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Snorkel Adventures, Dinner Cruises and Whale Watching in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii…

A northeast swell meant a rolling and uncomfortable start for the 138 yachts taking part in this year's Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. The fleet left Las Palmas, Gran Canaria yesterday for Saint Lucia during the 37th edition of the ARC,…

Classic professions allow a lively start to ARC 2022 by World Cruising Club Nov 20 21:19 UTC November 20, 2022 ARC 2022…

Whooping cranes have long white wings with black tips and fly with their necks and legs extended. Their wing beat is slower than that of white pelicans and snow geese, for which they are sometimes confused. Shooting fines for…

Shaped like a turtle, a terayach is set to become the largest floating structure in the world. Lazzarini, the designer of this terayatch, Pangeos estimated the cost of its construction at $8 billion (approximately ₹65,000 crore). The…

November 18, 2022 All American Marine renderings All American Sailors Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Washington, recently obtained a contract from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for a 74'x27.5' catamaran patrol boat.…

The World Sailing Training Fellowship ended after seven weeks in Weymouth, England, with applicants excited to return home and begin developing projects within their MNA (Member National Authority). During the course, candidates took part…

It's something we all think about when we enter the ocean. What's in the water and how far away are the sharks? Although attacks are rare, Volusia County currently holds the title of the world's shark bite capital.…

The 2023 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series season is about to kick off. The first stop of the year for this largest regatta series in the United States takes place in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida from February 17-19, 2023 and…

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boat speedometer marketAccording to Verified Market Research, Global Boat Speedometer Market was valued at USD 353.3 Million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 558.5 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of…

The Michigan Small Business Development Center and Bay Future, Inc. announced the hiring of Michelle Judd as a business consultant to help families and local businesses still feeling the economic fallout from the pandemic.Judd, a Bay City…

With Subtropical Storm Nicole threatening to ruin the Florida Powerboat Club Key West…

Canada Ocean Racing is a newly founded offshore racing company by former Technology Engineering CEO Scott Shawyer. He aims to be the first Canadian to complete the Vendée Globe, a solo round-the-world race. To help him in this endeavor,…

company logoGlobal sailboat marketGlobal sailboat marketDublin, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sailboat Global Market Report 2022 has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer.This report provides strategists, marketers, and…

The Formula 1 season finale is set to take place in Abu Dhabi and this year a number of draw events are taking place in the Arabian Gulf including the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show and the World Cup soccer. This year's Abu…

A huge fleet of 138 boats set off for the start of the Route du Rhum 2022, but a skipper is injured and two IMOCAs collide With 138 single-handed boats at the start, the start of the Route du Rhum 2022 still promised to be spectacular.…

Today's largest sailing superyachts are so much a world unto themselves that they lead a sort of independent, supranational existence. The name of Argentinian-born designer Juan Kouyoumdjian (one ancestor was Armenian) is perhaps best…

Ancient Under the bridge chief stew Kate Chastain tells Captain Sandy Yawn of Under the Mediterranean Bridge is one of the best in the franchise but still has a bad rap with fans. Chastain has never worked for Yawn, but knows…

A pioneering and inspiring Chinese sailor taking on the Route du Rhum by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Nov 2 23:53 PDT November 6, 2022…

Well, aren't we lucky in New Jersey? Powerball is the talk of the town and we have three big winners in our state as well as fifteen $50,000 winners as well! As my intimate Adam Sandler would say, "not too shabby".Be sure to check your…

Scottish islanders who are fed up with the country's slumping ferry service are to investigate the running of their own ferries, claiming they have lost patience with government clumsiness.After years of service cancellations and outages,…

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsEd Adams will be officially inducted into National Sailing Hall of Fame on November 5 in Newport, RI. It is a deserved honor and recognition for his many accomplishments as a competitor and coach. I…

Ancasta strengthens its comprehensive support for multihull owners by Ancasta International Nov 2 15:27 UTC Brokerage…

