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  • HMS Ark Royal makes her final voyage...to a Turkish scrapyard

    YBW News
    21 May 2013 | 1:00 am
    The Royal Navy's former flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Ark Royal, has left Portsmouth bound for Turkey where she will be scrapped    

  • RYA issue reminder about kill chord procedure

    Yachting World News
    17 May 2013 | 6:54 am
    Following the tragic accident on the Camel estuary, the MAIB publish their findings and the RYA issue this safety message    

  • North Korea Releases Chinese Fishing Crew

    NYT > Boats and Boating
    20 May 2013 | 10:00 pm
    The boat and crew, seized May 5, were heading home, Chinese news reports said Tuesday, but they did not say if the North had received a payment, as it had demanded.

  • LNG Carrier New Build Ordered from COSCO Dalian

    gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore News
    Rob Almeida
    21 May 2013 | 5:17 am
    COSCO Corporation announced today that their subsidiary, COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard Co. Ltd, secured a RMB500 million (USD $81 million) contract today from an undisclosed Chinese ship owner to build a 28,000 CBM LNG carrier. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2015. Although the owner wasn’t mentioned in COSCO’s statement, reports indicate the owner is likely CNOOC Energy and Technology Services, however we were unable to independently confirm.

  • Better weather at last

    I didn't mean to but...
    23 Apr 2013 | 9:27 am
    Finally it looks like the weather is improving.Here's hoping I'm not speaking too soon.The constant cold and wind has made any sailing pretty miserable, even with a comfy wheelhouse.It got to the point where it seemed pointless to go anywhere, as we just ended up bundled up down below, huddled by the diesel heater, wherever we went.Staying down below to keep warm sort of defeated the object of going anywhere in the first place.
 
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  • North Korea Releases Chinese Fishing Crew

    20 May 2013 | 10:00 pm
    The boat and crew, seized May 5, were heading home, Chinese news reports said Tuesday, but they did not say if the North had received a payment, as it had demanded.

  • North Korea Seized Chinese Boat

    19 May 2013 | 10:00 pm
    The seizure of the boat and its crew, which took place more than two weeks ago but was just made public, signaled growing tensions between longtime allies.

  • Italian Team Seeks Change in America’s Cup Wind Limits After Sailor’s Death

    19 May 2013 | 10:00 pm
    After the death of a British sailor in a training accident, Luna Rossa Challenge said it would consider not participating in the America’s Cup if wind limits for the race were not lowered.

  • Their Floating World

    15 May 2013 | 10:00 pm
    A couple build the home of their dreams, a modern houseboat amid the gulls and seals.

  • America’s Cup to Proceed

    14 May 2013 | 10:00 pm
    The America’s Cup will go on as planned after the death of a sailor when a boat capsized during a training run last week on San Francisco Bay, officials said.
 
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  • LNG Carrier New Build Ordered from COSCO Dalian

    Rob Almeida
    21 May 2013 | 5:17 am
    COSCO Corporation announced today that their subsidiary, COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard Co. Ltd, secured a RMB500 million (USD $81 million) contract today from an undisclosed Chinese ship owner to build a 28,000 CBM LNG carrier. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2015. Although the owner wasn’t mentioned in COSCO’s statement, reports indicate the owner is likely CNOOC Energy and Technology Services, however we were unable to independently confirm.

  • Transatlantic Clean Tanker Rates Hit By Ship Surplus

    Reuters
    20 May 2013 | 6:29 pm
    LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) – Clean tanker rates for refined petroleum products on top export routes were softer on Monday in slower trade with a build up of vessels putting more pressure on the transatlantic market. Rates for medium-range (MR) tankers for 37,000-tonne cargoes on the TC2 route from Rotterdam to New York were at W140.42, or $13,332 a day when translated into average earnings. That compared with W141.00 or $13,647 a day on Friday and W165.42 or $19,061 a day last Monday. Earlier this month, earnings reached their highest since mid February, helped by firmer bookings for…

  • Norden Bets on Ship Rally After Worst Market Since ’02

    Bloomberg
    20 May 2013 | 6:12 pm
    (Bloomberg) — D/S Norden A/S, Europe’s biggest owner of ships hauling iron ore and coal, is making its first bet in three years that rates for Panamax vessels will rally from the lowest in more than a decade. The operator of 64 of the ships booked 6 percent less cargo than its capacity this year, keeping reserves that can be used once earnings rise, according to a May 15 statement. Norden’s strategy since 2010 was to book more than it could carry and hire extra vessels as rates dropped. Shares of the Hellerup, Denmark-based company will advance 9 percent in a year, the average of…

  • WATCH: Costa Concordia Wreck Site Like You’ve Never Seen Before

    Mike Schuler
    20 May 2013 | 4:03 pm
    Two quadcopters approach the Costa Concordia wreck site in this screengrab from the video below. The Costa Concordia wreck site sets the backdrop for this quadcopter promotional video just posted to Youtube from a company called Team Black Sheep. The video opens with the following message: This video was shot at the location of a tragic accident. It is not our interest to gain attention on the backs of those who have lost loved ones. This video is supposed to be a showcase for possible UAV applications. Our goal is to display the stranded ship in a never-before seen way. Our thoughts and…

  • Argentina’s Main Grains Ports Paralyzed By Labor Strike

    Reuters
    20 May 2013 | 3:32 pm
    BUENOS AIRES, May 20 (Reuters) – Port workers in Argentina’s main grains hub of Rosario went on strike over wages on Monday, a local union spokesman said, slowing exports from the world’s No. 1 soymeal and soyoil supplier. Wage strikes are common in Argentina, where private economists clock annual consumer price inflation at about 25 percent. Most of the work stoppages are short-lived, but those that go on for days can impact the global flow of grains. Argentina is also a major wheat supplier and the world’s No. 3 source of corn and soybeans. Workers whose job it is to…
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    I didn't mean to but...

