Around the Regions

After a year since Marina Vela Barcelona has been open to the public, it presents excellent results showing a fast growth. Currently up to 80% of the berths are occupied, which is a great startup for a brand-new nautical complex in the heart of Barcelona. Marina Vela is located in …

Now is the time to pencil in the dates for the the next charity yacht rally. In 2020 the event will take place over the weekend of 29 May to 31st May. Pencil in the date in your diaries and email boats@boatshedgibraltar.com to be added to the distribution list for …

Fernando de Noronha, Brazil – 03° 50′ 25.3″ S – 032° 24′ 38.9″ W (UTC-2)   After several requests on “what about Fernando de Noronha”, over the last years I decided to publish my experience and contacts to the Captains who would be interested to cross via Noronha. I had …

As Singapore starts to position itself as a regional business and financial hub in the wake of the Hong Kong crisis, the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC) has upgraded its marina with new superyacht berths The oldest yacht club in Asia, the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC), established …

The Asia-Pacific yachting market has been increasingly marketing itself in a bid to attract more and more superyachts to the region. With the Olympics in Japan next year and the America’s Cup being held in Auckland in May 2021, these promotional initiatives are showing results. Other events are also helping …

Long a haven for international super yachts, Marigot Bay Marina on the scenic eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia is anticipating a busy 2019/2020 season with the number of visiting yachts expected to top previous seasons. “We have been working hard to increase awareness of the fantastic atmosphere and world …

After our recent feature on Valencia and the changes it is making within the superyacht industry it was an absolute pleasure to be invited by Valencia Tourism to experience the newly revamped Valencia Boatshow first hand. The last Boatshow in the Mediterranean calendar Valencia Boatshow is perfectly suited to welcome …

Next year’s Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous will be held from May 28-31 in Viareggio Dock. The organisers of the Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous have announced that next year’s edition will be held from May 28-31, taking up a more strategic position on the calendar of nautical-related events. VYR 2020 will also have …

Multihulls have competed in every edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 and for the first time in the history of the race, the 2020 edition is set to feature three equally matched 70ft carbon flyers. Argo, Maserati and PowerPlay have all confirmed their intention to be on the start line …

Italy’s yachting capital will stage the finish of the race in June 2022 The Italian city of Genoa has been chosen to host the grand finale of The Ocean Race 2021-22, marking the first time the fully-crewed, round-the-world yacht race will come to Italy. The news was announced on Monday …