Crew Life

Port of Palm Beach Welcomes Sevenstar Yacht Transport

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:32:07 +0100

The luxury of worldwide yacht transportation has chosen the Port of Palm Beach as its new destination for the U.S. southeast region. Sevenstar Yacht Transport, a division of Spliethoff headquartered in Holland, anticipates 30 vessel calls a year.

Strutting my Stuff

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:54:49 +0100

I did my best to use the season's leftovers, making it a challenge to come up with appetizing dishes without buying new ingredients. I had learned through experience that nothing would survive the intense heat of a closed up storage locker; cans had been known to explode, bugs would invade sealed dry goods no matter how many zip-locks you put them in.

Dane Tarr

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:40:42 +0100

How did you break into the industry?
When I was ten, my family moved from a large home in Las Vegas, NV to a small sailboat on which I lived until I was 18 years old. From there, thinking I was ready to try my hand on shore, I moved into the restaurant business on the water in Ft Lauderdale. After watching yachts sail by hourly and feeling the need to be at sea once again, I quit my land job of only six months and decided to be a professional yachtsmen.

St. Lucia

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:32:30 +0100

The island of St. Lucia, long time a favorite for cruisers due to the ARC and its picturesque anchorages, is rapidly âhitting its strapsâ as a megayacht destination. Keats Compton of the Marine Industries Association of St. Lucia (MIASL) took us on a tour

Spontaneous Internal Combustion

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:26:30 +0100

I swiped irritably at the perspiration forming on my brow and continued scrubbing viciously at the manky dirt stains on the little boat's interior. Despite my aggressive scrubbing, the mould and muck remained stubbornly within the corners and crevices - my muscles had been abused!

Carolina Twilley - Stew of the Month

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:18:39 +0100

How did you first get involved in the industry?
I was back home [Brazil] going to universityÂ for computer science when I got a job offer to join a yacht in Fort Lauderdale that was going to the Caribbean, so I thought I would close school for a semester and come to the Caribbean for the first time.

Just a Dayworker

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:14:18 +0100

Miles explained it best. âItâs like the movie Groundhog Day, the movie where that guy wakes up everyday and everyday itâs the same day.âÂ He and Mike carried on their comical tirade.Â âNeed any crew?Â Got any day work?â They started snickering and commiserating at their desperate hunt for a permanent position and until they find a job on a yacht they would be classified as âjust the day workers.â

Brandon Wootten - Playboy Mansion Chef

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:05:04 +0100

How many chefsÂ can claim the title âPlayboy Mansion Chef?â Brandon Wootten can, but we will nickname him the âDiscreet Chef.â Why? It is easy to explain because Brandon began his career at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, where he remained for six years

Ann E McHorney of Select Yachts

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:49:45 +0100

How did you get into the megayacht industry? Originally from Pittsburgh, I started as a chef in 1985 by way of Fort Lauderdale. My degree from college was a double major in restaurant management and Nutrition Education. I had moved to St. Thomas and ended up working in a local gourmet store provisioning yachts. I used to always tell the chefs, âYou have it made! I wish I had a job like yours.â One day one of the girls said, âI knew youâd say that. Iâve got some interviews lined up.â ...

Water Water Everywhere

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:42:03 +0100

On a freezing cold night on a mega yacht docked in the quaint city of Grand Haven on Lake Michigan, a Captain was found dead in the beautifully appointed main salon of an invitingly warm vessel.

e3 Systems Opens Office in Antigua

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:27:10 +0100

e3 Systems, a company based in Mallorca, Spain, that sells advanced yacht electronics, opened a new office on the Caribbean island of Antigua

UKSA Cadets Awarded Funding at LINCS Launch

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:14:31 +0100

Dame Ellen MacArthur and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston presented the awards that will provide three UKSA students with 90 percent of their tuition fees paid and a monthly allowance while completing the three-year UKSA Yachting Cadetship program.

Four J Class Yachts to Race in Superyacht Cup Palma 2009

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:14:24 +0100

Four J Class yachts, including the new Huisman-built Hanuman, have communicated their intention to participate in The Superyacht Cup 2009 in Palma, June 24-27. It will be the first time the four J's, Ranger, Velsheda, Shamrock V and Hanuman will race against each other.

Grenada Minister of Tourism Meets with Camper & Nicholsons

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:03:26 +0100

We have had yachting in Grenada for many years and we already have experienced chandlers, mechanics and provisioning services. However, we expect these services to grow even more with the development of Port Louis.

