West Mediterranean

Exclusive Interview: Southern Italy and Aeolian Islands Yacht Charter aboard Sailing Catamaran OMBRE BLU

An exclusive interview with the owners and the crew of the fantastic Lagoon 500 charter yacht OMBRE BLU, available for rent in Mediterranean’s Italy, including Aeolian yacht charters, Sardinia, Sicily, Naples, Amalfi, Capri or the Tuscan isles.

43m Heesen superyacht SISTER ACT – The first yacht hauled out on new IMS 700 site

With the opening of the IMS 700 site, IMS has become the largest yacht repair shipyard in the Mediterranean. The 43,25m Heesen charter yacht Sister Act (ex Sedation, New Century) was the first yacht to be hauled out the water by the new travel lift on the IMS 700 site, designed to house yachts from 20 to 80 metres in LOA.

Video presenting Other Angle Yachting Services

A video introducing Other Angle Yachting Services – a premier superyacht refit yard, based in downtown Toulon, in the centre of the Mediterranean.

Video: Highlights of the 54th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show

A video with the highlights of this year’s 54th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show, which ran in the lovely Genoa yacht rental destination, nestled in Italy, from October 1 to 6.

The official video of the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show

The official video showing the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show, which was hosted by the beautiful Monaco yacht rental destination in late September. This year’s event features an amazing fleet of 115 custom-made superyachts & megayachts from 25 to 100 metres long.

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.

Ims 700 site final work in progress video released by Ims Shipyard

Ims Shipyard, set to become the largest yacht repair shipyard in the Mediterranean, has proudly released an amazing final work in progress video of the Ims 700 site. This is expected to open next month.

Royal Huisman sailing yacht WISP successfully completes her maiden voyage

Built by Royal Huisman to a design by Hoek, the beautiful 48-metre classic yacht WISP (hull 393) has successfully completed her maiden voyage. This majestic classic sloop boasts elegant and stylish interiors by Rhoades Young.

21 confirmed participants for Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup 2015 so far

Next year’s 2nd edition of the Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup will run from July 9 to 11, 2015. So far, 21 teams from all over the world have signed up for three days of exhilarating racing in the Mediterranean Sea.

Alewijnse’s new superyacht refit and servicing subsidiary at La Ciotat to open soon

Work on Alewijnse’s latest permanent superyacht refit and servicing subsidiary at La Ciotat in France is progressing rapidly. It will open for business soon.

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.