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Yacht club investigates self-inflating life vests after man drowns
The Chicago Yacht Club has launched an investigation into auto-inflating personal flotation devices after a man drowned during the club’s annual Race to Mackinac on Lake Michigan in July, the…
Refinisher relocates
Fort Lauderdale-based yacht refinisher Progressive Yacht has relocated from its long-time base at Rolly Marine to Bahia Mar Yachting Center. At Rolly for 18 years, the move includes an expansion…
Baglietto sells second hull in 48m T-Line
Baglietto has announced the sale of its second 48M T-Line yacht, hull No. 10228, which made its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. Alex Busher from Edmiston assisted…
MB92 La Ciotat gains exclusive use of refit space
MB92 La Ciotat announced recently that it has been awarded a 35-year lease with La Ciotat Shipyards for exclusive use of more than 23,000 square meters on the 4,000-metric-ton platform…
New GM at Tortola’s Parts and Power
Gavin Dooley has been promoted to general manager of Parts & Power, a supplier of diesel engines, generators, and marine parts and accessories based in Tortola, BVI. Dooley joined Parts…
Latest news in the brokerage fleet: Double Down sells; Amore Mio II listed
Yachts sold M/Y Double Down, a 213-foot (65m) Codecasa launched in 2010, sold by listing agents Thompson, Westwood and White, and HMY Yacht Sales, and Worth Avenue Yachts broker James…
Superyacht berths for sale in St. Kitts
The Marina at Christophe Harbour is offering six new berths for yachts of 347-400 feet (106m-122m) for sale with deeded, freehold title instead of the traditional leasehold arrangement. The price…
Hawaii bans sunscreens that harm reef
Hawaii Gov. David Ige this summer signed the first bill in the country that will ban sunscreens containing chemicals harmful to coral reefs, CNN has reported. The bill, passed by…
Superyacht TV launches at Monaco show
Superyacht TV, which had a soft launch in January, officially launched at the Monaco Yacht Show this past week. It was created to showcase the luxury lifestyles on board megayachts…
Weems & Plath has new owner
Michael Flanagan is now the owner of Weems & Plath, the Annapolis-based maker of nautical, safety and navigation products since 1928. According to Peter Trogdan, owner and president of the…