IGY Opens Office in Barcelona

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:02:30 +0100

Island Global Yachting (IGY) opened a European headquarters in Barcelona, Spain in September.Â This office will serve as the headquarters for IGYâs business development and property operations in Europe and the Mediterranean.Â

IGY to Open Anchor Marina on the Palm Jumeirah in December

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:57:36 +0100

Anchor Marina, the first marina on Palm Jumeirah, is on schedule to open in December 2008.Â Island Global Yachting (IGY) has also confirmed, in an innovative move that marks a change in the way berths are made available, that it launched an exclusive online auction site in November to offer berths to owners and residents of Palm Jumeirah.

Dockwise Yacht Transport Super Ship to UAE

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:52:40 +0100

Dockwise Yacht Transportâs (DYT) super ship,Â Yacht Express, will transport a shipload of luxury yachts for the Dubai International Boat Show and the inaugural Abu Dhabi Yacht Show, set for March 3-7 and March 12-14, respectively.Â

National Marine Biker Bash 2008 Party

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

National Marine Bizarre-B-Q Biker Bash 2008
Party Pics from the Event!

National Marine Poker Run 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

National Marine Suppliers and Sub-Contractors Poker Run 2008 brought to you by AWLGRIP / Interlux / National Marine

Looking for Work - ForCrew.com Yacht Community Launched

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:10:23 +0100

The team at Crew Life - For Crew By Crew launched the www.ForCrew.com Captain and crew yacht community network last week.Â This is the collaborative brainchild of many Captains and crew and several months of development.

Brad St. Coeur re-joins Westrec Marina Management Team

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:40:00 +0100

Brad St. Coeur is the new Marina Manager at Sunrise Harbor Marina in Ft. Lauderdale. Sunrise Harbor is managed by California-based Westrec Marinas, the largest marina operator in the United States.

Super-Maxis to do battle in RORC Caribbean 600

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:31:12 +0100

The Royal Ocean Racing Clubâs inauguralÂ RORCÂ Caribbean 600Â looks set to stage the first battle between the two 100ft super maxiâsLeopardÂ andÂ Speedboat.

Australian Superyacht Crew visa (subclass 488) released on 27 Oct 08

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:06:15 +0100

The Australian Government introduced a new visa for the crew of superyachts on 27 October 2008.Â This temporary visa allows crew members to work onboard a Superyacht and remain in Australia for up to 12 months.

New Yacht Association Formed in the Pacific Northwest

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:17:35 +0100

The Pacific Northwest now has an organization devoted entirely to the yacht industry in the region. Seventeen companies and individuals have united to form the Pacific Northwest Yachting Association (PNYA)

Superyachts sail into the heart of Malta

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:58:25 +0100

Berthing in Malta is proving popular with superyacht owners, with a number of yachts measuring more than 30 metres in length arriving at Camper & Nicholsons Grand Harbour Marina this month. Eleven superyachts are currently berthed at the marina â including the 100m (LOA) Christina O and the 56m (LOA) Al Shoua.

IGY Expands its Marina Management Services Division

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:08:01 +0100

Considered one of the worldâs premier owners, developers and managers of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, Island Global Yachting (IGY) has launched a new dedicated division to expand its role in marina management services. The company is now actively pursuing third-party contracts to manage marinas and/or provide select professional services and consultations to nautical property owners/land holders.

Driscoll Boat Works Holds Pumpkin Toss 2008

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:15:04 +0100

Driscoll Boat Works held its fourth annual Pumpkin Toss. The yearly celebration is one of the many events hosted by Driscoll to bring together yacht crews, local businesses and members of the small San Diego community of Shelter Island.

Rodney Bay Marina finalizes multi-million dollar renovation

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:52:14 +0100

The multi-million dollar reconstruction of the Rodney Bay Marina in St. Lucia is nearing completion and on schedule for opening this December, in time for the Atlantic Rally for Crusiers (ARC).Â Upon completion, Rodney Bay Marina will feature 248 fully reconstructed slips and a refurbished upland component with retail and restaurant facilities.

âGreenâ Mega-Yacht Marina at Old Port Cove Opens To The Public as Winter Season Arrives

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:04:10 +0100

Phase II of marina renovations at Old Port Coveâs south basin in North Palm Beach, FL were completed this week just in time to welcome seasonal boaters back to South Florida.Â This completes Old Port Coveâs $22 million two-year renovation of both its north and south basins.

