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Register for crew lounge at Monaco show
Netherlands-based ACREW, a provider of professional development to superyacht captains and crew, has opened registration for its facility at La Rascasse during the Monaco Yacht Show. The venue will…
Yacht capsizes, one crew missing
A crew member of the 31m M/Y UN1K remained missing four days after the yacht apparently caught fire, exploded and capsized off the coast of Malaysia, according to news reports.…
Florida to Cuba flights begin
Three commercial airlines began service to Cuba recently. JetBlue ran the first U.S. flight to Cuba in more than 50 years on Aug. 31. Ft. Lauderdale-based Silver Airways began its…
Hill Robinson turns 15
Hill Robinson Yacht Management celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Opened in 2001 in London and Antibes, Nick Hill and Niall Robinson started with six yachts under management and a…
YPI hosts photo contest
Yachting Partners International (YPI) has launched its first Photo of the Year competition. Crew are invited to submit photos on the theme of Quality Time at Sea. Photos could be…
Know what to expect to enjoy a visit to Cuba
After spending the three weeks this summer in Cuba, cruising between Havana and Varadero, I write this to spread the word and make other captains and yacht owners’ experiences a…
Uncertainty after Brexit vote could hurt and help yachting
How, and when, will the UK leave the European Union? And how will this impact yachting? Prior to the Referendum on June 23, UK government departments were expressly forbidden to…
Calendar to raise money for cancer
Ft. Lauderdale-based National Marine Suppliers has launched its first Yacht Life 4 Life Swimsuit Calendar contest. In an effort to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research, NMS is…
Sisters launch fuel bunker company
Sisters Marianne and Gail Vanstone, who have 35 years experience between them, have launched Tango Sierra, a South Florida-based international fuel agency. The sisters spent about a decade with Global…
Nautibuoy enters American market
UK-based Nautibuoy Marine plans to introduce its range of inflatable platforms to the U.S. market, beginning at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in November. It has appointed Dania Beach-based…
