Regattas»



Law & Licences»

German authorities arrested Captain of Sea Shepherd »

Captain Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd

15 May 2012 | Captain Paul Watson was arrested last saturday in Germany for extradition to Costa Rica. The German police have said that the warrant for Captain Watson’s arrest is in response to an alleged violation…

May 15, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Regattas or Holidays: Burglers like Facebook »

burgler-facebook

26 Jun 2011 | Everybody tells his Facebook Friends where and when to go. Means, all their friends know about, and the burglers too. We discussed this topic several times with clients and friends participating on regattas,…

June 26, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Protests against the spanish matriculation tax »

The Balearic Nautical Business Association

6 May 2011 | At the Palma International Boat Show in Mallorca, the planned protest by all sectors of the Spanish and Balearic yachting / water sports industry reached a momentous level of volume at exactly 12:00…

May 6, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Credit card fraud: getting ripped off while sailing »

creditcards

25 Apr 2011 | Credit card fraud is becoming commonplace round the world and a number of the sailors I spoke to last week from the World ARC Rally had been ripped off during their circumnavigation. One…

April 25, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Malta: Superyacht facility privatisation agreement signed »

malta-Palumbo

19 Mar 2011 | The concession agreement for the Malta Super Yacht Yard Facility was signed today between the government and Palumbo Malta Superyachts Limited. The concession is for 30 years and the global amount to be…

March 19, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Offshore Banking & Tax »

10 Mar 2011 | One of the benefits to yachting is the fact that they operate in a Tax-Free environment. Due to the fact that majority of the worlds luxury yachts are registered in Tax Havens like…

March 10, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

News»

HISTORIC DAY OF RACING IN VENICE – LOCAL HEROES LEAD »

mm

18 May 2012 | The America’s Cup World Series fleet raced on the Grand Canal of Venice Friday, the historic waters becoming a proving ground for…

May 18, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Four in-ports, three legs (+ Video) »

© Volvo Ocean Race

18 May 2012 | With just four in-port races and three offshore legs left to go the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 remains too close to call…

May 18, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

ENERGY TEAM at the top after DAY 1 IN VENICE (+3 Videos) »

© GILLES MARTIN-RAGET / ACEA

18 May 2012 | Youth and experience won on the opening day at the America’s Cup World Series in Venice, Italy. Team Korea’s Nathan Outteridge, at…

May 18, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Classic Sailing Spanish Cup in Puerto Sherry (+Video) »

Semana Clasica de Puerto Sherry

15 May 2012 | Puerto Sherry, and the Isla Ebusitana Foundation, organizes the first edition of the ‘Semana Clásica de Puerto Sherry’, a sport, cultural and…

May 15, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

German authorities arrested Captain of Sea Shepherd »

Captain Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd

15 May 2012 | Captain Paul Watson was arrested last saturday in Germany for extradition to Costa Rica. The German police have said that the warrant…

May 15, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

No kidding around in closest Academy showdown yet »

Children from local sailing schools take part in the Volvo Ocean Race Academy optimist sailing in the Downtown Miami Race Village - IAN ROMAN/Volvo Ocean Race

14 May 2012 | America’s finest young sailors went head to head in the closest contested Team Racing Academy Regatta in the 2011-12 edition of the…

May 14, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

ARTEMIS RACING win the sprint to ST. MARK’S SQUARE »

© GILLES MARTIN-RAGET / ACEA

14 May 2012 | Terry Hutchinson’s Artemis Racing crew flew into St. Mark’s Square on Sunday afternoon to claim the invitational Arzanà City of Venice Trophy…

May 14, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

VENICE TROPHY, VICTORY AND PODIUM FOR LUNA ROSSA »

© PHOTO: © LUNA ROSSA/CARLO BORLENGHI

13 May 2012 | The Bora, a typical East-North-Easterly wind originating from the high Adriatic coasts, promptly reached Venice today. The strong gusts of wind took…

