sail yacht radiance

A modern sloop designed by Dubois Naval Architects; RADIANCE (ex DAMAHWIL) is an extremely comfortable, seaworthy yacht. With several refurbishments including a major refit in 2019 and again in 2022, RADIANCE is truly at her best in terms of sailing performance and manoeuvrability. She features a range of water sports toys on board along with a hydraulic swimming platform, creating a secluded cove for the private swimming of guests. 

RADIANCE is capable of hosting up to 8 guests in her 4 cabins as well as 5 crew members for utmost comfort. Her staterooms include one aft master cabin with a king bed and ensuite, a VIP queen cabin with another private ensuite bath, a starboard twin cabin and a bunk room. The interior of RADIANCE encourages socialization through her bright lower saloon and comfortable seating, originally designed by Rizzo in Italy under the supervision of Antonio Costamante. 

Sold with BGYB in 2019 and again in 2022, RADIANCE has an impressive history of sailing around the world with reliability. She has been based all over the globe from the Mediterranean to the Pacific Sea. Recent major improvements thanks to her owner have made this yacht exceptional! 

Special Features :

- Cockpit with two dining tables

- Capability of converting dining tables into large sunbathing and lounging area

- Comfortable Seating and formal dining in lower saloon

- New range of water toys

- Storage for up 100 bottles of wine

- Mini gym with rowing machine, weights, ropes and yoga mats

Activities : Wakeboard , Snorkeling equipment , Waterskis , Swim platform , Tender , 2x SUP , 4x Kayak , 2x Underwater scooter , Pool , Kiteboard .

Summer : West Mediterranean French Riviera | Corsica | Naples & Amalfi Coast | Sicily | Sardinia | Tuscany & Elba

Winter : Caribbean British Virgin Islands | Grenadines Islands | Antigua & Barbuda | Saint Martin & Saint Barth

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Sailing yacht RADIANCE (ex DAMAHWIL) is a striking performance luxury sloop, built in the Netherlands by Bayards Shipyard to naval architecture by Dubois Naval Architects and interiors by Rizzo under the supervision of Antonio Costamante. She was launched in 2010 and refitted in 2020, offering beautiful interior and exterior spaces for up to 7 guests, sleeping in 4 cabins. There is a crew of 5 on board.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF RADIANCE: ~Refitted in 2020 ~Beautiful light-filled contemporary interiors ~Abundance on indoor/outdoor lounges ~Plenty of sunbathing areas ~Large fold-out swim platform ~Wine storage for up to 100 bottles ~Twin cabin convertible to mini gym ~Large variety of water toys ~Air conditioning ~Wi-Fi

The main deck aft cockpit provides a shaded space beneath the canvas bimini for outdoor living and alfresco dining, with the port side offering a plush sofa/sunbed and a starboard C-shaped sofa with an elegant raised table. Aft of the cockpit are the helm controls with spongy sofa seating, and the stern has corner benches to rest and take in the surroundings.

The foredeck area in front of the salon is fitted with double sunbeds, and the area stretching to the bow has been left clear for crew operations, outdoor exercise and observation. One final sunbathing area can be found on top of the coach roof, where the sun-exposed triple sunbed is a secluded spot with uninterrupted views of the surroundings.

The lower deck hosts the guest and crew accommodation, with the engine room aft and the salon amidships. The lower lounge places the formal dining area to starboard and consists of a C-shaped sofa, an elevated table and additional chairs for intimate meals in air conditioned surroundings. After a large meal, guests can rest with a film on the U-shaped sofa-setting to port, where there are two drinks tables, a widescreen TV is placed on the aft wall and four Waterfall speakers.

The upper lounge benefits from 360 degree windows for excellent views and plenty of natural light. The helm controls are forward to port, and behind on both sides is an L-shaped sofa and coffee table laid out for symmetry, creating understated elegance.

RADIANCE Specifications

Using a Caterpillar (C-18) 438 BKW diesel engine of 587 HP, S/Y RADIANCE is capable of a top speed of 13 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots, and has a sail plan of 1,288.89m2/13,873.5ft2 for wind-powered cruising.

Yacht Charter Accommodation

While up to 12 guests can remain on board while cruising, the accommodation sleeps a maximum of 8 guests over 4 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 1 double cabin and 1 twin cabin convertible to a mini gym with a rowing machine and exercise equipment. ~ The full-beam master suite has a desk, widescreen TV and a child's bed from the Master sofa along the wall. There is plenty of storage space, and the en-suite bathroom provides two sinks, a toilet, bathtub and a separate shower. An office/media centre is outside of the Master suite and has a widescreen TV as well as DVD and music players. ~ The VIP stateroom has a double bed, a sofa, widescreen TV, plenty of storage and an en-suite bathroom with two sinks, a toilet and a shower. ~ The double cabin has a double bed, a widescreen TV, a large wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower. ~ The twin cabin has a king single bed and a single bunk accessed with a ladder. The king single bed can be removed for the space to be used as a mini-gym, and there is a range of equipment to maintain a fitness regime. The en-suite bathroom provides a toilet, sink and shower. ~ The expert crew of 5 will ensure that all guests are well taken care of throughout their time onboard.