Platypus Marine Comes to You Dockside

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:54:59 +0100

Platypus Marine, Inc., working out of their new satellite facility on Commodore Way in Seattle, has found a better way to service their customers in the Puget Sound marinas. From Anacortes to Olympia, Platypus Marine, Inc. is accommodating captains and owners at dockside.

The Ultimate Charter Yacht

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:31:59 +0100

A yacht that's goal is to provide charter guests with an unforgettable holiday is what Vripack, a leading full service design, naval architecture, engineering and brokerage organization based in The Netherlands, launched in August.

Naval Architect David Glasco Joins Kadey-Krogen Yachts

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:30:41 +0100

David Glasco has joined Kadey-Krogen Yachts, Stuart, FL, as naval architect, rounding out one of the most qualified and capable designÂ teams in the trawler yacht industry. Glasco comes to Kadey-Krogen by way of Valiant Yachts and most recently Tom Fexas Yacht Design where he was project manager for the new Krogen 55' Expedition trawler yacht.

World's Smallest Broadband Data Service

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:29:01 +0100

Thuraya IP, an advanced satellite modem that guarantees internet connectivity at an incredible 384 kbps for streaming IP across 110 countries and in remote locations, was debuted by Ft. Lauderdale, FL-based Global Satellite USA, in July

KVH Taps Industry Veteran to Manage Growth of Global Mobile Broadband Satellite Network

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:20:16 +0100

Brent Bruun has been hired by KVH Industries, Inc., Middletown, RI, as its new vice president for business development. Bruun, formerly of SES AMERICOM, is expected to play a key role in KVH's planned worldwide rollout of theÂ mini-VSAT BroadbandsmÂ satellite communications service.

St. Maarten: Yacht Crew Visa Policy Extended to December 31, 2008

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:16:51 +0100

The Netherlands Antilles Minister of Justice and the Directorate of Foreign Affairs have announced that the visa policy for crewmembers and passengers on commercial yachts, i.e. yachts with bona fide permanent paid crew, will be extended to December 31, 2008

Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup 2008

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:16:08 +0100

The starting gun for the 2ndÂ annual Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), will sound on November 24, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Port of San Diego Welcomes First Megayacht

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:14:21 +0100

Princess Mariana, one of the world's largest privately-owned megayachts, became the first luxury yacht officially berthed on San Diego's waterfront Embarcadero when it visited in August.

SAMBUCCA SEA SCALLOPS with COCONUT RICE, PAN SEARED CHERRY TOMATOES, AND SPINACH.

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:40:01 +0100

Total preparation time: 35 minutes Total cooking time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE 1 cup long grain white rice 1-1/2 cups water or stock 1/2 cup Cream of Coconut 1 tsp. butter Salt and pepper to taste In a saucepan, combine rice with coconut milk and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for approximately 20 minutes. Remove from heat keep covered for 5-10 minutes. Then stir in butter, salt and pepper to taste. Fluff with a fork. PAN SEARED CHERRY TOMATO ...

Monaco

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:45:19 +0100

Monaco Show was fantastic.Â Check out who was there.

Eat for Energy

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:43:39 +0100

You are what you eat, or better said where yacht crews are concerned, what you eat determines how well you do your job and how well you feel. Here are tips for getting through the season healthfully and nutritiously. ...

Northward Passage

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:12:32 +0100

Seattle.Â It's cold here.Â I wake up and turn on the heat in the room to get out of bed.Â I've gotten spoiled living in Florida this past winter and I'm now faced with a 30 - 40 degree difference in the temperature. And it's simply too cloudy too often.Â Maybe that's why I'm nervous about the trip I've signed up for.Â

Pirates

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:58:23 +0100

To most people the word Pirate conjures up an image of a salty sea dog who is a bit of rouge living life on the ocean waves and recent blockbuster movies have hardly dispelled this myth. The truth is that modern day piracy is a very serious matter.

Sorry Sue

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:53:55 +0100

Sue closely resembled most every other charter guest that boarded the boat. She was extremely wealthy, soft and fragile, and had a disturbingly odd disconnection with nature that I was convinced a week in the sun and salt water might kill her or make her lose whatever city dwelling sanity she had left.Â She was skittishly hesitant to board the boat when the captain brought her from shore in the tender and even more reluctant to relinquish her shoes.