  • Better weather at last

    23 Apr 2013 | 9:27 am
    Finally it looks like the weather is improving.Here's hoping I'm not speaking too soon.The constant cold and wind has made any sailing pretty miserable, even with a comfy wheelhouse.It got to the point where it seemed pointless to go anywhere, as we just ended up bundled up down below, huddled by the diesel heater, wherever we went.Staying down below to keep warm sort of defeated the object of going anywhere in the first place.

  • Miserable

    11 Mar 2013 | 5:39 am
    The weather has to improve soon...No sailing this weekend just gone.The forecast for the next week or so does not look encouraging either.

  • A bit of a surprise

    6 Mar 2013 | 4:59 am
    It was all pretty calm while we stayed at Newtown Creek over the weekend.The plan was to leave just before ten, leaving plenty of time for a comfortable sail round to Southampton, getting back in time for easy tides as we came alongside.The forecast, according to windfinder.com, was for 12-15kn winds, steadily increasing over the course of the afternoon. I had checked the weather again that morning before we left.With the mizzen already up, in preparation for getting the main and foresail up smartly after leaving Newtown, Arctic Rose suddenly became somewhat more of a handful than expected,…

  • Back at Newtown creek.

    4 Mar 2013 | 2:24 am
    I've been away travelling for work, hence the silence.Back now, and what better place to head for, to enjoy a bit of tranquility, than Newtown creek, on the Isle of Wight?This picture was taken on Saturday evening, it speaks for itself.

  • Foggy Yarmouth

    9 Jan 2013 | 7:31 am
    What a difference to the last time we were in Yarmouth.I was expecting substantially better weather as the day wore on, but we eventually had to set off back to Southampton in the murkey grey.The ship you can see out there is the Islay Trader.
 
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  • SailQuest Boat Show

    16 May 2013 | 7:03 am
    No Fleet Week? No problem! Final pre-season boat show sails into Connecticut this weekend...   Visit SailQuest Boat Show this weekend in Connecticut Here's your chance to go to one last boat show before boating season formally kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend. See some of the newest boats on the market, get some good deals on accessories, and have some fun in the sun at SailQuest, an in-water boat show on the waters of Long Island Sound in Milford, Connecticut.... Connecticut's final big boat show of the spring, SailQuest, is happening this weekend... This unique and family-oriented…

  • Boating Deaths Down Last Year

    16 May 2013 | 6:36 am
    Report from the USCG shows 2012 boating fatalities lowest on record... Photo Courtesy of The U.S. Coast Guard. The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2012 Recreational Boating Statistics earlier this week. This is the sobering annual survey that provides a look at boating accidents, their causes, and the resulting injuries and deaths. The headline news item out of the report is that boating fatalities in the United States for 2012 totaled 651, the lowest number of boating fatalities on record. But a few other facts jumped out at us from the report, including statistics involving alcohol, life…

  • Drinking and Boating in Georgia

    13 May 2013 | 9:55 am
    This week, a new law goes into effect that boaters in the state of Georgia should pay attention to... Especially those that enjoy a couple of cocktails while out on the water. Photo courtesy of the USCG Georgia has passed a tough new boating under the influence (BUI) law, and it goes into effect this Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The new legal blood alcohol level of a boat operator has been lowered to the same level that it is on the road - from .10 to .08. Additional legislation in the state requires younger boat operators to take a boating education course beginning in July of next year, and…

  • Ancient Log Boat Found in Ireland

    13 May 2013 | 8:18 am
    Photo source: Wikipedia.org Boat found submerged on the banks of the River Boyne in Ireland...  Researchers say that a log boat discovered on the east coast of Ireland could be anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand years old. Full story: Independent.ie and TheJournal.ie Read more boating news like this. Visit DailyBoater.com Get FREE boating news sent to your inbox, daily. Subscribe now.

  • No Mother's Day Boat Shows

    10 May 2013 | 6:49 am
    With Mother's Day happening this weekend, there are no boat shows happening in the US...   "Hey, why don't we spend Mother's Day walking around a marina or convention center looking at fishing boats and outboard engines," said no wife or mother ever. Boat show organizers realize this. Hence, there are no boat shows this weekend. Photo from a recent boat show in Rhode Island. © Nautical Sites Media Connecticut's big spring in-water boat show, SailQuest, is happening next weekend... Full story » Read more boating news like this. Visit DailyBoater.com Get FREE…
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    Megayacht News

  • Shipyard Spotlight: Broward Shipyard

    Diane M. Byrne
    20 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    When new management took over the former Broward Marine megayacht facility in Florida and reopened it as Broward Shipyard in 2010, the team had big plans. Three years later, some of those plans are coming to fruition, while other opportunities have led to the construction of two new megayachts. During a visit to the yard... [Continue Reading]

  • Engelberg, Limited Editions Amels 180, Is Christened

    Diane M. Byrne
    20 May 2013 | 4:30 am
    An abundance of white and orange balloons heralded the traditional breaking of the champagne bottle across the bow of Engelberg at Amels last week. Not only is Engelberg among the first of the Dutch builder’s Limited Editions Amels 180 megayachts, but she’s also quite tailored to the owner’s particular tastes. In fact, when the project... [Continue Reading]