The Abbott Elementary School staff object when a charter school advertisement attacks their school. With The True Love Boat to streaming, The Incredible race moves an hour earlier SCS. Streaming highlights include a netflix true-crime…

Thinking of selling/upgrading your boat? Enjoy better performance with Ancasta…

THE proposal to buy two more ferries, possibly from the Turkish yard building the new Islay ferries ("New Calmac ferries to be ordered to ease pressure", The Herald, October 27), is good news for the communities of Arran and the…

History links ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Navy Intercollegiate Sailing Team wrapped up…

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MALIBU, Calif. - Ah, Malibu. What better place to fall in love?The couples from Netflix's beloved reality show "Love Is Blind" have traveled to Malibu for the new season's romantic getaway. Malibu was the couples' second stop on their…

The QUEENSCLIFF Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC) will celebrate its 60th anniversary this weekend with a commemorative race and opening day to mark the event. The Swan Island-based club will open its doors on Sunday October 30 to celebrate the…

The 43.6 meter Benetti motor yacht CDM was offered for sale by Andrew Lebuhn of Camper & Nicholsons and is currently available at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. HOM was built in GRP by Italian shipyard Benetti as the…

One of offshore racing's most famous skippers, Mike Birch, winner of the inaugural Route du Rhum on a 36ft trimaran in 1978, has died aged 90 One of ocean racing's greatest heroes, Canadian Mike Birch, has died aged 90. Legendary…

In the week that has seen over 3,000 people sign a petition to encourage Wightlink to bring back night sailings on the Ryde to Portsmouth FastCats, we have called on the ferry operator for a response. We asked…

The Royal Yachting Association Cymru Wales has announced the appointment of Sian Reynolds as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Sian's appointment goes down in history as she is the first female president and also the youngest president…

Don't just cook - Create wonder! by Sail LUNA 24 Oct 00:13 PDT Tuna Tartare © Sail LUNA…

Saint-Malo prepares to celebrate La Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe by Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 23 Oct 12:10 PDT November 6, 2022…

In summer 2024, Adventures by Disney will offer round-trip expedition cruises from Venice, Italy across the Adriatic Sea, stopping at seven ports in Croatia and Montenegro along the Dalmatian Coast. Eight-day/seven-night voyages aboard…

Coastal Classic: Long-time Classic contender is first in Russell by Zoe Hawkins Oct 21 2:10 PM PDT October 22, 2022 V5…

He's the one who didn't run away. A Tauranga charter boat skipper is still buzzing after recently catching a huge bass that tipped the scales at 60.2 kilograms. “It's so rare to catch a fish that…

First Zeelander 6 delivered in Europe Dutch yachting brand Zeelander Yachts has launched the new…

Image source: Costa Navarino Greece's tourist season continues long after October with four international sports and culinary tourism events scheduled in the coming days. Organized under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism…

As part of its mission to increase sailing participation and excellence, US Sailing has released a new Youth Performance Pathway to connect young racing sailors to "What's Next" in the sport. The Way is the culmination of a year-long…

in All News / By: BVI News on Oct 18, 2022 7:54 AM / A section of the neighboring US Virgin Islands. (Photo credit: hotels.com) As the BVI continues to resurrect its tourism industry which was hit hard during the height of…

The man at the center of a Northwest Passage controversy says he's neither a cheat nor a liar - and he never claimed to have set a record with his solo catamaran crossing in 2017 .Frenchman Yvan Bourgnon says he is shocked by accusations…

Everyone knew Merlin Kolb as the “Captain of Bodega Bay”. He sailed the sea dressed in knee-high rubber boots and baggy shorts, smiling proudly as he gathered his catch – a bag of fresh cod, crabs or salmon. Kolb made every trip…

Dark/light mode (10/14/22) Ascott has appointed Natthadol Patthamadilok as senior general manager of Somerset Pattaya, the group's latest property in Thailand. Natthadol has…

