Italy-based classification society RINA has launched a series of new services and standards aimed at helping the growing global yacht industry to grow efficiencies and reduce its environmental footprint.

For all those who have ever wished for a little help at the helm, Harken and Jeanneau are pleased to announce the result of a three-year collaborative effort to reimagine cruising and shorthanded sailing.

Professional sailing photographers from all over the world are invited to join the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2015. Started in 2010, the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image is the world’s premier photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing. The prestigious trophy will be awarded during the Yacht Racing Forum in Geneva, on December 8, 2018.

Nautor’s Swan announced the ClubSwan 50, the lastest and most innovative addition to its successful SwanLine, now encompassing yachts from 50 to 115 feet.

Azimut Yachts participates in the Genoa Boat Show (30 September – 5 October 2015) through its official network of dealers with eight models representing the Azimut Atlantis, Flybridge, Magellano and S collections.

In the context of the ongoing development, Jotun Hellas will organize a training seminar on October the 17th, at the Metropolitan Hotel, with the participation of the whole network of sales' representatives.

Less than one week to go and organisers in Gstaad and St Tropez are working on the final details to welcome some of the most stunning centenarian yachts still sailing, lining up for the 2015 edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy.

Following its World Premiere at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival, it was with great delight that we heard the new Minorchino 34 has been nominated within the under 35ft category in the highly respected 2016 Powerboat of the Year Awards.

Nautor’s Swan is pleased to showcase the new Swan 115 S, the flagship of the SwanLine, at the Monaco Yacht Show from 23 to 26 September.

On the shores of Lake Geneva, Franck Cammas and Louis Viat have led their catamaran Groupama C to victory in the Little Cup 2015, thus securing a historic double to complement the title they took in 2013 in England.

The first Truly Classic 127 Atalante has been delivered by Claasen Shipyards in the Netherlands to a delighted repeat client.

The 2015 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show will underline the beginning of a new era as the show will celebrate its 25th edition, but above all because it will display a new look with extra berths and a reorganisation of its exhibition area.

Celebrating nearly 30 years of innovative design, leading naval architects BMT Nigel Gee will be exhibiting at the 25th Monaco Yacht Show this month within the Superyacht UK Pavilion.

Organized by the French publishing group LuxMediaGroup, the World Yachts Trophies are considered among the most prestigious awards in the industry.

The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup saved the best for last with a gloriously sunny, windy day on the Costa Smeralda. The 19-knot breezes provided a thrilling finale to the 26th edition of a spectacular regatta that is the cornerstone of a longstanding partnership between Rolex and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS).

Knut Frostad, CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, is stepping down at the end of 2015 after eight years at the helm for family reasons. The 48-year-old Norwegian has guided the event over three editions in 2008-09, 2011-12 and 2014-15 after taking over as chief executive in March 2008.