July 2019 - Italy

• 2022 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Concludes in Porto Cervo

  

  Caroline Blatter 12 Sep 2022 Sardinia / Italy / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

  As the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup draws to a close, we look back at week of great sailing, in near perfect conditions, in Sardinia.  Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the IMA and the support of long-standing title sponsor Rolex, it was a record year with 50 entries!

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• Elegant Classics grace Antibes for Les Voiles

  

  Caroline Blatter 05 Jun 2022 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Sardinia / France / Italy / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

  Classic Yachts converge in Antibes for one of the most regal Regattas, with a yachting Village and free nightly concerts.

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• Italians ease entry of non-EU seafarers for reasons of work with year long visa

  

  Caroline Blatter 03 Jun 2022 Italy / Mediterranean / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration / About/General Information

  Italian Parliament approves new ruling to ease entry of non-EU seafarers. Yacht crew who arrive in Italy now have the opportunity to obtain a long-term entry visa for reasons of work.

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• IGY's Global network is strengthened by the acquisition of Marina di Portisco

  

  Caroline Blatter 22 Oct 2021 Sardinia / Italy / Marinas & Moorings

  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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• 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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• A strong fleet for the start of Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - Porto Cervo

  

  02 Sep 2021 Sardinia / Italy / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

  The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup takes place at the YCCS, Porto Cervo, from the 5th-11th September 2021, with an impressively strong fleet of 45 yachts entered from across the globe.

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• Introduction of the new COVID Health Passes

  

  Caroline Blatter 12 Aug 2021 France / Italy / Monaco / Mediterranean / About/General Information

  For yacht crew, guests and visitors to mainland Europe travelling between the popular Italian, French and Monaco yachting ports this summer, understand the new Covid-19 rules and regulations and the new digital Eu Covid Certificate/ Health Pass.

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• The Ocean Race

  

  Caroline Blatter 02 Jun 2021 France / Spain / Portugal / Italy / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

  The Ocean Race Europe started on Saturday 29th May from Lorient in France. This is a 2000 nautical mile 3 leg course to Genova in Italy, taking 12 of the best Sailing Teams in the world on a NEW Race around Europe. This is an Ocean Race with a purpose...

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• MARTINIQUE IS OPEN

  

  Caroline Blatter 15 Mar 2021 Palma & Puerto Portals / Genoa/Portofino/Rapallo / Mallorca / Martinique / Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services

  Yacht Transport (Sevenstar & DYT) pick-up and drop-off point in Le Marin. Guest/Crew transfers for any nationality. Shipyard repairs: Haul-out facilities - 440T / 50m and up to LOA 180m. A to Z concierge services while on anchor.

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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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• Superyacht Regattas & Boat Shows to kick off 2019

  

  Caroline Blatter 22 Jan 2019 Miami / Newport / Palma & Puerto Portals / Barcelona / Antigua / Sardinia / Dubai / Singapore / St. Maarten / St. Martin / Australia / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

  Once again there is a thrilling programme of superyacht regattas around the world – as well as an array of international Boat Shows.We take a look at the first 6 months of 2019... Regattas 30 January – 2 February: The New Zealand Millennium Cup, Auckland The 24.72m custom built Ammomite is the yacht to beat in this down under event, coming soon, in what the organisers describe as one of…

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• Venice - The Floating City

  

  Caroline Blatter 10 Jul 2018 Venice/Trieste / Italy / Mediterranean / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Shoreside Activities & Events / Yacht Management / Yacht Charter / Yacht Sales

  At the very top of the Adriatic Sea lies the floating city of Venice, built on over 100 small islets within the Venetian Lagoon... ...and is separated from the sea by a strip of land called the Lido di Venezia. Yachts can enter the lagoon through the Lido-San Nicolo Canal – a deep water channel that leads right up to St. Mark’s Square, where yachts can berth alongside or on moorings -…

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• Superyacht Regattas of 2018/19

  

  16 Mar 2018 Newport / Sardinia / Mallorca / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Thailand / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

  The Bucket Regatta, St Barths 15-18 March 2018 The best loved superyacht regatta in the Caribbean attracts more than 20 of the world’s great superyachts. At least three J Class yachts have already entered for the March 2018 event, along with a collection of stunning yachts from 27m in size to the majestic 56m Perini Navi Zenji. The fleet gathers in Gustavia’s harbour for the three-day…

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• The Italian Coast

  

  Caroline Blatter 04 Sep 2017 Italy

  With many yachts cruising around the Italian Coast, remember to check the trusted Captains Recommended Services in the area. Italy doesn’t just have Mediterranean beaches, snow capped mountains, unspoilt hill villages & bustling historical cities, flamboyant fashion or scrumptious delicacies, but Superyacht Regattas and a thriving and unparalleled record of Superyacht construction. The Annual…

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