Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: Yachting News

More and more industries are going green. From Whole Foods to Apple, one might typically think of companies attempting to become more eco-friendly as generally young and modern. But now, an old industry is finding new ways to lessen its impact on the environment. New green technology is emerging in the marine industry. The boating and yachting community would not exist if it weren't for the natural wonders of our environment, and developing more environmentally-conscious technology to preserve and protect it is essential. Fuel efficiency has been... Read More

Atlantic Yacht and Ship is pleased to announce that the 2011 Yacht and Brokerage show in Miami Beach was a success. The weekend brought beautiful weather and a good turnout of attendees. Kim Cuadrado, Sales Support for Atlantic, said “It went well. We had a steady amount of traffic and several of our guys have deals pending that they wrote up at the show.” Overall, this year's event was a positive sign that the economy is starting to pick up and that qualified yacht buyers are feeling... Read More

A new project from Europe is underway after a $30 million contract was signed by U.K.-based firm Floating Concepts Ltd., specializing in sustainable developments. This is very exciting news for the global yachting community and water lovers alike. This project is proposed to start construction in 2012 and to be completed in three phases by 2015. The firm aims to build an eco-friendly luxury village, a pioneering concept considering luxury and sustainability aren't often mutually associated. The location chosen is the former Canting basin at Pacific Quay,... Read More

UK-based luxury yacht builder, Sunseeker, produced the award-winning Predator 130 yacht, and now the new Sunseeker Predator 115 will debut at the London International Boat Show in January 2011. Although smaller in length than the Predator 130, the Predator 115 retains the stunning characteristics as its older sister, with aggressive Predator lines yet plenty of exterior deck space and a supreme level of luxury. The new Predator 115 can fit a party of up to 10 in five cabins, with a crew of five. The yacht features... Read More

There are only two more days until the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show kicks off, so be sure to plan ahead to figure out what attractions you most wish to visit. Announced this week, legendary fly fishing gurus Flip Pallot and Chico Fernandez will be making a rare appearance together courtesy of Hell's Bay Boatworks of Titusville. To catch the famed anglers, visit Hell's Bay Boatworks' booth Friday and Saturday, number 2040 located in the Broward Convention Center. Chico Fernandez is considered to be one of the... Read More

Last Wednesday, an unmanned yacht called “Makin Waves” mysteriously washed up on the shores of Redding Beach, west of St. Petersburg on the Florida Gulf Coast. The 48-foot yacht had no one onboard and its engines running on autopilot when it was spotted by local resident Gene Borg. "I see boats all the time -- it's one of the joys of living here -- but this one was coming straight in at the beach," Borg said. "I hollered at my wife to call 911 and I put... Read More

At 14 years old, Laura Dekker will set sail from the Netherlands on Wednesday in her quest to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the world solo. If she succeeds, she will beat the record held by Australian Jessica Watson, who was 16 years old when she completed her voyage around the world. Laura will first sail from the Dutch harbor Den Osse to Portugal with her father, then embark on her solo voyage from there on her yacht, Guppy. Earlier this year, American teen Abby Sunderland,... Read More

The Washington Post reported a growing trend in wealthy Russians and their interest in luxury yachts, with a sharp increase in million-dollar boats purchased in the past year. Chris Weafer, expert on Russia's business elite and chief strategist for investment bank Uralsib, says yachts are this year's must-have toy for Russia's business elite. Russian businessman Roman Abrahamovich, who is the 3rd richest man in Russia and the 50th richest man in the world according to the 2010 Forbes list with an estimated fortune of $11.2 billion, already... Read More

Memorial Day Weekend is widely considered to be the start of the summer boating season. It's often the time when boaters bring their vessels out of the winter dry dock into the water for the first time all year. This time of year, Florida has nearly one million recreational and commercial vessel registrations. Whether you're sailing to the Keys, the Bahamas, or exploring the Intracoastal waterways this Memorial Day weekend, have fun and be safe. With all the boats in the water, it is important to be... Read More

Once a year, some of the world's most influential business leaders in the mega yacht industry arrive in Newport, Rhode Island for the American Superyacht Forum. Now in its eighth year, the forum serves as one of the most important events for the American yachting industry. This Sunday, May 23rd, the American Superyacht Forum will kick off with a team-building competitive regatta of a private fleet of classic racing yachts in Narragansett Bay. This American Superyacht Regatta is a memorable event in itself. The following two days... Read More