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In September 2016, Hurricane Matthew ripped through the Atlantic, causing significant damage from the Caribbean up through North Carolina. In Florida, while the storm weakened to a Category 2 and stayed offshore, it still severely impacted areas. Amelia Island, near the Georgia border, was one of them. Fernandina Harbor Marina, situated on the island, wasContinue Reading
Within the next year, the Italian refit yard Amico & Co. will complete a significant expansion. One phase, a new megayacht marina, opens in just a few weeks. On a bigger scale, Amico & Co. has ambitious plans to turn its home city of Genoa into a megayacht hub. The illustration above highlights the areasContinue Reading
If you don’t have a spa aboard your yacht, you can have one just steps away. MDL Marinas’ Ocean Village now has more floating pontoons that let you step off deck and walk straight into the five-star hotel where the spa resides. These are among a host of recently completed enhancements at Ocean Village MarinaContinue Reading
Port City Marina in Wilmington, North Carolina is a favorite stop for many boaters and megayacht owners and crew. So, too, do many owners and crew treasure Carolina builders Hatteras Yachts and Jarrett Bay Boatworks, located in New Bern and Beaufort, respectfully. So, many eyes were trained on the path of Hurricane Florence as itContinue Reading
Following Fort Lauderdale city approval, Pier Sixty-Six Marina is formally uniting its holdings on both sides of the 17th Street Causeway. This will bring all of its slips and linear dockage under the single brand name Pier Sixty-Six Marina. While eventually it intends to enhance the properties, it currently is teaming with two ocean-advocacy organizations,Continue Reading
It’s been nearly a year since back-to-back hurricanes destroyed the famed Bitter End Yacht Club in the Caribbean. However, the rebuild has begun, with the megayacht Barnacle playing a central role. The Virgin Gorda-based resort and marina hosted many a megayacht over its 50-year history. Unfortunately, Hurricane Irma made a direct hit on North Sound,Continue Reading