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Robust aluminium fishing boats
Monday, 16 October 2023We are excited to introduce an additional brand of new build boats for sale on Boatshed.com.
HMRC conducts spot checks on marinas using and selling ‘red diesel’
Monday, 16 October 2023There has been an increase in reports of HMRC carrying out inspections of UK marinas to check their compliance with the rules on the use and sale of red diesel since August, according to British Marine.
MB92 to open superyacht repair centre in Saudi Arabia
Monday, 16 October 2023Superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company MB92 Group is partnering with Saudi Arabia to establish a 10,000 square-metre yacht repair facility at Sindalah, a luxury island resort opening in Neom in 2024.
Interview: Greenline Yachts on the growth of hybrid boats
Monday, 16 October 2023In 2008 Slovenian boatbuilder Greenline launched the Greenline 33, the first production hybrid boat. The 33ft family cruiser went on to win over 30 awards – including International Boat of the Year – and Greenline sold almost 500 unit...
Cummins elects new director
Monday, 16 October 2023US-based producer of marine engines and generators, Cummins, has elected Daniel W. Fisher to its board of directors.
Speed@Seawork announces venue for 2024
Monday, 16 October 2023Speed@Seawork 2024, the sector-specific feature of the Seawork commercial marine exhibition, will be hosted by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in Cowes, UK, on Monday 10 June 2024.
D-Marin moves into top 24% of leisure firms for sustainability
Monday, 16 October 2023Marine operator D-Marin has been recognised for its increasing commitment to sustainability, receiving the silver award for a consecutive year by EcoVadis.
Sunreef’s 80 Sunreef Power Eco to make US debut at FLIBS
Monday, 16 October 2023Polish multihull specialist Sunreef is debuting its new 80 Sunreef Power Eco for the first time in the US at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), which runs from 25-29 October.
United States overcomes adversity to take remarkable first win of the season
Sunday, 15 October 2023 Jimmy Spithill and the United States claimed an emotional and remarkable first win of SailGP Season 4 at the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Cádiz, Andalucía. Having lost flight controller Hans Henken to injury in Taranto, and after scraping i...‘A tough day but we will come back fighting’
Saturday, 14 October 2023The Spain Sail Grand Prix kicked off in Cadiz with a win for the home team but a tough day for Emirates GBR SailGP Team.
‘I don’t think it’s long until we see a female Driver in SailGP’
Friday, 13 October 2023This year’s Spain Sail Grand Prix marks the second anniversary of SailGP’s Women’s Pathway Programme and having female athletes onboard the F50s.
Votes for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2023 are open
Friday, 13 October 2023What is the best yacht racing image of the year? Public votes are now open to determine the winner of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image “Public Award”.
RNLI to lead BSAC 70th Anniversary Thames Boat Run
Friday, 13 October 2023On Saturday 14 October, RNLI volunteers will lead a flotilla of over 20 dive RHIBs inbound on the River Thames.
UEA academic set to sail from Africa to Australia for UNICEF
Friday, 13 October 2023Prof Maren Duvendack, an intrepid academic from the School of Global Development at the University of East Anglia (UEA), is sailing more than 8,000 km from South Africa to Australia to raise money for UNICEF.
ePropulsion expands in the US
Friday, 13 October 2023Electric propulsion systems manufacturer ePropulsion has announced it will establish a branch office in the United States.
OneSails UK partners with Surfers Against Sewage
Friday, 13 October 2023British sailmaker OneSails has partnered with the marine conservation and campaigning charity, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS). OneSails says this collaboration forms part of its commitment to help protect the oceans and become more sustainable.&nbs...
Alinghi Red Bull Racing mix with the stars of FC Barcelona women’s team
Friday, 13 October 2023The final phase of the Youth & Women’s America’s Cup selection process for Alinghi Red Bull Racing took place in Barcelona this week.
D-Marin ranks in top quarter of leisure companies worldwide for sustainability programme
Friday, 13 October 2023D-Marin has been recognised for its increasing commitment to sustainability, receiving the silver award for a consecutive year by EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, and improving its rank within t...
Vendée Globe: 44 skippers apply for ‘most diverse’ edition to date
Friday, 13 October 2023A record 44 skippers have applied for the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe race — a non-stop circumnavigation of the globe that takes place every four years and is due to begin in November 2024.
ThrowRaft launches neutral buoyancy life jacket
Friday, 13 October 2023Water safety and rescue equipment manufacturer ThrowRaft® has launched its Neutral Buoyancy Life Jacket at the recent National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) 2023 Conference in Denver, CO, USA.
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