May 13, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Team Sanya rejoining their rivals in Miami (+Video) »

PAUL TODD/Volvo Ocean Race

13 May 2012 | Team Sanya are back and warning the rest of the fleet that they’re ready to “mix it up” with them again after…

May 13, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Luna Rossa wins all three races of the day »

mm

13 May 2012 | On the day the AC Village opened in the historic Arsenale in Venice, Luna Rossa Challenge thrilled the home crowd by winning…

May 13, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Iker: We’re in an enviable position »

IAN ROMAN/Volvo Ocean Race - Team Telefonica skipper Iker Martinez from Spain, with his son after finishing leg 6 from Itajai, Brazil, to Miami, USA,

12 May 2012 | Telefónica have three teams snapping at their heels as they prepare for the final three offshore legs but for all the disappointment…

May 12, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

America’s Cup racing returns to Newport next month »

© GILLES MARTIN-RAGET / ACEA

12 May 2012 | Inaugural America’s Cup World Series Champion to be determined Tickets for Newport, R.I. event in June on sale now America’s Cup racing…

May 12, 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

MOST RECENT

Featured Destinations»

  • Banner-TR-TurtleTour-300x225

    Turtles Tour – Turkey and Rhodos

    Read More

  • Banner-TR-Aspendos-300x250-en

    Aspendos Tour Turkey

    Read More

  • aspendos-01

    Between the mountains and the sea: Ancient Aspendos

    Read More

  • Cabrera_Mallorca_Baleares

    Archipelago of Cabrera Natural Park (Mallorca)

    Read More

  • ImpressionenTR

    Spectacular Impressions of Turkey

    Read More

  • Punta_de_sa_Foradada

    The North Coast of Mallorca

    Read More

  • tabarca1

    Spain: Torrevieja – Isla Tabarca – La Manga

    Read More

  • Nautical routes between Torrevieja and Cartagena. La Manga and the Mar Menor.

    Spain La Manga – Sailing all year

    Read More

  • IBIZA town

    IBIZA. Proposals are for a one-week trip

    Read More

Destinations»

Banner-TR-TurtleTour-300x225

Turtles Tour – Turkey and Rhodos »

28 Mar 2011 | Turtles Tour Turkey 2011 Cruise with Gulets to Rhodes, Marmaris and the Daylan turtle river. Experience the dreamlike connection between sunshine, sea, culture and relaxation – and all at a…

March 28, 2011 / 2 Comments / Read More »
Banner-TR-Aspendos-300x250-en

Aspendos Tour Turkey »

22 Mar 2011 | Aspendos Tour Turkey 2011 Cruise on modern gulets with cultural program and opera performance at the ancient Aspendos theater in Antalya. Live the wonderful connection between sun, sea, culture and…

March 22, 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Between the mountains and the sea: Ancient Aspendos »

aspendos-01

20 Feb 2011 | What links an ancient Roman theater, alluringly situated between the crags, precipices and peaks of the Toros Mountains and the coruscating expanse…

February 20, 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Karpaz Gate Marina in Cyprus is offering free moorings for a year »

Karpaz Gate Marina

24 Dec 2010 | Karpaz Gate Marina will opening in May 2011 and they are offering a limited number of free one year trial berths, available…

December 24, 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Archipelago of Cabrera Natural Park (Mallorca) »

Cabrera_Mallorca_Baleares

19 Nov 2010 | The archipelago of Cabrera, which is made up of a group of islands and islets situated around 10 km south of Mallorca,…

November 19, 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Dubai: From old to new in the blink of an eye »

dubai1

19 Nov 2010 | Spend time with someone who lives in Dubai and at some point you’re guaranteed to have the “when I first came here”…

November 19, 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

DIMC Marina – Dubai, situated in the luxurious Jumeirah »

DIMC-Marina-

6 Nov 2010 | Situated in the heart of Mina Seyahi the DIMC Marina enjoys an enviable setting amongst the luxurious Jumeirah coastline and over looking…

