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Yacht Insurance Claims: Common Pitfalls, Policy Exclusions and Loss Prevention Strategies

⬇ Download the full paper (PDF)waves-law_yacht-insurance-claims_issue-01_2026 Abstract This paper examines the main recurring issues in handling recreational‑boating (yachting) claims and the most frequent grounds on which cover is contested (exclusions, limits, deductibles and the insured’s post‑loss duties). It...

Rescue at Sea and Pleasure Boating: An Overview of Shipwreck Discovery, Assistance,...

Sailing is a fascinating activity, but not without risks. In cases of emergency, mechanical failure or more serious incidents, several legal concepts of maritime law come into play: shipwreck discovery, assistance, salvage, and, more recently, towage and technical assistance in...

Lost, Damaged or Delayed Baggage: Supreme Court Decision No. 28672/2025 and Passenger...

With its recent order No. 28672 of 29 October 2025, the Third Civil Division of the Italian Supreme Court returned to the issue of lost checked baggage and compensation for passengers. The case involved a Palermo–Verona flight: the passenger had...

Collisions Between Racing Sailing Yachts: Racing Rules and Civil Liability in Damage...

Every year, in the month of October, the famous Barcolana regatta takes place in the city of Trieste, attracting thousands of sailing boats to the Adriatic Sea and transforming the Gulf of Trieste into a natural theatre of sport and...

Yacht Storage Agreements in the Pleasure Boating Sector: Legal and Insurance Aspects.

The yacht storage agreement represents one of the most common contractual arrangements in the pleasure boating industry. Although it may appear to be a simple contractual form, it often conceals significant legal pitfalls that are frequently underestimated, potentially giving rise...

Mooring Contract in Yachting Law: Marina Liability Explained

Expert legal advice on mooring contracts, yacht theft, marina liability and insurance disputes. Capece Minutolo Law Firm, specialists in yachting law.