December 2018 - Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes
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MCA Approved Medical Courses
Caroline Blatter 12 Apr 2024
Fort Lauderdale / Palma & Puerto Portals / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / South Coast of England & London / Crew Training & Courses / Medical Services / Pharmacies / Complimentary Therapies Highly recommended Medical First Aid Training with MSOS in Southampton, Palma, Antibes and Fort Lauderdale. All details online, with an easy booking and payment system.
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Yacht Captains join A+T Instruments in Sales Roles
Caroline Blatter 14 Jul 2023
South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / Electric / Electronics & Audio / Visual Systems Highly acclaimed yacht captain Pete Simmonds joins A+T Instruments as Head of Sales in their rapidly growing position at the pinnacle of the large yacht market.
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The Future of Superyachts
Caroline Blatter 13 Jun 2023
South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / About/General Information Join over 80 high level attendees at this one-day conference at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London, on Thursday 29th June, 2023 where they will cover key topics and engage a broad spectrum of leaders from the superyacht industry.
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SeaKeepers
Caroline Blatter 06 Mar 2023
South Coast of England & London / South West of England / United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / About/General Information The International SeaKeepers Society is a not-for-profit organization focusing on the health of the world’s oceans and climate. SeaKeepers works with the boating and yachting community to take advantage of their unique potential to further marine research and raise awareness about the issues our oceans face.
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New Safety Initiative for the Superyacht Sector
Caroline Blatter 25 Jan 2023
South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / About/General Information / Crew CHIRP Maritime publish their first 'Superyacht FEEDBACK' newsletter - a distinctive yacht-specific publication focused on safety issues encountered on Superyachts, with a confidential independent reporting programme.
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Queen Elizabeth II
08 Sep 2022 United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / About/General Information
With love, gratitude and the deepest of respects.
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An Adrenaline-fuelled Weekend as SailGP returns to Plymouth
Caroline Blatter 28 Jul 2022
South West of England / United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies Hosted in Britain’s Ocean City, home to the UK’s first National Marine Park, Plymouth’s stunning natural amphitheater will provide the perfect venue for the third event on SailGP’s global Season 3 calendar, as nine teams race not only on the water but for a better future powered by nature.
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Just Call Anne...
Caroline Blatter 06 Jul 2022
South Coast of England & London / South West of England / United Kingdom / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Provisioning / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration / Yacht Expedition Services An outstanding yacht services agent in Cornwall, Anne Carson has immense experience & local knowledge, willing to help owners, captains & crew in any way she can.
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Fife Classic Yachts Converge on the Firth of Clyde
Caroline Blatter 15 Jun 2022
Scotland / United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / About/General Information The Richard Mille Fife Regatta (10th-17th June 2022) is the largest ever gathering of Fife yachts in the world – 23 classic Fifes are spending the week sailing and competing in Scottish waters.
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Doyle Sails announces powerhouse partnership with Seagull Sails
Caroline Blatter 07 Jun 2022
Sweden / Australia / Scandinavia / Australia & New Zealand / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Sails Doyle Sails International announces powerhouse partnership with Seagull Sails, owned and operated by world-renowned, professional sailors Kyle Langford and David Gilmour.
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Baltic Yachts scoop 'Superyacht Oscars'
Caroline Blatter 26 May 2022
South Coast of England & London / Finland / United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out Fantastic results at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards 2022 for Baltic Yachts, the world’s leading builder of advanced composite yachts, with wins for two superb sailing yachts.
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Superyacht Conferences in Queensland & London
Caroline Blatter 18 May 2022
United Kingdom / Australia / Marinas & Moorings / Australia & New Zealand / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / About/General Information / Yacht / Boat Shows Flagship conferences were held this week, on opposite sides the world, with ASMEX showcasing the growing Australia - Pacific region, and The Superyacht Investor in London bringing together over 180 senior executives, a fantastic opportunity to expand networks and enhance industry knowledge.
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Yacht crew do NOT fall under sanctions regulations that apply to Russian Superyachts
Caroline Blatter 21 Apr 2022
South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / Crew U.K Department of Transport confirms Seafarers are NOT within the scope of the sanctions regulations that the UK government is applying to Russian Superyachts.
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Professional Organisations & Donation updates for Yacht Crew - 11th March
Caroline Blatter 12 Mar 2022
France / United Kingdom / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses / About/General Information / Crew Nautilus International and the Professional Yachting Association have this week addressed various questions & issues as they have arisen for yacht crew affected by the conflict in Ukraine, and for those crew working on yachts now affected by global sanctions. Read more in these changing uncharted time...
