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Spanish yard reopens
Varadero Valencia in Spain, directly west of Palma, has resumed activity and implemented “special sanitary measures.” “A rigorous protocol of safety and hygiene has been prepared, having applied a disinfectant…
Captain urges all crew to follow COVID rules; virus spreads without knowing
By Lucy Chabot Reed The captain of a 130-foot Westport docked at a marina in South Florida called this week to express concern at what he has seen on the…
Crew Compass: English Harbour never fails to warm the heart
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Traveling brings a lot of joy to me, hence the choice of this job. And over the years, a few places in particular have left…
Crew Compass: Storm holdup reminder of ‘food chain’ effect
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Last month, I touched on the unpredictability of yachting and how the unknown can affect all of us involved in the yachting food chain. Shortly…
Pier Sixty-Six redevelopment officially underway
By Lucy Chabot Reed Tavistock Development Company, started and owned by yacht owner Joe Lewis, officially broke ground on March 12 on its redevelopment of Fort Lauderdale hotel Pier Sixty-Six. …
Engineer’s Angle: Rush of repairs courts disaster
Engineer’s Angle: JD Anson Many times during repairs, engineers are rushed to complete the task and get the system running again. Unfortunately, this means that often safety systems and protections…
Fernandina Harbor Marina reopens after hurricane repairs
Westrec Marinas has reopened Fernandina Harbor Marina on Amelia Island. The marina, which suffered a direct hit from Hurricane Matthew in October 2016, is now accepting overnight reservations, rendezvous group…
LMC on track with The Carlyle Group
By Dorie Cox It was four years ago that The Carlyle Group sparked concern with its purchase of Lauderdale Marine Center on the New River in Fort Lauderdale. Some in…
MIBS20: Innovation Award winners announced at Miami show
Winners of the 2020 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards were announced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International on Feb. 14. The awards, which…
Miami20: Miami Yacht Show opens
The Miami Yacht Show opened Thursday to sunny skies and strong breezes in downtown Miami. Yacht crew were on the dock and onboard with smiles and greetings for brokers and…
