Many things may go wrong at sea, including medical problems with one’s own body. The risk of this happening inconveniently increases both when conditions are at their worst, and also when the crewman has ‘medical baggage’ such as heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy etc. Increased risk from all sources of hazard ... Read More »
Last month was the tenth anniversary of the catastrophic early signs of impending financial doom. Even those not in the business found themselves glued to the financial news as the behemoths of Wall Street and The City began to creak under the strain as financial instruments with impenetrable names and ... Read More »
The Return of the PRAWN STAR! Our Islander Prawn Star event proved so popular last year we have decided to host it again! PrawnStars 2 is coming to The Boat House on 8th September 2017. Join us from 7pm onwards and receive a fantastic Crew Card offer of a bottle ... Read More »
VIP SERVICE SCHOOL is delighted to announce the confirmation of their Accreditation by PYA (Professional Yachting Association) as Palma’s first training facility to be able to offer the GUEST Program courses to interior yacht crew. Having spent 17 years working on yachts, Hazel Anderson (CEO and Head Trainer), has brought ... Read More »
(September 4, 2017; 17:20 ET) – The governors of Florida and Puerto Rico have declared preemptive states of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category 4 storm churning through the Caribbean on a westward track. Forecasters say the dangerous storm also looks increasingly likely to hit the U.S. East ... Read More »
(September 2, 2017; Day 13) – Qingdao guaranteed itself the first points of the Clipper 2017-18 Race after being the first team to cross the Scoring Gate this morning. GREAT Britain and Sanya Serenity Coast are expected to be the second and third teams to cross the gate. The official ... Read More »
(September 1, 2017; Day 12) – Qingdao continues to lead the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet today, followed by Great Britain in second and Sanya Serenity Coast in third as the teams push towards the Scoring Gate. Qingdao Skipper Chris Kobusch remains confident of being able to secure ... Read More »
Dear Islander, Hopefully by the time you read this editorial, we shall be free of the sweltering heat and humidity which seems to have lasted for ever! This month sees the start of the autumn round of European Boat Shows, with Cannes kicking the season off in style 12th – ... Read More »
(August 28, 2017; Day 8) – There has been a major change to the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race leaderboard in the last 24 hours as Qingdao has stormed through to take pole position after wind shifts favoured the westerly positioned teams. Sanya Serenity Coast and Visit Seattle, placed ... Read More »
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