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New contract unlocks several orders MB92 La Ciotat announced today that they have signed a contract with La Ciotat Shipyards to extend their occupation of the large 200-metre dry dock for a further three years. The new agreement extends the duration of the exclusive right-of-use for the large dry dock …

With nearly half the countries at the Rio 2016 Games based in Europe, the start of the season for the 10 Olympic events is launched at Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofía Iberostar which has drawn a record fleet of 869 boats to the Bay of Palma in Majorca, Spain. With racing …

Tortola, BVI (March 31, 2019) – After a lack of wind yesterday prompted a layday a the BVI Spring Regatta, slighter better conditions returned competitors to the course today for the final day of racing. The 2019 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival was held from March 26 and 27 …

Golden Jubilee Record Fleet is ready to rumble in the bay of Palma  – 29th March – 6th April 2019 As probably the most popular annual Olympic classes regatta in the world it is no surprise that the 50th anniversary Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofía Iberostar has drawn a record fleet …

Connectivity via compact and light dual antennas provides 150ft superyacht with seamless global coverage with the benefits of improved vessel performance and aesthetics The state-of-the-art 150ft/46m performance superyacht Ganesha, built by Vitters Shipyards, now boasts an advanced global connectivity solution after switching to Inmarsat’s high-speed, high-quality Fleet Xpress Ka-band VSAT service, obtained …

The Superyacht Captains’ Forum attracted over 350 guests in Viareggio Over 350 guests attended the Superyacht Captains’ Forum in Viareggio, Italy last week as part of the 9th edition of YARE (March 20-23), the international aftersales and refit event dedicated to the superyacht sector. Organised by The Superyacht Group, YARE’s media …

The 2019 St Barths Bucket Regatta, held exclusively for yachts of 90-feet or more, was on March 22-24 at the overseas collectivity of France in the West Indies. Photos by Studio Borlenghi.   Source: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2019/03/26/photos-st-barths-bucket-regatta-2019/

This coming Friday (29th March) is the best marine industry networking party of the year! Don’t miss out! The party is called the Big Bottle of Wine Party (BBWP) because we open an expensive 18 liter bottle of red wine kindly donated by Can Feliu Winery in Porreres, here in …

Every year the world’s most spectacular superyachts gather in Gustavia’s harbor for the prestigious St. Barths Bucket. The St Barths Bucket Regatta is an invitational regatta. Participation is offered to cruising yachts whose length is 30.5 meters or greater, or those yachts that meet the 90’ Class criteria. The 2019 regatta will also offer a ‘Corinthian …

St Thomas, USVI (March 24, 2019) – Clouds and a couple of squalls sent windy curve balls across the courses set for the 50-plus boats racing in the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). “We had light air and heavier air, a little big of everything,” says David Tower, tactician …