British couple face £200k bill after merchant sailors accidentally set century-old boat ablaze
A British couple are facing a bill of up to £200,000, after partying sailors set their 100-year-old wooden boat...
Spain’s marine news
News about the marine industry in Spain ranging from fires on yachts, to marinas using bacteria to reduce hydrocarbon residue. Find news on Spanish boatbuilders, distributors and dealerships as well as the Spanish city charging people for being rescued at sea.
Mystery of orca behaviour continues as Cruising Association pleads for data
It’s been a year of numbers. Orca have sunk two boats, memberships to orca Facebook groups have rocketed past...
Vuelta a España Trophy: New Spanish sailing challenge underway
Spanish ocean racer Alex Pella has launched his bid for the Vuelta a España Trophy, a new annual challenge...
Cruising Association releases new research library on orca interactions
The Cruising Association has created an online research library to document reports of orca interactions gathered from skippers worldwide....
Marina uses bacteria to reduce hydrocarbon residue
Marina Ibiza has partnered with La Alternative Eco to become the first marina in Spain to use Bio-Box, a...
Video: Fire destroys luxury yacht in Mediterranean
The Spanish coastguard has confirmed 17 people were rescued from the luxury yacht Irmao, as the 88-foot vessel was...
Watch: Climate activists spray paint on Walmart heiress’ $300m superyacht
Environmental protestors from the campaign group Futuro Vegetal have spray painted Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie’s $300 million superyacht,...
Watch: Ocean Race yachts attacked by orca as behaviour spreads to Scotland
The Ocean Race has released an amazing video of yet another orca attacking a yacht. It was taken by...
Cruising Association to host orca webinar
The Cruising Association (CA) is hosting a free webinar for members and non-members entitled ‘Orca and Yachts: Fact, Fiction...
Hurley Marine appoints new Europe distributor
Michigan-based dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine is continuing its European expansion, with the appointment of Onicroix as its distributor...
Astondoa appoints new dealer for Spain
Astondoa has named Hermanos Guasch as its new dealer for the Catalonian market. The company says the move offers...