Charter Amenities and Extras

Tenders & Toys: ~New Tender Scuba diving gear ~Snorkeling Equipment ~2 x Stand up Paddle Boards ~4x Double Kayaks ~Anti-jellyfish pool ~Inflatable Seimming Platform ~Kite Boarding Equipment ~Wakeboard ~2x Sea scooters

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2011   Custom    121ft  /  37m

RADIANCE Yacht Charter

RADIANCE currently registered in the United Kingdom is actively available for charter.

The luxury sailing yacht RADIANCE, previously named DAMAHWIL, was built by Custom and delivered to her owner in 2011, she later underwent a refit in 2023.

The exterior of RADIANCE is designed by Dubois Naval Architects.

The 121ft / 37m RADIANCE has been constructed with a aluminum hull and is powered by 1 X CATERPILLAR (C-18) 438 BKW (587HP) DIESEL ENGINE with a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

RADIANCE has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 charter guests in 4 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a cabin with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a cabin with 2 single beds and en-suite bathroom facilities and a cabin with 2 single beds and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board sailing yacht RADIANCE will be managed by the crew of 5 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 5 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, BBQ, Coffee machine, Exercise equipment, Gym, Indoor audio system, Sun pads, Sun loungers, Swim platform, Swimming pool and TV saloon.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

RADIANCE is Currently cruising in Oceania.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

• New Zealand
• Queensland Australia
• New South Wales Australia
• Air Conditioning
• Coffee machine
• Exercise equipment
• Indoor audio system
• Sun loungers
• Swim platform
• Swimming pool
• Inflatable Watertoys
• Floating pool
• Free weights
• Kite board equipment
• Paddleboards
• Water skis - adult
• 14' Highfield Tender with 50hp Yamaha Outboard

Fabiano Capuccini

Captain: Fabiano Capuccini Born & raised in Italy and with German roots, Fabiano graduated from the University of Bologna in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science. With background as a RYA sailing instructor, he worked for a maritime tour operator and RYA training center in Milan. He holds a Yacht Masters license and Diesel Engine certificate, and has experience as captain of both sailing yachts and motor yachts. Fabiano also has experience working as a project manager, handling both the sea and shore-based fleet management including recruitment, coordination, and training of skippers. This valuable experience allowed him to develop organizational, sales, communication, and marketing skills - which Fabiano has found beneficial in his work as a charter yacht captain. An excellent leader & problem solver, Fabiano enjoys cultivating teamwork & professionalism in his crew so as to offer guests on board RADIANCE the best service for a truly memorable yacht vacation. Fabiano is fluent in Italian, German, Spanish & English.

Chef Shannon Sanderson

Chef Shannon Sanderson American chef Shannon spent most of her life working in the hospitality and tourism industries on the New England Atlantic coastal island of Martha’s Vineyard. She began to focus on food service by working in front of the house operations in busy restaurants doing everything from bartending to waiting tables. Through this restaurant experience Shannon soon discovered her true passion – the kitchens of these fine restaurants where she apprenticed under several great chefs. Shannon soon turned this experience into her career and learned that she could combine her love of travel and sailing, by working as a chef on board yachts. She started as a stewardess & crew chef on large motor yachts where she always offered to help the owner & guest chef in the galley and continued to learn as much as possible. Since joining RADIANCE, Shannon has been expanding her skill set further and is currently working on perfecting authentic Italian cuisine while also learning to speak Italian. According to Shannon – being able to enjoy a career on the water while giving others a memorable experience through food, travel and laughter is something she truly values more than anything else. Shannon speaks English & Italian.

Enrico Mastroianni

Chief Officer Enrico Mastroianni Born in Italy, Enrico developed a passion for yachting at a young age. In school, he excelled at science & technology and went on to study Computer Science. He completed first mate and skipper qualifications and has gained experience working on various sailing yachts both private & charter. Enrico is very athletic and loves all water sports especially wakeboarding and kite surfing. He holds a kite surfing instructor’s certificate. Enrico speaks fluently in Italian, Spanish & English.