  • The Launch of Cacos V, 1st New Admiral Megayacht in 2 Years

    Diane M. Byrne
    19 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    This sharp-bowed megayacht, christened Cacos V, launched in mid-May at Admiral Tecnomar, the first Admiral yacht since Tecnomar took over the brand in 2011. Measuring 131 feet (40 meters), the all-aluminum Cacos V is part of Admiral’s Impero series, bearing naval architecture by Luca Dini Design along with input from the Italian shipyard’s in-house team.... [Continue Reading]

  • Amels’ Event on Maiden Voyage

    Diane M. Byrne
    16 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    Bergen, Norway does not typically come to mind for a megayacht destination, but that is where the newest Amels, the 196’9″ (60-meter) Event, headed for her maiden voyage. She was seen there last week. Event is the first Limited Editions 199 series. At her christening a few weeks back, Amels revealed just the tiniest glimpse... [Continue Reading]

  • Newport Charter Show Coming in June

    Diane M. Byrne
    15 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    Nineteen yachts and megayachts to date are registered for next month’s annual Newport Charter Show in Rhode Island. It’s the only American-based show of its type, an industry-only event that better informs charter brokers and megayacht crew alike of the opportunities in the region. From June 17 to 20, the Newport Yachting Center will host... [Continue Reading]
 
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  • LGH 53: Hybrid By GreenYachts

    Alex
    20 May 2013 | 8:34 pm
    The Italian Style and Sustainable Innovations are finally matching in LGH 53 Hybrid. This new 53mt yacht has a Luxury Green Heart – its great attention and passion for a sustainable living onboard. The exterior design is classic contemporary thanks to its straight lines and simple surfaces.High and safe hull to protect main deck areas [...]

  • Superyacht Market Offers Rock-Bottom Prices Directly

    Alex
    18 Apr 2013 | 9:45 pm
    Buyer’s market In today’s superyacht market we see a huge discrepancy between asking and bidding prices. Sellers have unrealistic expectations about the value of their superyacht, whilst buyers are looking for rock-bottom prices. The gap between asking and bidding prices is increasing more and more, and sellers offer price reductions, updates or cuts in order [...]

  • Quaranta Has Successful Launch

    Alex
    24 Mar 2013 | 6:20 pm
    Quaranta is a unique catamaran motor yacht made by none other than Logos Marine, a company based in Turkey. It recently experienced a launch that did not appear to have any problems. The length of the catamaran motor yacht is an impressive 33.7 metres, and it is RINA( Royal Institution of Naval Architects) classed and [...]

  • 55 m Sport Yacht Design by Abdulbaki Senol

    Alex
    17 Mar 2013 | 8:13 am
    Abdulbaki Senol  has recently designed a brand new concept for a beautiful  yacht spanning 55 meters in length. Abdulbaki Senol is a well-known Turkish designer, who has designed several vessels before this, ranging from smaller boats to 90 meter superyachts. His brand new creation, a 55m yacht will surely be a sight to behold, as [...]

  • Riviera Owners Bring Out Their Iinner Child’ To Help Western Australia ‘s Sick Kids

    Alex
    15 Mar 2013 | 4:19 pm
    Starting from February 28th and ending March 5th, the Marine Perth Variety Splash event drew a crowd of proud Rivera owners who were happy to help out sick kids in need.. Donning colourful character costumes such as, the Smurfs, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Top Gun, The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and the [...]
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    Boating Industry

  • RBFF and Discovery Education team up for 'Explore the Blue'

    20 May 2013 | 1:43 pm
    ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and Discovery Education are collaborating on a program designed to generate interest in boating, fishing and the outdoors. The program, Explore the Blue, is an educational resource for parents and teachers filled with information designed to engage students K-5 in a dialogue about the importance of outdoor recreational activities. The RBFF is building on its successful

  • Tigé announces addition to dealer network

    20 May 2013 | 1:43 pm
    ABILENE, Texas - Tigé Boats Inc. recently reported the addition of Heinen's Motorsports to its worldwide network of authorized dealers. Heinen's will offer sales and service support for Tigé owners from their location in Minnesota. Heinen's Motorsports is located in Osseo, Minn., northwest of the Twin Cities metro area. The dealer is family-owned, and has a long history of success in the Twin City area. "We look forward to welcoming new and existing Tigé customers," Paul Heinen, owner of Heinen's Motorsports, said in a release, "and we... Read More

  • MarineMax launches new vacation charter company

    20 May 2013 | 1:43 pm
    CLEARWATER, Fla. - MarineMax Inc. is expanding its range of offerings with the addition of MarineMax Vacations, a sail and power yacht vacation chartering company, to be based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, with more charter locations will be added over time. Raul Bermudez, who has over a decade of experience with the charter industry, will be the vice president for MarineMax Vacations. "We are fortunate to have Raul Bermudez, vice president, MarineMax Vacations, who brings over 10 years of charter industry experience to lead our... Read More

  • Scout Boats awards top dealers at annual dealer meeting

    20 May 2013 | 1:43 pm
    SUMMERVILLE, S.C. - Scout Boats Inc. recently awarded its Top 10 Dealer Sales Awards at the company's 2012 Model Year Dealer Meeting, held Sept. 11-12 in Charleston, S.C. The awards are given to the top 10 Scout dealers from around the world based on sales figures from the previous year. The Top 10 Dealer Sales Award Winners for 2011 were: Seven Seas Yacht Sales - Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Marine Max East - Miami, Fla. Sea-Ray Scout of Charleston - Mt. Pleasant,... Read More

  • BoatUS: 'Hurricane Haulout' boat values total $216 million

    20 May 2013 | 1:43 pm
    ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The total value of boats in the path of Hurricane Irene that were hauled out of the water covered by BoatUS' marine insurance hurricane haul-out provision reached more than $216 million, according to a report by the Boat Owners Association of the U.S. Having a boat hauled out of the water and secured before a storm is the safest way to prepare it for a potentially damaging storm, according to BoatUS. Because of the the risk of damage that boats take in-water during a hurricane, BoatUS does not raise rates or premiums for... Read More
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    Cannons Marina

  • Employee Spotlight: Norm Jenna

    ChasingAmy
    18 May 2013 | 11:45 am
    We love our staff here at Cannons Marina, so we thought we would introduce you to some of our spectacular employees.  We are very proud of everyone who works with us and we want  our customers to know what talented people might be working on their boat.  And trust us, whoever might be working on [...]

