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With berthing space in such high demand in the principality of Monaco, yacht owners can now explore an exciting new option; Cala del Forte Ventimiglia. This new, state-of-the-art marina was built by Monaco Ports and opened its doors in 2019. While it actually presides just over the French/Italian border at …

Total remodelling of marina from traditional Mediterranean style. A major €30m-plus investment is being undertaken at Gibraltar’s Marina Bay marina which will include new Marinetek pontoon berths and a new Marina Club. The project will result in an increased number of berths, 144 high-end rental apartments and other new infrastructure …

Island Global Yachting (IGY) has expanded its Mediterranean marinas network with the addition of the Puerto de Malaga marina in southern Spain, its third facility on top of the ones it already operates in France and Italy. In this latest deal, IGY is partnering with Ocean Capital Partners to redevelop …

TELETECHNICS SYSTEMS S.L. AV & IT FREE Workshop for Captains, Engineers and Deck Officers who are required to also act as on-board ETO for their AV & IT Installations. Date: FRIDAY FEB 14th 2020 Time: 13.00-14.00 hrs Location: MARINA PORT VELL The Galley Building Business Centre BARCELONA Places are limited …

The 53rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week is just over four months away with the early entry fee (up to 30% discount) expiring on January 3rd, 2020. Entries are approaching 50 boats for the Caribbean’s most famous sailing regatta, and the event looks set to be a cracker not to …

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 …