The nineteenth edition of the Trophée Clairefontaine of Sailing Champions is being prepared at Valencia (Spain) in the Marina Real Juan Carlos 1st, i.e. inside the harbor which hosted the competitors of the 2007 America’s Cup and more recently the F1 European Grand Prix. The Trophé...

M/Y ELIZA JEAN – 34.95m (114’08”) Benetti Built 2003. Selling Agent: Antoine Larricq of Fraser Yachts, Monaco and Neal Esterly of Fraser Yachts, San Diego .

The 2008 Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS), held July 16-18, wrapped up another productive event, attracting 1,833 attendees to the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel & Convention Center. This represents a slight decrease in attendance from the previous year. This year, 293 exhibit...

Governor Jim Doyle announced a $2,880,128 project that will support improvements to the Burger Boat Company’s facility at the Port of Manitowoc. The award will spur economic growth in the city of Manitowoc and the surrounding area.

The Grand Hotel Europe recently welcomed a new addition into its extensive transport fleet - a new ultra-fast, luxury speedboat, the Katarina. With a variety of day excursions available aboard Katarina, guests can appreciate the city's history and sights from the water, leaving an unfo...

It is official, the nineteenth edition of the Trophée Clairefontaine des Champions de Voile will take place in the Marina Real Juan Carlos 1er, i.e. inside the port which has welcomed the base of the competitors for the America's Cup 2007. The Trophée Clairefontaine de Valencia will ...

The second Veolia Oceans one-design for the SolOceans has left JMV Industries yard in Cherbourg (Normandy - France). This 16-m high-tech monohull, entirely in carbon using the technology of the most sophisticated prototypes has been transported to Caen, in the V1D2 yard where SailingOn...

This summer Mochi Craft's new lobster boat the Dolphin 54' fly is to leave the yard in Forlì, In this way the inventor of the Italian Lobster Boat Style responds to demands of owners from across the world who would like the opportunity to choose Mochi Craft excellence in both a sun to...

For the few lucky owners looking for exclusive, unmistakable added value, Ferretti Custom Line has created 112' NEXT. The new flagship embodies the highest standards of top-quality yacht-building and completes the fleet's planning line alongside the 97', in an exciting revamp of the ra...

Ferretti Custom Line Navetta 33, a new model created with the aim of initiating a complete renewal and expansion of the yard's semi-displacement fleet. Backed by a long-lasting commercial success, Custom Line further strengthens its offer in the growing sector of semi-displacement yach...

Altura, the timeless series that has made an unforgettable contribution to the story of modern sailing, is renewing. On the occasion of the Privilege Days - an exclusive event dedicated to Ferretti Yachts owners, celebrating in 2008 the 40th anniversary of the yard's foundation - Ferre...

The Observatory Hotel is now offering guests one of the most extravagant cruises along Sydney Harbour aboard the Cambria II. Partnering with Cambria Charters, the 100-ft luxury cruiser offers unparalleled service, style and luxury, and is modeled after the classic style of The Observat...

Alexia Barrier (France), Phil Paxton (Canada) and Yann Clavier (France) arrived safe and sound onboard Bostik, the first unit of the Veolia Oceans series for the SolOceans, in the North Cove Marina on the Hudson River, close to Manhattan skyscrapers. They entered the Ambrose Channel (L...

Marine dreams come to life when the world's largest boat show docks at six sites in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. From October 30 - November 3, 2008 at the 49th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show you'll be able to find everything you need for your favorite marine past-times. Over ...

eYachtCharter.com announced the launch of its Luxury Yacht Charter Certification Program today. The program has been established to help maintain the web based international directory's high standards of excellence and bring a recognizable logo that will aid prospective clients in disc...

Hands Om Crew introduces an entirely new concept to the yacht crew placement market. By developing a next generation staffing agency committed to bringing the healing arts into the luxury yacht market and private homes, Hands Om Crew has sought out to fill an industry void. Although th...

OCEAN Independence Cavendish White (OCI) is proud to announce the sale of a custom built to order FM75 SOSSEGO to be delivered in 2009, by Peter Thompson of OCI UK. Reaching speeds of 43 knots, the uber-stylish FM75 SOSSEGO delivers a defining statement of both form and function. Conce...

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has appointed Clyde Rawls to serve as Port Louis general manager in Grenada. Rawls, who relocated from the USA for the position, has many years' experience having managed three resort marinas in Florida - including the Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Cente...

Bostik, the first unit of the Veolia Oceans one-design series of the SolOceans left Cherbourg Harbour towards New York City, in a strong force 6 gusting breeze. Alexia Barrier, Bostik skipper for this Reconnaissance Transatlantic on the historical road of the great liners, crossed the ...

While the first Veolia Oceans one-design has still not been presented to the French sailors what will be done at the end of August, Charles Caudrelier has just completed in the middle of the night between the 1st and the 2nd of July a promotional sailing tour of the SolOceans in Northe...