  • Water In Your Fuel Tank? Consider Your Fuel Filler O-Ring.

    LucyLu
    11 May 2013 | 6:25 am
    Here at Cannons Marina frequently we see water in fuel tanks coming in for service. There is a real simple thing that you can check to assure that your fuel system is tight. Check your fuel filler o-ring. Believe it or not often old brittle o-rings are the culprit. Check out Angela’s (our service writer) [...]

  • Best Artificial Bait for Redfish and Trout

    ChasingAmy
    1 May 2013 | 4:30 am
    The past several months have been unbelievable in terms of weather. Record-breaking heat and cold have really confused fish. But lately, a more steady pattern of warm weather is beginning to take hold as spring pushes winter away. Wind has been our biggest foe, but with some good honey holes out of the wind, most [...]

  • Complimentary Tickets to Suncoast Boat Show

    ChasingAmy
    17 Apr 2013 | 8:37 am
    Come out this weekend to see us at the Suncoast Boat Show!  It runs from April 19th – the 21st and is located at Marina Jacks in beautiful downtown Sarasota.  We are super-psyched about this show because its the closest to home, so we can bring more boats, which means there will be more stellar [...]

  • “She’s Stunning” – Meet the Jupiter 41′

    ChasingAmy
    5 Apr 2013 | 4:30 am
    What a knock-out! She’s a looker and she knows how to work it too. We have to admit, the new Jupiter 41′ makes us giddy – she’s sleek and beautiful but  Cannons’ Captain Mike Adams says that the picture doesn’t even do her justice. “First and foremost, when you see the boat on the water [...]
 
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  • Intracoastal Waterway Cruise - Day 5-6 in Beaufort NC

    Diane Seltzer
    19 May 2013 | 2:26 pm
    The "Special K" crew takes a much needed break with a few restful days in the beautiful waterside town of Beaufort NC en-route to Florid on their Atlantic ICW cruiseThis guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast.After a few intense cruising days with high winds and rough water on the Chesapeake Bay, it was time to dock "Special K" and enjoy some relaxing time at port in Beaufort, NC.Beaufort, NC was the intended stop on Day 4 of our trip when we…

  • Intracoastal Waterway Cruise - Day 4 Oriental NC

    Diane Seltzer
    18 May 2013 | 8:00 pm
    An unexpected yet pleasant stop at Pamlico Sound in Oriental NC as "Special K" slowly heads south along the Atlantic ICW cruise to FloridaThis guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast.The fourth day of our ICW cruise started off with a little unplanned clean-up. Our little fellow Diesel decided to start the morning off with a dip in the local black mud swamp.  OH what a mess!  I wish I had a picture. Well once again I can not say enough…

  • Intracoastal Waterway Cruise - Day 3 ICW Bridge Locks

    Diane Seltzer
    18 May 2013 | 7:41 am
    The third day of the Atlantic ICW boat cruise continues to head south taking the "Special K" crew from Norfolk VA to Coinjock NCThis guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast.We traveled 61 NM (our shortest distance yet on our ICW journey from Chesapeake Bay to Gulf Coast of FL) but this leg of our cruise down the ICW still took us 8 - 9 hours.  On this leg of the cruise we traveled from Norfolk VA to Coinjock NC.The first leg of the trip…

  • Intracoastal Waterway Cruise - Day 2 Cruising Chesapeake Bay

    karen blewitt
    18 May 2013 | 5:15 am
    Atlantic ICW cruise takes crew from Solomon's Island MD to Hampton VA on day two of the two week journey to FLThis guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast.Day 2 of our two week journey from the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland to the Gulf Coast of Florida (May 14, 2013) started off much better than our somewhat rough first day of the ICW cruise. They skies were blue and the winds had finally died down.We left our restful port of Sandy Cove Marina…

  • Intracostal Waterway Cruise Adventure: Day 1 Lessons Learned

    karen blewitt
    17 May 2013 | 6:40 am
    Day one of the east coast cruise brings rough seas on the Chesapeake Bay on the way to the first stop in Solomon's IslandThis guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast. After a wonderful Bon Voyage celebration with friends and family we were ready to set-off on our Intracostal Waterway adventure to Florida.  We left port on Monday May 13th, 2013 to begin a whole new life. Although we are excited about the future, we are sad to…
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  • Marina Port Vell On The Rejuvination Of Barcelona

    21 May 2013 | 5:02 am
    Voted by National Geographic as the ‘World’s Top Beach City’ in 2011 and ‘the second best place to visit in the world’ by U.S. News Travel, Barcelona is the perfect luxury hub for the high net worth individual. The Salamanca Group established Salamanca Marine after the acquisition of Marina Port Vell in 2010. Their aim was to transform the central Barcelona marina into a central hub for superyachts visiting the Mediterranean, capitalising on the marina’s impressive location at the heart of Barcelona. “Salamanca Marine acquired the property three years…

