6+ hour, 13+ min ago  (232+ words) Middle and high school students are set to divide into teams and design and build seaworthy boats in a single day using only plywood, zip ties, 5200 fast-cure caulk, and marine-grade paint. The following day, the boats are launched and raced…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (340+ words) Its goal is to provide crew with better options for how they spend their limited time off. Founded by crewmember Alex Paterson, Crew Renew is built on his personal yachting experience. "In my 10years in the industry, I have witnessed and…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (362+ words) Most people know Guy Harvey for his marine wildlife art " the distinctive paintings that appear in galleries, on clothing, and even on cruise ships around the world. However, beyond his artwork is a career rooted in science, research, and conservation....

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (345+ words) The Association of Bahamas Marinas (TABM) announced that new boating fees are now in effect in The Bahamas. The amendments come after pushback in the boating industry to an increase in fees in July 2025. The new fee structure goes into…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (255+ words) The Ocean Race, a fully crewed offshore sailing race, added a transatlantic leg departing from St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida and arriving in Cascais, Portugal. The 2027 race marks the 15th edition of the event and the first time in the event's 54-year…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (703+ words) Several seminars at the recent Palm Beach International Boat Show addressed evolving regulations, including one that focused on US immigration policy changes that could affect yacht crew. Scott Hershenson, a U. S. immigration lawyer with 26 years of experience specializing in employment and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (140+ words) These changes have immediate operational implications for captains and crew. Higher fuel costs may lead owners and management companies to reconsider trip planning. Long-range itineraries could become less frequent or require stricter budgeting. Day trips and shorter charters could become…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (259+ words) YATCO launched its first Destination Forum at the 2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show on Wednesday. Held in the YATCO Flagship Lounge in partnership with Hill Robinson, the forum was created as a hub for captains and crew to connect with…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago  (324+ words) The industry is suffering from a shortage of crewmembers and shipyard personnel for quite some time," said Katie Ross, Quantum's business development manager. Many known industry leaders are starting to reach retirement age, and if we don't acknowledge and address…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (737+ words) Cherise Reedman, a former chief stewardess, founded Yacht Pearls of Wisdom after transitioning ashore a few years ago. The initiative provides a platform for women " whether still working in yachting or living ashore " to share their experiences in the industry....