Founded in 2005, Island Global Yachting focuses on acquiring, managing, and servicing luxury-yacht marinas and the surrounding upland real estate properties.
Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, IGY Marinas also has offices in New York, NY and St. Thomas, USVI. Island Global Yachting Marinas operate under the signature Yacht Haven Grande Collection and the IGY series brands, as well as several private labels.
Eight-year-old Tamika Peets dangled the squid-baited hook of her fishing rod in the waters off the docks at St. Thomas’ IGY American Yacht Harbor Marina. Peets could hear the screams of her fellow anglers competing in today’s Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club’s Kid’s Fishing Tournament as they caught fish, yet the nibbles she received just…
Until not too long ago, the Colombian coast was avoided by cruisers because of its bad reputation. The country was a dangerous place for locals as well as for visitors, whether they arrived by land, air or sea. This has changed tremendously over the last decade. Colombian ports are growing in popularity, while the ‘no-go…
There are two seasons at the American Yacht Harbor Marina (AYH), a 126-slip Island Global Yachting (IGY)-operated facility in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Busy and busier. That’s just the way Gary Hodge, manager extraordinaire at the marina’s fuel dock for over 20 years, likes it. Different from many destinations where seasonality creates downtime, Hodge…
Summer is one of the best times to visit Bimini by yacht. It’s easier to cross the Gulf Stream to this westernmost island chain in the Bahamas during this time of year. I’s only a 1 ½ hour cruise from Miami or 2 hours tops from Ft. Lauderdale under power. It’s a great place to…
Register now! The 19th Annual Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tournament will take place out of Blue Haven Marina and Resort, an Island Global Yachting (IGY) destination, in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos from July 3-7, 2014. Up for grabs? Entry into the 2015 IGFA Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica, plus cash prizes and much…
Following on last year’s success of the Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tournament, Blue Haven Resort and Marina is proud to announce they are again the hosting marina for the thrilling annual event. As part of the Turks and Caicos billfish community for 18 years, the Caicos Classic is now in its 19th year, welcoming…
Many destinations claim to be the ‘Sports Fishing Capitol of the World’. Cabo San Lucas is the real deal. What’s more, this picturesque Mexican city located at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula offers something for everyone whether cruising in on a sport fisher, sailboat or megayacht. Sports fishing has been a big…
IGY Marinas is excited to announce that the Marina at Resorts World Bimini has joined the IGY network as its 14th yachting destination. Ideally located in the Bahamas just 48 nautical miles off the coast of South Florida, the 230â€slip marina welcomes vessels up to 180 feet with a 10ft draft, and is part of…
Take a walk on the wild side with all of the creature comforts at the Red Frog Beach Island Resort & Marina, in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Arriving by sea the natural sights are not vastly different than when Christopher Columbus visited on his voyage of discovery in 1502 thanks to the Isla Bastimentos Nature…
Tall Ship Eye of the Wind bound for the Caribbean The traditional sailing tall ship Eye of the Wind will visit three continents in three months and cruise the Caribbean from January to March 2014. Nine one-week cruises will take the tall ship to Barbados, Martinique, Antigua, St. Martin, the British Virgin Islands and, finally,…
IGY Marinas announces the recent hiring of Charlie Irons as the Director of Operations for its flagship destination, Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, USVI. Charlie comes to IGY with key international luxury destination management experience spanning from New York to Mexico. His management background includes positions at top hotel chains including Soho House, Hyatt and…
The 14th Annual NARC Rally is Free. The 14 Annual North American Rally to the Caribbean (NARC) departs November 3rd 2013 from Newport RI (or best weather window near that date.) First organized in 2000 the NARC Rally is now a free rally. Both the NARC Rally and “Salty Dawg Rally” (departing from Hampton Roads…
Catch the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) all-tackle world record blue marlin from now through December 13, fishing out of select marinas in the IGY network, and win a million-dollar prize! That means reeling in an Atlantic Blue Marlin heavier than the 1,402-pounder boated by Paulo Amorim off Vitoria, Brazil, in 1992. “It’s certainly possible”,…
World-class facilities combined with world-record fishing grounds are what sports fishermen can expect in Red Hook, St. Thomas. Over the last half century, this settlement on the far eastern end of the island has grown from a quiet bay where pioneering Capt. Johnny Harms first built a simple marina, to home of the full-service 126-slip…
World’s largest Solar Boat visits St. Martin MS Tûranor Planet Solar, the World’s largest solar-powered boat, paid a visit to St. Martin in May. The unusual craft beat her own record for a transatlantic crossing, taking 22 days, 12 hours and 32 minutes to complete the voyage from Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. The…
IGY MARINAS LAUNCHES ITS INAUGURAL MILLION DOLLAR SPORTFISH CHALLENGE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL MAY 21, 2013 – IGY Marinas is excited to announce its inaugural Million Dollar Sportfish Challenge! The IGFA all-tackle world record catch contest takes place from select marinas in the IGY network and runs from May through December 2013, with registered anglers vying…
If you’re looking for a paradisiacal port stop before or after transiting the Panama Canal, then head to Bocas del Toro. This 68 island archipelago – located in northwest Panama in the Caribbean Sea, out of the hurricane belt and only 133 nautical miles from the Canal – features picture-postcard-perfect white sand beaches, lush rainforests,…
Cancun, located on the northeast coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, has long been a world-renown tourist destination. Yachtsmen too have discovered the charms of this Western Caribbean city along with its neighboring resort area known as the Riviera Maya. Looking for a Marina in Cancun Mexico? Now, yachts up to 180-feet with a depth…
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) are much more than a gateway to the Caribbean. Located just 575 miles southeast of Miami, this British Overseas Territory offers year-round warm weather, pristine beaches, and an array of activities that make it a perfect yachting destination.
Yachts by their very nature are made to travel. Yet, while dockage discounts may be available for long term slips in one particular marina, paying full price to slip into multiple marinas throughout the Caribbean can add up. Finding a dockage space can also be tough during peak season. Now, one upscale marina group has…
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