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*NEW* Sea-things Tablet Drybags for Yachting
pfrankli ♦ December 27, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

Did you get a new tablet device for Christmas? Do you want to keep it dry and protected whilst Sailing? Or Canoeing? Or SUPing? Or Camping? Or even walking or cycling in the rain? As selected by Alan Priddy’s Global Challenge team for use by the crew on the 2014 Round-the-World Powerboat Race, and as …
Palma Superyacht Show All Fixed For 2014!
pfrankli ♦ December 24, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

Following on from the successful first edition of the Palma Superyacht Brokerage & Charter Show held in May this year in Mallorca, Spain, the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA) have extended their allocated area within the boat show for 2014. The title, now shortened to “Palma Superyacht Show”, will still be for motor and sailing …
2015 Superyacht Charter Show in Phuket – Can it happen at this marina?
pfrankli ♦ December 16, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

A lot of info is circulating on the possibility of the above happening at the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina. Its a place I know, I have been there with a boat many years ago, when it was first being ‘developed’….16 years ago to be precise. It hasn’t been developed significantly during that period, and its …
Spanish Leisure Boating changes – More Details
pfrankli ♦ December 15, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

The future Ministerial Order related to navigation of leisure craft in Spain, (mentioned on this blog last week) will include the following modifications and attributes: * It will be permitted to navigate without a license during daytime but without venturing further than 5 miles away from a safe port or anchorage (currently only in areas …
Spain moves towards more liberalisation of the yachting market!
pfrankli ♦ December 5, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

According to AENIB (Balearic Nautical Business Association) in Palma de Mallorca, Spain is finally close to having a more rational legal framework, adapted to international agreements, and finally granting recreational yachting a specific treatment. So far the Spanish system has never distinguished commercial ships from recreational yachts, and this has been a huge problem for …
Good News for Yachting in the EU…
pfrankli ♦ November 29, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

European Boating Industry & MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association conclude a partnership for EU representation On 19 November 2013, Toby Maclaurin, President of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association and Robert Marx, President of European Boating Industry, announced the conclusion of a partnership between their respective associations. Toby Maclaurin, President of MYBA, said This partnership will …
METS… and more show positive signs!
pfrankli ♦ November 22, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

This week’s announcement from Boat International that 273 superyachts have been sold in 2013 celebrates the burgeoning global superyacht brokerage market we have seen this year. Breaking the marker of 272 sales set in 2012, this is a significant milestone for the industry as it continues to show resilience against other market trends. At the same time the METS (Marine …
YachtMedia Pic of the Week…(Nov 11th 2013)
pfrankli ♦ November 10, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment
The magnificent 59.6 metre Royal Huisman built SY Meteor, reaching downwind at the 2009 Palma Superyacht Cup. Photo taken by Colin Squire (www.yachtingmatters.com) photo boat driven by yours truly…a whole lot of exhilarating unforgettable fun in the Bay of Palma. Happy memories and treasured images!
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