Yachts offer alternatives to Charleston hotels - Spartanburg Herald Journal

Yachts offer alternatives to Charleston hotels Spartanburg Herald Journal Some boat owners also require a security deposit. The boats are moored at local harbors, including Charleston City Marina in downtown and the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina in Mount Pleasant. The boats provide running water and electricity through ...

Sea-change: The Acciona prepares to compete in the Vendée Globe - Financial Times

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Sea-change: The Acciona prepares to compete in the Vendée Globe Financial Times By Victor Mallet Sailors like to distinguish themselves from powerboaters and pretend that theirs is an environmentally friendly sport using only the power of the wind. But the reality has always been rather dirtier. Cruising yachts, especially in the ...

Asia takes the helm in choppy waters - Financial Times

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Asia takes the helm in choppy waters Financial Times Yet the superyacht business and the broader pleasure yacht sector are starting to undergo some profound changes as a result of the shift in global economic power from west to east. In an emblematic manufacturing deal at the end of last year, Ferretti, ... and more »

Middle East: Fuel is cheap and speed is a must for sailors in Arab world - Financial Times

Middle East: Fuel is cheap and speed is a must for sailors in Arab world Financial Times “They like to go well offshore and these customers favour boats in the eight to 11-metre range. Typically, these are narrow-beamed with a deep V-shaped hull that does well in the short chop that Gulf waters are famous for. “Power generally comes from ... and more »

The Queen's Jubilee rowbarge hides an electric secret - Drives & Controls

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The Queen's Jubilee rowbarge hides an electric secret Drives & Controls "We have been witnessing a growing trend in the boating industry for electric motors, whether it's to provide primary power to sailboats, yachts, canal cruisers or in-shore motorboats, or even assist classic rowbarges and boats with additional power, ... and more »