Sixteen Year Old Abby Sunderland Embarks on Solo Yacht Journey Around the World January 27, 2010
Early Saturday morning, 16-year old Abby Sunderland of Thousand Oaks left Marina del Rey on her custom-equipped yacht and embared into the Pacific ocean, beginning a controversial adventure in hopes of becoming the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the globe solo. Family, friends and neighbors crowded the Del Rey Yacht Club to wish her well on her journey aboard Wild Eyes, her 40-foot vessel. With a stoic expression, she hugged her father, a boat-builder, goodbye and guided her vessel through the marina's main channel to begin a nearly 25,000 mile... Read More
Luxury Yacht Runs Aground in Barrier Reef; Department of Environment Steps In January 20, 2010
After six weeks of being abandoned on Belize's barrier reef, the 85-foot luxury yacht belonging to American national Albert Barscroft has been deemed lodged on the reef near Hunting Caye. Barscroft ran aground on November 30th after exiting Belizean territory waters. While the Port Authorty is investigating the cause of the accident, evidence already suggests the incident occurred as a result of Barscroft's negligence. Because it has been abandoned and left in the waters for so long, it is beginning to fall apart. The tank is full... Read More
Former Yacht of Queen Elizabeth, “The Bloodhound” to go on Display in Edinburgh, Scotland January 13, 2010
The Bloodhound, The former yacht of Queen Elizabeth of Britain will be displayed in Edinburgh, Scotland, alongside the Royal Yacht Britannia. In its history, this racing vessel won a number of races in the south of England, and sailed across the pond to compete and race in Bermuda. The royal family purchased The Bloodhound in 1962, and she turned out to be touted as one of the most successful open sea racing yachts. It was on this yacht that Prince Charles of Wales learned to sail. In 1969,... Read More
Missing Yacht Sailor Continues Circumnavigation Journey January 6, 2010
52-year old Paddy Macklin left Falmouth, Cornwall in mid-December with a goal to sail the globe the old fashioned way. Choosing to set sail sans any corporate support or high-tech gadgets, Macklin funded the trip himself, packing 600 days' worth of food and beverages. He stayed in touch with family daily by using a satellite telephone. But just a couple weeks into the journey aboard The Tessa, his 27 foot yachts, former painter and interior decorator Macklin was not heard from. Believed by his family to have... Read More
American Teen Embarks Upon Voyage Around the World December 14, 2009
Sixteen-year-old Abby Sunderland aims to break her brother's record of being the youngest American sailor to circle the globe alone. Just five months ago, Zac Sunderland returned from his solo voyage circumnavigating the globe. Wild Eyes, her 40-foot racing yacht, was taken on a rough trip from Ensenada to Marina del Rey to be prepared for a long voyage around the world; but this rough short voyage only encourages Abby. She knows this trip is nothing compared to the rough seas she'll be handling far away from... Read More
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Contestants Face a Number of Challenges December 10, 2009
The annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is currently underway and facing a number of challenges. Wild Oats XI is hoping for its 5th consecutive win of the race. In 2005, the vessel made a record breaking finish, covering the 1,163-kilometers race in just one day, 18 hours and 40 minutes, crossing the line at Constitution Dock in Hobart. The first race was held in 1945. ICAP Leopard, a British Yacht, took the lead by just a hair on Saturday, with defending champion Wild Oats XI in... Read More
Take a Luxury Yacht Charter and Tee Off in the Carribbean December 8, 2009
One of the most memorable vacations anyone could enjoy is a Caribbean yacht charter adventure. Endless amounts of islands are available for exploration, from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands, Upper & Lesser Antilles including St. Maarten, St. Barths, St. Kitts, Anguilla, Martinique, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago and more. This holiday in the Caribbean, luxury yacht charter customers who would like to enjoy a round or two of golf while out to sea must visit Anguilla, a small island neighboring St.... Read More
Fort Lauderdale Boasts Port for World’s Largest Passenger Ship December 2, 2009
The world's largest passenger ship ever built is about to set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Royal Caribbean's new Oasis of the Seas makes her maiden voyage this weekend, sailing to the islands of St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and to Nassau in the Bahamas. But who cares where you're going, when the ship itself is beyond a fun-filled destination? After a 2-day sneak preview cruise for the media and travel agents, the Oasis has generated a lot of buzz. The ship includes the first stand-alone Coach store... Read More