The 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concluded in dramatic style with the completion of the scheduled programme for all classes. The verdicts are in. This year’s class victors are: Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship: Niklas Zennström’s sailing yacht Rán 2 (GBR); Maxi Racing: Sir Irvine Laidlaw’s S/Y Highland Fling (MON); Maxi Racing/Cruising division: Danilo Salsi’s... ... read full story
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Luxury charter yacht BIG FISH in London
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The expedition (explorer) superyacht BIG FISH, the 45m (147′ 7″) yacht designed by Greg Marshall Design and launched by McMullen & Wing New Zealand in 2010 has recently visited London en route to the Monaco Yacht Show 2011. Motor Yacht BIG FISH is seen here cruising the Thames River, passing under the raised Tower Bridge.... ... read full story
IGY Marinas forms strategic alliance with ADM Yacht Consulting in China
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Island Global Yachting, Ltd. and ADM Yacht Consulting (Dalian), Ltd. announces a strategic alliance to support the development of the nautical sector China’s emerging yacht market. The strategic partnership marries a leading global resource in the marina development and services sector with a strong Chinese firm committed to the growth and development of its nautical... ... read full story
Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show
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With 80,000 m2 of exhibition space on land and in water, and more than 500 boats on display, the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes is Europe’s leading in-water boat and yacht show and no doubt the world’s most prestigious. It attracts more than 54,000 visitors from the four corners of the globe, to discover... ... read full story
MGMT partner with Royal Docks 2012 for Olympic Games in London 2012
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MGMT and Royal Docks 2012 announce partnership for the 2012 Olympics in London. ... read full story
Sanctuary Cove Marina accredited Clean Marina Level 3
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The Marina Sanctuary Cove has attained Clean Marina Level 3 status, an indication of its commitment to “rigorous environmental management systems”. Marina Operations Manager, Helen Motteram-Smith says the entire Sanctuary Cove community is proud of its most recent achievement, testament to their genuine dedication to “being a leader in environmental protection and reducing our carbon... ... read full story
Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2011: Thirty years on: the ‘Nioulargue spirit” is honoured
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Over four thousand crew are preparing to do battle from 24 September at the 13th edition of Les Voiles. They will be racing aboard three hundred of the finest futuristic yachts and the most elegant traditional yachts on the planet. The event will be run in the exceptional setting of the bay of Saint Tropez,... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup returns for its 22nd edition in Porto Cervo
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The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup returns for its 22nd edition in Porto Cervo. The renowned regatta organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with partner Rolex will take place from 5th to 10th September when 46 of the world’s largest and most competitive maxi racing yachts are expected to do battle on the... ... read full story