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Nautilus offers Advice & Discounts for Crew Membership Rates following Ukraine Crisis
Caroline Blatter 10 Mar 2022
United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / About/General Information / Crew Nautilus International, THE UNION for professional yacht crew, held an Instagram Q&A session on the 8th March, for yacht professionals who were concerned about the impact of the war in Ukraine on their work. Read the transcript, and find out how to become a member.
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Iceland - Off the Beaten Path
Caroline Blatter 08 Mar 2022
Iceland / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / About/General Information A breathtaking northern destination, underpopulated, with a spectacular symphony of elements attracting more yachting visitors each year.
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Louise Braithwaite's 'Happy Lowry's'
Caroline Blatter 18 Feb 2022
South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops Louise Braithwaite is based in Hampshire, England, and is known for her quirky vibrant naive paintings of well known places or that typical English scene we all know and love the world over! Her unique style has led to numerous commissions, sold to customers all over the world.
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Investing Tips this New Year...
Caroline Blatter 13 Jan 2022
United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Banking & Financial Services As the internet and social media influence on younger investors grows, there are concerns that the fundamentals of investing are being ignored, with 'self-guided investments'. " Are you gambling with your future or investing in it?" Read more to hear what Emma Parks from Yacht Crew Investments by Church House shares with us.
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High performance, multi-role super-cruiser is everything her owner wanted and more
20 Oct 2021 Finland / Scandinavia / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out
Baltic Yachts recently launched Baltic 146, 'Path', a yacht designed for global sailing, with reliability and ease of use of the common denominators, featuring in the tried and tested systems above and below deck. She turned heads in Monaco, and is everything her owner wanted and more...
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Not All Sails Are Created Equal ...
15 Sep 2021 Palma & Puerto Portals / South Coast of England & London / Florida / Rhode Island / Italy / New Zealand / Germany / Sails
The continuing growth of the modern Superyacht market worldwide demands a product line dedicated to meet the needs and characteristics of these yachts . What makes Doyle Sails stand out from the rest? Read more, to find out it's something no other sailmaker does...
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The changing roles of Yacht Services Agents
31 Aug 2021 Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / North America / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Middle East / Australia & New Zealand / South East Asia / South America / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Atlantic Islands / Indian Ocean / Panama & Pacific Ocean Islands
Highlighting the work YACHT SERVICES AGENTS do around the world, continuing to support yachts, crew, owners and guests these last 18 months during the most challenging of times.
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The Rolex Fastnet Race 2021 starts this Sunday
Caroline Blatter 06 Aug 2021
South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / Regattas & Cruising Rallies The Rolex Fastnet Race 2021, the World’s biggest offshore Race starts on Sunday 8th August off Cowes, with a finish in Cherbourg France, for the first time in its history.
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The RYA charting an Equal, Diverse and Inclusive Course for the Future of Boating
Caroline Blatter 19 Mar 2021
Africa / Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / North America / Middle East / Australia & New Zealand / South East Asia / South America / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Indian Ocean / Panama & Pacific Ocean Islands / About/General Information The RYA is proudly lunching the RYA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2030. Charting an Equal, Diverse and Inclusive Course for the Future of Boating, cementing the sport’s commitment to develop a culture that celebrates diversity and is free from discrimination and prejudice.
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Baltic Yachts sign another ground-breaking superyacht.
Caroline Blatter 05 Mar 2021
Mallorca / Finland / Refit & Repairs / Project Management Baltic Yachts has been commissioned to build an ultra lightweight, 111ft superyacht described as ‘one of the most extreme projects Baltic has undertaken.' This 'ground-breaking design with spectacular technical solutions’ is an extremely weight sensitive project...
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Find Lisa's Sails...
Caroline Blatter 25 Feb 2021
Hawaii / United Kingdom / Bahamas / Egypt / Italy / Greece / Australia / Watersports - Kiteboarding / Surfing / Windsurfing Calling all yachtie windsurfers... Lisa Vincent (Furlong) was one of the first British women to compete in Windsurfing professionally and helped pioneer the sport in the late 1970's. She sadly passed away in 2004, leaving a young family. They are now looking for photos and trying to track one of her bespoke hand painted sails...can you help?
