Plastic Odyssey research vessel re-fitted with Simrad electronics before global expedition begins Simrad Yachting has outfitted the bridge of the Plastic Odyssey research vessel as part of a 4-year partnership supporting Plastic Odyssey’s expedition around the globe to tackle the issue of plastic pollution in our planet’s oceans. The partnership was announced last year but ... The post Simrad & Plastic Odyssey appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
Source: Equipment & Accessories Archives - Yacht Boat News | Published: July 22, 2022 - 10:40 am
Sunreef Yachts proudly reveals the first pictures of the solar-electric Sunreef 80 Eco under navigation in Dubai. The luxury catamaran is a fully-autonomous craft using revolutionary green tech for fuel-free cruising in total silence and luxury. With her ultralight composite-integrated solar panels built into the hull sides, mast, superstructure and bimini roof, the Sunreef 80 Eco is ... The post Sunreef 80 Eco appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
Source: Equipment & Accessories Archives - Yacht Boat News | Published: April 2, 2022 - 9:30 am
The new Oceanis Yacht 60 flagship – Elegance redefined What makes a sailing vessel a yacht? “The attention paid to each detail and the remarkable result of it all” says Damien Jacob, Sailboat Product Director with Groupe Beneteau. So the designers of the Oceanis Yacht 54, Roberto Biscontini and Lorenzo Argento, made no concessions when ... The post New Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60 appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
The OXE300 provides significantly more torque and reduced emissions, fuel consumption and operational costs compared to gasoline-fueled outboards. OXE300 consumes up to 46% less fuel compared to a 300hp gasoline outboard. Carbon dioxide is reduced by more than 35% (when biofuels are used net Carbon dioxide is reduced by up to 94,2%), carbon monoxide by ... The post Outboard diesel OXE300 appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
Source: Equipment & Accessories Archives - Yacht Boat News | Published: February 22, 2022 - 11:07 am
Sam Fortescue speaks to the owner of the unique and stunning Hanstaiger X1, almost certainly the world’s most radical cruising trimaran inside and out. Only three of these unique designs will ever be built Imagine a boat that combines the aggressive loom of a Lamborghini with the controls of a fighter jet. Pop a rig ... The post Trimaran Hanstaiger X1 appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
Mastervolt, part of Advanced Systems Group (ASG), announced the introduction of the new MLI Ultra 1250, the most compact battery in Mastervolt’s range offering five times more energy storage and 70 percent more space and weight savings compared to traditional lead acid batteries. The newest addition to Mastervolt’s Lithium-Ion Range will be at the Miami ... The post Mastervolt new MLI Ultra 1250 Battery appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
This 49-foot luxury performance cruising sailboat convinces US judges in a cutthroat competition with its build quality, sailing characteristics and good looks. The Elan GT6, a 49 foot luxury performance cruiser sailing yacht, has received one of the most sought-after awards in the yachting industry: the Best Boats 2022 award. This accolade was awarded by SAIL magazine, which ... The post Elan GT6 Wins Best Boats 2022 appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
The Excess 14 is the pure incarnation of the Excess DNA. It is the result of a dedicated design work and an industrial execution, unique to the brand. It is a cruising yacht that is both fun and playful, with sleek lines. This catamaran is the outcome of innovative architecture, of unbiased research work seeking ... The post New Catamaran Exces 14 appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
Source: Equipment & Accessories Archives - Yacht Boat News | Published: February 11, 2022 - 9:33 am
Even when a sailor’s eye gets used to the vast horizon, the colours and tones of the sea and sky change every day… the open seas are never the same from one day to the next… suddenly, after days and days, a new outline on the immense Ocean painting will emerge on the horizon, blurred ... The post Global Solo Challenge appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
As expected, Peter Harburg’s super maxi Black Jack made the best of the start in Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club‘s (RPAYC) Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race this afternoon. Due to start at 1pm off Barrenjoey Headland, signalling the start of the chase for line and overall honours, the fleet was recalled when too ... The post Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
42nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta March 3rd – March 6th, 2022 The legendary St Maarten Heineken Regatta kicks off in the lovely St. Maarten March 3-6, 2022. The Heineken Regatta boasts “Serious Fun” as intense competition during the day is matched with an exceptional music festival and social scene. With lots of different classes and ... The post 42nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
Just like everyone else, Phuket has been hit hard by the pandemic. Now – hopefully – it is set to receive a boost in the new year when the newly-branded Thailand International Boat Show (TIBS) will be held 6-9 of January 2022 at Royal Phuket Marina. Targeting boaties as well as luxury lifestyle, organisers are ... The post Thailand International Boat Show appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
Word of caution – Protocols are changing overnight and can catch passage makers unawares. Do detailed research of Covid protocols for your destination country, plus any neighbouring countries (should you need to divert at the last minute) and countries en-route in case of emergency. Be prepared to face different rules on arrival to those expected and ... The post Positive signs for 2021 and word of caution appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
Source: Ports & Marinas Archives - Yacht Boat News | Published: February 9, 2021 - 2:10 am
The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) are pleased to announce the next biennial ORC/IRC World Championship will be held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy. Dates for the event are to be 18-26 June 2022. The event will be the second World Championship held ... The post ORC/IRC World Championship 2022 appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
Urgent demand from recreational boaters and leisure marine Add Newindustry for Government guidance and transitional arrangements on post-Brexit customs and VAT issues increases, as end of transition period looms. UK boaters face a choice between being hit with potentially thousands of pounds in extra costs or their boat being stranded in the EU after the ... The post UK boat owners left stranded in Europe appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
On the international nautical calendar the Yachting Festival, the first show in the autumn and the leading in-water event in Europe, confirms that it will be held from 8 to 13 September 2020, in Cannes. Although the offices have been closed since the confinement period, thanks to the new tools deployed internationally by the Reed ... The post Yachting Festival Cannes 8-13 September 2020 appeared first on Yacht Boat News. Read more »
Source: Ports & Marinas Archives - Yacht Boat News | Published: May 16, 2020 - 9:26 am