November 6, 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Spectacular Impressions of Turkey »

ImpressionenTR

13 Oct 2010 | Culture and Regions Prepared by Ozgur Kose, Minnesota 2006 (youtube.com/user/fatixxx) More Information: http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN…

October 13, 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »
Cuba: a new nautical destination » The North Coast of Mallorca » Sailing in the British Virgin Islands » 10 reasons to invest in the Balearic Islands » Spain: Torrevieja – Isla Tabarca – La Manga » Spain La Manga – Sailing all year » Qingdao International Sailing Week 2010 » IBIZA. Proposals are for a one-week trip »

Yachts»

For Sale: A rare Vessel with Glamour Factor »

VixenII-1

25 Jun 2011 | The classic sailing yacht “Vixen II” was once owned by the Hollywood actor Warren Beatty. Now FOR SALE. This beautiful classic yacht…

June 25, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Sailing boat with new technologies »

barco-nuevo-2

31 May 2011 | The technological advances achieved in recent years rare outcomes. Anyone has any ideas for what it serves? Leave your comments please here. (Seen in the blog of Juan Pablo Cadario La Plata, Argentino y pincharrata)…

May 31, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

The Forbes Megayacht The Highlander is on the Market. »

The Highlander Forbes

12 May 2011 | The Highlander, the Forbes family’s famous 151-foot Feadship that has entertained celebrities, politicians and of course capitalists around Manhattan, is now up…

May 12, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Hybrid Motoryacht Design: Powered By Diesel And Electric Jet Skis »

Hybrid Motoryacht 2

8 May 2011 | Hybrid cars have been around for a while, but one German grad student is taking the concept to the water. A new…

May 8, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

EGO, the South Korean all-electric semi-submarine »

ego

3 May 2011 | If one vehicle stood out amongst the power boats, kayaks and yachts at the Miami International Boat Show, it was the EGO…

May 3, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Largest Yacht Ever of Proteksan Turquoise »

proteksan-turquoise-1

20 Apr 2011 | Proteksan Turquoise Yachts has launched its largest ever yacht – 70 metre NB53 The title “largest ever” has been passed from 60…

April 20, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Eco-Catamaran for 150 Pax in Barcelona » Benetti Restyles Classic 121 » German Billionaire Sells Worlds Fastest Long-Range Superyacht » Richard Branson to pilot super submarine Virgin Oceanic » Tiger Woods megayacht Privacy for sale » Latest SolarSailor launched in Hong Kong » Blue Planet Catamaran is the worlds first 32′ electric cat » Lurssen’s superyacht Phoenix 2 completing her transatlantic crossing » Carbon Ocean Yachts is creating a new generation of class leading elegant cruisers » Futuristic designs from Coster Yachts » Google Cofounder Larry Page Buys $45 Million Megayacht » Elan Power 48 with a new look »
The Quarter Billion Dollar Yacht

The Quarter Billion Dollar Yacht »

11 Dec 2011 | Forbes’ Luisa Kroll’s exclusive tour of billionaire industrialist Dennis Washington’s Attessa IV. In the summer 2011, Dennis Washington finished a nearly four year, estimated $200 million renovation on his latest…

December 11, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
YachtIslandDesigns-08

Yacht Concept: Luxury Tropical Island Yacht (Slideshow) »

30 Aug 2011 | This fascinating tropical island yacht project called the Tropical Island Paradise is a dream come true for its designers, the yacht design company Yacht Island Designs from UK. The idea seems to…

August 30, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Personal Submarine for yacht and Tourism

Submarine for exploration, yachts and tourism (Video) »

29 Aug 2011 | Another year at the Monaco Yacht Show From 21/09 till 24/09 2011 U-Boat Worx will be one of he exhibitors during the Monaco Yacht Show 2011. Like last year they will…

August 29, 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Fairs