Saba

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:43:28 +0100

Saba is part of the Netherlands Antilles, but shares almost no similarities with the other Dutch islands of St Maarten, Curacao, Statia and Bonaire. As development consumes the surrounding islands,

Welcome on board...

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:40:11 +0100

Thinking of joining the industry? Not sure what to expect? We spoke to Max Loubser, a young sailor who's just completed his first year.

Jessica Marks

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:37:15 +0100

Originally from New Zealand, some letters from friend inspired this sailoress to run off to France to find a new life in as a stewardess.Â See why, Jessica loves her new life and why she is our Stewardess of the Month.

Turkey on the Cat

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:34:44 +0100

So there I was muscling my Butterball up the gangplank trying to look casual, like this was an everyday occurrence.Â If I could just get past the corner where the guys from the gas dock hung out, I could slip aboard the catamaran,

Captain Sean Collins

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:21:57 +0100

Have youÂ everÂ known aÂ young, athletic, imaginative sixth grader who would rather be cooking than watching TV when the captain of STAR TREKÂ says,Â "Beam me up Scotty"?Â Then may we introduce you to Sean Collins.

Captain Charlie Crane

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:17:26 +0100

After many years on the sea, Capt. Charlie Crane swallowed the anchor the join the team at Platypus Marine in Port Angeles, WA.

The Great Lakes

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:15:37 +0100

"The great fact in life, the always possible escape from dullness, was the lake. The sun rose out of it, the day began there; it was like an open door that nobody could shut.

18 Percent Increase in Megayacht Construction for 2008

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Superyacht Century has definitely arrived. According to ShowBoats International's 2008 Global Order Book, the number of new orders for large luxury yachts has risen steadily throughout the past decade.

Old Port Cove Marina Completes Renovations

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Old Port Cove Marina in North Palm Beach, Florida has completed $7 million in renovations to its North Marina. The newly renovated marina can now accommodate approximately 55 vessels from 50-foot to 190-foot mega-yachts.Â The new marina also can accommodate yacht tenders from 20- to 30-foot.

Chef Katherine Hinrichs Wins Cooking Light Contest

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Kate recently entered the Cooking Light magazine's Ultimate Reader Recipe Contest with her Caribbean Shrimp Salad with Lime Vinaigrette. One of some 7,000 entries, which were to be narrowed down to twelve contestants, she was told that she would be notified of her status. The phone call never came, so she called Cooking Light which did not have her correct phone number and couldn't contact her.

Superyacht Cup Antigua - Entries Coming In, Official Logistics Supplier Named

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A total of 12 yachts are expected to compete in the 2nd Superyacht Cup (SYC) Antigua, set for December 12 to 15, and to be held out of Nelson's Dockyard.

Beviere Joins Discovery Team

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

St. Lucian-born chef and manager, Carl Beviere, is the latest addition to Discovery at Marigot Bay's culinary team.

Vripack Designs Straight Forward 164' Motor Yacht

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Years of collaboration between owners and designers at Vripack have resulted in a straightforward yacht design based in practicality and comfort. The result is a new 164' motor yacht perfect for an experienced yachting family

New Appointments at Peters & May

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Three new appointments to the Peters & May team, the world's leading yacht transportation specialists, bring together vast industry experience.

Construction of Flagship for Eastern Pacific Yacht Club Underway

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The official launch of the Eastern Pacific Yacht Club (EPYC) â a private membership club offering boaters a luxury social platform and provisioning at sea amidst the hottest fishing and cruising locations off the Western U.S., Mexico and Central America â is one step closer to reality as investor funding is complete and re-fit construction has begun in Seattle

Latest Feadship Launched

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The M/Y Harle, designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and built by Feadship â Royal Van Lent Shipyard, was launched in October

Patrick Barrett, New Director of Operations at YCPDP

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

He's got a new title, but a familiar face. Veteran St. Maarten businessman, Patrick Barrett, is now director of operations and whom you'll meet when docking at the Yacht Club Port de Plaisance (YCPDP) for a visit or to attend the MYBA St. Maarten Charter Show, December 3 to 7.

Finding Crew in the Caribbean

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Never before had I been in such a fix for crew as when the owner of the boat told me he wanted it in Italy in six weeks time. "Yyyyyyes," I said, "it's possible!"

After losing a crewmember, I was wondering how I was going to get to the end of the season just hiring temporary crew. I wasn't expecting for a second that I would be packing up my home and heading for Italy to do an entire summer of charters as well.