Express press service KOCHI: CA Kunjumon's life is not another rags-to-riches journey. Starting out as a junkyard worker, the Class 4 dropout dreamed of owning a cruise ship. Saving every penny he earned from his…

2022 Formula Kite World Championships in Cagliari, Sardinia - Day 2 By Andy Rice/IKA Oct 13 02:42 PDT October 11-16, 2022…

Seaplanes are motorized fixed-wing aircraft capable of taking off and landing on water. These aircraft are generally divided into two categories: seaplanes, which have one or more narrow floats (or pontoons) mounted under the…

The Nacra 17 was created for the mixed multihull event at the Rio 2016 Olympics, and although it was designed to reflect modern catamaran design, it required significant upgrades to keep pace. First was the addition of foilboards, but the…

Alaska's Richardson Highway cuts south from Copper Center to Valdez…

– The winners of the four Maxi Groups rewarded this evening.– Capricorno, winner of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge 2022.– See you in 2023! What a dozen crazy people! The Voiles de Saint-Tropez have quite simply lit up the…

Updated: October 07, 2022 21:59 Sneaky light breezes created challenging conditions for the international One Design fleet during the opening races of the Bermuda Keelboat Regatta in the Great Sound yesterday!-->…

Andy MacDonald / StuffNelson Harbor Master Stuart Whitehouse helped two people after a catamaran they were on capsized on Friday night. (file photo)Two people were on board a dinghy catamaran when it capsized in Nelson Haven on Friday…

Category: article 36 seconds ago by Keith Worrall Amended October 6, 2022 at 10:36 am Ontario, Wisconsin – October 2, 2022 – For Steve Vandemark (Linwood, MI) and Jerry Fox JR (Harrison Charter Township, MI), the trip to Green…

Dark/light mode (06/10/22) Hyatt entered into a franchise agreement with 12.18. The group will launch the Destination by Hyatt brand in Scotland, as well as…

"It's the VIP area. There's only room for one," quips the second, twinkling aquamarine eyes. He's sitting in an old blue chair planted among giant rolls of rope, drinking coffee. coffee in a paper cup. His frizzy smile and leathery skin…

The finalists for the 2022 Australian Sailing Awards have been announced, with clubs, volunteers and Australian Sailing Team stars all vying for recognition at the country's top sailing awards. In the Male and Female Sailor of the Year…

While all couples of Love is blind Season 2 relationships are over, it's time to look back at the romantic moments that sparked a connection in the beginning. Most of the couples' best moments happened on their honeymoon at the…

Head Coach Thomas Chaix provides an update on a weekend for National Yacht Club sailors both at home and abroad At home, the last two races of the September junior series have come to an end. Nearly 50 NYC juniors were entered in the…

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Emergency crews and search teams deployed to floodplains in southwest Florida on Thursday, searching for survivors and the missing while only beginning to measure the massive the extent of the destruction caused the…

New Zealand Team star Blair Tuke has given the new America's Cup test boat a huge boost after its first outing on the AC40. Tuke and his good friend Peter Burling jumped out of a plane from Europe where they kicked off their SailGP…

Among the novelties of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Mixed Offshore Keelboat Event for Two, and Francesca Clapcich was there. Having previously represented Italy in Laser Radial at London 2012 and 49erFX at Rio 2016, competing in this…

Scramble for position - the start of the PIC Coastal Classic in Auckland in 2020. Photo/SuppliedThe PIC Coastal Classic is one of the iconic coastal sailing races in the world and takes place over Labor weekend. It was the…

STEINHATCHEE, Fla. — As Taylor County residents prepare for the possible effects of Hurricane Ian, many residents of the coastal community are pulling their boats out of marinas and "taking no chances" with this storm. David Purser lives…

Summer is gradually deserting France, the whole country is gradually sinking into autumn, leaving in its wake the heady delights of summer. All this except Saint Tropez, a small Var village bordering the Mediterranean, which still benefits…

