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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Countdown commences to flagship maritime event at COP28
Countdown commences to flagship maritime event at COP28
Monday, 04 December 2023

The maritime sector will take centre stage this weekend during the ongoing climate talks at COP28 in Dubai.

Aquila appoints new dealer in Panama
Aquila appoints new dealer in Panama
Monday, 04 December 2023

Aquila Power Catamarans is expanding into Panama with dealer Maspor Marine, which will represent the brand’s full power cat line in Central and South America.

Canal & River Trust confirms hike in boat licence fees for 2024
Canal & River Trust confirms hike in boat licence fees for 2024
Monday, 04 December 2023

The waterways body, the Canal & River Trust has confirmed an increase of 6 per cent in boat licence fees from 1 April 2024 for both private boat owners and boating businesses.

Rooster releases bag range made from upcycled sails
Rooster releases bag range made from upcycled sails
Monday, 04 December 2023

Technical clothing watersports brand Rooster has launched a new bag range in collaboration with Sandy Point Watersports, a chandlery and watersports centre on Hayling Island, on the UK south coast.

2024 Cape Horn Hall of Fame
2024 Cape Horn Hall of Fame
Friday, 01 December 2023

True to its tradition of hosting world-famous sailors, the town of Les Sables d’Olonne, the global capital of single-handed ocean racing, is now home to the International Association of Cape Horners Cape Horn Hall of Fame.

Biggest shake-up in SailGP history explored in latest Racing on the Edge
Biggest shake-up in SailGP history explored in latest Racing on the Edge
Friday, 01 December 2023

Biggest shake up in SailGP history as USA sale and Jimmy Spithill departure exclusively explored in latest episode of Racing on the Edge.

DREAM CONDITIONS PRODUCE HIGH ACTION ON DAY TWO IN JEDDAH
DREAM CONDITIONS PRODUCE HIGH ACTION ON DAY TWO IN JEDDAH
Friday, 01 December 2023

Jeddah was a magical venue today delivering outstanding, pitch-perfect conditions for Raceday Two of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM. Bang on cue, just ahead of racing and as accurately forecasted, a 12-16 kno...

ICOMIA releases 2022 Recreational Boating Industry Statistics report
ICOMIA releases 2022 Recreational Boating Industry Statistics report
Friday, 01 December 2023

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics.

First Antarctic science mission on polar ship departs
First Antarctic science mission on polar ship departs
Friday, 01 December 2023

A team of international researchers has set sail on the RRS Sir David Attenborough to answer questions about how Antarctic ecosystems and sea ice drive global ocean cycles of carbon and nutrients.

Wescom Group launches sMRT Alert distress beacon
Wescom Group launches sMRT Alert distress beacon
Friday, 01 December 2023

Survival solutions manufacturer Wescom Group has launched its new sMRT Alert DSC AIS man-overboard device.

Seldén Mast expands sales team
Seldén Mast expands sales team
Friday, 01 December 2023

Gosport based Seldén Mast Ltd has strengthened its sales team with four new appointments.

Interview: The Boat Works, Australia
Interview: The Boat Works, Australia
Friday, 01 December 2023

Tony Longhurst, owner of Australia’s expanding superyacht yard The Boat Works, discusses current demand and future projections for the region

RS Association supports Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
RS Association supports Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
Friday, 01 December 2023

Young cancer survivors supported by the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust have benefited from the RS Association’s fundraising support in 2023, with the organisation raising over £2,700 across its numerous sailing events.

Yamaha offers free upgrades on Yamarin range
Yamaha offers free upgrades on Yamarin range
Friday, 01 December 2023

Yamaha Marine in the UK is offering new owners a free-of-charge upgrade pack of accessories* with sales of its versatile range of Yamarin and Yamarin Cross boats. The company says these upgrades offer customers outstanding value.

Hot Topic: The advantages of aluminium boats
Hot Topic: The advantages of aluminium boats
Friday, 01 December 2023

Johan Finnberg, from aluminium boat manufacturer and Yamaha boat partner Buster Boats, explains the advantages of aluminium boats versus their more ubiquitous GRP counterparts.

Shootin’ The Breeze: Jonathan Walcroft, Marina Manager at Gosport Marina
Shootin’ The Breeze: Jonathan Walcroft, Marina Manager at Gosport Marina
Friday, 01 December 2023

Jonathan Walcroft has worked in the marine industry since 1994 and prides himself as an organically grown Marina Manager. In 1994, when working away from home, he would visit local marinas and think what a great place to work they were.

McIntyre OGR – 2,000 miles to go and getting tougher!
McIntyre OGR – 2,000 miles to go and getting tougher!
Thursday, 30 November 2023

TWENTY FIVE days out from Cape Town and one could almost describe it as ‘too-perfect’ sailing conditions for the McIntyre Ocean Globe fleet bound for Auckland and a Christmas stopover.

INEOS Britannia wins the race against time on the opening day in Jeddah
INEOS Britannia wins the race against time on the opening day in Jeddah
Thursday, 30 November 2023

The first day of the second Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup opened hot and sunny on the Red Sea. It was INEOS Britannia’s shore team who were first to work up a sweat. The boat was being prepared for launch when hydraulic...

EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND LEAD THE STANDINGS ON RACE DAY ONE IN JEDDAH
EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND LEAD THE STANDINGS ON RACE DAY ONE IN JEDDAH
Thursday, 30 November 2023

Race day one of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah presented by NEOM was a day to start strong, fly high and get around the course cleanly.

Zhik launch new branded race team and crew gear service
Zhik launch new branded race team and crew gear service
Thursday, 30 November 2023

Zhik have launched a new bespoke Teamwear Service to supply customised and branded Zhik products to race teams and yacht crews.

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