Kelly Fraser

Kelly hails from Australia and knows the best cruising areas - the Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney and Brisbane. She is an avid free diver, scuba diver, and photographer and enjoys running & yoga. She has experience on busy charter yachts as deckhand, stewardess and chief stewardess and enjoys every aspect of her job from bartending, flower arranging, keeping the yacht tidy and organized, driving guests in the tender, helping on deck and assisting the chef in meal preparation & service. Kelly is thrilled to bring her many talents to RADIANCE!

Ferran Bosch Daunis

Hailing from Spain, Ferran has a background in Aeronautical Engineering. He is fluent in Spanish, Catalan, English & French. He was project manager for refit if a steel ketch and was her skipper / engineer, including delivery from Sweden to the Caribbean. He also has experience in Engineering sales and in the service industry for 7 years at resorts in Spain as bar tender and planning activities and an adventure camp for children of all ages. Ferran enjoys the challenges of working as an engineer and is exceptionally organized and has excellent problem solving, maintenance and project management skills. He enjoys the challenges of problem solving that engineering brings and the social aspect of working as an engineer on a busy charter sailing yacht.

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How much to charter radiance.

RADIANCE has a weekly charter price starting at $89,500 and an estimated daily charter price of $14,900.

How many guests on board RADIANCE?

RADIANCE can accommodate 8 sleeping guests on board in 4 cabins, with the ability to cruise with up to 12 guests.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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A record on the high seas: Cole Brauer becomes first US woman to sail solo around the world

On Thursday, Cole Brauer made history, becoming the first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world. The 29-year-old from Long Island, New York, celebrated at the finish line in Spain by drinking champagne from her trophy.

Friends, peers and sailing enthusiasts had been cheering Brauer on since last October, when she embarked on her more than four-month journey.

Race organizer Marco Nannini told USA TODAY he started the Global Solo Challenge to "create a platform for sailors like Cole to showcase her skills and move on to a pro sailor career."

While at sea Brauer kept her more than 400,000 Instagram followers updated − and entertained − with videos from onboard First Light. The trip was extremely challenging and physically exhausting, Brauer said in one video from December.

In the post, she describes how frustrated she felt when she had to fix and replace different parts of the boat.

"I don't want you guys to think I'm like Superwoman or something," Brauer said. "Right now I've been feeling just broken," she added, describing how she had to fix the boat's autopilot system after injuring her torso against the side of the boat's hull amid intense waves.

Who is Cole Brauer?

Brauer is from Long Island and competed for the University of Hawaii sailing team. She went to high school in East Hampton, New York, her university team website says. She was the youngest of more than a dozen sailors, or skippers, in the Global Solo Challenge.

The professional sailor lives in Boothbay, Maine, and during the spring and summer, she can be also found in Newport, Rhode Island, gearing up for races, the Newport Daily News reported last year .

Brauer has sailed on First Light, a 40-foot yacht, for over five years, the outlet reported.

"I always said I wanted to race around the world in this boat," she told the newspaper.

From above and below First Light's deck, Brauer shared aspects of her journey with followers and die-hard sailing fans.

On New Year's Eve, she donned a dress and danced at midnight , and in another post, she showed off how many pull-ups she can do.

As the only woman racing solo, nonstop around the world in the first Global Solo Challenge, Brauer said she was determined to prove there's nothing women and girls cannot accomplish.

"I push so much harder when someone's like, 'No, you can't do that,'" Brauer told NBC Nightly News . "And I'm like, 'OK, watch me.'"

Brauer is the first American woman to sail solo around the world. But Kay Cottee of Australia was the first woman in the world to accomplish the milestone, sailing off from Sydney Harbor in Australia in November 1987 and returning 189 days later.

On her profile page on the Global Solo Challenge website, Brauer said she wanted to send a message to the sailing community that it's time to leave its male-dominated culture in the past. In the profile, Brauer took aim at a lack of equal pay and what she describes as harassment in the sailing industry.

"Just as well as this community has built me up it has broken me and my fellow female teammates down. I am doing this race for them," Brauer said.

Brauer and her spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

How long was Cole Brauer at sea?

Brauer was sailing for over four months after departing on Oct. 29.

She finished second in the race, behind a sailor who departed about a month before she did.

The start times differed because that first place boat, Phillipe Delamare's Mowgli, is much slower, Nannini said, explaining the race's staggered start times.

"The format means that if you enter on a slow, small boat you can still win, which makes it much more inclusive than an event where a bigger budget is a definite advantage," he said.

France's Delamare will win first-place prize money of 7,500 euros (about $8,140), Brauer will win 5,000 euros (about $5,430) and the third place finisher will win 2,500 euros (about $2,710), Nannini said.

How dangerous was Cole Brauer's sailing race?

