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Although the entirety of Italy has been under a lockdown since March 9, select few businesses remained operational, even ones considered non-essential, until March 22. Factories, which include megayacht shipyards, were among those. Despite all shipyards remaining closed since then, yacht crew in Italy can still move around, with some restrictions. SOS Yachting, which offersContinue Reading
If you are working from home and finding it hard to remain focused, relax. In these times, we all could use some healthy distractions. Just as good music helps lift the spirit, so, too, does listening to a fantastic story. These four audiobooks about yachts and the water will help make home confinement a littleContinue Reading
For the past several weeks, construction equipment that previously was removing debris has instead been digging foundations. The well-known Bitter End Yacht Club in the British Virgin Islands is finally able to reconstruct its infrastructure. In addition, it anticipates reopening in October. Calling the reconstruction BEYC 2.0, the resort and marina team has been activeContinue Reading
Regardless of who you are or what you do, we share an uncomfortable reality: COVID-19 is disrupting our lives. In fact, COVID-19 challenges yachting every day, with more ports closing down, and companies reducing customer interaction for everyone’s benefit. If you’re like me, the notion of spending the next several weeks in increasing isolation doesn’tContinue Reading
UPDATE, MARCH 26, 2020: Effective on March 20, French authorities have banned all water-based leisure activity from internal and territorial waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The regulations remain in effect due to COVID-19 concerns. UPDATE, MARCH 18, 2020: Within hours of limiting access to the ports, officials changed course. Now, effective through March 31, noContinue Reading
The Australian city of Brisbane plans to kick off a 12-month pilot program as part of a larger superyacht-destination campaign. To attract waterborne visitors, and the economic stimulus they represent, superyacht buoy mooring tests should start midyear this year. Maritime Safety Queensland, responsible for safety on and protection of the state’s waterways, revealed the plansContinue Reading