Danilo Salsi and his crew of Swan 90, DSK, are celebrating an overall victory at this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, taking first place in the Racing / Cruising division by a matter of 1 point on the final day.

Private wealth in Asia will reach an extraordinary 13 trillion dollars by 2015 - with China and India forecast to contribute over 40% of global growth alone.

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona repeats sponsorship of the Captains Dinner and Awards, hosted by Fraser Yachts on Thursday 22nd September at theYacht Club de Monaco. On its eleventh edition, this annual gala function is considered one of the most prestigious evenings in the Monaco Yacht Show calendar and a must-go event for all captains attending the show.

Marina Port Vell, Barcelona—set to become  one of  Europe’s preeminent superyacht destinations through a radical transformation—is attending the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show and is sponsoring the event’s most notable functions.

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Wally, the manufacturer of super-luxury power and sailing yachts has today confirmed the full specification of its new icon, Wally//One. Delivering superior performance, technology, comfort and space, the successor to the Wally//Tender will be seen for the first time at the Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes, 6-11 September.

Island Global Yachting announces that its successful marina loyalty program, the IGY Anchor Club, has expanded to include vessels of all lengths. The Anchor Club now welcomes captains and owners of vessels of all sizes to enjoy the benefits of Anchor Club membership including the ability to earn points redeemable for electronics, fine jewelry, home

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The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) is proud to announce the launching of SPOTLIGHT-ST. MAARTEN, a month long event focusing on education, recreation and discounts for boaters, tourists, and locals. The event will kick off this year with live entertainment and fireworks on St. Maarten’s Day, Friday November 11th (11/11/11), and will run through

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Island Global Yachting, Ltd. and ADM Yacht Consulting (Dalian), Ltd. announces a strategic alliance to support the development of the nautical sector China’s emerging yacht market. The strategic partnership marries a leading global resource in the marina development and services sector with a strong Chinese firm committed to the growth and development of its nautical

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Celebrating our Fifth Anniversary, published since 2006, Yacht Essentials has been the port to port and Yacht News Source covering the yachting industry. It started on the docks (just like all great ideas) when a collection of yacht captains and crew started talking about how great it would be to have a single publication that

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