A medical team including a nurse and a physician trained Brauer and sent her on her journey with medicines and medical supplies, in case of any health issues, according to her Instagram account.

Early in the race, Brauer administered her own IV with a saline solution after she became dehydrated, according to one video posted to her social media.

Brauer's most serious health scare happened in early December when she said gnarly ocean conditions caused the boat to jolt, throwing her across the inside of the boat and slamming her hard against a wall.

Her ribs were badly bruised as a result, and her medical team told her to alternate between taking Advil and Tylenol, Brauer said on Instagram.

"Rigging up a sleeping seat belt has been added to my priority list," she said in the post's caption. "I know I'm very lucky that this wasn't a lot worse."

What is the Global Solo Challenge?

The inaugural Global Solo Challenge is a nonstop sailing race in which competitors departed last year from A Coruña, Spain.

The race encompasses nearly 30,000 miles and takes place mostly in the southern hemisphere.

After leaving waters off the coast of Spain, sailors travel south and around Africa's Cape of Good Hope. The race then includes the two other capes that together make up the famous three great capes: Australia's Cape Leeuwin and South America's Cape Horn.

About half of the other competitors dropped out of the race, according to racing data posted online by the Global Solo Challenge.

Delamare finished the race late last month after embarking on his journey in late September 2023, according to race data.

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FoodfindsAsia.com | 8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In | Filipinos’ history as a maritime people date back to prehistoric times. In fact, the Philippines’ basic sociopolitical unit today, the barangay, traces its etymological origins to the balangay , the ancient outrigger boats that were used by precolonial Filipino communities to explore and conquer islands this side of the Pacific. As a people belonging to a seafaring culture, it’s no wonder that modern Filipinos are taking a retrospective look at their glorious past as Austronesian mariners and are developing a renewed love for the ocean and marinas as present-day yachtsmen.

Today, Philippine marinas look to accommodate more and more yachts and other pleasure watercrafts as the years go by. In 2017, an ASEAN Briefing op-ed piece named the Philippines as a country with high potential in yacht industry growth. The natural beauty of the Philippine islands and its fantastic bays, combined with a growing interest in leisurely sea travel, can explain the spike in yachting activities throughout the country.

Are you part of the demographic that’s become enamored of the yachting lifestyle? Do you want to know where in the country you can berth your watercraft? Leading sailboat and motorboat authority Europa Yachts is happy to enter the conversation, and recommends the following locations for discovering the Philippines through yachting. Here is a short list of clubs and marinas in the country, organized by island region.  

Manila Yacht Club and Marina, Manila, Metro Manila

Established in 1927, the Manila Yacht Club and Marina is one of the oldest yacht clubs in all of Asia, and is nestled in the scenic Manila Bay. It is also near other well-known landmarks in the city, such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the headquarters of the Philippine Navy, and the US Embassy. Facilities in the marina include a launching ramp and a fueling center, and the club itself is host to a restaurant and gorgeous function rooms. The Manila Yacht Club only welcomes visitors who arrive by boat, and it charges an initial security deposit of USD 750 upon arrival. Club membership is mandatory for medium and long-term mooring of boats.

Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales

The Subic Bay Yacht Club, which was founded in 1998, upholds itself as the country’s premier yacht club. It operates in the deepest bay in the country, and can host vessels well beyond 50 meters in length. Already benefitting from the innate beauty of the Zambales mountains surrounding it, the club hosts a number of other attractions, including its luxury accommodations, swimming pools, and its own movie theater, bowling alley, and nightclub. Those who venture outside of the club’s premises can also shop for well-priced imported goods at the Subic Freeport Zone, engage in water sports , or sign up for diving excursions.

Punta Fuego Yacht Club, Batangas

Peaceful Punta Fuego is a mecca for those who love the sport of sailing. As per its official website, the Punta Fuego Yacht Club aims to serve “a dynamic and vibrant community of boat enthusiasts and yacht owners.” This it does by playing host to a diverse population of watercrafts, from large catamarans and mono-hull yachts to small boats. Non-members of the club may use the berths for up to 3 weeks, and can refuel at the marina’s fueling station. The yacht club offers other amenities such as locker rooms, shower rooms, Internet facilities, a chart room, and a restaurant called Barracuda Bar, which serves delicious fares. Outside of the yachting crowd, Punta Fuego Yacht Club also caters to those wishing to celebrate weddings, conferences, and corporate events in their opulent quarters.

