July 2022 - France
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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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French Riviera Anchor Regulations Catching Yacht Captains by Surprise...
Caroline Blatter 15 Aug 2023 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / France / Mediterranean / About/General Information
Following PYA's discussions with captains as well as exchanges with the Prefecture Maritime’s office, they are issuing new guidelines to all captains with some of the best practices to reduce risks when anchoring in France near restricted maritime areas.
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Fraudulent Certificates of Competency from Montserrat Yachting Association
Caroline Blatter 18 Jul 2022 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / France / Montserrat / Crew Training & Courses / Crew Agents / Relief Captains / Yacht Deliveries / Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / Crew
The Red Ensign Group (REG) and the International Maritime Association (IMO) have both issued statements regarding the rumoured fraudulent tickets issued by the Montserrat Yachting Association (MYA), shared via the Professional Yachtsmen's Association (PYA).
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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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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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PYA Advice for Crew on Russian Linked Vessels
Caroline Blatter 10 Mar 2022 France / Mediterranean / About/General Information / Crew
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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Vieux Port de Cannes - A Destination of excellence for local and international customers
Caroline Blatter 23 Feb 2022 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / France / Marinas & Moorings / Mediterranean
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 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Cogolin/ Port Grimaud/ St Tropez / France / Marinas & Moorings / Mediterranean / 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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The Côte d'Azur is the place to be this September...
Caroline Blatter 18 Sep 2021 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Monaco / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows
Enjoy Yachting Festivals, to the most prestigious Boat Show in the world. Sail in Classic Yacht regattas or watch the graceful J Class yachts race, to cutting edge wingsailed catamarans to a day of luxury at the Saint Tropez Polo Club for all car enthusiasts, with Jodie Kidd & Derek Bell.
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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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COVID-19 Testing & all Transport Services on the French Riviera and in Monaco by Ruby Services
Caroline Blatter 16 Jul 2020 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / France / Mediterranean / Taxis / Island Tours / Chauffeurs & Limousines
For bespoke luxury transport services, all round support and now COVID-19 testing, Mohamed Zouikri and his team at Ruby Services on the French Riviera offer a trusted, professional reliable 24/7 service...
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Improving Yacht Crew Retention Conference in Antibes
Caroline Blatter 12 Feb 2020 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / France / Mediterranean
Quaynote are running a new one day conference - 'Improving Yacht Crew Retention' on the 12th March at the Marriott Ambassadeur Hotel in Antibes. Experienced speakers and interesting topics to be covered....Register now.
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An autumn regatta bonanza for the world’s superyachts in The Med
19 Oct 2018 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Cogolin/ Port Grimaud/ St Tropez / France / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies
The autumn months of September and October are filled each year with the incredible atmosphere and dramatic spectacles of big boat racing in the Mediterranean - 2018 has been no exception... The world’s highest performing yachts have been putting in an appearance at one or more of a near back-to-back schedule of events ...
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Registration OPEN for the first ever YACHT CREW GAMES at PORT VAUBAN
Caroline Blatter 17 Oct 2018 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Shoreside Activities & Events
*** REGISTER NOW *** For the first ever YACHT CREW GAMES at PORT VAUBAN Saturday 20th October 2-5pm A whole day of activities; including Yoga at 10, then Brunch! Benefits to be given to a local charity: "Au bonheur d'enfants" Visit Monkey's Fitness to register!
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Antibes Raft Race 2018
Caroline Blatter 16 Apr 2018 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Regattas & Cruising Rallies
The event draws a huge crowd to the docks..to watch competitive fun and games on the water & some dynamic raft designs too! There was a fantastic evening of camaraderie at the Shipwrecked after party organised by Lifestyle Events.
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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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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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Mediterranean Regattas Round Up
Caroline Blatter 02 Nov 2017 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Cogolin/ Port Grimaud/ St Tropez / Regattas & Cruising Rallies
It’s been a classic racing season in the Mediterranean this year with thrilling competition in five of the world’s most prestigious regattas for crews from around the world. The events have been a spectacle too for visitors to feast their eyes on, watching the sleek racing yachts vie for the podium, while enjoying all the pleasures of the sea and of being ashore in these beautiful venues.…
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