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Cocaine, Ketamine and Guns Found on Yacht in Nantucket Harbor
A wellness check on a woman led police to arrest the owner of a yacht anchored in Nantucket Harbor after authorities say they found cocaine, ketamine and guns on board.…
Putin Yacht Getting $32m Work, Opposition Report Says
The good news? A single client is currently spending about $32m to repair and upgrade his yacht. The bad news? It’s Vladimir Putin. The Russian regime spent as much as…
Maine Lobstermen Save Day as Yacht Sinks
A bad day for two boaters could have been much worse if it hadn’t been for some fast-thinking Maine lobstermen. Lobstermen are being hailed as lifesavers after a 48-foot yacht…
Australia Cocaine Bust Turns Up Yacht With $61m in Extras
Australian police hauled almost 250kg of cocaine from a yacht moored in a Queensland harbor. Two men are being held in Australia after more than $61m worth of cocaine was…
Samuel L. Jackson Loves the Yacht Life
Global superstar Samuel L. Jackson recently shared photos of himself appreciating the good life on a yacht. Samuel L. Jackson has been enjoying the yacht life lately, if his Instagram…
Cruising Grounds: Patagonia yacht guide
By Carlos Miquel For non-seafaring people, Patagonia represents an outdoor clothing line or a distant piece of land with vast pampas and gauchos. For seafaring people, Patagonia is often identified…
Crew contracts vital, no guarantee of rights
By Dorie Cox At the start of a new job, many crew are asked to sign a contract that defines wages, scope of work, leave and more. For charter vessels,…
Harbour Twenty-Six tries again for covered yacht dockage
By Dorie Cox Developers will resubmit plans for Harbour Twenty-Six in Fort Lauderdale for yachts up to 155 feet in length. The 26 slips include covered dockage for 120-, 118-…
Motoryacht Limitless, a 100-foot Hargrave, catches fire, sinks
M/Y Limitless, a 100-foot Hargrave, caught fire and sank on March 6 while on charter in the British Virgin Islands. Capt. Marvin Wilson reported that he, his crew of four,…
Bridge repair to close New River navigation in February
By Dorie Cox A planned repair of the railroad bridge in downtown Ft. Lauderdale will close navigation to the city’s major shipyards for 12 days in February. Several yards are…
