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Rules for yachts in the Balearics: what captains need to know
Speed near beaches, discharge, buoy fields, clearance and drones in the Balearics, each rule linked to the Spanish or Balearic source.
· 4 min readPorts
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Chartering in Italy: foreign flags, VAT, fuel and the rules that change in 2026
Charter in Italy: the STED declaration for foreign flags, VAT on yacht hire, duty-free fuel for commercial yachts and the new rule of 31 October 2026.
· 8 min read
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Chartering in the Balearics: licence, tax and temporary admission
What a charter yacht needs in the Balearics: the annual declaration under Decreto 44/2025, flag rules, 12 guests, registration tax and the 18-month limit.
· 2 min read
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Chartering on the Côte d'Azur and in Monaco: rules, VAT and fuel
Charter rules in France and Monaco: NUC status, 72-hour declaration, VAT on yacht hire, TAEMUP and duty-free fuel, with the changes due on 1 January 2027.
· 7 min read
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Rules for yachts on the Côte d'Azur and in Monaco: what captains need to know
Anchoring limits by length, the 5-knot coastal strip, clearance, waste, drones and fuel on the Côte d'Azur and in Monaco, each linked to its source.
· 8 min read
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Rules for yachts in Italy: Liguria, Tuscany, Sardinia and Campania – what captains need to know
Marine protected areas, anchoring limits by length, speed near the coast, clearance and waste in four Italian regions, each rule linked to its source.
· 8 min read
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Jet skis and water toys in the Balearics: what is allowed
Jet ski rules in the Balearics on age, licence, daylight and towing, and what Spanish law says about eFoils, jetboards and underwater scooters.
· 4 min read
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Jet skis, eFoils and water toys on the Côte d'Azur and in Monaco: what is allowed
French and Monaco rules for jet skis, eFoils, jetboards and towed toys: speed limits, licences, distance from shore and the new French board category.
· 6 min read
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Jet skis, eFoils and water toys in Italy: what is allowed
Italian rules for jet skis, eFoils, water skis and underwater scooters: one-mile limit, licence, and bans in five marine protected areas.
· 7 min read
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Superyacht marinas in the Balearics: 17 harbours with berths of 24 m and more
Which Balearic marinas list berths for yachts of 24 m and more, the largest berth sizes in the official tariffs, and why draft is missing everywhere.
· 4 min read
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Superyacht marinas on the Côte d'Azur and in Monaco: 32 harbours with berths of 24 m and more
32 harbours from Bandol to Menton and Monaco for yachts of 24 m and more, with maximum length, draught, beam, fuel and clearance points.
· 9 min read
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Superyacht marinas in Italy: 49 harbours in Liguria, Tuscany, Sardinia and Campania for 24 m and more
49 Italian harbours for yachts of 24 m and more in Liguria, Tuscany, northern Sardinia and Campania, with length, draught, beam and fuel.
· 11 min read