Puerto Galera Yacht Club, Oriental Mindoro

Further south, yachtsmen may moor at the Puerto Galera Yacht Club in Oriental Mindoro, an island location that’s home to tourist attractions like the Sabang Wreck dive site, lively beachfront resorts, and the Malasimbo Music Festival. Puerto Galera Yacht Club has been in operation for almost thirty years and lends services such as refueling provisions and yacht repairs from its marina. Boat owners also enjoy optimal convenience if mooring here, as they can also shop for spare parts in the nearby Batangas port.

Busuanga Yacht Club, Puerta del Sol Bay Marina, Palawan

Beautiful Palawan is a bucket-list destination for many, especially those who dream of cruising its crystalline waters. Accommodating the yachting community in this island province is the Busuanga Yacht Club, which promises secure mooring amidst breathtaking white-sand beaches. Here, each vessel will benefit from a typhoon-safe harbor, easy refueling, and direct access to transportation hubs like the New Busuanga Airport. Adjoining this marina is the Puerta del Sol Bay Resort, which offers luxurious accommodations to visitors. When not atop the deck of a boat, travelers can also explore the lagoons and freshwater lakes of Coron, go shipwreck diving, or relax in the hot springs of Maquinit.

Iloilo Sailing Club, Arevelo, Iloilo City, Iloilo

Iloilo Province is home to some of the country’s most beautiful old-world architecture, a flourishing ecotourism industry, and delectably fresh seafood cuisine. What will round off an unforgettable visit to Iloilo, however, is an excursion to the Iloilo Sailing Club on a leisure watercraft. The club accepts visitors and encourages membership in the case of medium and long-stay mooring. It also hosts a number of amenities and activities, including a dinghy storage, a beach bar and restaurant, and classes for those who want to learn about sailing. In recent months, the Iloilo Sailing Club has also been a convenient meet-up point for big maritime events, such as the Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta and the Seafarers’ Job Fair.

Cebu Yacht Club, Mactan Island, Cebu

The historic Mactan Island in Cebu was the site of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines. Now known as a commercial hub that hosts a prolific furniture and musical instruments industries, Mactan is also the location of the Cebu Yacht Club, an institution that is beloved by the locals. Aside from being an ideal spot to restock on much-needed fuel and supplies, the Cebu Yacht Club is also a trusted club to commission for boat repairs. There’s a good vibe in this club for everybody, as it sports both luxury accommodations and a waterfront strip of restaurants that laid-back diners can frequent. MINDANAO

Holiday Oceanview Marina, Samal Island, Davao del Norte

The Holiday Oceanview Marina is a major attraction of Samal Island in Davao del Norte Province, one that welcomes Filipino and foreign yachtsmen alike to moor within its premises. The space is quite roomy, in fact, with 56 berths that can fit vessels up to 15 meters in length. The club also has a boat ramp that can accommodate boats up to 18 meters in length. The well-guarded and weather-safe marina is a gateway to some of Mindanao’s finest attractions, such as the Pearl Farm, Hagimit Falls, and Giant Clam Sanctuary.  

There’s no better way to discover the Philippines from end to end than getting onboard a seaworthy vessel and going on a long cruise, with stops in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Find a safe harbor in any of these major clubs and marinas, and participate in the renaissance of sailing in the Philippines.

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Gaza food aid ship stuck at Cyprus with ‘technical difficulties’

An aid ship carrying 200 tonnes of food to alleviate looming famine in the Gaza Strip remained docked in Cyprus on Sunday night, despite the push for maritime aid in the face of stalling ceasefire talks and the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan .

The Cyprus government spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, told the island’s official news agency that the exact timing of the vessel’s departure would not be made public for “security reasons”. It was later reported that due to “technical difficulties”, it might not depart until Monday morning.

The delay in the departure of the aid ship highlights the complexity of delivering aid to Gaza through unconventional means. Israel has been repeatedly accused of not doing enough to facilitate humanitarian assistance to Gaza’s population of 2.3 million people. Its shallow shoreline waters and dearth of functioning ports make such maritime operations difficult, and it is unclear how much assistance via the new “sea highway” will affect the dire humanitarian situation on the ground.

After five months of war, the UN says a quarter of people in the besieged Palestinian territory are on the brink of starvation. The local health ministry said on Saturday that 23 people, including several children, had died of dehydration or malnutrition in the previous 10 days.

Read more here: Gaza food aid ship stuck at Cyprus with ‘technical difficulties’

Summary of the day …

It has just gone 5pm in Gaza, Beirut and Tel Aviv. Here are the latest headlines …

The European Commission has said it is “hopeful” that the first boat carrying aid to Gaza will set sail soon after delays over the weekend. Departure arrangements for the Open Arms vessel were in the hands of the Cypriots, a spokesperson said. The delay in the departure of the aid ship highlights the complexity of delivering aid to Gaza through unconventional means.