  • The Tenth Pershing 115 Hull Launched

    20 May 2013 | 4:05 am
    As a mark of the tradition which has made the Pershing 115’ a timeless model, hull number 10 is characterized by sinuous, but decisive external lines as the result of a collaboration between the architect Fulvio De Simoni, AYTD - Advanced Yacht Technology & Design - and the team of engineers and designers of the Ferretti Group. “The launching of hull number 10 of the fleet flagship is for all of us a reason for great pride and it confirms the ability of the brand to make more and more unique and strongly avant-garde products,” explains Nada Serafini, Sales Manager EMEA…

  • Stella Maris Fights For Environmental Sustainability

    20 May 2013 | 2:59 am
    Last week, a strategic agreement related to integrated sustainability for the marine system was signed on board Stella Maris against the backdrop of Port Lotti in La Spezia. The two organisations, Eulabor Association and Thetys Institute of Milan, formed a collaboration to further their common objective of promoting a New Governance in the Mediterranean Sea. In April this year Stella Maris also had the opportunity to support the start of a scientific research project in marine protected areas. This time in the Cinque Terre Natural Marine Park, but other natural marine reserves are scheduled…

  • Editors Comments: Week Ending 16/05/2013

    16 May 2013 | 8:34 am
    Bloemsma Van Breemen announced today that their stylish 44m superyacht is preparing for launch later next month. The yacht is a collaboration between a number of revered Dutch yacht construction and design experts and marks the creation of a truly pedigree yacht. I will be walking the Bloemsma Van Breemen yard later this month, among many others, in order to talk to the experts behind her and provide updates of the yacht before her launch. Blohm + Voss also reported the progress of the striking 82m superyacht Graceful, designed by H2 Yacht Design. Graceful will be entering the Top 100…

  • Bloemsma Van Breemen Create A Pedigree Superyacht

    16 May 2013 | 4:44 am
    In addition to the yard’s well-documented expertise in construction and engineering, the project, built for a Dutch owner, also benefits from a striking exterior design from the boards of Pieter Beeldsnijder and first-class naval architecture by Vripack. As you might expect from a project of this pedigree, the yacht also features the very latest technologies and systems, plus a comprehensive audio-video installation. Many of the safety and backup systems are located in a separate engine space under the guest suites, resulting in a spacious and clean engine room. Spaciousness is the core…
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    Searching for C-Shels

  • How to Get Rid of Mold & Mildew from Boat Canvas

    Sheldon Regular
    29 Apr 2013 | 6:16 pm
    I'm going to tell you the number one best way to remove mold and mildew from your boat canvas, or any canvas material for that matter. It will not use any harsh chemicals, toxic smelling products, or highly labour intensive proceedures. You will only be using fresh water and a little bit of arm movement. I have the type of canvas on my boat that does not breath all that well, it has some sort of coating underneath that makes it extremely waterproof, but when the canvas is closed up, it traps moisture, and therefore mold can grow. I have spent many labor intensive hours trying many products to…

  • Feel This Moment, A 2012 Boating Recap Video

    Sheldon Regular
    17 Apr 2013 | 5:25 am
    C-Shel's splash date is set for May 10th, so here's to a great 2013 boating season! May you have lots of those special boating moments this summer.

  • The Anchorage Channel Launch

    Sheldon Regular
    8 Apr 2013 | 3:04 pm
    With inspiration from the likes of the Sunset Channel and the Aquarium Channel on cable, comes the Anchorage Channel... not really a channel but series of anchorage videos put in a YouTube playlist. :) Last year we started mounting the HD camera and taking video of the sights and sounds of sunset anchorages. We have a few from around the Rideau and St. Lawrence to upload, but first in line is of course one of our favorite anchorages on the Rideau, Nobels Bay.  This is a peaceful 10 minute video of the sunset as we are swinging on the hook to enjoy on a big screen in HD, for times when…

  • 2012 Vacation Cruise Video

    Sheldon Regular
    16 Oct 2012 | 7:19 am
    Last time I posted here I was trying post my trip status every few days. During our month vacation, it didn't take long for the leisure to kick in and my updates to fall by the wayside. None the less, it was a fantastic cruise. We had bigger plans than we ended up doing because of a battery charger problem that took some time to resolve, so we just hung out in the 1000 Islands up to Brockville most of the time, with a trip down to Sackets Harbour NY, and of course the Rideau. Fitting 30 days of boating in a 5 minute video was tough, but the speed in which the scenes in this video fly by, is…

  • Day 11 Trip Log - Navy Islands to Club Island Anchorage

    Sheldon Regular
    11 Jul 2012 | 12:03 pm
    Start Time: 2012-07-11 12:33 PM End Time: 2012-07-11 1:53 PM Active track info: Distance: 8.2 NM Total time: 1h 20' Average Speed: 6.2 kts Max Speed: 8.1 kts Click on the link to see it in Google Earth. In keeping with the theme of trying the anchorages in the 1000 Islands instead of island docks or moorings, we have anchored on the south side of Club Island. It is a long bay with good depth in the middle. Stopped by Constance Island to chat with some friends. Was looking to anchor off of Pine Island and kayak over to Constance, however, it was too weedy near Pine for a good overnight…
 
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  • Cannes Film Festival, Day 6 – Shield of Straw – Our Yacht Nominee: Ferretti 680!