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Pendennis - MY Lady E Relaunched
Caroline Blatter 19 Sep 2020
South Coast of England & London / South West of England / United Kingdom / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out Another major refit project is launched from well known Pendennis Shipyard - the newly extended 74.5m Lady E follows a major refit project, seeing the addition of a 6m stern extension, giving an extra 120sqm of guest space, with a brand new 60sqm beach club on the lower deck for guests to enjoy!
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Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainable Sailing
Caroline Blatter 14 Sep 2020
United Kingdom / Yacht Design A classically styled sailing yacht designed for ease of handling and excellent performance, yet up close, she displays signs of the sailing yachts of the future!
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Hoek Truly Classic 128’ sloop Halekai is launched!
Caroline Blatter 15 Aug 2020
South Coast of England & London / South West of England / United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management The second Pendennis-built Hoek Truly Classic 128’ sailing yacht has launched from this specialist facility in Falmouth, Cornwall - with an exceptional refit & build portfolio with yachts such as Vijonara, Malahne, Aquila, Rebecca, Adela, Adix, Linonheart, Fair Lady, Hyperion, M5, Mariette, Moonbird..choosing Pendennis, often more than once!
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Baltic Yachts makes sailing even greener
Caroline Blatter 25 Jul 2020
Helsinki / Larsmo / Jakobstad / Mallorca / Finland / Spain / Mediterranean / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Refit & Repairs / Project Management BALTIC YACHTS has established itself as the world’s leading builder of large, advanced composite sailing yachts. The company is renowned for its high-quality engineering and innovative approach towards the custom-built vessels it creates for a discerning, high wealth client base. In its 46-year history, Baltic Yachts has developed a highly skilled local workforce based in Jakobstad and Bosund.…
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IGY Welcomes St. Katharine Docks Marina in London to its Global Network
Caroline Blatter 09 Mar 2020
South Coast of England & London / South West of England / United Kingdom / Marinas & Moorings Island Global Yachting Announces the Addition of St. Katharine Docks Marina in London to its Growing Global Network.
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The Superyacht Services Guides
Caroline Blatter 01 Aug 2019
Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / North America / Middle East / Australia & New Zealand / South East Asia / South America / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Atlantic Islands / Indian Ocean / Panama & Pacific Ocean Islands / About/General Information Whatever you need, we list over 10,000 services worldwide that have been RECOMMENDED & endorsed by other Superyacht Captains & crew over the years… This is what they say about our Guides... " By far the most used publication on board, incredibly useful" "Just known as ‘ THE GUIDE’ on board, everyone knows what it is!" " The most diligently compiled and comprehensive set…
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Our Guides go digital!
20 Aug 2018 Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / North America / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia
Our Guides are now available as Flip Books... so if you don't have the latest copy of any of our regional Guides, then look no further!
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Refit Shipyards in Northern Europe - Which to Choose?
Caroline Blatter 20 Feb 2018
France / United Kingdom / The Netherlands / Germany / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management There are 200 + superyacht refit yards worldwide; in this article we are taking an overview of the yards in just one region – Northern Europe – a region which is home to some of the largest yards in the world in terms of yacht size, capacity and capability. Read on for our Captain's Recommendations...
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Superyacht Services Guides
Caroline Blatter 01 Feb 2018
Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / North America / Middle East / Australia & New Zealand / South East Asia / South America / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Atlantic Islands / Indian Ocean / Panama & Pacific Ocean Islands / About/General Information The ultimate yachting directory: Superyacht Captain's RECOMMENDED services & suppliers in ports & marinas all over the world! Search now to find that service you are looking for...
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Keep your Qualifications up to date & brush up your Yachting CV!
Caroline Blatter 29 Jan 2018
Fort Lauderdale / Palma & Puerto Portals / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / South Coast of England & London / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s With Spring around the corner, the next few weeks in February & March are the perfect time for crews to be brushing up on their skills prior to the start of the busy charter and Summer holiday season. Several training centres have been highly recommended to us by Captains and Crews, providing a whole host of courses from STCW basic crew training to specialised courses in security, medical training…
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The 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race
Caroline Blatter 06 Aug 2017
South Coast of England & London A record-breaking fleet of 368 yachts embarked on 47th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race on Sunday 6th August, to sail the infamous offshore 608nm race. It was a classic upwind start, in brilliant sunshine, with brisk westerly winds for the giant fleet as it tacked up the Solent to Hurst Narrows. The first start at 11 am was for nine mutilhulls, the last at 12.40 for the largest in the IRC Zero fleet,…
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