Worldwide sea levels could rise by more than double according to a new study of climate change in Antarctica. The evaluation made by climate scientists Robert DeConto from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and David Pollard from Pennsylvania State University is in the current issue of Nature. This new research concluded that Antarctic melting alone could contribute more than …
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The beginning of the Mediterranean yacht charter season synchronizes with the Spanish F1 Grand Prix. One of the world’s most popular and exciting sports will take place on the Barcelona – Catalunya Circuit from 13th to 15th May 2016. During this major event, the world class port for superyachts, OneOcean Port Vell, will shelter yachts …
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Blue Flag, the well known international organization that offers a Blue Flag distinction to beaches and marinas that complies with all the criteria demanded, extends its field of activity beyond the shore. Starting from April 2016, the Blue Flag International Jury will also award boat tour operators from the marine industry. The world’s leading eco-label …
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Who would have imagined that someone would ever think to built a berth larger than any superyacht existent on the market? Well, Porto Montenegro just added the world’s largest superyacht berth. It measures 250 in length and it’s bigger even than the one from One Ocean Port Vell in Barcelona (190m). It overpasses also the biggest …
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A floating school was built in Lagos, Nigeria, to give the community stricken by poverty a chance for a proper education. The Makoko Floating School is an innovative pyramid-shaped structure that can receive up to 100 students and teachers. The portable building has an eco-friendly construction. It was made with recycled empty plastic barrels, bamboo and …
An international team of marine biologists has made the first-ever field observations of rare Omura’s whales – one of the least known species of whales in the world – while working off the coast of Madagascar. Prior to that, just 44 of the whales had been spotted since they were discovered. Omura’s whales are so …
Global sales of superyachts scored a growth in comparison with previous years. Sales of boats larger than 24 meters climbed with 40% in 2015, according to The 2016 Wealth Report from Knight Frank agency. More than 450 mega-yachts were sold in 2015 with a total cost of 3 billion dollars. One quarter of the yacht sales …
A big yachting company just made a huge announcement. Riva is now part of Formula 1 Racing. The italian brand will be Scuderria Ferrari’s official sponsor at this year’s World Championship. The patronization was officially revealed in Maranello during the presentation of the new Ferrari SF16-H car, which will compete in the next Formula 1. They …
The most impressive sailing and motor boats in the world are preparing for Loro Piana Regatta (March 9 – 12). Based at the Yacht Club Cost Smeralda, the regatta has been growing since its beginning in 2011. There will be a tight race! And all thanks to the strong breezes from this part of Carribean. …
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