Hebridean Island Cruises Limited, having just completed a successful management buyout, is once again an independently owned British cruise company. The company is looking forward to a successful season ahead with the company’s flagship vessel, Hebridean Princess, returning to service in March after her annual refit. Having completed her dry dock during December, Hebridean Princess is… Continue reading Hebridean Island Cruises is Independently Owned Once More
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Dame Ellen MacArthur Round Britain Challenge
Round the World sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur announced at the London Boat Show, a very special project that will see 100 young people in recovery from cancer taking part in an extraordinary challenge – sailing around Britain in a national relay, celebrating achievement and realising potential. Round Britain 2017 is being run by the Ellen… Continue reading Dame Ellen MacArthur Round Britain Challenge
Putting Superyacht Captains to the Test
Captains serving aboard superyachts managed by Newcastle based West Nautical have been put through their paces in a training exercise that has seen dealing with the threat of terrorism, tension between crew members, violence on board and distress calls from boats loaded with migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean The scenarios were part of a… Continue reading Putting Superyacht Captains to the Test
True expedition yachting in total luxury, comfort and safety
Would you like to rub shoulders with legendary ocean explorer Dr Don Walsh and share his experiences from his record-breaking 10-kilometre descent to the world’s deepest ocean trench? Well you can, by going on board the Damen Yacht Support vessel Fast and Furious. The company has set up the SeaXplorer Lounge on board the yacht… Continue reading True expedition yachting in total luxury, comfort and safety
New Zealand Superyacht Industry Shows Spark of Recovery
New Zealand’s struggling superyacht industry showed a rare flash of life yesterday when Yachting Developments launched their latest superyacht new build project, the 33.83m Cygnus Montanus. Built for experienced owners, the composite sloop was designed by German Frers with interior design by Adam Lay Studio. Intended to travel the world and undertake blue water sailing,… Continue reading New Zealand Superyacht Industry Shows Spark of Recovery
Perini Navi Launches 70m Ketch Sybaris
The largest and most advanced sailing project to come out of the Perini Navi shipyards since The Maltese Falcon the 70 metre Sybaris has been launched in Italy The ketch rigged yacht boasts a total sail plan of 5,842 sqm and has been constructed for an owner whose other yacht is the 52 metre motor… Continue reading Perini Navi Launches 70m Ketch Sybaris
Otam 35 Nears Completion
While we were in Genoa visiting the MYBA Charter Yacht Show we took time out to have a look at Gypsy the all new Otam 35, the first yacht of the semi-displacement aluminum custom range the high performance boat builder is constructing. She is in her final stages of completion and is on time for… Continue reading Otam 35 Nears Completion
Numarine Begins Build of 32XP
Numarine, the Turkish motoryacht yard in Istanbul, has began to build with hull #1 of their new 32XP Series. The 32XP together with 40XP are a new line of steel hulled Explorer yachts and marks a departure in style and build material for the company better known for building composite high performance motoryachts Enjoying a… Continue reading Numarine Begins Build of 32XP
Walk Around a New Build Yacht Before It is Even Started
One of the most exciting and rewarding projects an owner can ever be involved in during his yachting life, is the design and construction of a brand new yacht. The ultimate in bespoke creation, new build projects allow owners to define the exact look, design and layout according to their own personal tastes and requirements.… Continue reading Walk Around a New Build Yacht Before It is Even Started
Top James Bond Boats Revealed
Yacht charter company The Moorings has revealed the top eight boats from the James Bond film franchise with an interactive web application debuting in line with the release of Spectre. The collection of marine vehicles has been chosen by The Moorings for their appearance in iconic Bond scenes, how recognizable they are to audiences, and in regards to… Continue reading Top James Bond Boats Revealed