December 2018 - Marinas & Moorings
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MarineMax to acquire IGY Marinas for $480 million
Caroline Blatter 10 Aug 2022 Marinas & Moorings / North America / U.S.A
World's largest recreational yacht retailer, MarineMax to acquire IGY Marinas, their iconic marina assets and yacht management platform for $480 million.
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Grenada's Port Louis Marina chosen as penultimate stop for the Oyster World Rally
Caroline Blatter 09 Aug 2022 Caribbean & Central America / Marinas & Moorings / Grenada / Regattas & Cruising Rallies
Port Louis Marina in Grenada will be the penultimate stop for the 22 Oyster yachts who will have sailed from Cape Town - with an ETA of February 2023.
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Lantau Yacht Club now offers Premium and Comprehensive Yacht Services
Caroline Blatter 30 Jun 2022 Marinas & Moorings / Yacht Services / Concierge Services / South East Asia / Hong Kong / About/General Information
Lantau Yacht Club in Hong Kong now offers Premium and Comprehensive Yacht Services onsite...
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Superyacht Conferences in Queensland & London
Caroline Blatter 18 May 2022 United Kingdom / Marinas & Moorings / Australia, New Zealand & Western Pacific Islands / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Australia / 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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Lantau Yacht Club Becomes the New Superyacht Hub and Yachting Activity Centre in Hong Kong
Caroline Blatter 01 Apr 2022 Marinas & Moorings / South East Asia / Shoreside Activities & Events / Hong Kong
A premium, members-only club offering world-class mooring facilities, modern amenities and the only marina built specifically for superyachts in Hong Kong.
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The US Virgin Islands begins Pilot Programme to Allow Entry for Yacht Crew Without B1/B2 Visas
Caroline Blatter 01 Apr 2022 Caribbean & Central America / Marinas & Moorings / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration / U.S. Virgin Islands
Temporary changes to the entry requirements are currently in place for the U.S. Virgin Islands directly related to professional vessel crew without B1/B2 or C-1/D visas. For the next six (6) months, yachts seeking to enter the US Virgin Islands can apply for the parole program which is purposed for single entry, with a per person fee.
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Vieux Port de Cannes - A Destination of excellence for local and international customers
Caroline Blatter 23 Feb 2022 France / Marinas & Moorings / Mediterranean / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice
IGY Marinas and French construction group FAYAT, have signed a 30-year concession agreement with the City of Cannes to operate, enhance and modernize the Vieux Port de Cannes, while respecting its identity...
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New Anchorage Agreement on the French Riviera for Superyachts
Caroline Blatter 27 Jan 2022 France / Marinas & Moorings / Mediterranean / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Cogolin/ Port Grimaud/ St Tropez / About/General Information
Alternative anchorage solutions have been agreed, with 30 new anchorage points, in the form of mooring buoys, approved and funded for use by superyachts in the Bay of Saint-Tropez, Golfe Juan and Beaulieu areas, of the French Riviera.
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Closing The Loop on Waste and Establishing a Circular Economy - Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard Leads the Way...
Caroline Blatter 08 Dec 2021 Marinas & Moorings / Australia / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / About/General Information / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / Queensland / New South Wales / Tasmania / Victoria / Western Australia / Northern Territory
Award-winning GCCM is yet again setting standards in the Australian marine industry. Following ongoing research with Queensland University of Technology, “Closing the Loop” project was established in July 2021 and will ultimately lead to the establishment of a circular economy within the Gold Coast based shipyard.
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A jewel in the South Pacific, Fiji is on track to open its borders on 1st December...
Caroline Blatter 05 Nov 2021 Marinas & Moorings / Yacht Services / Concierge Services / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Fiji / Fiji & Tonga / Tonga / Vava'u / About/General Information
Like all other countries, Fiji has not be spared from COVID19, but with an excellent vaccine roll out, these beautiful islands are set to open borders on 1st Dec.
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IGY's Global network is strengthened by the acquisition of Marina di Portisco
Caroline Blatter 22 Oct 2021 Marinas & Moorings / Italy / Sardinia
The re-branded IGY Portisco Marina, is located in the popular cruising waters of Sardinia’s northeast coast, boasting 589 berths with 41 Superyachts berths and the ability to accommodate vessels up to 90m (295ft), taking IGY's Global network to 22 marinas spanning across 13 countries!
