safety
Delta ‘T’ debuts Euro-style axial replacement fan
Delta “T” Systems’ new Euro-style axial replacement fan helps mariners manage the typical paperwork and lead times associated with the job, while providing high performance and build quality, according to…
St. Lucia expects record number of yachts
Marigot Bay Marina on St. Lucia expects more visiting yachts this season than in previous years, according to marina manager Troy Blanchard. The marina saw record numbers of yachts in…
FLIBS19: Inaugural Adrift Film Festival turns spotlight on crew
Photos and story by Dorie Cox Outdoors, under the stars near the beach in Fort Lauderdale, about 300 yacht captains and crew watched short films created by their peers during…
Motoryacht Meamina crew assist in fatal dive accident
By Dorie Cox Large yacht crew are highly trained and practice regular safety drills, but there are some things they may not be prepared for. Several of M/Y Meamina‘s crew…
Secure at Sea: Disaster response calls for extra steps
Secure@Sea: by Corey D. Ranslem The hurricane season this year hasn’t been particularly busy when it comes to the number of storms and systems, however, it has been devastating for…
Wally designs innovative new sailing yacht
Wally has designed its first new sailing yacht since becoming part of the Ferretti Group. The 101-foot (30.6m) high-performance sloop also introduces the brand’s trademarked Wally Magic keel, which allows…
Motoryacht Loon’s crew works unique ‘charter’ after Hurricane Dorian
Story and photos by Dorie Cox “It was just like charter,” said Capt. Paul Clarke of M/Y Loon. “But instead of champagne, we were running water to the beach.” But…
Owners step up to help
By Lucy Chabot Reed The Klump Family Foundation and the Far From It family have donated $250,000 to the Discovery Land Co. Foundation in support of its Hurricane Dorian relief…
From the Bridge: Know-it-alls? Maybe, but captains ask when answers elude
From the Bridge: by Dorie Cox Individual comments are not attributed to encourage candid discussion; attending captains are identified in the accompanying photograph. What do yacht captains do when they…
The Virgin Islands weather Hurricane Dorian
By Carol Bareuther Four days prior to Dorian blowing over the U.S. Virgin Islands, the soon-to-be Category 1 hurricane was barely a blip on the weather radar. Two days out,…
