Charity & Fund Raising Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

This page showcases news of yachting charity and fundraising events from around ...

Charity & Fund Raising Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

This page showcases news of yachting charity and fundraising events from around the world. If you have any yacht industry charity news please contact CharterWorld for publication. The yachting industry is an excellent arena to promote a range of charities concerning everything from ocean environmental causes to people in need.

Extremely successful Gold Coast Marine Expo

November 09, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The inaugural Gold Coast Marine Expo has reported a huge success. ... read full story

Day One of the Gold Coast Marine Expo

November 04, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A big success for Day One of the Gold Coast Marine Expo, held in Coomera. ... read full story

The inaugural Gold Coast Marine Expo

November 03, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The inaugural Gold Coast Marine Expo will show hundreds of the best yachting brands´ exhibits, in the period from November 4-6. ... read full story

Greenpeace launches a new Rainbow Warrior III motor yacht

October 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

At a ceremony in Berne-Motzen, Germany, Greenpeace launched the third version of its protest vessel the Rainbow Warrior motor yacht. Purpose built as a campaigning vessel, the M/Y Rainbow Warrior III carries state-of-the-art communications equipment, two fast boats and can carry a helicopter. Her unique A-frame masts carry 1260m2 of sail, helping keep her carbon... ... read full story

Burger Boat first official WOOD FOREVER member

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has developed the Wood Forever program which aims to accompany the yacht builders towards the use of timber from sustainably managed forests. The Foundation is proud to welcome Burger Boat as the first official Wood Forever member. Burger signed a partnership agreement and committed to analyze their wood... ... read full story

MDL’s Sail Training Awards announce six young winners

August 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The winners of MDL’s Sail Training Awards have been selected and the six deserving youngsters who won the opportunity to experience a life changing sailing trip will begin their voyage later this month. The winners have been carefully selected due to their exceptional accomplishments, or for overcoming adverse personal circumstances. The awards aim to give... ... read full story

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Fundraising surpasses $4 Million

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Back in 2008, it was a perfect time for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) to find a deal on a tall ship hull, but a formidable year to launch a multi-million dollar campaign to acquire the vessel and finish its build-out as Rhode Island’s official Education-at-Sea school ship. The 501(c)3, Newport-based organization this month... ... read full story

Ewan McGregor, Zara Phillips and Natalie Pinkham to Race for Charity at Artemis Challenge

August 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The fifth edition of the Artemis Challenge is set to continue the tradition of attracting big name stars as Ewan McGregor, Zara Phillips and Natalie Pinkham take to the water in 2011. The Artemis Challenge, a high adrenaline 50 mile race around the Isle of Wight to claim a £10,000 charity prize fund, will take... ... read full story

Launch of the Gipsy Moth Trust – Classic charter yacht Gipsy Moth IV gifted to charity

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Owners of the classic sailing yacht Gipsy Moth IV, Rob Thompson and Eileen Skinner announced the launch of their new charity The Gipsy Moth Trust today at 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes. Regarded as a part of British maritime heritage after Sir Francis Chichester sailed classic yacht Gipsy Moth IV around the world in... ... read full story

Honda RIB to circumnavigate Australia for prostate cancer awareness campaign

July 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Honda-powered rigid inflatable boat (RIB) measuring 8.6m will be home for two brothers as they spend 10 weeks going ‘over the top’ to raise funds and awareness of prostate cancer by circumnavigating the Australian Coast. After extensive sea trialling off the West Australian coast, the custom 8.6m Gemini Pro RIB has been refined to... ... read full story

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