Dear Friend,
The ice and snow have melted away in Belfast, Maine!
We're excited for the warm boating weather to arrive here in the Northeast. Summertime in Penobscot Bay is an experience you don't want to miss.
April 11, 2017
Newport Shipyard received final approval from the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) on Tuesday, March 28, to expand its dock space by 560 additional feet. This added dock space, which will allow Newport Shipyard to handle more large yachts simultaneously, will add on to its current 2,833 feet of dock space, which will generate an estimated $500,000 in revenue annually.
April 10, 2017
Les Voiles de St. Barth sailors are getting ready for Les Voiles de St. Barth, which starts tomorrow, April 11. The regatta runs through Saturday, April 15, and attratcs some of the top competitors and boats to compete for four days of rigorous racing coupled with a week of onshore entertainment. The regatta celebrates its eighth edition this year with over 1000 sailors racing on nearly 70 boats. Follow the news on the event website. Photo by Christohpe Jouany
March 23, 2017
Michael Mahan has been in the yachting industry for over 30 years, and has watched luxury yachting evolve from a niche, relatively unknown leisure industry to the global powerhouse it is today. As the industry became more professional, more regulated, and more competitive as it matured, Michael recognized the need for a fresh and innovative approach to luxury yacht sales and charter—in fact, he believed an entirely new yacht brokerage business model was called for.
March 20, 2017
Hinckley's service yards and brokerage components support a certified pre-owned program for the after-market that has eluded other builders.
February 16, 2017
The MYBA Charter Show is moving to a significant new location this year. After taking place in the marine hub of Genoa for the past 16 years, the relocation to Barcelona represents a reinvigoration of the show. OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona’s five-star marina and home port for superyachts, will host the show for the next three consecutive years.
February 22, 2017
Not just a reflection of prospects for yachting employees, crew recruitment data underpins insightful market analysis of the yachting industry itself. An average 100m superyacht requires around 50 yacht crewmembers. Accordingly, as the length of yachts and numbers launched increase, so does the requirement for crew. Data provided by the leading yacht crew recruitment agency, YPI CREW, suggests that the yachting industry is going from strength to strength.
March 6, 2017
Fraser, known up until now as Fraser Yachts, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in the luxury yacht market with a number of rebranding initiatives that enforce their status as the world’s leading luxury yacht brokerage. One of the most exciting developments is the launch of their new-look website, which combines functionality and beauty to deliver quality content and optimum usability to new and existing clients.
Commenting on the brokerage’s refreshed image, Raphael Sauleau, CEO of Fraser, said:
December 3, 2016
After having undergone a massive 12 Million Euros restructuring, Carenantilles Shipyard is the largest full service marine refit center in the Southern Caribbean. It is located in the south part of Martinique, in the gorgeous bay of Le Marin, a deep water, well protected harbor and a natural hurricane hole.
September 22, 2016
Hodgdon Hull 422 - a 10.5 meter limousine tender - is available for viewing at theMonaco Yacht Show, located in the Tender Show Quai Antoine 1er area. Still under new boat warranty, this is a rare opportunity to take immediate delivery on a top quality tender. Custom modifications can be quoted upon request. Discover our latest tender concept designs and discuss your tender project.