marine hardware production company, BSI.

Palma Superyacht Show 2015, April 30 – May 4

Next year will once again see the Palma Superyacht Show host the best yachts available in the market for sale and luxury yacht charter. The event will run from April 30 to May 4, 2015.

Oyster Yachts to once again attend 29th annual Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC)

Oyster Yachts will once again participate in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), set to start on November 23, 2014. The company will be present with an impressive fleet of 13 yachts, including the Oyster 825 superyacht Reina.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 to kick off this month

The highly anticipated RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Grenada is set to start in just 11 days. The race will be attended by such outstanding vessels as the 28m Southern Wind sailing yacht Windfall, as well as the 30m Finot Conq superyacht Nomad IV.

North Technology Group (NTG) announces acquisition of Future Fibres by Southern Spars

North Technology Group (NTG) has proudly announced the acquisition of Future Fibres by Southern Spars – a world-renowned Valencia-based company that has recently delivered a giant 75,80m mast to the 60m Perini Navi mega yacht PERSEUS³ (P3, hull C.2218).

The 87th UIM Annual General Assembly hosted by Ibiza, Spain

The beautiful Ibiza yacht rental location, positioned in Spain, has recently played a host to the 87th UIM Annual General Assembly, which crowned the annual meeting week.

New UIM Secretary General

Thomas Kurth (SUI) has been appointed as new Secretary General of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) at its Council Meeting, which tool place in the lovely Ibiza yacht holiday location on October 25, 2014.

First ever Ibiza Rendezvous Superyacht Regatta a Huge Success

The first Ibiza Rendezvous superyacht regatta has been a huge success, firmly establishing itself in the Mediterranean’s racing calendar. Entries for the next year’s edition of the regatta, running from October 7 to 10, are already open.

Sailing yacht CLAN VIII wins Ibiza Rendezvous and joins superyacht P2 in the Perini Navi 2014 Hall of Fame

Superyacht Clan VIII has become the overall winner of the inaugural Ibiza Rendezvous and joined charter yacht P2 –winner of the Newport Bucket 2014 – in the Perini Navi 2014 Hall of Fame.