Latest news in the brokerage fleet: Bandido sells; Saint Nicholas, Rock.It listed
Yachts sold M/Y Bandido, a 137-foot (41.8m) Westport launched in 1989, sold in an in-house deal by Ocean Independence broker Chris Collins. Asking price was …
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Crew Compass: Make time for yourself
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon One thing that I’ve found difficult on boats over the years is making time for myself and doing things for me. How on earth …
Derecktor, Haack bid for Fort Pierce yacht facility
By Dorie Cox Two bids to develop a megayacht repair facility in Fort Pierce, Florida, are under evaluation. Derecktor Holdings Inc. and Buddy Haack submitted …
Antarctic ice melt speeding up, scientists report
Ice loss in Antarctica has tripled in a decade, pouring more than 200 billion tons of ice into the ocean each year, according to new research published June 6 …
Yacht share program head sentenced, company moves forward
The head of a yacht sharing program convicted of defrauding investors has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by a Connecticut court. Andrew Deme, …
Port Vauban extends crew program
Port Vauban will continue its crew program events and activities into the summer, according to a company statement. The program offers wellness events, sports …
Score with the universal language of soccer during the World Cup
By John Jarvie Boating is a universal language. Anywhere in the world, we have the capacity to communicate, bond and relate through experiences that only …
Bahamas, Caribbean cruising guide author Steven J. Pavlidis dies
By Milt Baker Stephen J. Pavlidis, one of America’s top cruising guide authors, died May 29, in Covington, Georgia, after a long period of failing health. He …
Palma shipyard to get 1,000-ton lift
STP Shipyard Palma expects to have a 1,000-ton travel lift in operation this fall. The new boat hoist, at 85 feet (26m) long, 41 feet (12.5m) wide and 82 feet …
From the Bridge: Down with salaries, experience; up with regulations, connection
Individual comments are not attributed to encourage candid discussion; attending captains are identified in the accompanying photograph. Captains who make …
