Every year around June there is a mass exodus of yachts from the Caribbean and Bahamas ahead of the impending hurricane season. Terysa Vanderloo and Erin Carey explore the options of where to go nextRockport Harbour, Penobscot Bay, Maine. Photo: …
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Valle to Succeed Fusignani at Helm of Azimut Benetti A statement from the Vitelli family and Azimut Benetti Spa Board of Directors has confirmed that from September 1st Marco Valle will succeed Franco Fusignani as Group CEO. Marco Valle, current …
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Paddy Barry takes his traditional Galway Hooker to the far north on a seafaring and mountaineering adventure to Jan MayenSouthern seas and Paddy Barry at the helm of his Galway Hooker, Saint PatrickI first met Paddy Barry in the late …
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Not-For-Profit MYS 2020 Will Proceed The Monaco Yacht Show 2020 will go ahead as the Principality of Monaco and Informa announce an adapted approach to guarantee a safe and secure show. The confirmation that MYS will proceed comes following the …
Watch: Project Electra on Sea Trials Heesen Yachts has recently released footage of its 50m hybrid Project Electra on sea trials in the North Sea. Shortly after the yacht was launched in February, the announcement of Electra’s sale just one …
Water ballast is no longer the preserve of ocean racing yachts, it can now be found on performance cruisers and smaller racing boats. Pip Hare shares her top tips for using itThe JPK 1030 features transfer pipe and inspection hatches. …
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