As Ramadan begins, the Hamas-led health ministry in Gaza issued new casualty figures, claiming at least 31,112 Palestinians have been killed and 72,760 wounded since 7 October in Israel’s military offensive on the Gaza Strip.

In its latest operational update, Israel’s military has claimed that “IDF troops struck terrorist operatives who endangered the forces in the central Gaza Strip ” and that “special forces are continuing to operate in the area of Hamad in Khan Younis .”

Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, has issued a statement for Ramadan in which he cautions against making it “a month of jihad”. Gallant said “We tell everyone who is thinking of trying us – we are ready, don’t make mistakes.”

In a video statement Israel’s prime minister has claimed the country has killed a senior Hamas leader, without naming them. Benjamin Netanyahu told viewers “We are on the way to total victory. On the way to this victory, we already eliminated number four in Hamas. Three, two, and one are on the way. They are all dead men, we will reach them all”. It is unclear who Netanyahu was referring to, although Israeli media have speculated he may have meant deputy political leader Saleh al-Arouri . He was killed in Beirut in January.

The UN secretary-general António Guterres has reiterated his calls for an end to hostilities in Gaza and the increased delivery of humanitarian aid, describing international humanitarian law as in tatters. He told the media “International humanitarian law lies in tatters. And a threatened Israeli assault on Rafah could plummet the people of Gaza into an even deeper circle of hell”. He also called for the release of hostages held by Hamas and the removal of “all obstacles to ensure the delivery of lifesaving aid at the speed and massive scale required” to Gaza.

Twelve of Israel ’s most prominent human rights organisations have signed an open letter accusing the country of failing to comply with the international court of justice’s (ICJ) provisional ruling that it should facilitate access of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Hezbollah has claimed it launched a multi-drone attack on an Israeli air defence outpost across from Lebanon in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights . Israel claimed two “suspicious aerial targets” struck open areas in the northern Golan Heights, and there are no reports of any damage of casualties.

British maritime security firm Ambrey has said it was aware of a missile-related incident west of Yemen ’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah . Local media has claimed “the Yemeni port of Ras Issa has been attacked by three airstrikes in what it calls “US-British aggression”. The claims have not been independently verified.

Police in Italy have arrested three Palestinians who they said were planning attacks in an unspecified country, according to a police statement.

We are closing this live blog now. You can find all our latest coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here .

Netanyahu: Israel has killed the Hamas 'number four' and will kill entire leadership

In a video statement Israel’s prime minister has claimed the country has killed a senior Hamas leader, without naming them.

Benjamin Netanyahu told viewers “We are on the way to total victory. On the way to this victory, we already eliminated number four in Hamas. Three, two, and one are on the way. They are all dead men, we will reach them all.”

It is unclear who Netanyahu was referring to, although Israeli media have speculated he may have meant deputy political leader Saleh al-Arouri . He was killed in Beirut in January, in what was seen at the time as the first strike in an expected campaign of overseas assassinations promised by Israeli officials after 7 October. Israel has never directly claimed the strike inside Lebanon’s capital.

Israeli media has also reported that Israel’s military is investigating whether it killed Hamas’s number three, Marwan Issa , over the weekend. The deputy head of the group’s military wing was reportedly killed in an airstrike Sunday.

UN's Guterres: 'humanitarian law lies in tatters' and an Israeli assault on Rafah threatens 'even deeper circle of hell'

The UN secretary-general António Guterres has reiterated his calls for an end to hostilities in Gaza and the increased delivery of humanitarian aid, describing international humanitarian law as in tatters.

Reuters reports he told the media “International humanitarian law lies in tatters. And a threatened Israeli assault on Rafah could plummet the people of Gaza into an even deeper circle of hell.”

He also called for the release of hostages held by Hamas and the removal of “all obstacles to ensure the delivery of lifesaving aid at the speed and massive scale required” to Gaza.

Earlier, twelve of Israel’s most prominent human rights organisations signed an open letter accusing the country of failing to comply with the international court of justice’s (ICJ) provisional ruling that it should facilitate access of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Over the weekend, Islamic Relief reported that pregnant women and new mothers in Gaza are facing a constant struggle to keep themselves and their babies alive, amid life-threatening shortages of food, water and medical care. Of 36 hospitals in Gaza, just 12 are partially functioning, with the rest not functioning. The Hamas-led health ministry says the death toll since 7 October has reached over 31,100, and huge swathes of the population in Gaza have been displaced from their homes, and are living in makeshift tent camps in the south of the territory.

Hamas is believed to still be holding 134 hostages abducted from inside Israel on 7 October, not all of whom are thought to still be alive.