    Thomas Curry
    20 May 2013 | 5:30 am
    Day 6 of the world famous Cannes Film Festival sees the premiere of Takashi Miike’s ‘Wara No Tate,’ ‘Shield of Straw.’ The film is set in Tokyo and evidently lives up to Takashi Miike’s dark and sadistic nature with plenty of violence and gore throughout. It begins with a convicted child rapist and murderer who has recently been released from prison committing a cruel murder of an innocent young girl. Consequently the girl’s wealthy and powerful grandfather, Tsutomu Yamazaki seeks immediate revenge by offering a sum of 1 billion Yen to anyone who…

  • Cannes Film Festival, Day 5 – Inside Llewyn Davis – Our Yacht Nominee: Riva Aquarama

    Charlotte
    19 May 2013 | 6:18 am
    Day 5 of the Festival International de Film, and the film of the day is Inside Llewyn Davis. Directed and written by both Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, Inside Llewyn Davis recounts the story of a singer-songwriter who navigating New York’s folk music scene in the 1960s, struggling to make his name. The film stars Justin Timberlake, John Goodman and Carey Mulligan, star of The Great Gatsby which also premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on opening night. So in keeping with the era, the traditional style of folk music and the decade of the ’60s, our yacht nominee in this Riva…

  • Cannes Film Festival, Day 4 – Like Father Like Son – Our Yacht Nominee: Phinisi 50!

    Thomas Curry
    18 May 2013 | 5:30 am
    Day 4 of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival sees the premiere of Hirokazu Koreeda’s ‘Soshite chichi ni naru,’ Like Father Like Son. It is the heart wrenching tale of Ryota Nonomiya, a successful business man who’s driven by money but discovers that his biological son was switched with another child at birth. Ryota has earned everything he has by his hard work and believes nothing can stop him from pursuing his perfect life as a winner. However, when he receives an unexpected call from the hospital explaining that his biological son was switched at birth, he is forced…

  • Cannes Film Festival, Day 3 – Le Passé (The Past) – Our Yacht Nominee: BLACK AND WHITE!

    Edward
    17 May 2013 | 7:29 am
    Day 3 of the Cannes Film Festival previews the first French language film of this week. Le Passé (The Past) is a film by Asghar Farhadi who previously won a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for the highly rated ‘A Separation.’ His latest work is an intense family drama starring Tahar Rahim (A Prophet) and The Artist’s Berenice Bejo and focuses on the demons and dark anatomizing of complex past relationships. The Cannes Film Festival is one of the largest organized media events in the world. It is a perfect opportunity to host clients,…

  • Cannes Film Festival, Day 2 – The Bling Ring – Our Yacht Nominee: DB9!

    Thomas Curry
    16 May 2013 | 8:08 am
    Day 2 of the world famous Cannes Film Festival sees the premiere of ‘The Bling Ring,’ a highly anticipated American crime-drama film that is based on true events. The film was directed, written and produced by Sofia Coppola, who previously won an Academy Award for the Best Original Screenplay for ‘Lost in Translation’ and who became the first American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. The film is set around a group of celebrity obsessed teenagers who cunningly use the Internet and social media to track celebrities’ whereabouts and then…
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  • Boat Delivery: Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?

    Peter d'Anjou
    18 May 2013 | 7:35 am
    I occasionally delivered boats during my mandatory time off between work assignments. What could be more fun than taking someone else’s boat and getting paid for it, right?

  • Adding Trim Tabs

    Brett Becker
    15 May 2013 | 12:49 pm
    Sometimes drive trim adjustments aren’t enough. You need trim tabs.

  • Water Pump Repair: Cheap is a Mistake

    Brett Becker
    12 May 2013 | 12:04 pm
    Skimping on a water pump repair just isn’t worth it.

  • How to Scare Off Boat Buyers

    Peter d'Anjou
    9 May 2013 | 9:59 am
    I have had very few occasions to pan a boat, especially given my attitude that almost any boat can be fixed. So, I was somewhat surprised to get a call this week from a frustrated and angry owner who tracked me down late one night to express his unhappiness that I had cost him a sale.

  • Marine Outdrive Flushing: The Right Way

    Brett Becker
    6 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    It's worth having a high-quality flushing kit -- one with muffs that won't fall off when your back is turned.
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  • Intracoastal Waterway Cruise - Day 5-6 in Beaufort NC

    Diane Seltzer
    19 May 2013 | 2:26 pm
    The "Special K" crew takes a much needed break with a few restful days in the beautiful waterside town of Beaufort NC en-route to Florid on their Atlantic ICW cruiseThis guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast.After a few intense cruising days with high winds and rough water on the Chesapeake Bay, it was time to dock "Special K" and enjoy some relaxing time at port in Beaufort, NC.Beaufort, NC was the intended stop on Day 4 of our trip when we…

  • Intracoastal Waterway Cruise - Day 4 Oriental NC

    Diane Seltzer
    18 May 2013 | 8:00 pm
    An unexpected yet pleasant stop at Pamlico Sound in Oriental NC as "Special K" slowly heads south along the Atlantic ICW cruise to FloridaThis guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast.The fourth day of our ICW cruise started off with a little unplanned clean-up. Our little fellow Diesel decided to start the morning off with a dip in the local black mud swamp.  OH what a mess!  I wish I had a picture. Well once again I can not say enough…

  • Intracoastal Waterway Cruise - Day 3 ICW Bridge Locks

    Diane Seltzer
    18 May 2013 | 7:41 am
    The third day of the Atlantic ICW boat cruise continues to head south taking the "Special K" crew from Norfolk VA to Coinjock NCThis guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast.We traveled 61 NM (our shortest distance yet on our ICW journey from Chesapeake Bay to Gulf Coast of FL) but this leg of our cruise down the ICW still took us 8 - 9 hours.  On this leg of the cruise we traveled from Norfolk VA to Coinjock NC.The first leg of the trip…

