Archive for the ‘Sailing’ Category
The Hague to become a city of sails in 2021 and 2022
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The Hague to become a city of sails in 2021 and 2022
The Hague, The Netherlands will become a city of sails in 2021 and 2022 with the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships heading to the city, one year ahead of the Sailing World Championships.
World Sailing, the Royal Netherlands Watersport Association,...
June 21st, 2019 | Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
Mates in Mind confirmed as headline charity for first ever ‘Regatta London’
Mates in Mind confirmed as headline charity for first ever ‘Regatta London’
Mates in Mind is delighted to be announced as one of the three headline charities for Regatta London, the first ever mass- participation paddle sports event taking place on the iconic River Thames on 29 September 2019.
The...
June 19th, 2019 | Charity, Sailing, Sports | Read More
Burgess and the Mission to Seafarers team up to support superyacht crews
Ken Wiseman, project lead and Cyprus chaplain for The Mission to Seafarers (front right), Karen Martensen, charter manager and broker, Burgess (back left), Andrea Peluffo, brokerage assistant in Palma, Burgess (back right).
Burgess and the Mission to Seafarers team up to support superyacht crews
Initial...
June 19th, 2019 | Charity, Chartering, Health and Safety, Holidays, HR, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, Maritime Tourism, News, Safety and Security, Sailing, Yachting | Read More
Italy crowned Hempel World Cup Series Nations Trophy Champions
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Italy crowned Hempel World Cup Series Nations Trophy Champion
The Italian Sailing Team won the Hempel World Cup Series Nations Trophy, awarded to the highest performing nation at the Final, on Sunday 9 June as the 2019 series concluded in Marseille, France.
Team Italy were in outstanding form...
June 9th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Camboni clinches dramatic RS:X gold as six podiums decided at the Hempel World Cup Series Final
After a hard earned Men’s RS:X Medal Race win, Mattia Camboni (ITA) moved from fourth up first to claim the Hempel World Cup Series title as six fleets concluded racing in Marseille, France.
Camboni clinches dramatic RS:X gold as six podiums decided at the Hempel World Cup Series Final
Camboni won...
June 8th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
World Sailing Trust & Ocean Heroes to deliver youth sustainability initiatives at Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships
World Sailing Trust & Ocean Heroes to deliver youth sustainability initiatives at Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships
On World Oceans Day, the World Sailing Trust, the charitable arm of World Sailing, and the Ocean Heroes team are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver youth sustainability...
June 8th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
One gold wrapped up; Bissaro and Frascari find form at the Hempel World Cup Series Final
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One gold wrapped up; Bissaro and Frascari find form at the Hempel World Cup Series Final
Italy’s Vittorio Bissaro and Maelle Frascari have thrived at the Hempel World Cup Series Final in Marseille, France, finding form that has been unmatched in the 24-boat Nacra 17 fleet.
Meanwhile in the 49er,...
June 7th, 2019 | Sailing | Read More
Spanish 470 team get off to a flying start at the Hempel World Cup Series Final
Spain’s Jordi Xammar and Nicolás Rodriguez got off to a flying start at the Hempel World Cup Series Final in Marseille, France, winning both of their races in the Men’s 470.
Spanish 470 team get off to a flying start at the Hempel World Cup Series Final
In a variable 7-12 knot south easterly breeze,...
June 4th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Marseille poised to host Hempel World Cup Series Final
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Marseille poised to host Hempel World Cup Series Final
Marseille, France is poised to host 325 sailors from 40 nations for the 2019 Hempel World Cup Series Final. Sailors will race at the venue for the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition across ten Olympic disciplines and an Open Kiteboarding fleet,...
June 1st, 2019 | Associations, Sailing, Sports | Read More
Major cruise lines call for improved infrastructure and new destinations in East Med to meet demand for increased volumes of guests and new travel experiences
The first panel*
Major cruise lines call for improved infrastructure and new destinations in East Med to meet demand for increased volumes of guests and new travel experiences
Greece expects 7% increase in cruise guests this year according to Tourism Minister speaking at the 5th Posidonia...
May 29th, 2019 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Marinas, Maritime Tourism, Ports & Terminals, Sailing, Sports, Tourism, Yachting | Read More
The BDI@1,082; Supras “spoil” the broth…
The BDI@1,082; Supras “spoil” the broth…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) ended up 16 points earlier on today following the long weekend due to the spring Holiday as well as due to end of the European Union’s election process. Now if we have so far stressed the perplexed and enigmatic...
May 28th, 2019 | Arctic Shipping, Art and auctions, Associations, Charity, Chartering, Classification Societies, Climate, Construction, Consumers Market, Container shipping, Containers, Cruise Ferry, Cruise Industry, Dry Bulkcarriers, Emissions, Energy, Environment, European Union, Holidays, HR, IMO, Insurance and Reinsurance, IT and Communications, LNG, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, Marinas, Maritime Art, Maritime Education and Training, Maritime Tourism, Markets, Mediterranean Shipping, News, Oceanology, Oil Industry, Organisations, Paintings and Sculpture, People and Places, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Pollution, Ports & Terminals, Press and Media, Religion, Reports, Sailing, Shipping Centers, Shipping Indices, Short-sea shipping, Sports, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Tourism, Trade and Commerce, Weather, Yachting | Read More
Elation for Bekkering and Duetz as they strive under press, qualify for games
Elation for Bekkering and Duetz as they strive under press, qualify for games
49erFX: Brazil win, but Dutch survive pressure to win ticket to Tokyo
Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze won the Open European Championships, the Olympic Champions from Brazil in a different class this week in Weymouth. The greater...