Al-Masirah, a Houthi-linked news channel, is claiming that the Yemeni port of Ras Issa has been attacked by three airstrikes in what it calls “US-British aggression”. The claims have not been independently verified.

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European Commission 'hopeful' that first boat from Cyprus carrying aid to Gaza will set sail soon

Lisa O’Carroll is the Guardian’s Brussels correspondent

The European Commission has said it is “hopeful” that the first boat carrying aid to Gaza will set sail soon after delays over the weekend. Departure arrangements for the Open Arms vessel were in the hands of the Cypriots, a spokesperson said. “We are very hopeful nonetheless that despite the delay that has happened over the weekend, the ship will be in a position to leave shortly and head for Gaza,” he added. It remains unclear why the boat has not yet left with local reports citing “technical issues.” Sources say the sailing of the first ship “was always going to be the most difficult” with security in Cyprus complete but questions over distribution of that aid on land understood to be delaying matters. The EU says the ship, which is separate to the US plans for a maritime corridor, is just one of three routes to getting life-saving supplies to the besieged population of Gaza where there are now warnings of starvation and famine. But the demand for aid still dwarfs supply, with just 200 tonnes of aid on the boat. EU figures show that 500 tonnes a day were being delivered in peacetime. On good days, during the conflict, about 100 tonnes have been delivered by land. A humanitarian airbridge has seen 41 flights to Egypt carrying vital supplies including shelter, medicine and hygiene kits. Separately the European Commission is also working on possible partnership to parachute aide in as the Jordanians and others have been doing. “The European Commission is responsible for the delivery of aid to Palestine, to Palestinians in Gaza, and this is what we’re working on. Yes, there are significant difficulties, which is why we’re looking at other options, like the maritime corridor which is being opened and like the airdrops. Of course in parallel, all efforts are being undertaken by the responsible actors in order to work on the political dimension of this conflict,” said the official spokesperson for the commission. The maritime corridor from Cyprus has been under discussion since late last year and could ultimately used for other purposes including reconstruction, the commission added.

Twelve of Israel’s most prominent human rights organisations have signed an open letter accusing the country of failing to comply with the international court of justice’s (ICJ) provisional ruling that it should facilitate access of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

The court in The Hague made a number of legal requirements of Israel when it issued a provisional ruling in late January in response to South Africa’s complaint accusing the state of committing genocide in its military campaign in Gaza.

The requirements included taking all measures to prevent intentional harm to civilians, facilitating immediate humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, preventing and punishing direct or public incitement to genocide, and preserving evidence of any wrongful acts committed during the country’s war against Hamas.

In their letter, the rights groups say Israel was legally obliged to implement the measures ordered by the court but has so far failed to do so. Signatories to the letter include the military whistleblower group Breaking the Silence and the Association for Civil Rights in Israel.

“The ICJ order is a legal obligation to end the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. It must be abided by, not only to ease the urgent suffering of civilians but for the sake of humanity as a whole,” the letter says. It also notes that the ICJ urged Hamas to immediately and unconditionally release all Israeli hostages.

Read more of Peter Beaumont’s report here: Israeli human rights groups accuse country of failing to abide by ICJ’s Gaza aid ruling

Italian police have arrested three Palestinians based in central Italy who they said were planning attacks in an unspecified country, according to a police statement.

Reuters reports:

The three men living in l’Aquila, about 120 km (75 miles) northeast of Rome, had set up a cell linked to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, it said.

The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades is an armed group that is linked to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah movement and is considered a terrorist group by Israel, the European Union and the United States.

Police said the three Palestinians had been charged with criminal conspiracy for terrorism purposes or subversion of the democratic order, which carries jail terms of up to 15 years.

Police said:

The suspects engaged in proselytism and propaganda (...) and planned attacks, including suicide attacks, against civilian and military targets on foreign territory.

One of the three men is wanted by Israel, and an Italian court is examining an extradition request for him, the statement added.

In a separate statement, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi hailed the arrest of “three dangerous terrorists” and said Italy was always on high alert against extremism and radicalisation.

There was no immediate comment by the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades.

There are some striking images of aid packages falling into northern Gaza, looking like a flock of birds.

Summary of the day so far …

It is approaching 2pm in Gaza, Beirut and Tel Aviv. Here are the latest headlines …

An aid ship carrying 200 tonnes of food to alleviate looming famine in the Gaza Strip remained docked in Cyprus on Sunday night, despite the push for maritime aid in the face of stalling ceasefire talks. The delay in the departure of the aid ship highlights the complexity of delivering aid to Gaza through unconventional means. Israel has been repeatedly accused of not doing enough to facilitate humanitarian assistance to Gaza’s population of 2.3 million people.

