Yacht Race Champions Bow Out of Next Year’s Race September 22, 2009
After winning the Volvo Ocean Race in 2008-2009, Sweden's Ericsson team decided against participating in the next race. Finding the victory to be a perfect ending to the team's previous involvement in the event, the team found it to be a good time to move onto something new. Ericsson had the largest budget of all teams in that particular race, and had a second yacht, the Ericsson 3, entered in the race as well, coming in 4th place. The victor Ericsson 4 yacht was led by Torben... Read More
Yacht Sets Sail to all Oceans Following trail of Charles Darwin September 3, 2009
A yacht is setting sail this weekend on a three-year scientific voyage mapping Charles Darwin's trail. The Tara will travel into all the world's oceans to follow climate change and its affect on the basic marine organisms from which the earth's life evolved. From the arctic to tropical paradise, this 81,000 nautical mile journey will trace and segue from Darwin's 5 year voyage of the Beagle in the 1930s which inspired his theory of natural selection. While Darwin's trip helped him explain evolution and adaptation amongst species,... Read More
Boats-Used boats-atlanticyachtandship.com August 10, 2009
The life of a boat is much larger than than the car, luckily for lovers of sailing cruise at the time of opting for the purchase of a boat second hand.Where appropriate, then we propose a quick review after that can save many misfortunes. The process of buying a used boat can be much more complicated and complex as it may seem at first sight. The future owner is beginning to see a boat,then another and another without rest until the correct used boat at the right... Read More
Things to Know When Buying a New Boat or Used Boat July 28, 2009
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Used Boats for sale-Used Boats-Used Boats in Fort Lauderdale"][/caption] With purchasing a new boat, comes a pleasant feeling. From the smell of new materials to the initial discovery of all of its details. When buying a boat with all-new equipment, it is easy to forget the maintenance costs. Over time, repairs and various part and element changes are needed for the boat. The difference in price between a used boat between 4 or 5 years old compared to a new boat is that... Read More
Fort Lauderdale yacht brokers-Used Boats for sale July 23, 2009
Looking for new or used boats for sale? The market can be a good opportunity for those with limited budgets or for those who want to buy a used boat or a larger boat for a reasonable price. The most important thing is to accept that when buying a used boat, you are spending less money in return and forced to spend more time effort and money to maintenance which will be occurring with use. It is always a great idea to get in the hands of... Read More
Around Australia Ocean Race to Make 2011 Comeback, After 21 Year Hiatus July 15, 2009
Astonishingly, while Australia is the largest continental island there is to sail around, it is a spectacular feat that has not been organized since 1988. It is hard to believe that over 20 years has passed since the last fleet of yachts completed the challenge. Western Australia company Ocean Events is reviving the race-set to take place in 2011 and titled Around Australia Ocean Race and Rally. The race has a unique and convenient twist, allowing participants to select one of 10 designated ports as their start... Read More
Renowned Tennis Player to Embark on Sunseeker Yacht July 6, 2009
Renowned tennis player Novak Djokovic will embark on a month-long journey aboard a luxury “Manhattan 60” Sunseeker yacht on July 10th immediately following the end of the Wimbledon Championship. Djokovic will embark on the Sunseeker yacht from Monaco with his longtime girlfriend, Jelena Ristic where they plan to see the coasts of Spain, Italy, France, and Croatia. Djokovic plans to spend the longest period of time in Croatia in Umag, where the tennis player plans to play a doubles match with his brother Marko. Following the month... Read More
Still Under Construction, the World’s Largest Motor Yacht Features Mystery Owner June 24, 2009
For those who love all that is yachts, it was an exquisite treat to see a luxury motor yacht of massive proportions propelling its way from Blohm & Voss Shipyards recently on what is assumed to be a test run. The event has become quite newsworthy due to the fact that the buyer of this colossal luxury yacht remains a mystery. Because the custom motor yacht will snag the title of the largest luxury yacht on the globe, many are very intrigued to find out who the... Read More