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Cyprus is about to open yet another Marina, this time at a resort better known for its hedonistic party lifestyle. At 300m euros this is no novelty, but an attempt to breathe new life into the area. There have already been substantial marina developments at Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos and of …

Grand Harbour Marina have witnessed yet another fruitful events calendar for 2019 further reinforcing its popularity as a venue of choice for both local and foreign events. With a high focus on Super Yacht activity, the marina has implemented a tailored made Crew Program targeting Captains and crew choosing to …

Have you ever wondered why so many sailing yachts are named Joshua or Spray? It’s in honour of Joshua Slocum who completed the first single handed circumnavigation between 1895 and 1898. Those were the days before air travel or wireless communication so it is not surprising that the first single …

In view of the current circumstances stemming from the Coronavirus crisis, it was announced recently that a new strategy will be put in place for the 2020 edition of the Genoa International Boat Show, which will see the design of a flexible layout that can adapt to the various post-crisis …

Some of you may have seen the Channel 4 programme “The Mutiny” recreating the astonishing voyage of Captain Bligh from near Tonga to Batavia (modern day Jakarta) a journey of some 4,000 miles. If you caught it you will know that the participants in the recreation pushed themselves to the …

A photo of gannets using discarded nets and ropes to build their nests highlights the increasing problem of plastic pollution on marine life. The image was ‘highly commended’ in the 2020 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition on Saturday 22 February 2020. Dr. Simon J Pierce, a principal scientist at …

A Cypriot-Israeli consortium, Kition Ocean Holdings, has gained approval from the Cyprus government which, after prolonged negotiations over some two years, managed to reach an agreement over the redevelopment of Larnaca port and marina. A total of €1.2bn is planned to be invested in upgrades, making it the largest infrastructure …

YARE, the international aftersales and refit event in Viareggio  has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, YARE was scheduled to be heldc from March 18-20. It will now take place from November 4-6. The organisers, NAVIGO released the following statement: “In light of the …

Possibility of extending the season into October under consideration. Due to the implications of the global coronavirus (Covid-19) emergency, which currently sees Italy seriously affected, the regattas organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda scheduled for the months of May and June have been cancelled. The decision taken by the …

We are updating the ABMA website as we get the latest on travel advisories. Please click this link to see all the advisories. http://abma.ag/2020/03/update-on-antigua-barbuda-travel-entry-protocols-and-procedures-due-to-the-coronavirus/  The Latest travel advisory has been received and was effective March 28th, 2020, 11.59 pm. PDF version available here Key points of this advistory are: No …