Bow thrusters to epaulettes, yacht engineer values mentor’s lessons
By Dorie Cox Engr. Allen Dudley is mesmerized by Capt. Jim Horner’s skillful maneuvers at the helm of the 100-foot (30m) Benetti, M/Y Rutli E, in currents, …
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M/Y Sovereign wins in second Cotton Crews Olympics
Photos by Mark Woodbury The crew from M/Y Sovereign took the top prize out of eight teams in the second annual Cotton Crews Olympics held Feb. 1 at Rybovich …
Yachting updates COVID-19 information for mariners
UPDATE: March 29 AYSS Superyacht Global Network has compiled a website intended to help share updates regarding ports and yacht agents globally during the …
Flag states address mariner, yacht certification expirations
By Dorie Cox As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect mariners around the globe, flag classification societies work to address challenges to …
Marine update: Broward exempts some maritime movement from closures
By Dorie Cox Some aspects of maritime movement are exempt from recent Broward County closures for non-essential activity in South Florida. The emergency order …
Fire department responds to yacht at Lauderdale Marine Center
By Dorie Cox A report of smoke coming from a 140-foot motoryacht brought Fort Lauderdale Fire and Rescue officers to Lauderdale Marine Center on the morning of …
Yacht captains, crew aim to hold course during pandemic
By Dorie Cox This is a glimpse into what yacht captains and crew are doing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Very little has stayed the same as they face uncertainty …
Triton Spotted in Nassau
Capt. Scott Rudisill and Stew/Cook Renee Cambria of M/Y Southern Belle, an 87-foot Johnson, were spotted at Nassau Yacht Haven marina for an owner’s trip …
PBIBS20: New May dates picked for Palm Beach boat show
Just five days after postponing the 35th edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, organizers have rescheduled the four-day show for May 14-17 in West …
Yacht industry postpones, cancels, waits during coronavirus
Email inboxes, social media, and online posts face a barrage of schedule changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. And the yachting industry is right onboard as …
