Stichting Sailing Kids Foundation (SK) – a Netherlands based charity that organises sailing holidays for seriously ill children and their families – will receive the DAME (Design Award METS) donation for 2011. The charity was selected by the METS Committee out of seven applications it received after issuing a call for entries. SK arranges free... ... read full story
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European Boating Industry Elects a New President & Council
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At its annual Assembly General meeting held on 10 June 2011 in Rotterdam (Netherlands), European Boating Industry elected its new Council for 2011-2013. A total of nine members were elected to the Council with six being re-elected for a second mandate, as well as three new Council members. European Boating Industry also unveiled its new... ... read full story
Sustainable Marina Development, a publication by John Hogan and Lyndall De Marco
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A new book is being launched on June 20th at the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) Marinas 2011 conference in Melbourne Australia. The book is the first of its kind to promote sustainability principles specifically to developers, owners and stakeholders of marina developments. The book will be launched by Alistair Murray, CEO of Ronstan,... ... read full story
America’s Cup Teams welcomed to San Francisco
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Today the field of international competitors for the 34th America’s Cup revealed their game plans for winning the trophy and bringing the honor of hosting the Cup to their home country. Teams representing China, France (with two teams), Italy, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Sweden and USA made their first appearance together in the host... ... read full story
Boat Asia 2012
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TMX Show Productions, producers of Boat Asia, today announced plans for Asia’s largest and longest running boat show to return to the breath-taking Marina at Keppel Bay from 12 -15 April 2012. Since it moved to Marina at Keppel Bay in 2007, Boat Asia has become a driver for the marine industry in Singapore and the... ... read full story
Esimit Europa 2 crew officially presented at the Yacht Club de Monaco
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The crew of Esimit Europa 2 has been officially presented in the Yacht Club de Monaco at the presence of HSH Prince Albert II. ... read full story
Holland Yachting Group Yacht Valley Press Tour 2011
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The annual Yacht Valley Press Tour 2011 held by the Holland Yachting Group was warmly received by the attending journalists. During a productive week at the end of May, editors and feature writers from all the leading international magazines were given exclusive access behind the scenes at the top yards, equipment suppliers and naval architects.... ... read full story
Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum Looks at Yachting Growth in Greece, Eastern Mediterannean and Black Sea
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The potential for sea and yachting tourism and its significance as a key factor in the development of the economies of Greece, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea region will be examined in depth during the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, scheduled to take place 21-22 June 2011 at the prestigious Onassis Cultural Centre in... ... read full story
Boating Industry Alliance talks about new plans to expand the boating industry
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At the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, the Chairman of the Boating Industries Alliance Australia, Darren Vaux, outlined a range of initiatives aimed at growing the participation in recreational boating. ... read full story
Australia’s Superyacht and marine export conference ASMEX 2011 attracts top line up of speakers
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No one could complain about the breadth and depth of the topics and speakers at the Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX 2011). The conference covered issues affecting the Superyacht sector and the Marine Export sector. Every speaker was relevant and valuable to the audience. Iain Murray America’s Cup CEO and Regatta Director gave... ... read full story