Yachting
The lifeboat team of Whitby performed one of their toughest rescues after a yacht slipped the harbor entrance and then ran aground on the beach. On Friday night, the drama unfolded when the single crewed boat ran the wrong side of West Pier. One of the passer bys told that he was on Crescent Gardens…
The first solar powered yacht Grand Prix is all set to take place in Monaco this year. The Formula 1 Grand Prix is held here every year, and is one of the most seen sports events in the world. The narrow streets of Monaco are cleared away for the race, and some of the fastest…
New Zealand Team is keen on having Dean Barker as their skipper but the leading sailor seems apprehensive of the decision. If Barker turns down the offer, there might be a major shift of roles in the squad resulting in passing of the skipper’s baton to young Peter Burling. “If Barker isn’t driving our boat…
The European Yacht of the Year awards for the year 2012/13 has been published and Yachting World who is one of the judges deciding the winner has played a big role in choosing the name of the winners. Every year an award is given to the best luxury cruiser and this year the proud winner…
One of the oldest manufacturers of long range capable, recreational trawler yachts, Kadey-Krogen Yachts in Staurt, Florida, displayed its twentieth Krogen 58, named Destiny. This Krogen has set all new standards, showcasing amazing customization with the popular model. The owners of the 20th Krogen, Destiny, are avid sailors, divers and anglers. According to their next…
The Student Yachting World Cup is the annual sailing event hosted by the engineering school of France- Ecole Polytechnique in Pornic for students belonging to the different countries of Europe. The 33rd edition of this sailing competition was held from 14th of October to 19th of October, 2013. This year the best sailing teams from…