Global Yacht Industry Intelligence
Associated Yacht Brokers (AYB) regularly curates and connects you to essential maritime news, global market trends, and regulatory updates impacting professional yacht brokers worldwide.
Some of the Best Yacht Brokers Dual-Certify
Some of the Best Yacht Brokers Dual-Certify Why some of the Best Yacht Brokers Dual-Certify (and What It Might Mean ...
World Boating Day Success:
: The third edition of World Boating Day concluded with record-breaking global participation spanning 28 countries, opening up shipyards and ...
Toy Trends for Charter Brokers:
Charter brokers are seeing a massive surge in demand for on-board inflatable toys, water slides, sea pools, and multi-use platforms ...
Market Adjustments:
The brokerage landscape remains active, but analytical buyers and realistic pricing dictate the pace. Brokers report that strategically priced or ...
Megeayacht “Amadea” Legal battle concludes
In early June 2026, the final appeal was officially rejected in a major legal battle concerning the forfeiture of the ...
Boat Builder News
Princess Yachts announced it has returned to profitability and ISA Yachts has launched the flagship Gran Turismo 67-meter Sea Raider ...
Brokerage Innovations:
Firm is digitizing sales; Galati Yachts just announced a major rollout of an eight-year-developed, in-house digital ecosystem to udate how ...
New Build Milestones:
New Build Milestones: Vard laid the keel for the 100-metre Inkfish research vessel, Turquoise Yachts delivered the 88-metre Angelique (its ...
Marina Expansions:
Marina Expansions: D-Marin acquired the Olbia Marina in Sardinia, and Marina Port Valencia opened its inner basin to accommodate superyachts ...
Bayesian Sinking Investigation:
Bayesian Sinking Investigation: The CEO of The Italian Sea Group (the yacht's builder) has lodged a multimillion-euro lawsuit against the ...
Sanctioned Yacht Appeals:
Sanctioned Yacht Appeals: The EU Court rejected appeals to remove Russian individuals from maritime sanctions, keeping legal disputes surrounding the ...
Battery Fire Awareness:
Battery Fire Awareness: UK-based Stream Marine Technical warned the maritime and yacht industry that onboard fire risk management is lagging ...
Notable Sales & Launches
Major Closings: Several high-profile transactions closed this week, including the sale of the 44m Sanlorenzo 44X-Space Tolemai and an in-build ...
Global Brokerage Market
The €300K–€400K Core Resilience: According to the Berthon International May Market Insights, the mid-market core brokerage space remains highly resilient ...
Yacht Industry News
Global Yachting Update: The 2026 Shift Toward Purpose and Performance The yachting industry in April 2026 is undergoing a profound ...
The UK’s tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has issued updated guidance confirming that virtually all superyachts operating in UK waters will be classified as private pleasure craft (PPC) for fuel duty purposes.
The UK’s tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has issued updated guidance confirming that virtually all superyachts operating in ...
Zero Emissions Project
Zero Emissions Project: The world’s first "fossil-fuel-free" production sailing yacht, Zero, hit the water, establishing a new green benchmark for ...
Next-Gen Catamarans
Next-Gen Catamarans: Pioneer Yachts launched its first solar-electric catamaran, the PY60, which is currently undergoing sea trials ahead of its ...
Monaco Sustainability Push
Monaco Sustainability Push: The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge convened global shipyards and designers to address "Climate Adaptive Yachting." Brokers note ...
Aggressive Summer Price Cuts:
Aggressive Summer Price Cuts: Mid-July has triggered prominent price reductions to capture moving buyers. Notable drops include a €1M reduction ...
Feadship Activity
Feadship Activity: The 100-meter custom Feadship superyacht Moonrise was successfully sold, while its 50-meter rebuilt sistership Emerald entered the market ...
Sanlorenzo Market Entry
Sanlorenzo Market Entry: The 44.5-metre Sanlorenzo Alloy44 motor yacht Phoenician officially joined the market via Viudes Yachts with an asking ...
IYBA Safety Guidance:
IYBA Safety Guidance: The International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) issued critical global directives to brokers on protecting themselves against fraudulent ...
UK Expansion:
UK Expansion: Twisted Marine has formally acquired the Network Yacht Brokers Dartmouth franchise. This expands its marine sales network across ...
Selective Buyers:
Selective Buyers: Brokerage houses like Ocean Independence noted that while liquidity is high, buyers are highly disciplined, requiring clear technical ...
Burgess Mid-Year Surge
Burgess Mid-Year Surge: Burgess announced a major mid-year milestone, completing the sale of 26 superyachts in 27 weeks. Transactions averaged ...
Administering YACHTS CLASSIFIEDS is a full-time occupation !
Every one of our 60 groups on Yachts Classifieds has had the header updated to emphasise that posting in Yachts ...
YACHTS FOR SALE essential for your credibility
Every AYB Broker and Partner has a Directory entry. (It should start with a profile photo of you, so please ...
Winners Cut a Slice of More than One Pie in Yacht Sales
Being one of the winners in Yacht sales You want to find the best platform for your listings But just ...
How AYB can help members
There are a few ways in which the Association reaches out a supporting arm in response to members' needs. Most ...
Canada Outbound CAD
Note the price is $CAD875,000 (approx $USD609,000) The gold standard in modern offshore cruising vessels. Robust, seakindly, fast, and comfortable: ...
