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Seattle-based superyacht design studio JQB Design has unveiled two new sustainable superyacht designs: the 74m high performance sloop Ecoyacht Concept and the 88m high performance schooner Ecoyacht Concept.

On the occasion of the Düsseldorf Boat Show, Fountaine Pajot exclusively announced the launch of the new New 42 catamaran. The new model boasts all the advantages that all Fountaine Pajot sailing catamarans have, including the shipyard DNA of performance and elegance!

Fountaine Pajot has dominated the world catamaran construction arena for a very long time, and the entire yachting world is always in awe of the release of new shipyard models, knowing that their latest innovations will determine the trends in the further construction of the entire cruise catamarans industry.

The new Fountaine Pajot still only has its working name - New 47. But its name will be announced at the international exhibition during its world premiere on April 19-23 in La Grande Motte (France). In the meantime, the intrigue remains.

Yachtsman Doug Pike, seeking shelter from the westerly winds off the coast of Ilfracombe, discovered a wonderful gourmet destination.

Grenada beckons travelers with rugged mountain landscapes, impressive underwater world, tropical forests and waterfalls. And for lovers of secluded relaxation, the island is doubly beautiful, because they call in here much less often than on other islands of the Caribbean.

Garcia 45, a yacht that was designed by Jimmy Cornell. A yacht that turned out to be so successful that it was put into production. To which there is still a queue of customers. On which he made the transition from France to Alaska, through Greenland.

Four models of small yachts from eight to nine and a half meters impress not only with their good sailing performance, but also convince with their impeccable performance, high-quality equipment and, at the same time, a particularly favorable price-performance ratio.

Italian shipyard Perini Navi has launched many gorgeous custom yachts, including Tom Perkins' famous Maltese Falcon. The global crisis, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, has put the shipyard in a rather difficult position. What will be next?

From 20 to 28 January, the 39th exhibition of aquatic activities Boot 2018 will open at the Messe Duesseldorf exhibition center. Seventeen huge pavilions will open the doors for those in love with the sea.

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have created the MantaDroid robot, which is designed for underwater observation and research of marine biodiversity.

Regardless of whether we are shooting under an engine or under sails, we will definitely turn on the engine if we choose the anchor end (chain) with an electric capstan. In addition, moving at a low speed to the anchor, we facilitate the work of the capstan. In any case, the anchor maneuver consists of a series of sequential standard operations (Fig. 1).

The three-masted sailing superyacht Maltese Falcon has been one of the most recognizable superyachts in the world since launching in 2006. Since then, she has hosted royalty, celebrities, top businessmen and many awards every year.

It's never too late to learn! Five inspiring stories of people who set out on the high seas with little or no experience for the journey ahead.

The European Union aims to solve the problem of illegal tax incentives for yachts in Cyprus and Italy. Both countries were unable to charge the correct VAT amount for yacht leasing.

Caspar Craven has long dreamed of a big trip with his family. So how did he do it? This is an interesting story about how a determined family from Britain made their dream to go around the globe on a yacht in two years come true!

There is now something of a racing boom all over the world: six new professional competitions that will make sailing affordable.

The race has recently begun in the category “Best Yacht 2022”. There are many famous yachts among the participating boats.

The largest yachting exhibition in Europe will open its doors on January 18, 2020, and will run until January 26 inclusive at the exhibition center in Dusseldorf. As always, this will be a very special event for the entire yachting industry and for the boat show visitors who invariably come to Düsseldorf from all over the world every year.

The underwater world is full of secrets and mysteries. Despite the fact that active work is underway to study the bottom of the world ocean, scientists and ordinary sailors are finding more and more new species every year. Types of plants, insects, fish.