Yacht share program head sentenced, company moves forward
The head of a yacht sharing program convicted of defrauding investors has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by a Connecticut court. Andrew Deme, …
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Derecktor, Haack bid for Fort Pierce yacht facility
By Dorie Cox Two bids to develop a megayacht repair facility in Fort Pierce, Florida, are under evaluation. Derecktor Holdings Inc. and Buddy Haack submitted …
Yacht on the rocks in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale
By Dorie Cox M/Y Dream On, a 105-foot (32m) Leopard, was reported aground at about 12:15 p.m. on June 4 inside Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. The yacht …
Judge denies request to lower $70 million rape award
A Broward County judge denied a yacht owner’s request to reduce the $70.56 million award granted to a former yacht crew after she was raped onboard the …
From the Bridge: Down with salaries, experience; up with regulations, connection
Individual comments are not attributed to encourage candid discussion; attending captains are identified in the accompanying photograph. Captains who make …
Capt. Kerry “KP” Piesch dies in Vancouver
Capt. Kerry “KP” Piesch died on May 16 in Vancouver, B.C. The cause of death is pending, but officials said it was probably due to cardiovascular …
Small boats burned in fire at Bahia Mar
A houseboat about 40 feet in length and two small electric tour boats burned on Monday (May 28) at Bahia Mar Marina in Fort Lauderdale, according to Dockmaster …
Charities looking for a few good boats (and captains, too)
By Dorie Cox A couple of charities in South Florida are looking for a few more boats and captains to volunteer for a fishing event for people in need in South …
South African found dead in room at Atlantis in The Bahamas
Carla Van Eeden was found dead in a hotel room at Atlantis on Paradise Island in The Bahamas on May 18. She was 25. The incident, reported as a suicide, is …
Boat restorer Michael Grimes dies
Longtime Fort Lauderdale boat restorer Michael Grimes died May 24 after a respiratory illness. He was 77. Mr. Grimes was an independent contractor that worked …
