All South Africa articles – Page 13
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NewsPrincess founders on Robben Island
Recently acquired yacht grounds on World Heritage Site; Boating World South Africa confirms they sold second-hand Princess last week
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NewsXquisite Yachts/Phoenix Marine tool up for new 60 Solar Sail
The first hull of the 60 Solar Sail is expected to be on display at the 2023 Miami Boat Show Xquisite Yachts/Phoenix Marine has commenced tooling for a new 60 Solar Sail model, due to be launched at the end of next year. The first hull is ...
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NewsNew Robertson & Caine CEO says ‘design innovation’ key to shifting market
Theo Loock took over at head of the Cape Town yard earlier this year
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NewsTop Cape Town marina forced to oxygenate its water after mass fish die-off
Pictures of milky anaerobic marina water have been circulated widely on social media Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront marina has begun oxygenating its water to speed up decomposition of tons of submerged fish that is affecting water quality and raising concerns among boat owners. Pictures of ...
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NewsSAMSA tightens regulations around kill-switches after teen boating accident
South Africa is set to impose stricter safety measures for ski-boats, specifically around the use of kill-switches, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) confirmed this month. The announcement follows a serious boating accident in January on an Eastern Cape river which left a teenager with lacerations to the face ...
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NewsSouthern Wind confirms new ‘smart custom’ hybrid project
The SW108 Hybrid sailing yacht Southern Wind has announced a diesel-electric hybrid version of its new generation smart custom sailing yacht. The SW108 Hybrid project involving Nauta Design and Farr Yacht Design features a diesel electric hybrid propulsion system that combines two generators with a high voltage ...
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NewsNew ocean cruising organisation launches in South Africa
The Ocean Sailing Association of Southern Africa (Osasa) will work with government on behalf of the offshore and coastal cruising communities
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NewsSA builder lands contract to produce Class 40 racing yacht in Cape Town
Further Composites’ founder told IBI the build is progressing well
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NewsSouth Africa flags plans for Cape Town Ocean Economy hub
South Africa’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the key launching pad for most of the country’s new-build yachts, plans to establish an Ocean Economy hub at the popular Cape Town site. The move is the latest push to raise Cape Town’s profile as a preferred superyacht and boatbuilding destination. V&A chief ...
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NewsSouthern Wind launches ‘smart custom’ bluewater cruiser
Stand-out feature of the new vessel is a GT (Gran Turismo) deck configuration conceived by Nauta Design
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NewsTwo Oceans Marine launches new custom 85 powercat
South African yard’s new 85 footer marks 13th vessel to leave yard in eight years
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NewsWhales spark fish die-off in Cape Town marina
Cape Town’s prestigious Victoria & Alfred Marina is scrambling to clean up a deluge of dead fish after a massive school of bait fish were chased into the Port of Cape Town. The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, which manages the marina adjoining one of the Port’s dry dock facilities, this ...
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NewsXquisite Africa acquires SA’s first five-axis CNC machine
Xquisite catamarans are built at Phonenix Marine in Atlantis Xquisite Africa has acquired Africa’s first five-axis CNC milling machine, a total investment of around £1.8m. The machine is expected to be in place in a brand new facility outside Cape Town by July, according to company spokesman ...
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NewsSuzuki Marine South Africa reports record year
Suzuki importer and distributor beats all-time sales records
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NewsSouth African Maritime Safety Authority appoints acting CEO
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has appointed a new acting CEO, Tsepiso Taoana-Mashiloane.
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NewsSA government lists yacht-building and ship repair as Cape Town priorities
Yacht-building and ship repair has been declared a key priority work theme for a newly formed Port of Cape Town government Task Team.
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NewsLowrance SA wins international marketing award
South African marine electronics wholesaler Lowrance SA has won an international marketing award from global marine electronics giant Navico for the second year running.
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NewsCorrection: New Sparcraft South Africa co-owner eyes US market
In our story posted on Tuesday, ‘New Sparcraft co-owner eyes US market’, we failed to specify that the story referred specifically to ‘Sparcraft South Africa’. Sparcraft South Africa is not related to either Sparcraft America or Sparcraft France. Sparcraft France and Sparcraft America are both part of the ...
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NewsNew Sparcraft South Africa co-owner eyes US market
Chris James has taken over management duties of the Cape Town mast producer
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NewsYacht management firm launches in South Africa
A new black-owned boat management and maintenance company has launched into the South African leisure boating sector.
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