Three new catamaran ferries have been pulled from service on the busy Manly route after one suffered a steering failure and came to rest in the planned path of a large cruise ship on Monday night.The incident involving the Fairlight comes a…

From rural herder to skipper of Cape2Rio: Sibusiso Sizatu flying the SA flag by Lauren Cohen Sep 25 2:17 AM PDT…

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) - The fiery reflection of a sunset over the bay. The misty sea breeze rushing in while sailing in the cove. The royal flight of a heron through the green swamp.For many, discovering Delaware's inland bays can be…

VSCrossing the English Channel from England to France has gotten bad press this summer - huge queues at Dover, trains stuck in tunnels, ferries cancelled. But a new startup, SailLink, is aiming to deliver an eco-friendly alternative - a…

The Perth Boat Show 2022 was a three-day celebration of the best marine products on offer from businesses in Western Australia. Held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, the premier nautical event focusing on the precious…

Global and US Luxury Yacht Charter Market Report and Forecast 2022-2028 The Global Luxury Yacht Charter Market report focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the current and future scope of the Luxury Yacht Charter business. An in-depth…

While college dinghy sailing in the United States remains some of the best sailing that can happen for this age group, it has been affected by the craze that affects all sports. The singular focus on age-based drifting events during…

It's boat show season in the United States that prompts magazines to hold their “best boat” contests. Here's the preview from SAIL magazine: The more things change, the more they seem to stay the same. This is partly the time. Some of…

Neocean wanted to see what happens when you combine a catamaran with a jet bike. The answer sounds like a lot of fun. The French company recently launched a series of electric watercraft called Overboat F,…

For the first time, the Royal Ocean Racing Club's GBR IRC National Championship in 2024 will not take place from the club's base in Cowes but will be part of the International Paint Poole Regatta. The 26th edition of the IRC Nationals, one…

Combining ecotourism with the growing number of great white shark sightings off Cape Cod, 5 investigators got a close look at a fast-growing way to get close to the huge animals that cruise near our shores. A…

It's no secret that electric yachts are the latest trend that's making a buzz in the marine industry. At the Perth Boat Show 2022, boating enthusiasts were treated to a selection of the best deals on display, courtesy of Australia's…

A recyclable electric catamaran built from recycled alloys and designed for sailors. Is the new Vaan R4 a vision of the future, wonders Sam Fortescue? Even if Vaan's first boat had not been the only…

Registration opens for the 30th edition of the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race by Aramex Sep 19 08:58 PDT February 4, 2023…

AMSTERDAM, September 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Scorpion Yachts will be the first in the world to convert half of its charter fleet totaling 8 million into MiamiThe Hamptons, Ibiza, Mallorca and St Tropez co-owner Non-Fungible Token-NFT…

Keelboat sailing North Idaho College students boarded the Study Aboard keelboat Sept. 13 as part of an Outdoor Pursuits trip, one of many offered to students this semester. Terry Brinton, Outdoor Activities Coordinator, commanded the…

Gianguido Girotti, CEO, Boat Division. Image: Beneteau Groupe Beneteau set…

If you happen to be on Lake Havasu in Arizona this weekend for the River Dave's Place All Boats Regatta, you might catch a glimpse of a bright red new DCB Performance Boats M37R Widebody open bow catamaran with twin outboard engines.…

Young anglers show off the bass they caught on a Mighty Heron Charters trip. (Photo courtesy of Mighty Heron Charters) By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Unlike some of the summer tourists who visit the shore, the fish don't suddenly…

Registration opens for the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 2023 by Michelle Slade, BVI Spring Regatta 16 Sep 09:36 PDT March 27 - April 2, 2023 Champagne sailing…

The fourth season of the world sports league SailGP has released its provisional schedule, expanding from 11 to 14 events over 14 months in 2023-2024. The number of events is almost triple that of Season 1 in 2019. SailGP Season 4 kicks…

The 5.5m Jean Genie is the first British boat to win the prestigious Scandinavian Gold Cup, also winning the 5.5m World Championship this year. Cowes-based businessman Peter Morton, widely known as Morty, is a serial winner who has…

