An incredibly loyal Numarine http://www.numarine.com/ customer is about to take delivery of his fourth yacht from the shipyard. She’s hull number one in the Numarine 26XP series, christened Gioia. The Turkish shipyard and the owner, also from Turkey, signed the deal in May 2016.  With launch just this past February, the smaller sister to the Continue reading

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Azimut has two new megayacht models debuting next year. In addition, it’s creating them with two designers marking first-time collaborations with the brand. The yachts are the Azimut S10 (above) and Azimut Grande Magellano (below). The Azimut S10 is part of the yard’s S Collection, a series with sporty styling and spirited speeds. Alberto Mancini Continue reading

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Owners of large megayachts often like having tenders that match their motherships. These boats are essentially stylistic extensions. So, why can’t owners of smaller megayachts do the same? They can, if they have an Azimut. The Italian shipyard and fellow Italian specialist Tecnorib have an exclusive relationship whose first tender is now available. The name Continue reading

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The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of Douglas Innes, who is charged with manslaughter by gross negligence after the Beneteau 40.7 Cheeki Rafiki capsized mid-Atlantic in 2014 causing the deaths of four men

The jury in the trial of Douglas Innes, the former boss of Stormforce Coaching that managed the Beneteau 40.7 Cheeki …Continue reading »

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Knowing your tides and their heights is key to conquering the fearsome Plateau des Minquiers, says Ken Endean

Knowing your tides and their heights is key to conquering the fearsome Plateau des Minquiers, says Ken Endean

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Expanding its semi-custom megayacht designs, Benetti now has the Oasis 135. The builder believes she’s ideal for a new niche among owners. Benetti groups all of its semi-custom series builds under the Class product lines. These series include the Delfino 95, as well as the Fast 125. Those emphasize a comfortable, somewhat relaxed lifestyle on Continue reading

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With sea trials underway, Irisha is making her first public appearances following departure from Heesen’s shipyard. She’s also doing so under her real name, for the first time. Irisha is the given name for YN 18151, a fully custom megayacht that Heesen signed in 2015. In traditional Heesen fashion, the hull number (“YN” designation) included Continue reading

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Facing shipwreck on a lee shore didn’t put him off sailing, but then having only one limb of four working didn’t put this MS sufferer
 off climbing. Dick Durham meets Dr Roger Chisholm

Facing shipwreck on a lee shore didn’t put him off sailing, but then having only one limb of four working didn’t put this MS sufferer
 off climbing. Dick Durham meets Dr Roger Chisholm

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