The European Commission has now decided to bring action before the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) concerning the VAT exemption applied by France to certain transactions involving vessels – commonly referred to in yachting circles as the French Commercial Exemption (“FCE”). In a press release from Brussels dated 29 September 2011, the Commission accuses France... ... read full story
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European Commission brings action against French VAT exemption for commercial vessels
October 11, 2011
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New Norwegian lay-up rules of foreign pleasure boats in Norway
October 11, 2011
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As a direct result of lobbying by the European Boating Association (EBA) the Norwegian Directorate of Customs and Excise announced on 5 October 2011 that it would be amending its rules relating to lay-up of foreign pleasure boats in Norway. Boat owners, whose permanent residence is outside Norway, may now leave their yacht unattended in... ... read full story
Marina Port Vell’s debut Press Conference at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show
October 07, 2011
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Marina Port Vell's summary of the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show press conference held on the 22nd of September, 2011. ... read full story
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Sailing yacht Avel wins Rolex Trophy in St Tropez
October 04, 2011
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It seems the summer may never end in St Tropez this year. For more than one week straight, unseasonably hot weather has dominated the region, caused by a high pressure system that seemingly stalled over the northern Mediterranean. It was a week of hot sunny days and little breeze, unusual in its duration. Again today,... ... read full story
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Racing concludes
October 04, 2011
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Another sultry day on the French Riviera as racing concluded for the week at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2011. For the 300 or more boats at this year’s edition, no amount of wind dances or prayers could conjure up enough breeze for a final day of racing. While both Tradition and Modern sailing yachts managed... ... read full story
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Rolex Trophy starts to unfold
October 04, 2011
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is notable for the diverse fleet of boats and superyachts that turn up each September on the Cote d’Azur for a week of racing. Nearly half the fleet of 300 modern and classic boats is sailing in the Tradition/Classic classes. The Tradition fleet is made up of 130 boats spread across... ... read full story
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Challenge Day
October 04, 2011
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Midweek in St Tropez is traditionally a layday for the modern fleet, and sort of a busman’s holiday for the classic fleet. Challenge Day has one ‘featured’ race of the day, and a host of other informal challenges were struck for match races between competitors, solely for bragging rights. This year, the Club 55 Cup... ... read full story
Major Growth planned for yachting sector in St Lucia, West Indies
September 29, 2011
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The St. Lucia Tourist Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation have announced that all new revised policies have been approved by its government to help stimulate growth and development in St. Lucia’s yachting sector. Several proposals presented by Yachting Director Cuthbert Didier have been sanctioned and will facilitate clearing in and out of the country,... ... read full story
Motor yacht Carpe Diem at Dennis Conner’s North Cove
September 29, 2011
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The graceful mega yachts of summer are migration south to the Caribbean for the charter season and along the way, superyacht Carpe Diem II has stopped by North Cove. She was built by Trinity Yachts in 2002 and measures 45m (149′ 7″) in length. She will only be in the Big Apple for a day... ... read full story
Les Voiles de Saint Tropez: Over 100 classic sailing yachts on stage in Saint-Tropez
September 29, 2011
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There could not be a more impressive fleet of classic boats then the more than 100 sailing yachts racing this week at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. It’s an armada that showcases designers from the golden ages of yachting history: among them, Herreshoff, Fife, Sparkman & Stephens, Rhodes, Mylne, and Alden. The summer-like conditions that prevailed... ... read full story
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