Marine Reverse Osmosis Systems

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Commercially, the reverse osmosis system has been in use since the early 70's and although technological advancements have made systems smaller and more reliable since then, it is still the number one cause for headache onboard charter yachts.

This Outstanding Chef Cannot Stay Away From the Water!

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Chef J. Blevins began his extensive career in the restaurant industry in a beautiful tourist filled town located on the water in Annapolis, Maryland. His training there included work at various hotels including the Hyatt and Loews, plus a stint at Sycamore Mineral Springs, and much earlier, running a successful family-owned catering business. Now, Chef Blevins is winning accolades from his admiring guests aboard the charter yacht Gale Winds.

Best Bets for Food, Wine & Luck

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Holidays â Christmas and New Year's â are a peak travel time to the Caribbean. Megayacht owners, their families and friends, flock to savor the sun, sand and sea and crews find this is among their busiest times of the year. The buzz of festivity that fills the air, both over land and sea, comes as much from fine food and beverages as it does the tropical atmosphere. Here's a sampling of holiday provisioning recommendations from experts throughout the islands.

Anguilla

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In July, Island Global Yachting announced plans to build a luxury marina complex at the Altamer resort on Shoal Bay West in Anguilla. The development, due to be finished in late 2009, will become the official entry port to the quiet British Overseas Territory, and will have around 30 megayacht slips out of 101 in total, with a 164-unit resort, duty free shopping and restaurants. Incredibly, this will be Anguilla's first marina. What can the megayacht crowd expect?

So You Want To Work On A Yacht

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

'Greenhorn': an untrained or un-experienced person.

For those of you to whom the above definition applies, working on a yacht is not about lounging on the sun-deck, sipping a sun-downer, while awaiting your three courseÂ gourmet meal.Â If this is your idea of a dream job, be careful - it will soon turn into a nightmare.

No Matter What You Take From Me

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

After a charter on Yacht Alcatraz the female crew would commiserate with one another over smokes and beers. This Circle of Empathy would usually consist of a game of "Compare and Contrast the Injuries Caused by Captain Bligh's Boat" and "How Many Times Did You Cry This Week?" Although charter #3 was not the charter that my legs were so badly swollen that I could not bend my knees and had to march from one place to another like the Gestapo, I did wind up in tears twice that week that transpired i ...

Allison Riley

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Allison Riley, from Prince Edward Island, Canada, is currently Chief Stewardess on M/Y Domani, a 145ft Benetti.

My First Week as a Charter Chef

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

So there I was, standing in the galley of the 42' catamaran, looking up to the deserted cockpit. Although it was vacant at the time, I could clearly envision 6 famished charter guests poised with knife in one hand, fork in the other, rhythmically pounding on the table, chanting: "We want food!" What had I gotten myself into?

Upgrade Your Yacht Resume

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

One of my tasks was sifting through the resumes that would come in from our advertisements and selecting crew that would fit with our operation. Many, and by that I mean most, of the resumes received were sorrowfully lacking in the ability to catch the attention of my employer and myselfâand that is why I chose to list some of the key topics important to make your resume catchy, informative, and, most important, worthy of the job you are applying for.

Megayacht Cuisine Trends 2008

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The challenge for chefs today, whether based on land or sea, says Sharon Olson, president of Olson Communications, Inc., the Chicago, IL-based marketing and research company that publishes the annual âCulinary Visionsâ report, âis creating menu items that balance the dinerâs desire for the adventurous, while also being familiar enough to be accessible and, of course, full of flavor and something unique.â

Hat Overboard!

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Emergency procedures recently learned in my STCW class flooded my brain. I could still hear the Sea School instructor, Capt. Len, saying "Treat every hat flying off the heads of unsuspecting passengers as a âMan Overboard' drill!"

Licking the Wounds - Episode I

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The most important lesson that I have learned from sailing is humility; therefore, I will be the first to admit that I am quite possibly the daftest sailor to be found on the high seas.

Profile of a Charter Chef: Captain/Chef Rich Cassarino

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

For most people, three âinspiredâ catered meals a day sounds like heaven, but for guests aboard a charter yacht that is what they can expectâ¦all while casually dressed and tucked happily aboard a sumptuous yacht. In fact âAround the World in Seven Daysâ is what Captain/Chef Richard Cassarino promises you from the galley aboard his 57â catamaran Priorities cruising the Caribbean and offering international cuisine coupled with great wines.