  • Intracoastal Waterway Cruise - Day 2 Cruising Chesapeake Bay

    karen blewitt
    18 May 2013 | 5:15 am
    Atlantic ICW cruise takes crew from Solomon's Island MD to Hampton VA on day two of the two week journey to FLThis guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast.Day 2 of our two week journey from the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland to the Gulf Coast of Florida (May 14, 2013) started off much better than our somewhat rough first day of the ICW cruise. They skies were blue and the winds had finally died down.We left our restful port of Sandy Cove Marina…

  • Intracostal Waterway Cruise Adventure: Day 1 Lessons Learned

    karen blewitt
    17 May 2013 | 6:40 am
    Day one of the east coast cruise brings rough seas on the Chesapeake Bay on the way to the first stop in Solomon's IslandThis guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast. After a wonderful Bon Voyage celebration with friends and family we were ready to set-off on our Intracostal Waterway adventure to Florida.  We left port on Monday May 13th, 2013 to begin a whole new life. Although we are excited about the future, we are sad to…
 
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  • ICOM M73 “PLUS”

    kardinalmarine
    16 May 2013 | 8:15 am
    We’ve all had our share of dropped calls and trying to understand what the other person said due to a poor connection, but it seems that ICOM America has added several features that can make our lives a bit easier while we’re out in the water. In February, Icom America debuted their latest M73 Series

  • The Watertoy Thrill-seekers Have Been Waiting For

    kardinalmarine
    9 May 2013 | 7:56 am
    We’ve all enjoyed bouncing fun, but this watertoy is beyond compare. The trampoline or any other toy can’t even measure up to the giant, pillow-shaped inflatable. The WaterBlob is similar to that of an Army Surplus fuel bladder.  You might have an idea who might be bouncing you, but you don’t know when until they touch the

  • M/Y Arianna featured in FIAT commercial

    kardinalmarine
    26 Apr 2013 | 1:08 pm
    The most featured motor yacht Arianna will show her beauty in the new FIAT commercial which features Pitbull, Arianna Bergamaschi, Charlie Sheen and other celebrities. Pitbull featured his new single with Arianna Bergamaschi called “Sexy People” (The FIAT song). The video featured several celebrities as well.  Adrienne Bailon Charlie Sheen Tyson Ritter Keana Texeira Shaggy DJ IRIE

  • Party In The Water On Floating Blocks

    kardinalmarine
    19 Apr 2013 | 11:41 am
      You don’t need a boat to party in the water! Candock offers a cool way to enjoy the water this summer. View the story “Party In The Water On Floating Blocks” on Storify

  • It’s Amphibious! the all-terrain Quadski is worth getting

    kardinalmarine
    28 Mar 2013 | 10:19 am
    Ever wanted to drive through the water as if you were unstoppable? With the Gibbs Quadski, you can! View the story “It’s Amphibious! The all-terrain Quadski is worth getting” on Storify
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  • Yacht Charter Tahiti: Marie and Keri Lee III Have Availability

    courtney
    25 Apr 2013 | 8:27 am
    Tahiti and the Society Islands enjoy warm, tropical weather year-round, which means it’s never a bad time to book a great charter. Two of the top yachts available during the upcoming months are the 180-foot Vitters Marie and the 176-foot Trinity Keri Lee III. Marie “Marie is one of the most spectacular sailing yachts available for charter anywhere in the world right now,” says Yachtstore charter broker Gina Robertson. “And Keri Lee III is among the largest motoryachts available for charter in this part of the world. These are truly impressive options for chartering in the Tahiti…

  • Yacht Charter Virgin Islands: Lady Margaret Fantastic for Honeymooners

    courtney
    23 Apr 2013 | 7:10 am
    Yachtstore charter broker Gina Robertson recently booked a honeymoon couple aboard the 64- foot Horizon Lady Margaret in the Virgin Islands. “This is a yacht that can accommodate four guests in two cabins, but there are tiered rates available for smaller parties,” Robertson says. “This honeymoon, for an entire week, was booked at an inclusive rate of $18,500, which means they get the yacht, the crew, every gourmet meal, full ship’s bar, and fuel. It’s a lovely upscale honeymoon where the couple will feel totally pampered with personalization.” Lady Margaret is equipped with…

  • Yacht Charter Spain: Tiger Lily of London, Harmony 1 are Impressive Options

    courtney
    18 Apr 2013 | 5:05 am
    Yachtstore charter broker Gina Robertson recently booked clients for a charter this summer in Spain’s Balearic Isles, where local regulations keep the charter fleet small and a couple of motoryachts have become standouts. Harmony I “My clients are going to be aboard Harmony 1, a 101-foot Horizon whose captain is offering fantastic suggestions for really interesting things to do,” Robertson says. “He knows the area so well that he can go far beyond the basics like water skiing and paddle boarding. My clients are currently deciding whether they want to try ostrich riding or kite…

  • Yacht Charter Greece: Early-Booking Incentives Extended

    courtney
    16 Apr 2013 | 8:30 am
    Early-booking discounts for two prime motoryachts in Greece have just been extended, allowing clients to receive discounts during May and June charters a long as contracts are signed by the end of April. Aqua The 130-foot Admiral Aqua is being offered at weekly base rates of €89,000 during May and €99,000 during June, a savings of 10 percent and 20 percent, respectively, when compared with the regular weekly base rate of €109,900. Paris-A     Not to be outdone, the 115-foot Maiora Paris A is accepting bookings at a weekly base rate of €55,000 during May and June, a…

  • Yacht Charter Greenland: Safira offers Eco-Friendly Experience

    courtney
    11 Apr 2013 | 8:01 am
    Yachtstore charter broker Gina Robertson recently toured the 129-foot Newcastle Safira, a brand-new build that is planning to cruise in New England early this summer before offering charters along the coast of Greenland. “Greenland is one of those charter destinations that we can’t offer all too often, because proper charter yachts don’t usually go there,” Robertson says. “So I’m excited about the destination, but also about the yacht herself. Safira really wowed me while I was onboard, especially with all of her eco-friendly features.” Safira has an ice-strengthened hull,…
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  • How Are Shipping Containers Made?

