The troubled Dutch superyacht builder Moonen Yachts has two new owners. The luxury yacht builder from the Netherlands, is known for building semi custom yachts ranging from 30 to 50 metres in length. Now, an Australian couple, Matthew and Louise Baxter have rescued the ailing shipyard in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, and as the new owners have exciting… Continue reading Meet the New Owners of Moonen Yachts
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Reconstruction of Danah Voyager
Photo credit Dorie Cox www.the-triton.com Reconstruction of redundant offshore oil industry tonnage turning them into in to luxury superyachts is not a new phenomena but recent photographs taken by Dorie Cox the editor of Triton indicate the trend might have hit a new, all time high. Slab sided and looking far more commodious than her official… Continue reading Reconstruction of Danah Voyager
Internet access improved at 2018 Monaco Yacht Show
Internet access improved at 2018 Monaco Yacht Show The Monaco Yacht Show has come up with some new and improved solutions aiming to improve Internet access connections during the four days of the show. The organisers have increased the capacity to connect to the Internet with WiFi so you can read your emails, download images or… Continue reading Internet access improved at 2018 Monaco Yacht Show
Beastly Journeys: Unusual Tales of Travel with Animals
David Attenborough, Dion Leonard (Finding Gobi), Dervla Murphy and Brian Jackman are just four of the authors whose work features in a new anthology focusing on true stories about travelling with animals. I am hugely proud to report that as Frances & Michael Howorth we each also have a story published in the same book… Continue reading Beastly Journeys: Unusual Tales of Travel with Animals
Sunseeker International Looks to Recruit 40 New Apprentices
Poole’s largest private employer and Britain’s Biggest Boat Builder, Sunseeker International, is looking to recruit 40 new Boat Building Apprentices to join the team at its shipyards. From its manufacturing base in Dorset on the south coast of England, Sunseeker employs over 2,500 people and produces around 150 boats every year ranging from 15-40 metres.… Continue reading Sunseeker International Looks to Recruit 40 New Apprentices
Sunseeker Apprentices Achieve Royal Recognition
For over 35 years, the British based boat builder Sunseeker International has recognised the benefits of developing apprentices. The company currently supports over 116 apprentices through its programme and recruits up to 40 new apprentices each year. Now two of those apprentices have achieved recognition at the annual and long-standing Queen’s Silver Medal competition, facilitated… Continue reading Sunseeker Apprentices Achieve Royal Recognition
SkySails launches kite drive for yachts
The zero-emission hybrid catamaran Race for Water has reached the island of Madeira By doing so she completes the first leg on her journey across the Atlantic. The solar powered yacht has been utilising the innovative kite propulsion system developed by SkySails Germany throughout the voyage. Renowned for its innovative towing kite wind propulsion system for… Continue reading SkySails launches kite drive for yachts
Free Training Courses for Yacht Crew
On Saturday 8th April 2017 at the Salle du 8 mai, Square du 8 Mai 1945 in Antibes, the PYA is hosting a day of workshops for crew to develop new skills and knowledge All sessions are free for crew to attend The PYA will be on hand throughout the day to help with sea… Continue reading Free Training Courses for Yacht Crew
Superyacht Fleet Gathers for Americas Cup
Some of the world’s finest superyachts will gather in Bermuda this year to offer guests for both private charters and corporate hospitality an unforgettable experience on the side-lines of the 35th America’s Cup. Presented by Louis Vuitton, the 35th America’s Cup will be staged in Bermuda for a month long celebration of exhilarating race… Continue reading Superyacht Fleet Gathers for Americas Cup
SeaDream Yacht Club Announces 7 New Wine Voyages
If cruising aboard your own chartered superyacht is beyond the budget than sharing life aboard a yacht is the next best thing especially if you are a lover of fine wine Continuing its commitment to and enhancing the established levels of award-winning culinary experiences, SeaDream Yacht Club has announced seven new Wine Voyages for the… Continue reading SeaDream Yacht Club Announces 7 New Wine Voyages