Gorgeous Grenada

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

On the "Spice Island," yacht guests discover the Caribbean of their dreamsâlush volcanic hills, clean beaches, and friendly local people.Â Meanwhile, the captain and crew enjoy a strong support systemâmarinas, boatyards, provisioning, skilled technicians, and plentiful marine suppliesâto keep the boat running smoothly.

Superyacht Transatlantic Challenge 2008: Antigua-Azores-Vigo

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The first Superyacht Cup Transatlantic Challenge is planned for April 2008 starting in Antigua April 8 and 9, arriving in the Azores April 17, and finishing in Vigo, Spain April 25.Â

New Ownership for St. Maarten's Yacht Club Port de Plaisance

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

New York-based real estate developers Reuben and Charles Hoppenstein have acquired control of St. Maarten's Yacht Club Port de Plaisance (YCPDP), and contracted with Marina Management Services, Inc., of Boca Raton, FL, to assist in the redevelopment of the property.

MSWI to open second maritime school in Grenada

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Maritime School of the West Indies based in St. Maarten reports that it will soon open a second school in Grenada. Company representatives are negotiating with Peter De Savary's management to have an office open by the end of the year in the new Port Louis Marina.

Mia Lindquist

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In a new feature, Crew Life asks a stewardess each month to tell us about memorable weather, charter guest questions, and any of the other unforgettable challenges involved in getting the job of a stewardess done each day.

Itâs Liminâ Time: Check Out a Caribbean Spa

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The guests have gone, the yacht has been cleaned, the captain is catching some shuteye and you have a day off.Â Youâre tired and irritable and the next charter is coming sooner rather than later.Â What to do?Â Find the closest Spa.

CYBA Silver Jubilee Celebration

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Charter Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA), the dedicated sales force of the crewed charter yacht industry, celebrates its Silver Jubilee this year

New Puerto Rico Drydock

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

San Juan Towing & Marine Services, a contractor that provides a variety of ship repair services in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, has purchased a new dry dock facility. Perseverance is a 150-foot long by 70-foot wide drydock capable of lifting vessels of up to 1000 tons

Megayacht Marina proposal for San Juan

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Facilities and amenities for megayachts are on the cusp of grander development in Puerto Rico.

Shrink the World

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Peters & May, the international yacht transportation specialist based in the UK, has acquired a majority shareholding in the fast-growing Air & Ocean Shipping, Inc. of Chicago (AOS).

New Dates, New Class for Superyacht Cup Palma

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Dates for The Superyacht Cup Palma 2008 have been pushed up to June 11 to 14

Nieuwenhuizen Joins Dockwise Yacht Transport as European Sales Manager, Souder Moves To New Office

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Bert Nieuwenhuizen, known in the yachting community from his many years with Boero Paints, has joined Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) as European Sales Manager.

Linkscape Expands Caribbean VSAT Coverage

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Linkscape, a VSAT satellite internet provider exclusive to the Maritime market, has added a new spot beam to their Typhoon Ku Band VSAT service that the company says provides the most robust coverage of the entire Caribbean

SuperyachtASIA launches

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

With the Indian Ocean and Asia becoming a cruising destination for superyachts, SuperyachtASIA was formed to offer support required throughout the region

Tender Feelings

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

During the first trip the owner took the tender for a spin, returned 20 minutes later and stated that it was a toy for the kids. He wanted something more substantial, minimum of 25â with diesel inboard and a good dive deck. You can imagine my surprise at this.

MYBA St. Maarten Charter Show & Antigua Charter Yacht Show Set for December

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Overlapping yacht shows in St. Maarten and Antigua make for a busy kick-off to the 2007-2008 charter yacht season. The MYBA St. Maarten Charter Show will take place December 3 to 7 at Yacht Club Port de Plaisance, while the 46th Annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show will be held December 5 to10 at Nelsonâs Dockyard Marina located in English Harbour, and at the Falmouth Harbour Marina and the Antigua Yacht Club Marina, both located in Falmouth Harbour.

San Diego's Demolition Derby

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Driscollâs boatyard was a mess of old cars and everyone wanted to know what was going on. Rocket Research had invited the crew from M/Y First Home and former engineer from M/Y Orion, to compete in the annual Demolition Derby at the local fair. San Diego would never be the same.

Profile of a Charter Chef