INTERNATIONAL superyacht company OCEAN Independence Cavendish White (OCI) is proud to announce that the excellent 45m MARCO POLO was awarded 'Best New Series over 40 meters', while the magnificent 38.5m SanLorenzo 4H won 'Best New Series under 40 metres' at the 18th Annual ShowBoats In...

Burger Boat Company launched INGOT, a 153' Tri Deck Motor Yacht. INGOT is a luxurious and sophisticated Burger. Powered by twin Caterpillar 3508 engines, she is ready to efficiently cruise the world. INGOT was designed to be an environmentally friendly 'go anywhere' exploration vessel ...

Absolute Yachting is pleased to present you the luxury M/Y ELLINIA, the ideal yacht for your clients that wish to cruise the Greek islands. Her length is 80 ft, and she can accommodate 8/9 quests in one Master, one VIP, and in two Twin Cabins (one twin with a pullman berth), all with ...

Most passenger with early arrival requirement on international travel have been stranded at Delta Terminal 3 at JFK for more than 9 hours and at the time of this report there was still no certain departure time announced by the airline. Delta gate personnel also thretened a female pass...

The purpose of this blog is not to discourage people from flying Turkish Airlines, which is a fine company and generally provides fine service, but rather share constructive criticism with the airline and give them a chance to improve their services in a very competitive global industr...

Fraser Yachts is proud to announce the appointment of Hein Velema as Commercial Director, based in Monaco. Hein joined Fraser Yachts as Director of Sales in 2007, quickly making a positive impact on the company and providing excellent support to the company's global network of brokers....

Fraser Yachts is proud to announce that Jan Henry, Charter Broker at Fraser Yachts, has been appointed President of the American Yacht Charter Association (AYCA). With over 27 years of knowledge and experience, Jan holds a rich history in the Yachting industry. She has been a Charter B...

Kiriacoulis Group introduced the innovative Large Yacht Management providing the Financial administration, Shore Support and all Managerial Services to the Owner. The luxury crewed chartering segment LMY by Kiriacoulis Group supports the management with the Charter Marketing and the Ch...

Bostik, the first unit of the Veolia Oceans one-design series of the SolOceans came back to her Maintenance Base in Caen (France) last Friday evening, from Antwerp (Belgium) where the cargo ship unloaded her on her return from New Zealand. During the next couple of weeks, SailingOne's ...

Major Superyachting force OCEAN Independence Cavendish White celebrated its 3rd birthday under the OCEAN Independence banner, Monday 2nd June 2008. In honor of this occasion, the now 12 location-strong superyacht sales, charter, management, new build and consultancy company, made their...

Absolute Yachting is pleased to present you the luxury M/Y NITTA V for your last minute bookings. She is a new arrival with great crew members. Her length is 98 ft , she has 5 cabins and she can accommodate 10 guests, with a crew of 5/6 , and fuel consumption 480 lt/hour. Her spee...

Executive Jet Management (EJM) has received recognition from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At the same ceremony, EJM's Repair Station received a 'Certificate of Appreciation' for its contributions to aviation safety through the Service Difficulty Reporting (SDR) program. T...

XSMG Marine was presented with a prestigious design and innovation award for the XSR48, the firm's iconic and ultra-luxury superboat. The Condé Nast Traveller's Innovation and Design Awards, which took place at a gala ceremony at Grosvenor Square, London, celebrates excellence in 10 c...

Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Shaun Preacher into the Yacht Management division, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Shaun was born into a seafaring family. Originally from England and raised in the United States, Shaun completed his studies in Marine Science and...

Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Sarah Gates as the new Quality & Safety Assistant for the Yacht Management Division within the Fort Lauderdale office. Raised in West Springfield, Massachusetts, Sarah is no stranger to life on the water. From an early age she enjoy...

Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Sean Doyle into the sales division, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sean brings knowledge and first hand experience of the yachting industry to Fraser Yachts. Born in South Africa, he developed a love of the sea. After completing...

Medical and travel assistance company, On Call International, announced its partnership with Fort Lauderdale-based, Fraser Yachts, to serve as the emergency response call center for the company's worldwide employees and managed yachts. Equipped with physicians, on-demand 24/7/365, On C...

Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Rob Newton into the sales division, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rob was born into the family that founded a yacht manufacturing company, best known for building the trawler yacht series named Grand Banks. After completing his...

Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Melanie Clarke into the Yacht Management Division, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Melanie grew up in a small town in Massachusetts. Along with her father, an avid sailor, she traveled around the world and spent most of her time ...

Fraser Yachts announced the opening of a new office in Mexico City, providing and coordinating a full range of yacht activities. The new office is located in a southern area of the city, called Santa Fe. The business park is home to today's top Fortune 500 companies and recognized as t...