March 2022
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37th America's Cup will be hosted by Barcelona in September & October 2024
Caroline Blatter 30 Mar 2022
Barcelona / Spain / Mediterranean / About/General Information / Regattas & Cruising Rallies The beautiful historic yet modern and innovative thinking city of Barcelona is announced as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup in 2024. It will become the first venue in the world to host both an Olympic Games and an America’s Cup event, with the ability to have AC75’s racing within a few hundred metres of the Barcelona beach, waterfront, and race village fan engagement zones...
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Congratulations Australia - SailGP Champions!
Caroline Blatter 29 Mar 2022
San Francisco / U.S.A / North America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Shoreside Activities & Events Sunday was a crazy day on San Francisco Bay for SailGP, with collisions between France and New Zealand and Spain and the USA, while two races were abandoned and restarted - including the Grand Final itself due to a whale entering the racecourse!
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GMBA head to Palma for discussions with key personnel in the Marine Industry
Caroline Blatter 22 Mar 2022
Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Mediterranean / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / About/General Information Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) held their first face to face meeting at the prestigious Real Club Nautico in Palma on 14-16 March 2022. A number of key issues affecting the recreational marine sector were raised and discussed in depth, centering around small business operators
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Yachties Appreciation Week in Dominica - with a Difference!
Mark Acosta 17 Mar 2022
Dominica / Caribbean & Central America / About/General Information / Yacht Services / Concierge Services Be welcomed to The Nature Island from 20-27th March 2022 for a week of structured shoreside & beach activities for all, organised by Portsmouth Association of Yacht Security (PAYS).
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Professional Organisations & Donation updates for Yacht Crew - 11th March
Caroline Blatter 12 Mar 2022
United Kingdom / France / Mental Health, Well-being & Mentoring / Crew / About/General Information 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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100% Ownership for ptw Shipyard Founders
Caroline Blatter 11 Mar 2022
Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Painting & Varnishing Contractors / Refinishing / Buffing ptw Shipyard, Spain's premier superyacht refit and repair specialist, is delighted to announce it has acquired the owner stake held by Melita Marine Group, bringing the founders ownership to 100% of the shipyard.
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PYA Advice for Crew on Russian Linked Vessels
Caroline Blatter 10 Mar 2022
France / Mediterranean / Crew / About/General Information There are concerns among some of our PYA members regarding their legal and financial status if they are working on yachts which are Russian flagged or are owned by Russian individuals or Russian entities. The current crisis is a constantly evolving situation, and we are all in uncharted waters
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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 / Crew / About/General Information 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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