    Anish
    21 May 2013 | 4:09 am
    Shipping containers are mainly constructed using steel, wood, aluminum etc. or by a combination of all these materials. Learn how shipping containers are made from steel sheets and wood by constructing and assembling different parts and then welding them together in this amazing video.

  • NATO’s Operation Active Endeavour

    MI News Network
    20 May 2013 | 11:51 am
    Operation Active Endeavour (OAE), is a mission to conduct maritime operations in the Mediterranean Sea intended to deter, defend, disrupt and protect against terrorist activity. OAE not only demonstrates NATO's resolve but is a vivid example of the added value that NATO can bring to the complex, global fight against terrorism.

  • Dry Bulk Shipowners, Cargo Interests and the Environment to Benefit from IMO Decision on Reception Facilities

    MI News Network
    20 May 2013 | 10:13 am
    Shipowners pleas for greater clarity on what to do when there are no adequate port reception facilities to receive residues including Hold Washing Water (HWW) from cargoes deemed "Harmful to the Marine Environment" (HME), have been substantially answered.

  • A European Maritime Day On Sustainable Maritime Tourism And Connectivity

    MI News Network
    20 May 2013 | 10:08 am
    Coastal development and sustainable maritime tourism are the focus themes of this year's edition of European Maritime Day. Experts from all maritime sectors and from all over Europe will discuss how to drive the tourism industry forward and maintain its position.

  • Top 7 Websites for Maritime Accident Investigation Reports and Case Studies

    Raunek
    20 May 2013 | 4:13 am
    Maritime accident investigation reports and case studies are often used as valuable resources for educating maritime professionals regarding various reasons that lead to fatal accidents at the sea. Learning from others mistakes to enhance personal and ship safety is extremely essential. Find out seven such online resources providing value information to the marine world.
 
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  • Drukning ser ikke alltid ut som drukning

    mario.vittone@gmail.com (Mario Vittone)
    1 May 2013 | 10:05 am
    Translations: - English  汉语 - tiếng Việt - Español - Italiano -  Français - Magyar - Português - română - Deutsch - Suomi - Svenska -  Čeština - Русско -Íslenska - Nederlands - Audio Version Den nye kapteinen hoppet fra dekk, fullt påkledd og spurtet gjennom vannet. Som tidligere badevakt holdt han blikket på offeret mens han skyndet seg rett mot et par som svømte mellom den oppankrede båten og stranda. «Jeg tror han tror at du drukner», sa mannen til kona si. De hadde sprutet vann på hverandre og hun hadde skreket, men nå stod de…

  • Cape Disappointment – Training Ground for Really Bad Days

    mario.vittone@gmail.com (Mario Vittone)
    29 Apr 2013 | 10:14 am
    The crew at USCG Station Cape Disappoint work in a place where heavy seas and surf aren’t just possible, they are damned likely. The station’s back yard is the Columbia Bar – one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the world. What does the station like to do when the roughest of the water rolls in? Go out and play in it of course.  The surf creates an opportunity to practice their world-class driving skills in their 47 foot Motor lifeboats,  self-righting rescue machines that can survive being capsized and return to upright in under 30 seconds.  Here, see for…

  • Update: Tough Mudder – Witnesses Describe Rescue as Slow / Disorganized

    mario.vittone@gmail.com (Mario Vittone)
    25 Apr 2013 | 12:01 pm
    A recent article by Andrew Metcalf at Patch includes witnesses describing the rescue efforts (or lack of rescue efforts) after Sengupta’s friends reported that he did not surface from the jump.  Nicholas Sayers was at the Walk The Plank obstacle watching his sister participate in the Tough Mudder: …it seemed like almost five minutes passed before a rescue diver began a search for Sengupta. He said he was told to clear the area by staff members before Sengupta was pulled from the water. “Only one diver was in the water searching for the body when I left,” said Sayers. Antoinette…

  • The Unaccounted-For Variables: Where Tough Mudder Failed

    mario.vittone@gmail.com (Mario Vittone)
    23 Apr 2013 | 2:32 pm
    I was saddened to hear of the death this past Sunday of twenty-eight-year old Avishek Sengupta, who drowned at a Tough Mudder event in West Virginia. Saddened, but not at all surprised. Tough Mudder is one of those pay-to-play obstacle challenges that allow anyone with an entry fee and the willingness to sign a waiver the chance to do things usually reserved for elite military combat professionals. Perhaps that’s why injury and even death at such events is sad but not surprising. The training done by elite military combat professionals involves a lot more than setting up an obstacle…

  • CG Remember: Remembering our Fallen Coast Guard Shipmates and their Families

    mario.vittone@gmail.com (Mario Vittone)
    19 Mar 2013 | 3:41 am
    I still remember the first time Sean Lawler called me up to tell me about this guy – Bill Bruns – who decided he was going to run the Keys 100 (in Key West, FL) in remembrance of Coast Guard members who’d fallen in the line of duty. To put it bluntly I thought it was a crazy idea- ambitious- but crazy. However, as I started to work with him on getting the word out, the more I realized that I actually knew little about those who’ve died in the line of duty. Short of Douglas Munro, and the smattering of shipmates lost during the 2011 time-frame, I was ill equipped to know…
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