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Baja California Marina officially Welcomes large Superyachts
Caroline Blatter 19 Aug 2021 Caribbean & Central America / Marinas & Moorings / Mexico Pacific Coast / About/General Information
Marina Puerto Escondido, Baja’s newest megayacht marina has significantly deepened the entrance channel into the marina to 18ft at low tide, allowing megayachts to enter. With a private FBO only 20 mins from the marina, it is an ideal destination for Superyacht guests.
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Lantau Yacht Club Fully Operational
Caroline Blatter 23 Jun 2021 Marinas & Moorings / South East Asia / Hong Kong / China
Lantau Yacht Club is Fully Operational with a Vision to become the New Superyacht Hub in Hong Kong. Lantau Yacht Club is the latest marina project in Hong Kong in decades. It is gaining spotlight in the yachting industry as Hong Kong’s new superyacht hub, a world class facility...
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Buy Local - Farm to Yacht Program a great success at Yacht Club Port de Plaisance, in Sint Maarten!
Caroline Blatter 30 Mar 2021 Caribbean & Central America / Marinas & Moorings / St. Maarten / St. Martin
The Farm to Yacht programme offers yachts the opportunity to buy fresh and local in Saint Maarten! It is more important than ever to support local farmers during this global crisis, and great to see Yacht Club Port de Plaisance are committed to supporting the local community by holding more regular Farmer's Markets in season.
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Fiji VIP Blue Lanes
Caroline Blatter 04 Feb 2021 Marinas & Moorings / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Fiji / Fiji & Tonga / Tonga / Vava'u / About/General Information
Escaping to the Islands of Fiji in this era of the COVID pandemic...
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Yacht Club Port de Plaisance - A Superyacht Sanctuary
Caroline Blatter 05 Nov 2020 Caribbean & Central America / Marinas & Moorings / St. Maarten / St. Martin
Yacht Club Port De Plaisance in St Maarten has taken all the necessary measures to provide a safe facility and the best service during the global COVID-19 Pandemic. A warm safe welcome awaits Superyachts, their guests and crew this season, whether it be as a stop over, or longer term.
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IGY Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas awarded Superyacht Marina of the Year for a third time!
Caroline Blatter 12 Oct 2020 Caribbean & Central America / Marinas & Moorings / U.S. Virgin Islands
IGY's Yacht Haven Grande receives a prestigious award, and what it means to their committed staff, as well as COVID -19 updates and OnBoard Testing being available in different IGY Destinations on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Fiji OPENS Maritime border to Foreign Flagged vessels and Superyachts
Caroline Blatter 24 Jun 2020 Marinas & Moorings / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Fiji / Fiji & Tonga
Fiji will be establishing safe ‘blue lanes‘, open to those yachts and pleasure crafts sailing to Fiji. Any boat coming to Fiji will be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis. The only port of entry will be Port Denarau Marina.
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IGY Welcomes St. Katharine Docks Marina in London to its Global Network
Caroline Blatter 09 Mar 2020 United Kingdom / Marinas & Moorings / South Coast of England & London / South West of England
Island Global Yachting Announces the Addition of St. Katharine Docks Marina in London to its Growing Global Network.
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Superyachts, Super Growth and Super Opportunity for Fiji
18 Dec 2018 Marinas & Moorings / Fiji / Fiji & Tonga / Tonga / Vava'u
The Pacific island of Fiji has just released some growth figures on the yachting in Fiji…we follow the history, development and vision from within the marine industry here, and its importance to tourism and the Fijian economy. With a great deal of planning, experience in the superyacht industry, much hard work and vision – Fiji is now firmly established as a stop over port and base in…
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Isle de Sol Marina, St. Maarten - An IGY Marina
Caroline Blatter 20 Mar 2018 Marinas & Moorings / St. Maarten / St. Martin
For those yachts heading back to the MED or up the East Coast of States towards the end of the Caribbean season, why not stop by fully open & operational Isle de Sol Marina in St Maarten for provisioning, refuelling & any service needs. As an IGY Marina, this dedicated Superyacht facility has really established itself as an extremely popular marina for many large yachts whilst staying in St.Maarten,…
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