Cruising Grounds

Yacht caught fishing in marine park

A 70-foot sportfishing yacht was stopped and had its fishing equipment confiscated while fishing in a protected marine park in the Exumas. Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is a no-take…

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Google uses South Florida to launch Waterway View for its maps

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida has partnered with the region’s certified Google Street View content provider to map the Intracoastal Waterway and the network of rivers, inlets and…

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Join the Beach Clean in Antibes

Global yacht brokerage Fraser, in partnership with marine conservation foundation Plastic Oceans, is planning a Beach Clean from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, at Place de…

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Australia’s Gold Coast adds customs clearance facility

A new customs clearance port along Australia’s Gold Coast means foreign superyachts and other international vessels are able to sail directly into the Gold Coast Seaway for customs clearance. Previously,…

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Agent opens in Raja Ampat

Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia has opened an office in Raja Ampat, supported by its headquarters office in Bali. “This is a huge but logical step for us,” Managing Director Richard…

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Yacht crew clear the path in polar south

M/Y Enigma XK crew, from left to right, bosun Bruno Nabti and deckhands Brad Pepler and Henry de Landtsheer, launch a tender while on charter in Antarctica. When they are…

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Indonesia to build more marinas

In a push for maritime tourism, Indonesia President Joko Widodo announced plans to build more marinas and cruise ship ports, according to a press release from Asia Pacific Superyachts, a…

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Passenger train service to launch this week

Brightline, a privately owned and operated intercity passenger rail system, is expected to launch introductory service between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale this week. In recent weeks, Brightline has…

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Feedback sought for post-hurricane remapping

A month-long project to remap South Florida waterways affected by Hurricane Irma kicks off Jan. 19, led by Navionics, a Garmin Ltd. company that develops and manufactures electronic navigation charts.…

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Dubai plans New Year’s Eve yacht gathering

One thousand yachts are expected to gather for a New Year’s celebration in Dubai this year, according to a press release from organizers of the event. “New Year’s Eve Yacht…

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