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Kevin Maher

Kevin Maher

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Kevin Maher is Triton's editor-in-chief. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he has a background in investigative journalism from the University of Florida. Reach Kevin at kevinmaher@tritonnews.com

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Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard’s Pumpkin Regatta Returns to Benefit Sail Newport
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Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard’s Pumpkin Regatta Returns to Benefit Sail Newport

Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard’s annual Pumpkin Regatta returns Oct. 23 with relay-style racing, costumes, a silent auction, and fundraising to benefit Sail Newport.

National Marine Suppliers’ Yacht Bikers Poker Run Returns to Benefit Veterans
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National Marine Suppliers’ Yacht Bikers Poker Run Returns to Benefit Veterans

National Marine Suppliers’ 18th annual Yacht Bikers Poker Run will bring together the yachting community, motorcycle and car enthusiasts, and supporters for a day of riding and fundraising benefiting Task Force Dagger.

Yacht Workers Council Launches Professional Registry for Crew
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Yacht Workers Council Launches Professional Registry for Crew

Yacht Workers Council has launched a professional registry that brings yacht crew certifications, sea service, employment history, and references into one verified, crew-controlled career profile.

Starting from Scratch: Edward Atkinson’s New Chapter in Mallorca
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Starting from Scratch: Edward Atkinson’s New Chapter in Mallorca

After 12 years as a full-time yacht chef, building a career that took him around the globe, chef Edward Atkinson decided it was time to put down roots and open his own restaurant, Scratch, in Mallorca.

New PredictWind App Detects Man Overboard Incidents Within Seconds
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New PredictWind App Detects Man Overboard Incidents Within Seconds

PredictWind has launched a new Man Overboard app that detects when a crewmember becomes separated from a vessel and automatically alerts the crew, chartplotter, and designated contacts ashore.

USVI Sailing Week to Debut Across Three Islands in April 2027
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USVI Sailing Week to Debut Across Three Islands in April 2027

The U.S. Virgin Islands will debut USVI Sailing Week in April 2027, combining three major boating events into four days of racing, island-hopping, yacht showcases, and waterfront celebrations across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.

MIASF to Launch RefitX at 2027 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
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MIASF to Launch RefitX at 2027 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

MIASF will launch RefitX at FLIBS 2027, bringing together shipyards, marine trades, designers, engineers, and technology providers for two days of education, discussion, and collaboration focused on the future of yacht refit.

Cantiere Rossini Begins Construction on New Crew Village
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Cantiere Rossini Begins Construction on New Crew Village

Cantiere Rossini has begun construction on a new Crew Village at its Pesaro refit facility, adding a gymnasium, crew lounge, and other amenities designed for captains and crew spending extended periods in the yard.

Legacy Harbour Marina Reopens After $15 Million Redevelopment
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Legacy Harbour Marina Reopens After $15 Million Redevelopment

Legacy Harbour Marina has reopened in downtown Fort Myers following a $15 million post-Hurricane Ian redevelopment that upgraded its docks, utilities, and amenities across 131 slips.

Four Sailors Rescued After Yacht Sinks Following Whale Strike
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Four Sailors Rescued After Yacht Sinks Following Whale Strike

Four crewmembers were rescued after their 51-foot yacht sank following a collision with a whale, prompting them to abandon ship and spend several hours in a life raft.

Triton Vol. 5 No. 5
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Triton Vol. 5 No. 5

Read Triton Vol. 5 No. 5, The Captains' Issue: inside the realities of command today.

MasterCraft Enters Yacht Tender Market With Factory Lifting System
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MasterCraft Enters Yacht Tender Market With Factory Lifting System

MasterCraft is entering the yacht tender market with factory-installed lifting points and customizable configurations designed to simplify bringing its boats aboard yachts.

Spanish Customs Seize 2.1 Tonnes of Cocaine From Sailing Yacht
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Spanish Customs Seize 2.1 Tonnes of Cocaine From Sailing Yacht

Spanish customs officers seized 2.1 tonnes of cocaine from a Polish-flagged sailing yacht off the coast of Galicia in an international operation that led to five arrests.

2026 Blue Wake Award Winners Announced
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2026 Blue Wake Award Winners Announced

Blue Wake, the Monaco Yacht Show’s (MYS) institutional program dedicated to recognizing practical, operational, and environmentally responsible solutions developed across the yachting industry, has announced the winners of its 2026 awards.

Sea Tow Releases Findings from 2026 Member Survey
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Sea Tow Releases Findings from 2026 Member Survey

Sea Tow surveyed more than 5,500 members to understand how rising fuel prices and other costs are affecting recreational boating.

OceanWorld Group and Denison Yachting Form Strategic Joint Venture
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OceanWorld Group and Denison Yachting Form Strategic Joint Venture

OceanWorld Group and Denison Yachting have formed a strategic joint venture designed to strengthen their presence across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East while expanding services, talent, and international market connectivity.

Armada Club Appoints Justin Maxwell as Chief Executive Officer
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Armada Club Appoints Justin Maxwell as Chief Executive Officer

Armada Club has appointed Justin Maxwell as CEO, with responsibility for overseeing Armada Club’s development as it expands its fleet and membership.

From Yacht Chef to Chocolatier: How Kara Caputo Built Anchor Chocolates
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From Yacht Chef to Chocolatier: How Kara Caputo Built Anchor Chocolates

After 14 years working aboard private yachts, former chef and first mate Kara Caputo brought her yachting skills ashore to build a handcrafted chocolate business.

New Mandatory PSSR Training for Captains and Crew
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New Mandatory PSSR Training for Captains and Crew

New MCA rules require affected UK-certified captains and crew to complete updated PSSR training on preventing and responding to violence, harassment, bullying, and sexual misconduct by March 31, 2027.

One Dead, Six Rescued After Storm Destroys Yachts Off Cyprus
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One Dead, Six Rescued After Storm Destroys Yachts Off Cyprus

A violent storm off Cape Greco drove three anchored yachts onto rocks Saturday, leaving one person dead, six rescued from the water, and two vessels destroyed.

Blue Wake Awards Reveal 2026 Finalists
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Blue Wake Awards Reveal 2026 Finalists

Monaco Yacht Show has named 15 finalists for its 2026 Blue Wake Awards, recognizing independently assessed innovations in sustainable materials, energy efficiency, yacht construction, tenders, and marine services.

Far From Shore, Seconds Count: Arthur Lih’s Mission to Bring LifeVac Aboard Yachts
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Far From Shore, Seconds Count: Arthur Lih’s Mission to Bring LifeVac Aboard Yachts

Inventor Arthur Lih turned a father’s fear into LifeVac, a suction device designed to help during choking emergencies. Now, he wants to see the device aboard yachts around the world, where emergency help may be far away and every second counts.

The Biggest Yacht at the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show
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The Biggest Yacht at the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show

Oceanco has confirmed that the 111-meter M/Y Leviathan will attend this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, where it is set to take the title of the largest yacht on display.

Safe Harbor Leads Push to Grow St. Kitts and Nevis’ Superyacht Sector
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Safe Harbor Leads Push to Grow St. Kitts and Nevis’ Superyacht Sector

Safe Harbor is leading a coordinated effort to position St. Kitts and Nevis as a premier Caribbean destination for the global superyacht industry.

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