The latest from the yachting industry — business updates, regulations, and maritime events.
SailGP has opened its first year-round training base in Pensacola, Florida, under a partnership with American Magic designed to develop athletes, strengthen competitive fairness, and support the championship’s expansion.
After nearly 30 years of supporting crew members throughout their careers, Capt. Scott Miller is now receiving that same support as the yachting community rallies around him during his fight with cancer.
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry will host Crew Collective on Oct. 26, offering yacht crew yoga, meditation, mental health support, and access to wellness and education resources ahead of FLIBS.
Yachtie Minds Matter invites yacht crew to join a beach cleanup on Oct. 29, with meditation, refreshments, and raffle prizes, including a $1,000 gift card.
The 305-foot Oceanco Draak is expected to be the largest yacht on display at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Yacht crew recall some of their strangest experiences at sea, from glowing nets and green meteors to sperm whales, volcanic waters, military explosions, and other sights they never expected to encounter.
IBEX announced the 12 winners of its 2026 Innovation Awards.
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard’s annual Pumpkin Regatta returns Oct. 23 with relay-style racing, costumes, a silent auction, and fundraising to benefit Sail Newport.
National Marine Suppliers’ 18th annual Yacht Bikers Poker Run will bring together the yachting community, motorcycle and car enthusiasts, and supporters for a day of riding and fundraising benefiting Task Force Dagger.
ISWAN’s 2025 review reveals rising yacht crew concerns about mental health, bullying, and job insecurity.
Yacht Workers Council has launched a professional registry that brings yacht crew certifications, sea service, employment history, and references into one verified, crew-controlled career profile.
After 12 years as a full-time yacht chef, building a career that took him around the globe, chef Edward Atkinson decided it was time to put down roots and open his own restaurant, Scratch, in Mallorca.
