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Superyachts raise $55,000 for Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

March 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On the 22nd of February at 12.51pm, a shallow earthquake of 6.3 magnitude, rocked Christchurch, New Zealand, leaving the city devastated. With the need to help the many affected by the disaster apparent, the superyacht community in New Zealand rallied. On Thursday night in Auckland a fundraiser, organized by YachtAid Global and Superyacht Support Ltd saw around $55,000 raised for the cause. ... read full story

Trinity House funds “future leaders of superyachting”

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Youth charity and maritime training provider UKSA is seeking applications from young people to join its Yachting Cadetship training programme under an assisted funded scheme. Successful maritime candidates will receive funding from Trinity House, the charity which supports the “future leaders of superyachting”, as part of its Professional Yachtsman Bursary Scheme (PYBS). ... read full story

Motor yacht SLOJO YAG Challenge: 2010 Transpacific Triathlon Kicks Off to Benefit YachtAid Global®

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Friday, December 10, 2010, owners, guests and crew of M/Y Slojo embarked upon the ultimate YAG Challenge—pushing the limits to see how much money they can raise to benefit YachtAid Global (YAG), a charitable organization that orchestrates superyacht deliveries of humanitarian and developmental aid to children in isolated communities worldwide. ... read full story

6th Annual Future of Superyachts Conference 2011: Palma de Mallorca, Spain

December 07, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Staged just before the Superyacht Cup in Palma, The Future of Superyachts regularly attracts an elite audience of superyacht builders, designers, managers, brokers, financiers, owners` representatives and other senior industry figures, for 2 days of networking and debate. ... read full story

International Superyacht Society recognition for superyacht cadetship training

December 05, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Trinity House gained international recognition for its work this month as they were presented with an award by the International Superyacht Society for their contribution to superyachting through their financial sponsorship of cadets on the Professional Yachtsman Bursary Scheme. ... read full story

Handheld VHF radios solutions for superyachts

November 04, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Handheld HX851E VHF radios solution for superyachts by Standard Horizon.

Standard Horizon has announced full handheld communication solutions and options for any superyacht, culminating with the launch of the new HX851E, the first fully compatible GMDSS DSC hand portable VHF with GPS. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina’s new Captain and Crew Programme

October 07, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Vilanova Grand Marina launches a new programme for captains and crew staying at its facilities. ... read full story

The Crew Coach launches 2 day workshop for yacht crew

October 01, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Alison Rentoul, The Crew Coach launches a new two day workshop for yacht crew. ... read full story

YachtInfo announces 2010 Captains Briefing content

September 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

YachtInfo has announced the content and format of the Captains Briefing segment of its full day of events on Friday, 29 October 2010. The Captains Briefing will provide owners, captains, and senior officers the opportunity to hear the latest updates on the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and the Jones Act. ... read full story

America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 17th America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Rolex Watch USA was held on Saturday, September 18 2010 at Harbour Court, New York Yacht Club’s in Newport, R.I. Over 650 guests, including many legendary America’s Cup sailors, witnessed the induction of six new members – Simon Daubney, Warwick Fleury, Murray Jones, Dean Phipps, Mike Drummond (all of New Zealand) and Halsey Herreshoff (of Bristol, R.I.) – into the Hall of Fame. ... read full story

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