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Sailing Cape Horn

Sailing Cape Horn

Rounding the Horn was and still is a high light for seaman and formed a real achievement in their maritime career.

End to EU stalemate on the transfer of yachting qualifications

End to EU stalemate on the transfer of yachting qualifications

As the EU-funded TRECVET Project draws to a close, yachtsmen across Europe should soon be able to freely transfer their qualifications from country to country. Mallorca-based Sea Teach has been leading this ground-breaking exercise.

Abu Dhabi's Volvo Ocean Race stopover to be Cowes of Arabia

Abu Dhabi's Volvo Ocean Race stopover to be Cowes of Arabia

Abu Dhabi's planned hosting of the Volvo Ocean Race 2014/15 could become the key sailing and community waterfront event of Arabia on the lines of the UK's highly successful Cowes Week regatta, according to Emirati Adil Khalid who will contest the global sailing race as a member of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.

Deserted isle bliss

Deserted isle bliss

Med Experience is one of the only sailing companies to visit the deserted islet of Proizd off the coast of Croatia. Located west of larger isle Korcula, this rocky outcrop peeping from the Adriatic Sea boasts stunning turquoise waters, stone plates for sunbathing and just one restaurant located in the harbour.

Explore the stunning Isle of Anglesey this summer

Explore the stunning Isle of Anglesey this summer

The Isle of Anglesey has plenty to offer every kind of holidaymaker this summer season, from relaxing weekend retreats, outdoor adventures to historic trips discovering the gems of this beautiful Welsh isle.

Sailing adventures to Burma's remote islands

Sailing adventures to Burma's remote islands

Adventure tour operator, Intrepid Travel has launched two new sailing adventures that will take small groups of travellers to some of the world's most remote islands, off the coast of Burma.

Pearl Regatta 2013 sets sail in Tahiti and her islands

Now in its 10th year, the Tahiti Pearl Regatta took to the blue waters of Tahiti and her islands on 8th – 12th May 2013.

Luxury yacht charter in Malta

Luxury yacht charter in Malta

For the 2013 visitor season, one of Malta’s leading yacht charter businesses has launched a range of brand new packages designed to introduce the fun of luxury yachting to UK tourists.

Experience the world's biggest harbour festival

Experience the world's biggest harbour festival

When it comes to parties, nowhere parties harder than the Port of Hamburg during the world's biggest harbour festival.

Perfume making, wine tasting, shorts breaks and honeymoons

Upmarket yachting specialist Essential Sailing has late availability in May, with exclusive-use options for honeymooners/couples and three and four-night short breaks now available – perfect for sailors and non-sailors alike

Palma Yachting Forum lays on extracurricular fun

Palma Yachting Forum lays on extracurricular fun

Following three days of intellectual interaction at the Palma International Yachting Forum, organisers have planned a generous spread of extracurricular activities.

Palma Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show increases allocated berths

Palma Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show increases allocated berths

Due to overwhelming demand from companies wishing to exhibit their yachts, the inaugural Palma Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show has been forced to increase its area.

Chocolate on a luxury yacht in Lanzarote

Enjoy balmy spring sailing along Lanzarote’s unspoilt south coast together with delicious Easter treats. Wake up to Eggs Benedict and homemade Nutella with fresh croissants on Easter Sunday and take part in an Easter egg hunt on board.

Palma International Boat Show stages sensational comeback

Palma International Boat Show stages sensational comeback

With the 2012 event conspicuous by its absence, the pressure is on to deliver a sensational 30th edition of the Palma International Boat Show.

Palma International Yachting Forum reveals speaker line-up

Palma International Yachting Forum reveals speaker line-up

With May fast approaching, organisers of the Palma International Yachting Forum can now reveal their line-up of chairpersons, specialist contributors and plenary session adjudicators.