Having just completed a transatlantic sailing on board the 66 metre superyacht Triumph we witnessed first-hand how the new Starlink satellites from Elon Musks SpaceX system are changing the way superyachts communicate. The high-tech network platform provided us with fast, reliable internet service as we crossed to Antigua from the Mediterranean. Triumph launched at the… Continue reading Starlink Satellites are Superyacht Game Changers
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They’re off! The Golden Globe Race 2022 Has Started
And they’re off! A loud blast from the horn of a French naval vessel marked the start of the 3rd Golden Globe Race. The round-the-world race got underway with no incidents or collisions, in clear skies and close-hauled in a 10 knot wind. Sixteen solo sailors, with an average age of 52½ – are now… Continue reading They’re off! The Golden Globe Race 2022 Has Started
Water Helps You Unwind Why Not Try It?
Where better to unwind than by the water? Whether you love to be beside the seaside, yearn for calm reflection next to a lake or river, or prefer to sail off into the sunset, here are some holiday-on-the-water ideas to look into Dog-friendly floating home in Liverpool For an unusual holiday experience, why not book… Continue reading Water Helps You Unwind Why Not Try It?
RORC Transatlantic Race 2021, Starts 9 January
The seventh edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Transatlantic Race will start from Calero Marinas Puerto Calero, Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands on Saturday 9th January 2021. Traditionally held in November, this year’s race was postponed until January 2021 and was the most significant of a number of subtle changes the RORC is… Continue reading RORC Transatlantic Race 2021, Starts 9 January
Magna Carta Cruises Historic River Thames and Visits Windsor Castle
Hotel Barging is a boutique, unique experience which offers an immersive, all-inclusive “gentle voyage of discovery” that focuses upon the culture, history, fine wine and gourmet cuisine of the region. With a 6 to 20 person capacity and 1:2 crew ratio, European Waterways hotel barges are able to provide an impeccable level of on-board service… Continue reading Magna Carta Cruises Historic River Thames and Visits Windsor Castle
Starship Squares the Circle
Talk about squaring the circle, the yacht broker handling the sale of the 43.59 metre Starship is none other than Mark Elliott who once served as the yachts Captain. IYC is co-listing the yacht built by Dutch yard Van Mill in 1988 with Chamberlain Yachts and together they have the yacht for sale at US… Continue reading Starship Squares the Circle
Malta Hosts 111 Yachts for Rolex Middle Sea Race Start
Valletta’s magnificent Grand Harbour on the fortified island of Malta is steeped in history and again today was the site of an important battle, this time among 111 teams from 22 different nations competing in the 36th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Organised by the historic Royal Malta Yacht Club, which was founded… Continue reading Malta Hosts 111 Yachts for Rolex Middle Sea Race Start
Today marked the start of the sixth Perini Navi Cup.
16 Perini Navi superyachts line the docks at Sardinia’s Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the atmosphere is electric The first race took place on Thursday 3rd, September with a fleet of 7 sailing yachts assembling on the start line. We were sailing in Clan VIII a 45 metre sloop with a highly competitive owner and… Continue reading Today marked the start of the sixth Perini Navi Cup.
Silver Wind joins the Camper & Nicholsons charter fleet
Who is she? Silver Wind is a 43.63m (143’1) motor yacht Why is she special? With bold and dramatic exterior lines by Andrea Vallicelli, Silver Wind is one of the best looking yachts currently cruising the seas. Equally advanced and innovative as she is beautiful, this superyacht effortlessly combines style with substance. She has a split… Continue reading Silver Wind joins the Camper & Nicholsons charter fleet
RORC Trans Atlantic Race Starts
After two delays to the start due to horrendous weather conditions, the RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association started from Puerto Calero Marina at 1000 UTC, Sunday 30th November. It was third time lucky as the RORC fleet departed Puerto Calero Marina, Lanzarote bound for Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina,… Continue reading RORC Trans Atlantic Race Starts
