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With the Caribbean cruising season soon upon us, Puerto Rico is taking steps to attract more visitors. Therefore, you may see representatives from the island’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) at the Monaco Yacht Show next week. You will see them at other major upcoming boat shows, too. Puerto Rico is promoting itselfContinue Reading
Multiple yacht and megayacht organizations joined forces with the city of Fort Lauderdale last week for Hurricane Dorian aid. Equally noteworthy, over two days, yachting’s Hurricane Dorian relief effort raised $200,000. This is funding the deployment of a 110-footer (33.5-meter) heading to the Abacos this week. The Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner and a local churchContinue Reading
Today’s cruisers want to see more of the world. Naturally, charter brokers are exploring burgeoning destinations. Japan is one intriguing destination already rapidly gaining prominence among land-based travelers. Yacht charter in Japan could soon become a strong attraction, too, due to inroads being made by Camper & Nicholsons. They come through a new strategic allianceContinue Reading
Hurricane Dorian became the strongest-ever storm to hit the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas this past weekend. In addition, it became the strongest Atlantic hurricane landfall on record. Even while it was still pounding the islands, yacht owners, crews, and industry representatives were mobilizing aid. The effort continues, too. In fact, yachting is helping theContinue Reading
For nearly 20 years, the National Park Service either severely restricted or banned PWCs from the waters of the United States’ 21 national parks. However, powerboats could cruise and anchor in many of these same waters. The Gulf Islands National Seashore just became the last of the 21 parks to review its policy in thatContinue Reading
Rumors have been flying for months about season seven of the yachting reality TV show “Below Deck.” Social media posts by cast members like Capt. Lee Rosbach (above) and crewmember Kate Chastain hinted they’d be back this autumn, in Thailand. It’s now official. Not only is the show returning, but “Below Deck” is indeed inContinue Reading