It's something the captain of Sea Ventures Charters has never seen before, a shark jumping on one of his charters. in St. George. At the end of August, the charter company published a video on board the FB Lady…

Tom Linskey recommends going up to altitude to inspect your cat's rig at least once a season to avoid surprises later. Tom Linkey Now that you've switched to…

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez - New courses, safety and owners at the helm by Maguelonne Turcat Sep 13 08:56 PDT September 24 - October 8, 2022…

An impressive run of form gave victory in Race 2 to Jørgen Schönherr (DEN) and Markus Koy (GER) who controlled the Star Fleet of the World Championship from start to finish and finished the day in 4th position overall.At the top of the…

Jimmy Spithill steered Team USA to their first victory in three SailGP seasons by beating rivals Peter Burling of New Zealand and Sir Ben Ainslie of Great Britain in a tense light-air podium race on Sunday at the Grand Prix of France Sail…

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Five people in New Zealand died on Saturday after the small charter boat they were on capsized, authorities say, in what could have been a collision with a whale. Six other people on board the boat were rescued.…

Iris, skippered by Hattie Warwick-Smith, prepares to start the annual race around the Delaware Breakwater. She and her crew took top honors in this year's race. Iris leans into the wind as she approaches the Delaware…

Going fast and slow, the double world champion reflects on his decision to build a Sunreef catamaran… Sunreef yachts welcomes double Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso aboard the Sunreef 80…

Julie Davis, Cherry Road Media The 54th Annual AppleJack Festival in the Nebraska City will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to "UPick" among the wide variety of art exhibits, craft exhibits, museum…

Country Girl Wins 39th Annual Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament Posted at 4:23 p.m. on Monday, September 5, 2022 By Captain Dave Lear With less than a minute!-->…

Guy Waites, former Clipper racing skipper takes on one of the most remarkable sailing challenges on the planet - the Golden Globe Race.It's a challenge that's at the heart of the Clipper Race. Its first edition propelled founder and…

Designed by Tony Castro, the SB20 is a strict British-built 6.15m one-design keelboat designed as a competitive, affordable and wide-appealing sports boat for teams of three or four sailors. It is also, arguably, the most successful…

A video has captured the terrifying moment one of the world's fastest sharks jumped out of the ocean and landed right above a fisherman on a boat. The clip, which has been viewed more than 500,000 times on TikTok, was shared earlier this…

The Caracat electric catamaran is much more than a simple boat. Indeed, the ship, manufactured by the German company of the same name, can easily be transformed into a dedicated motorhome. It contains everything you need to have a…

Theo Stocker looks back at the highlights for cruising sailors at this year's show, which runs from September 16-25 After a summer on the water, boat show season is back. There are still plenty of sailing days left, but the arrival of…

The last season of Below deck: Mediterranean got off to a dramatic start after Chief Stew Natasha and Chief Dave's hidden romance were revealed. After a turbulent evening in which Dave sent Natasha vulgar texts, Captain Sandy pulled the…

The kids are back in school, and before winter and the holidays deter boating enthusiasts, it's time to determine the best club in all of the country (earth of the United States). To do this, the Resolute Cup 2022, a Corinthian…

Organic fruit and vegetable market The Global Organic Fruits and Vegetables Market will be driven at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period 2022-2027…

William Reynolds, who portrayed Special Agent Tom Colby for six seasons on the television series The FBI, died on August 24 of complications from non-Covid pneumonia, confirms his son Eric Regnolds. He was 90 years old. Born William…

Dismantling and disposal of end-of-life vessels by Daria Blackwell Aug 30 17:09 UTC Recycling © Ocean Cruising Club…

A flotilla of dinghies, yachts, catamarans, windsurfers and foils surrounded Sheppey on Sunday as they tackled the grueling 50-mile race around the island.Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club spokesman Tim Bell said: "The weather was perfect. The!-->…