Latest yachting news, industry updates, and breaking stories on regulations, technology, and everything shaping the superyacht world.
SailGP has opened its first year-round training base in Pensacola, Florida, under a partnership with American Magic designed to develop athletes, strengthen competitive fairness, and support the championship’s expansion.
After nearly 30 years of supporting crew members throughout their careers, Capt. Scott Miller is now receiving that same support as the yachting community rallies around him during his fight with cancer.
OCT 21, 2026
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry will host Crew Collective on Oct. 26, offering yacht crew yoga, meditation, mental health support, and access to wellness and education resources ahead of FLIBS.
OCT 21, 2026
Yachtie Minds Matter invites yacht crew to join a beach cleanup on Oct. 29, with meditation, refreshments, and raffle prizes, including a $1,000 gift card.
OCT 20, 2026
The 305-foot Oceanco Draak is expected to be the largest yacht on display at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
OCT 19, 2026
Yacht crew recall some of their strangest experiences at sea, from glowing nets and green meteors to sperm whales, volcanic waters, military explosions, and other sights they never expected to encounter.
OCT 17, 2026
IBEX announced the 12 winners of its 2026 Innovation Awards.
OCT 16, 2026
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard’s annual Pumpkin Regatta returns Oct. 23 with relay-style racing, costumes, a silent auction, and fundraising to benefit Sail Newport.
OCT 15, 2026
National Marine Suppliers’ 18th annual Yacht Bikers Poker Run will bring together the yachting community, motorcycle and car enthusiasts, and supporters for a day of riding and fundraising benefiting Task Force Dagger.
OCT 13, 2026
ISWAN’s 2025 review reveals rising yacht crew concerns about mental health, bullying, and job insecurity.
OCT 13, 2026
Yacht Workers Council has launched a professional registry that brings yacht crew certifications, sea service, employment history, and references into one verified, crew-controlled career profile.
OCT 13, 2026
After 12 years as a full-time yacht chef, building a career that took him around the globe, chef Edward Atkinson decided it was time to put down roots and open his own restaurant, Scratch, in Mallorca.
OCT 11, 2026
Artificial intelligence is at work on board, but human expertise remains at the helm. From smart systems to remote diagnostics, new technology is changing yachting.
OCT 10, 2026
A port pilot doesn’t replace the captain but works alongside them, combining the captain’s knowledge of the yacht with the pilot’s local expertise to help ensure a safe, efficient passage.
OCT 10, 2026
PredictWind has launched a new Man Overboard app that detects when a crewmember becomes separated from a vessel and automatically alerts the crew, chartplotter, and designated contacts ashore.
OCT 9, 2026
The U.S. Virgin Islands will debut USVI Sailing Week in April 2027, combining three major boating events into four days of racing, island-hopping, yacht showcases, and waterfront celebrations across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.
OCT 8, 2026
CrewRenew’s new web app connects yacht crew with South Florida businesses offering discounts on wellness, fitness, recreation and more.
OCT 7, 2026
MIASF will launch RefitX at FLIBS 2027, bringing together shipyards, marine trades, designers, engineers, and technology providers for two days of education, discussion, and collaboration focused on the future of yacht refit.
OCT 7, 2026
Wynn Marina in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, will offer 98 deepwater berths for yachts up to 85 meters, with dedicated captain and crew facilities, provisioning support and IGY-managed operations when it opens in 2027.
OCT 6, 2026
Former yacht chef Tom Voigt has turned more than 16 years of yachting experience into a new book examining the realities of life in the industry.
OCT 5, 2026
Cantiere Rossini has begun construction on a new Crew Village at its Pesaro refit facility, adding a gymnasium, crew lounge, and other amenities designed for captains and crew spending extended periods in the yard.
OCT 2, 2026
Legacy Harbour Marina has reopened in downtown Fort Myers following a $15 million post-Hurricane Ian redevelopment that upgraded its docks, utilities, and amenities across 131 slips.
OCT 1, 2026
Four crewmembers were rescued after their 51-foot yacht sank following a collision with a whale, prompting them to abandon ship and spend several hours in a life raft.
SEP 30, 2026
ACREW is offering yacht crew the chance to attend the 2026 Crew Awards in Fort Lauderdale through a ticket lottery, with 13 categories recognizing achievements across the superyacht industry.
SEP 30, 2026
Luna Rossa 1 defeated Emirates Team New Zealand in the Match Race final to win the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Naples.
SEP 29, 2026
The International Superyacht Society has announced the finalists for its 2026 Design Awards, spanning sailing yachts, motor yachts, and refit projects. Winners will be revealed Oct. 28 in Fort Lauderdale.
SEP 28, 2026
Galvanic Works makes the case that marine diesel engines already produce the data needed to identify developing problems long before a conventional alarm sounds — we just haven’t been listening closely enough.
SEP 25, 2026
IYRS will launch the Women’s Maritime Leadership Academy in 2027, a six-month program designed to develop emerging and mid-career women leaders across the maritime industry.
SEP 24, 2026