CNN has been reporting that Israeli officials have told it that Israel is not yet ready to expand its ground operations into Rafah . The report said that the military is yet to buildup sufficient troops, and no plan for evacuating civilians has been agreed.

Palestinian news agency Wafa reports that overnight and into the morning Israeli security forces have detained at least a further 25 people in the Israeli-occupied West Bank . It brings the total number of detentions there since 7 October up to about 7,530.

Three Israeli troops have been lightly wounded in a helicopter incident at Netavim base in southern Israel. The IDF said it is investigating.

The IDF has issued a disciplinary note to a top commander after he ordered the destruction of Al-Asraa university building university compound in southern Gaza City without the approval of a superior.

British maritime security firm Ambrey has said it was aware of a missile-related incident west of Yemen ’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah .

CNN has been reporting that Israeli officials have told it that Israel is not yet ready to expand its ground operations into Rafah .

Citing anoymous officials, Jeremy Diamond and Richard Allen Greene reported this for the news network:

The Israeli military has yet to build up the forces needed to proceed with a Rafah offensive, and it has not finalized plans for a civilian evacuation of the city, the officials said. While the necessary force buildup could be enacted in short order, a major civilian evacuation is expected to take at least two weeks, the officials said. And the Israeli cabinet has not yet signed off on plans submitted by the Israel Defense Forces for an evacuation and incursion, officials on both the military and political sides said.

The report added that the officials did not rule out an offensive starting before the end of Ramadan.

There are reports that three Israeli troops have been lightly wounded in a helicopter incident at Netavim base in southern Israel. The IDF said it is investigating. It is believed the helicopter caught fire before take-off.

Israel's defense minister Yoav Gallant cautions against making Ramadan “a month of jihad”

Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, has issued a statement for Ramadan in which he cautions against making it “a month of jihad”.

The Times of Israel quotes Gallant saying :

The month of Ramadan is an important month in which the Qur’an was revealed and in which there is an opportunity to improve neighbourly relations and strengthen family ties. We are aware that the month of Ramadan may be a month of jihad. We tell everyone who is thinking of trying us – we are ready, don’t make mistakes.

Mona Chalabi and Andrew Witherspoon have produced this interactive for us today, entitled The Story of Gaza’s Destruction in 100 Lives , which tries to put the figures emerging from the territory into context. As Chalabi writes:

Rafah, the southernmost province of Gaza, had a prewar population of 280,000; now it holds almost 1.5 million people, most of them in tents that are not able to provide adequate shelter during cold and rainy weather, let alone offer sanitation facilities. Five hundred people share a single toilet. The 15% of Gazans who have not been displaced from their homes are not necessarily any less vulnerable than their displaced neighbors. Frequently, those who stay are compelled to do so because disability makes movement impossible. When someone is too unwell to evacuate, family members are often reluctant to leave them behind.

You can read it, along with the animated graphics that go with it, here: The story of Gaza’s destruction in 100 lives – a visual guide

Reuters reports British maritime security firm Ambrey has said it was aware of a missile-related incident west of Yemen ’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah .

Hezbollah has claimed it launched a multi-drone attack on an Israeli air defence outpost across from Lebanon in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights .

Reuters reports it said the attack, in which it deployed four drones, hit its target with “accuracy”. It described it as an operation in support of Palestinian groups in Gaza.

Israel has occupied the Golan Heights since capturing them from Syria in 1967.

The IDF claimed this morning that two “suspicious aerial targets” struck open areas in the northern Golan Heights, and there are no reports of any damage of casualties.

The claims have not been independently verified.

Here are some of the latest images sent to us over the news wires from Gaza and Israel .

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Three people were rescued after a sailboat caught fire off the coast of Virginia Beach

Emergency personnel try to put a fire on a sailboat off the coast of Cape Henry, Va. early Friday, March 8, 2024. Three people were rescued as the U.S. Coast Guard asked the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s fire boat crews to help respond to the fire about 3 miles (4.8 km) off the coast of Cape Henry around 3:40 a.m., department spokesperson said in an email. (Virginia Beach Fire Department via AP)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Three people were rescued after a sailboat caught fire off the coast of Virginia Beach early Friday, a fire official said.

The U.S. Coast Guard asked the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s fire boat crews to help respond to the fire about 3 miles (4.8 km) off the coast of Cape Henry around 3:40 a.m., department spokesperson Barbara Morrison said in an email.

A pilot boat picked up the three adults after they jumped into the water from the 75-foot (22.9-meter) sailboat and they were taken to the nearby Virginia pilot house, Morrison said. EMS checked out the patients and no injuries were reported, she said.