Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: Yachting News

This year marks the 20th Annual Monaco Yacht Show, a world class four-day event that not only attracts yacht enthusiasts from around the world but earns the ongoing support of Prince Albert II of Monaco himself. Last year's show drew over 27,000 people and this year's show is excepting no less for its special 20th anniversary. After 18 years of service as head of the Monaco Yacht Show, Luc Pettavino stepped down from his position last week. The Monaco Yacht Show team will work with Peter Rigby,... Read More

Once a year, Cannes in the French Riviera becomes the entertainment center of the world. Supporters of the movie industry congregate to view films, give awards and recognize achievement. It is also the tradition to arrive by yacht, as some of the world's largest and most luxurious superyachts dock along the Jetee Edouard Albert. The highly anticipated Cannes International Film Festival opens May 12th.The twelve day event will feature star power, glitz, glamour and yachts sailing up to the red carpet in the beautiful southern port city... Read More

The motor yacht Eclipse is currently under construction and is set to become the world's largest yacht when she is completed and delivered later this year. The details of the superyacht are kept extremely private, but rumors are flying that the owner of the world's largest yacht is Russian billionaire Roman Abrahamovich. The Eclipse first hit the water in June 2009 and is currently being built at the Blohm + Voss Hamburg shipyard in Germany with interiors by the world-renowned London company Terence Disdale Design. The length... Read More

As the Yachting Capital of the World, Fort Lauderdale draws in millions of dollars of revenue each year from the yachting industry. The marine industry in Fort Lauderdale creates jobs, brings a world-renowned annual boat show each fall, increases tourism dollars and not to mention boosts demand for waterfront real estate - keeping up property value in the region. That's why it's no surprise that Fort Lauderdale city officials are looking into the dredging of the New River, the main line of access to yachting facilities in... Read More

The House Finance and Tax Council have moved forward with a measure that caps sales tax on boats sold in Florida at $18,000. The tax cap is part of a measure that plans to spend $89 million on tax incentives this year. Under the proposal, all boat purchases are subject to Florida's standard 6% sales tax, but once the tax amount hits $18,000, (the equivalent of a $300,000 boat) the rest of the boat's cost is tax free. If the measure is approved by both houses of... Read More

The Marina Industries Association launched its International Gold Anchor rating system in Australia in 2009. The three-to-five gold anchor rating system is designed to suit the Asia Pacific region to provide boat owners and marina users with a simple way to determine which marinas best fit their needs. The rating serves as a quick and easy reference similar to the hotel association's star rating system. Marinas currently utilizing the new rating system are assessed on different elements relevant to consumers such as marina design, condition, services offered,... Read More

This week, Dubai is hosting the International Boat Show, and it kicked off with a great start.  Merchants were selling everything from shark repellent to boat houses and police boats.  More than 400 small vessels and over 25 superyachts are on display at the Dubai International Marine club.  The Silver Zwei, a superyacht, traveled from Australa in just eleven days. One of the major attractions of the week's events, this vessel reaches a top speed of 27 knots and is 73m long. This particular show is a favorite... Read More

Out of over 30 yacht clubs on the West coast, Long Beach Yacht Club hosted the Southern California Yachting Association's 81st Midwinter Regatta. A longstanding tradition kicking off the Southern California racing season, the Midwinter Regatta began in 1928 and has since developed into the United States' largest regatta event, with over 600 vessels and 80 classes registering, including cruisers, Performance Handicap Racing Fleet, dinghies, multihull, canoes and model sailboats.  Both days of the regatta, crews faced steady winds at 15-20 knots, creating choppy seas to challenge the sailors.... Read More

In America's territory for the first time since 1995, the oldest trophy in international sports is en route from Valencia, Spain to San Francisco, California after The BMW Oracle won the America's Cup yacht races. Celebrations will occur at the Golden Gate Yacht Club, welcoming members and their guests to meet and greet the crew of the BMW Oracle.  The cup will be on display for public viewing at the San Francisco City Hall Rotunda Saturday at 11:30 a.m.  The trimarin conquered the race against defending Swiss... Read More

Over the weekend, the town of Auckland, New Zealand held its 170th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta fleet, and it kicked off with some difficulties due to strong winds on the water affecting the performance of vessels and their crews. The flagship for this year's event was the frigate HMNZS Te Mana. Unlike last year's regatta, where a beautiful day with crystal clear waters and warm weather gave crews and spectators a perfect day, this year's weather conditions caused the Mahurangi to Princes Wharf race to be canceled due to safety... Read More