Yachting News
After months of industry speculation, Safe Harbor Marinas has confirmed the acquisition of Front Street Shipyard, the full-service shipyard, marina and custom refit facility located in Belfast, Maine. Founded in 2011, Front Street Shipyard recently marked its 15th year in operation. The transaction follows an announcement from president JB Turner
Yachting Life
In a move that bolsters the UAE’s status as a premier yachting destination, foreign-flagged yachts can now travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai under a newly unified administrative process designed to streamline inter-emirate cruising. As of January 2026, sailing permits issued by either emirate will be mutually recognized, eliminating
Yachting Life
As northern skies fade to pewter and the chill of winter settles, the tropics issue their siren call. The Lesser Antilles (a constellation of volcanic peaks and pristine shores scattered across the Caribbean's sapphire expanse)present an unrivaled sanctuary for those seeking the ultimate sailing experience. Here, we
Shipyard News
In the sheltered waters of Malta's shipyards, one of yachting's most storied sailing vessels is experiencing a rebirth befitting her extraordinary legacy. The Sea Cloud, 110 meters of maritime legend, has commenced a comprehensive restoration that promises to return this four-masted barque to her original 1930s
Yachting Life
Yacht ownership opens the door to a world of adventure, but it also comes with a responsibility to protect your investment. Whether you own a 30-foot cruiser or a 300-foot superyacht, insurance is a crucial part of responsible ownership... yet few topics confuse yacht owners more than deductibles. At its
Shipyard News
Numarine has named Patrik von Sydow as its new chief executive officer, marking a pivotal moment for the Turkish shipyard as it accelerates its evolution and international growth strategy. A highly respected figure in the superyacht sector, von Sydow brings more than two decades of senior leadership across Europe’s
Shipyard News
Lürssen’s highly anticipated Project Cosmos, the shipyard’s most advanced hydrogen-powered superyacht to date, has officially embarked on sea trials, marking a major milestone in the development of next-generation, low-emission yacht design. The 114-metre vessel slipped out of Lürssen’s Bremen facilities earlier this week to begin a rigorous
Yacht Brokerage News
Ventura Yachts has announced the opening of a new office in Madrid, marking the next chapter in the brokerage firm's steady expansion across Spain and Europe. What began as a single office in Puerto Banús, Marbella, has evolved into a nationwide network. Over the past two decades, Ventura
Yachting Events
One of the most spectacular finales in global sport returns this December as the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix roars back to Yas Marina Circuit. Since its debut in 2009, Abu Dhabi’s night race has become a magnet for superyachts, celebrities, and motorsport loyalists: and in 2025, it promises
Yachting Events
In a city where art, culture, and luxury collide, one yacht is poised to become the standout masterpiece of the year. The 2025 Majesty Yachts 120, currently for sale in Stuart, Florida, will be on full display and open for private tours during Art Basel Miami Beach 2025—offering collectors,
Yacht Brokerage News
The 60-metre Lürssen superyacht Bella Vita has just undergone a significant price reduction of $1,000,000, announced by joint central agents Merle Wood of Merle Wood & Associates and Vladimir Tupikov of Eastwind Yachts. Now asking $48,500,000, this pedigree Northern European build enters the market as one
Shipyard News
Global Yacht Technology, the French innovation studio based in Brittany, has unveiled its newest creation: a 31-metre carbon-fiber trimaran, aptly named Anahita. The announcement was made during METSTRADE, where the engineering firm confirmed that the first hull of this limited-production series has already been sold and is now in build,
