Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: Yachting News

No price has been given on the Sunseeker's new flagship tri-deck 155 Yacht and I am not sure if we will ever know.  One thing that is for sure this yacht will make a statement.  After three long years of planning and design, the construction of the largest ever Sunseeker has begun. Eddie Jordan, ex-Formula One race team owner is commissioning the all-new 155-foot Sunseeker, which is scheduled to be ready by December 2013. It will have space for 12 guests and 10 crewmembers, and will have... Read More

About 130 miles southeast of crowded tourist ridden Nassau and Paradise Island near the Tropic of Cancer lies the pristine Cat Island. Here one can enjoy the unspoiled beaches, the shelling, snorkeling and explore uninhabited cays and hidden coves.  Divers love the coral reefs and blue holes, walls, caves and shipwrecks. The reef harbor in Port Howe is a beautiful destination, if you come from the south in calm weather.  The range markers for the break in the reef are hard to see, but in good light... Read More

Most people dream of traveling the world in a luxurious yacht.  Take the first step and become a boat owner today!  The beautiful weather and water are calling you to come play.  A plush toy to spend the day on with family and friends costs about as much as a sports car but with so much more fun! Your tax refund could be the down payment to fulfilling that dream. Anyone looking for a new way to enrich their time together with family and friends will find... Read More

As if the news of 25-year-old Brian McCarthy, son of the millionaire president of Marriott International, winning $107 million in the Mega Millions jackpot wasn't enough to incite an eye roll or two, CNN International reports that the ‘gigayacht' is on the rise for the super rich. “For the billionaire who has everything, sometimes a superyacht just isn't enough,” reports CNN.  “Gigayachts” are the ultimate status symbol, communicating power, eminence and a seemingly limitless supply of cash. Once the rich become the super rich, it's all about... Read More

Today's obsessions du jour include health, fitness and being green. With a mission to contribute to “a sustainable and ecological revolution,” Green Yachts is doing their part to lessen the impact of marine vessels by designing luxury, eco-friendly boats and yachts. The latest addition to their collection is titled Zero 33, a, you guessed it, 33-foot pleasure yacht designed in Italy. Zero 33 was designed and built to be as environmentally-friendly as possible, using a hybrid propulsion system and constructed with 100 percent eco-friendly materials. Zero 33... Read More

The 2011 season of the America's Cup World Series sailing regattas have been announced. The series consists of three regattas, with the first event kicking off in Cascais, Portugal from August 6th through the 14th. The second event in the America's Cup series will take place in Plymouth, England from September 10th to the 18th. Finally, the America's Cup World Series will end in San Diego in late fall or early winter. The America's Cup World Series will lead up to the America's Cup Finals regatta in... Read More

  Last Friday, the marine industry came together in downtown Fort Lauderdale and geared up for a great cause. The third annual Spin-A-Thon to benefit Kids in Distress (KID), a South Florida agency that helps abused and neglected children, was a rousing success. The Spin-A-Thon was hosted by the Marine Industry Cares Foundation, which was created by a group of industry leaders committed to bringing the marine and local communities together to raise money and awareness for local charities. For six hours, more than 400 people took... Read More

Panama is recognized as an international hub for the boating community, with many cruisers drawn to the mild climate, unique flora and proximity to the United States and the Caribbean.  But it's not the mangrove coves, beautiful beaches or natural ecology that most attracts visitors during the hot summer months, but rather its' fortunate location. Positioned just outside of the hurricane belt, Panama provides yachts from all over the world a shelter from the storm. Red Frog Marina, nestled in the Caribbean islands of Bocas Del Toro,... Read More

The Forbes Highlander is officially on the market.  This famous yacht for sale has hosted everyone from Sir Paul McCartney to the Right Honorable Margaret Thatcher, Buzz Aldrin to Mick Jagger, John Stossel to the cast of the “The Sopranos”. She has sailed across the Pacific, Atlantic, through the Great Lakes and into the Amazon, but she is best known for docking at her homeport in Manhattan.  The Highlander is truly an American icon. “Countless Forbes stories of businesses and the people who run them were born... Read More

If you are planning a trip around the Mediterranean this summer, beware of how the new Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) impacts yachts.  Put into effect January 1, 2011, the Paris MoU is an agreement among 27 countries to share inspection responsibilities of ships entering their region.  Though yachts have always maintained a low profile with port authorities around the world, the Paris MoU applies to all travelers, including commercial and private vessels. The mission of the Paris MoU is “to eliminate the operation of sub-standard ships... Read More