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ADAMSEA yachts for sale website
Discover AdamSea High Tech and AI Yacht Marketplace! We are thrilled to introduce our partnership with AdamSea, a cutting-edge platform ...
News from the Royal National Lifeboat Institute
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Buying a Yacht for £250,000-£500,0000: Inside the World of ARC Sailors Buying Their Dream Boat
Is spending the kind of money you can buy a house for on a yacht actually the sensible option for ...
Vendée Globe record-breaker Charlie Dalin won gruelling race after cancer diagnosis
Charlie Dalin reveals in his autobiography that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, and won the gruelling 2024/25 Vendée ...
Tested on the Water: The 8 Best Handheld VHF Radios for 2025
The best handheld VHF radio isn't just for chat; today's units are vital safety tools with GPS & DSC. Here ...
Final Great Seamanship: Tom Cunliffe bids farewell
My decades-long column on Great Seamanship is ending, and for my final piece, I look back at the brilliant deductive ...
Best Waterproof Duffel Bag 2025: Keep your kit dry on the water
We sailors know a thing or two about soft luggage. The best waterproof duffel bag though is really a matter ...
Sale Alert: Spot X is ANOTHER Satellite Communications Device Reduced this Amazon Big Deals Day
This year's Amazon deals have seen major discounts on vital safety tech, making satellite messengers more accessible than ever Every ...
5 expert tips: How to be a yacht’s watch leader
Although he’s the crew boss and watch captain of 100ft Maxi yacht Scallywag in his own right, Pete Cumming is ...
How to cope with a medical emergency at sea
How do you prepare for every first aid eventuality including a medical emergency at sea? We get expert advice on ...
Sailing South America with six children: ‘Days became a blur of sea, sunrises, sunsets and nights’
A 5,000-mile passage from Uruguay to Trinidad with her six children was a voyage to savour for Somira Sao. “Mom, ...
10 essential multihull sailing skills you need to know
Nikki Henderson on the essential multihull sailing skills you shouldn’t set off without for smooth catamaran or trimaran cruising The ...
Biotherm wins the Ocean Race Europe Leg 5— and the rest of it
Final rankings, racing highlights, and the inside scoop on the race's stopover in Genoa. Here's everything you need to know ...
Get Satellite Two-Way Messaging For Under £200 this Amazon Big Deals Day
Typically, satellite communicators are far from cheap, but this Amazon Big Deals Day, you can pick up the tiny Zoleo ...
World’s Coolest Yachts: The Mini 6.50
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Clarisse Crémer ...
Outteridge back in SailGP as Sweden become 13th nation to join foiling league
Nathan Outteridge, undisputedly one of the best foiling sailors of his generation, is re-entering SailGP as helmsman for the newly ...
The boutique superyacht builder: Southern Wind strikes “The Perfect Balance”
Southern Wind superyacht builders unveil a new brand identity, which captures the marque’s balance between heritage and innovation. For Southern Wind, ...
Sailing the Transatlantic Race on Hound: ‘Hound is a poster child for a bygone era of yacht design’
Sailing the Transatlantic Race on the iconic 1970s sloop Hound was a tonic for Conrad Humphreys It’s early morning on ...
Everything you need to know about high performance autopilots
Autopilot technology is evolving at a rapid pace, with the best of today’s units offering exceptional performance, both for racing ...
MODX: An electric 70ft catamaran with inflatable wingsails!
The MODX is a 70ft catamaran with fully automated twin inflatable rotating wingsails set on telescopic retractable masts and powered ...
‘The crash was a reminder for us all’ – Nikki Henderson
When the pros are caught on camera making mistakes it proves there’s no such thing as a perfect sailor You ...
Contest Yachts’ five-star line-up for the three premier autumn shows
Contest Yachts, long celebrated for its deep family values and hands-on craftsmanship, will have a compelling presence at this autumn’s ...
‘Teams don’t see The Ocean Race Europe as a walk in the park’ – Matt Sheahan
It might be a different challenge to the Vendée Globe, but The Ocean Race Europe still brings high-intensity racing to ...
14 of the most exciting boats to look out for at all the Boat Shows in 2025
As summer draws to a close we pick some of the most interesting boats set to be launched during this ...
‘This one was special’ – Homecoming victory for Beccaria in The Ocean Race Europe Leg 4
Italian sailor Ambrogio Beccaria and his team Allagrande Mapei took first place in the Ocean Race Europe Leg 4, breaking ...
Buying a yacht for £100,000-£250,000: Tips and tricks
When buying a yacht for £100,000 to £250,000 you might not buy you a large boat new, but you can ...
Biotherm wins Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 after going neck-and-neck with Team Holcim-PRB
Catch up on all the action from the Ocean Race Europe Leg 3, including an exhilarating face-off between Biotherm and ...
Adapting to the elements – A revolution in thermo-regulating technical clothing
How do animals remain comfortable and regulate their temperature across a wide range of temperatures and activity levels? Their fur ...
World’s Coolest Yachts: Ultim Actual 4
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. Alan Roberts nominates the ...
How to buy a yacht for under £100,000
What can you really buy for up to £100,000 in today’s yacht market? Perhaps a lot more than you think ...
‘Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! The boat is cut in half’
A full-bore collision mid-Channel left a Class 40 smashed in half and its two skippers clinging to wreckage. Helen Fretter ...
Kinetic Catamarans unveils stunning new K6 range
Fast, luxury catamaran specialists Kinetic launches a new K6 range and exhibits in Europe for the first time this September ...