Day 6 During the night our comfortable little ship Via Australis briefly left the security of inland passages and ventured out into the Pacific. The force of the mighty ocean immediately demonstrated how important the Straits of Magellen became in the times of small wooden built barques trying to navigate from the Atlantic into the… Continue reading Would You Like a Little Ice in that Sir?
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METS Sees Intellian Show Case The Most Versatile of Marine Satellite Antennas
The latest products on display at METS from Intellian, the Korean based manufacturer of marine satellite antennas include a new TVRO antenna for larger yachts requiring global uninterrupted TV coverage. Intellian is also showing its new software for remote monitoring and control of VSAT antennas and the 3-Axis TVRO systems. The dual-band 3-axis Intellian s80HD WorldView TVRO… Continue reading METS Sees Intellian Show Case The Most Versatile of Marine Satellite Antennas
Goodbye Kuda Huraa Hello to Gili Lankanfushi
Formerly known as Soneva Gili by Six Senses, Gili Lankanfushi is a luxury resort set on its own private intimate coral island in a sparkling lagoon. Lankanfushi is in the North Malé Atoll is just a 20-minute speedboat ride from the International Airport at Malé, but coming from Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, we take just 10… Continue reading Goodbye Kuda Huraa Hello to Gili Lankanfushi
Our final Full Day Cruising Aboard Four Seasons Explorer
Sunday is to be our last full day sailing aboard Four Seasons Explorer. We cross the channel and re entered the South Male Atoll. When we anchored Divers went to explore the wreck of a freighter intentionally sunk and now a fine home for flocks of tropical fish. Explorers went ashore and toured the island… Continue reading Our final Full Day Cruising Aboard Four Seasons Explorer
British Yachts Need no Longer Avoid Marinas on the Belgian Coast
Ever since the Belgian authorities began inspecting the fuel tanks of visiting yachts and imposing fines on those found to contain red diesel so the British boater has stayed away. Nieuwpoort marina for example has reported 40 percent fewer British yachts this year, pointing out that this has a negative impact on the local economy.… Continue reading British Yachts Need no Longer Avoid Marinas on the Belgian Coast
Paddling a Canoe from the Isle of Man to Monaco
Chris Allix the Managing Director of Dominion Marine based in the Isle of Man has embarked on the challenge of his life. His goal is to paddle his Kayak from the Isle of Man to Monaco in time for the Monaco Yacht Show. On the way he hopes to raise money for charity. His planned… Continue reading Paddling a Canoe from the Isle of Man to Monaco
Day Charter Simaril from Peter Island in the BVI
We often write about chartering by the week but for many who stay ashore in hotels a day charter is a sensible way of testing the concept of take a chartering vacation. One way to discover the true essence of the Caribbean as the original castaway Robinson Crusoe would have done, is to take an… Continue reading Day Charter Simaril from Peter Island in the BVI
Former Salvage Tug now Superyacht For Sale at 20 Million
The former Smit Salvage tug converted to become the ultimate expedition boat is for sale through Y.Co and on the market at US$ 20 million.Now sailing under the name Lone Ranger this 78 metre superyacht was launched in 1973 by the Schichau Seebeck Shipyard in Bremerhaven as Simson, she was built to two structures at low… Continue reading Former Salvage Tug now Superyacht For Sale at 20 Million
Hortense sails Around Cape Horn in Light Breeze
Photo copyright Kirstin Jones – wildblue@hotmail.co.uk Gary Hancock the Captain of Hortense has filed a report detailing how with his owner on board they sailed around Cape Horn under full canvas tacking on a light Southeast breeze. This infamous Cape, which has challenged sailors for centuries, allowed him an easy passage on this occasion. He said,… Continue reading Hortense sails Around Cape Horn in Light Breeze
UK Shaping Up to be a Great Superyacht Destination for 2012
Photograph by Frances Howorth Progress is surging ahead with the construction of facilities for Superyachts in the heart of London during the Olympic Games. The Canary Wharf financial district will be the centre of this with added space in the Royal Docks by City Airport plus some mid-river moorings. Yachts up to 200m LOA and… Continue reading UK Shaping Up to be a Great Superyacht Destination for 2012