The Bahamas, the up and coming center for megayachts

Wednesday, 17 October 2007

Everyone knows about the Bahamas, an archipelago of 800 islands, miles of unspoiled pink sand colored beaches, clear tranquil turquoise waters, natures own virtual aquarium up close and personal. There is also the image of hoards of cruise ship passengers sporting color coded identifying wrist bands, crowding the straw markets, restaurants and casinos. That particular image is about to change. Read More

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda celebrates 40th anniversary

Tuesday, 16 October 2007

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) had it all going on this September. Located in Porto Cervo, Italy, the club regularly hosts awe-inspiring events throughout the Mediterranean sailing season, but September 2007 stood out as a veritable festival of sailing. The occasion was the 40th Anniversary of the YCCS, established by his Highness the Aga Khan. Read More

Great Barrier Reef - The Cairns Marlin Marina

Wednesday, 26 September 2007

At the Monaco Yacht Show the SYT team had the pleasure of speaking to Michael Barnett of the Cairns Port Authority. Besides being the Manager Operations of the Cairns Port Authority, Michael also represents the Superyacht Group, Great Barrier Reef. The Cairns Marlin Marina is situated on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Read More

Maverick completes voyage from Florida to Australia

Tuesday, 10 July 2007

The Maverick (ex Alexa S), one of Vripack’s famous Doggersbank Offshore designs, has recently completed an extraordinary voyage from Florida to Australia while towing their sport fishing vessel all the way. Read More