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Three new facilities at different stages of development Throughout this year and 2019, three new marinas are set to be opened in the Adriatic country of Montenegro. The small scenic state was put on the global yachting map through the development of the former naval base at Tivat transforming it …

The first Whitbread Race, as it was known, was full of first timers in 1973. As all long form sporting events are under pressure commercially, this edition is about as pure as you can get while still holding on to the sporting integrity set up by the founders, says TV …

The Superyacht Cup Palma Racing for the J Class is 20-23 June 2018 Svea and Velsheda will open The Superyacht Cup on Wednesday 20 June, the first of four days of competitive racing. Racing for the Superyachts is 21-23 June 2018   2018 Race Entries  Aquarius – 46m – Perini …

Following the exciting news that Viking Recruitment UK (Viking Maritime Group) have commenced business in Fort Lauderdale, the official office has now been secured. Our new office will officially open Monday 18th June and is located at: 1845 Cordova Road Suite 206 Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 within the Harbour Shops …

Volvo Penta reveals advanced self-docking solution, targeted for launch in 2020 The Gothenburg, Sweden, stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race was the scene for the unveiling of Volvo Penta’s new self-docking system. In a live demonstration, a 68 ft yacht fitted with the technology maneuvered itself into the tightest of …

Gothenburg, Sweden (June 17, 2018) – In the penultimate event for the Volvo Ocean Race In-Port Series, Charlie Enright’s Vestas 11th Hour Racing showed great patience and sailed a clean race for a victory today in the Gothenburg In-Port Race. But it was Xabi Fernández’s MAPFRE team who rode a …

Finnish yard offers €3m to take over former Mondomarine-owned brand Finnish sailing yacht builder Baltic Yachts looks set to become the new owner of the Italian Cantieri di Pisa brand. Last week Baltic offered €3m to buy Cantieri di Pisa and Navicelli di Pisa Srl. The €3m offer was made …

Barcelona, Spain (June 14, 2018) – The first day of the 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 3, Barcelona did not disappoint, with big breeze propelling the high-speed GC32 catamarans around the course at speeds nearing 30 knots. Austrian challenger, Red Bull Sailing Team, shot straight into the limelight. Charging through …

(June 14, 2018; Day 5) – Bouwe Bekking’s Team Brunel shot past the fleet over the past 24 hours, eventually eking ahead of MAPFRE this morning and carrying that edge across the finish to win Leg 10 of the Volvo Ocean Race. In a clear sign of intent, Bekking and …

Swedish engine developer says it is committed to offering customers hybrid and electric options across its marine and industrial business segments Volvo Penta has set itself a deadline of 2021 to offer customers electrified solutions across its entire marine and industrial business portfolios. Underpinned by the success of hybrid and …