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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.

Sunsail and The Moorings announce exclusive new partnership with Dufour Yachts
Sunsail and The Moorings announce exclusive new partnership with Dufour Yachts
Tuesday, 19 September 2023

International yacht sales and charter companies, Sunsail and The Moorings, unveil a new partnership with renowned French sailing yacht manufacturer, Dufour Yachts.

Charity Swim at the Southampton International Boat Show a huge success
Charity Swim at the Southampton International Boat Show a huge success
Monday, 18 September 2023

Some 60 swimmers from across the country braved the early morning start to take part in the Southampton International Boat Show open water swimming event, which returned to the boat show on Sunday 17 September, raising money for local charity the ...

Long range helicopter medivac underway for Injured OGR sailor
Long range helicopter medivac underway for Injured OGR sailor
Monday, 18 September 2023

The Portuguese Rescue Coordination Center is working with the McIntyre Ocean Globe crisis management team to coordinate a long-range helicopter medivac of injured sailor Stéphane Raguenes on board the French yacht TRIANA...

Marine Industry News magazine – Issue 8 – September 2023
Marine Industry News magazine – Issue 8 – September 2023
Monday, 18 September 2023

As boat show season gets into full swing, the Marine Industry News takes a look at how leisure marine companies are best serving those newer to the boating sector. 

SIBS 2023: Electric foiling no longer a novelty, says Candela
SIBS 2023: Electric foiling no longer a novelty, says Candela
Monday, 18 September 2023

Bringing its C-8 to the UK for viewing at Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), Maria Rohman Candela’s head of marketing (pictured above) admits “it’s not a novelty anymore.” And she’s delighted. Rohman says th...

SIBS 2023: New marine insurance launches
SIBS 2023: New marine insurance launches
Monday, 18 September 2023

Howden UK & Ireland has launched its new marine insurance practice at the Southampton International Boat Show. The new marine practice provides a full spectrum of insurance solutions to the marine industry, UK boat owners ...

SIBS 2023: Borrow A Boat joins London share trading venue
SIBS 2023: Borrow A Boat joins London share trading venue
Monday, 18 September 2023

Restructured, streamlined and ready to trade shares, Matt Ovenden, Borrow A Boat’s CEO and founder, is feeling confident.

SIBS 2023: New breed of owner for Spirit Yachts
SIBS 2023: New breed of owner for Spirit Yachts
Monday, 18 September 2023

Spirit Yachts says it’s noticing a marked change in its new customers, who increasingly have no sailing experience.

BIA partners with Australia’s oldest battery producer
BIA partners with Australia’s oldest battery producer
Monday, 18 September 2023

The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is partnering with Century Batteries, Australia’s oldest battery manufacturer with a history of designing, manufacturing and supplying batteries since 1928.

SIBS 2023: World debut of Fairline Squadron 58
SIBS 2023: World debut of Fairline Squadron 58
Monday, 18 September 2023

British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline has unveiled the all-new Squadron 58 at Southampton International Boat Show.

SIBS 2023: Sunsail and The Moorings partner with Dufour Yachts
SIBS 2023: Sunsail and The Moorings partner with Dufour Yachts
Monday, 18 September 2023

International yacht sales and charter companies, Sunsail and The Moorings, has unveiled a new partnership with French sailing yacht manufacturer, Dufour Yachts. 

Howden Group launches new marine practice­ under Haven Knox-Johnston name
Howden Group launches new marine practice­ under Haven Knox-Johnston name
Monday, 18 September 2023

Howden UK & Ireland has launched its new marine insurance practice at the Southampton International Boat Show.  The new marine practice provides a full spectrum of insurance solutions to the marine industry, UK boat owners and blue o...

Maritime Inspiration for Schools and Community with Falmouth Harbour Open Days
Maritime Inspiration for Schools and Community with Falmouth Harbour Open Days
Monday, 18 September 2023 Secondary school students from across Cornwall are invited to join the first of two inspirational Open Days run by Falmouth Harbour and a host of partners looking at the dynamic maritime past, present and future of the Port of Falmouth and beyond. F...
boatfolk expands and appoints new boatcare Boat Sales Manager
boatfolk expands and appoints new boatcare Boat Sales Manager
Monday, 18 September 2023

boatcare, a national boat repairs and maintenance company, part of boatfolk, announces a brand-new role and the appointment of Deena Currie as boatcare Boat Sales Manager, as the company responds to its continued growth across the UK.

McIntyre OGR entrant “Triana” diverting with injured crew
McIntyre OGR entrant “Triana” diverting with injured crew
Sunday, 17 September 2023

At 14:00 UTC, skipper of yacht Triana FR (66), Jean d’Arthuys, informed McIntyre Ocean Globe race control of an incident onboard. Crew member Stéphane Raguenes had fallen on deck, resulting in a seri...

VIDEO: NYYC AMERICAN MAGIC TAKE THE WIN
VIDEO: NYYC AMERICAN MAGIC TAKE THE WIN
Sunday, 17 September 2023

Having come into the final day of the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup here in Vilanova i La Geltrú sitting in fifth place, it was an outside bet at best that NYYC American Magic could climb the leaderboard and chal...

Bruising final day ends a difficult weekend in Vilanova for INEOS Britannia
Bruising final day ends a difficult weekend in Vilanova for INEOS Britannia
Sunday, 17 September 2023

The final day of racing at the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup saw INEOS Britannia finish in sixth place overall.

Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup – Final Day
Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup – Final Day
Sunday, 17 September 2023

Having come into the final day of the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup here in Vilanova i La Geltrú sitting in fifth place, it was an outside bet at best that NYYC American Magic could climb the leaderboard and chal...

VIDEO: First day of the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup
VIDEO: First day of the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup
Saturday, 16 September 2023

The first day of the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup was a day of mixed fortunes, drama, desperation, nail-biting excitement, exquisite light-airs technique and tension untold with a new name on the podium and brilliance shinin...

Clipper Race fleet embarks on transatlantic race from Spain to Punta del Este
Clipper Race fleet embarks on transatlantic race from Spain to Punta del Este
Saturday, 16 September 2023

The Clipper Race fleet has departed for Punta del Este as the second race in the circumnavigation left from Puerto Sherry, Spain yesterday, which was the first stopover destination following an electric Race Start from Portsmouth.

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