May 19th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
Successful participation of the Region of Attica at the 18th “East Med Yacht Show”
The Region of Attica stand
Successful participation of the Region of Attica at the 18th “East Med Yacht Show”
With its participation at the 18th “East Med Yacht Show”, which was organised by the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (HPYOA), from 10 to 13 May 2019 at the Zea Marina in...
May 17th, 2019 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Exhibitions, Marinas, Maritime Tourism, Ports & Terminals, Sailing, Sports, Tourism, Yachting | Read More
Live from the Volvo European Championship
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Live from the Volvo European Championship
Day 5 of the European Championship is the second day of gold fleet racing. On the broadcast course first up is the Nacra 17. https://youtu.be/7pxYk7L_Q54 or click on the picture above.
On the secondary courses today are the 49er and 49erFX gold fleets,...
May 17th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
Day 2 – Waves Up, Breeze On!
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Day 2 – Waves Up, Breeze On!
49er: A Bag of Bullets for Burling
They’re not long back in the boat after their two-and-a-half year holiday in the America’s Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race, but already Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are back at the top in the 49er after firing three bullets...
May 14th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
13 for luck (?) as the BDI remains above the 1,000 points
John Faraclas
13 for luck (?) as the BDI remains above the 1,000 points
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 13 points since last Friday the 10th of May and now stands at 1,026 points. Geopolitics still perplexed with Turkey, Iran, North Korea creating mess; not to add Venezuela and the USA vs. China Trade...
May 13th, 2019 | Maritime Tourism, Markets, Sailing, Sports, Tourism, Yachting | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
Hot Port News from GAC
13-May-2019
TRAFFIC SUSPENSION FOR SAILING & SWIMMING EVENTS
Bosphorus, Turkey
TROPICAL CYCLONE ANN
Queensland, Australia
Traffic suspension for sailing & swimming events
Monday, May 13, 2019, Bosphorus, Turkey
Vessel traffic at Bosphorus will be suspended due to the following...
May 13th, 2019 | Canals, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Cyclones and Typhoons, Inland Waterways, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Sailing | Read More
Closest 49er Fleet In History Prepare For Volvo European Championships
Closest 49er Fleet In History Prepare For Volvo European Championships
The 2019 Volvo Europeans, to be held in Weymouth from 13-19 May includes the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra17. There are more potential winners than any 49er event in history. Returning to the waters which hosted the 2012 London Olympic...
May 12th, 2019 | Associations, Sailing, Sports | Read More
49erFX Preview for 2019 Volvo Europeans
49erFX Preview for 2019 Volvo Europeans
Dutch 49erFX Olympic Selection set to Highlight 2019 Volvo Europeans
When the 49erFX fleet joins the 49er and Nacra17 for the 2019 Volvo Europeans, amongst the battles for Olympic selection will be the defending World Champions. Bekkering/Duetz, (NED) who look...
May 11th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Chesil – The Most Famous Beach we have ever cleaned
Chesil – The Most Famous Beach We Have Ever Cleaned
The 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors assembled again ahead of the 2019 Volvo European Championship to spend some time cleaning up a local beach to the club we were at. Joined by our partners for the Europeans, the RYA and Volvo Car UK, our...
May 9th, 2019 | Environment, Sailing, Sports | Read More
Sustainability Kick Start for Euros and Live Broadcast from Kiel
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Sustainability Kick Start for Euros and Live Broadcast from Kiel
RYA aims to set new sustainability standards at VOLVO 49er, 49erFX and NACRA 17 European Championship
The Volvo 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championship will mark Plastic Free Day with a beach clean as part of its commitment...
May 2nd, 2019 | Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
Yacht Club de Monaco and Torqeedo team up to eliminate fossil fuels at Monaco Solar & Energy Boat Challenge
Monaco
Yacht Club de Monaco and Torqeedo team up to eliminate fossil fuels at Monaco Solar & Energy Boat Challenge
Principality of Monaco (April 30, 2019) – The Yacht Club de Monaco has thrown down the gauntlet for the sixth annual Monaco Solar & Energy Boat Challenge, banning all fossil...
April 30th, 2019 | Alternative Sources of Energy, Emissions, Energy, Environment, Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
Marina Solutions sails into Edinburgh Marina
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Marina Solutions sails into Edinburgh Marina
[London: Tuesday 30th April] – Edinburgh Marina today confirmed that it had appointed Marina Solutions International Ltd (MSI) as its specialist marina consultant. MSI, which operates on a global scale, provides dedicated turnkey services to marina...
April 30th, 2019 | Construction, Marinas, Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
GC32 Racing Tour announces GAC Pindar as official shipping and logistics provider
Fourth event of the 2018 GC32 Racing Tour, run by Marina Villasimius. GC32 Racing Tour, Villasimius Cup 2018. Photo © Tomás Moya / Sailing Energy / GC32 Racing Tour
GC32 Racing Tour announces GAC Pindar as official shipping and logistics provider
Southampton, United Kingdom, 25 April 2019 –...
April 25th, 2019 | Charity, Sailing, Sports | Read More
Torqeedo’s hybrid and electric propulsion systems for multihull yachts on display at Salon International du Multicoque
Le Penseur
Torqeedo’s hybrid and electric propulsion systems for multihull yachts on display at Salon International du Multicoque
La Grande-Motte, France (April 24, 2019) – Le Penseur, a Privilège Series 5 yacht with Deep Blue Hybrid, and Torqeedo’s electric propulsion and integrated onboard...
April 24th, 2019 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, Sailing, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Technical, Technology, Yachting | Read More
