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RNLI marks 200 years of lifesaving with new range of commemorative gifts
RNLI marks 200 years of lifesaving with new range of commemorative gifts
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will mark its 200th anniversary in March 2024. As the charity prepares to celebrate this incredible milestone, supporters can mark the occasion with a new range of commemorative gifts.

RS Electric Boats announces £5.4m project funding in place for ZENOW
RS Electric Boats announces £5.4m project funding in place for ZENOW
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

RS Electric Boats has announced that its ZENOW (Zero Emission Network of Workboats) project has received £4.1 million in grant funding from the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) and Innovate UK, as part of its Zero Emissio...

INEOS Britannia Announce Race Crew For the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú
INEOS Britannia Announce Race Crew For the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

It’s been over two and a half years since the shutters came down on the racing in Auckland for the 36th America’s Cup, but the show’s back on the road with the first of three Preliminary Regattas set to start on 14 September, in ...

Premier Marinas and Marine Resources Invite All Enthusiasts to Explore Marina Careers at SIBS
Premier Marinas and Marine Resources Invite All Enthusiasts to Explore Marina Careers at SIBS
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Marine Resources, in the marine industry recruitment sector, has announced its presence at the Southampton Boat Show 2023.

Orient Express Racing Team looking forward to first competitive outing
Orient Express Racing Team looking forward to first competitive outing
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Orient Express Racing Team has announced an experienced race crew as the team prepares for its debut competitive outing with their new AC40 at the first Preliminary Regatta on the road to the 37th America’s Cup in 2024.

What’s on: Southampton International Boat Show 2023 preview
What’s on: Southampton International Boat Show 2023 preview
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

This year sees at least 60 new boats making their world or UK debut at the 2023 Southampton International Boat Show, which runs from 15 to 24 September.

RS Electric Boats’ ZENOW project receives £4.1m grant
RS Electric Boats’ ZENOW project receives £4.1m grant
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

RS Electric Boats says its ZENOW (Zero Emission Network of Workboats) project has received £4.1 million in grant funding from the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions and Innovate UK (as part of the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastru...

Cannes 2023: Sanlorenzo unveils net-zero target, premieres new models
Cannes 2023: Sanlorenzo unveils net-zero target, premieres new models
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Sanlorenzo’s CEO, Massimo Perotti, has outlined the Italian boatbuilder’s plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, a part of a wide-ranging presentation at the group’s annual press conference on the first day of the Cannes Y...

Garmin introduces GPSMAP 9000 chartplotter series
Garmin introduces GPSMAP 9000 chartplotter series
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Marine electronics manufacturer Garmin has unveiled its flagship GPSMAP 9000 chartplotter series with improved specifications.

IBEX to expand exhibit halls for 2023
IBEX to expand exhibit halls for 2023
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s largest trade event for marine industry professionals, is expanding its exhibit halls, Product and International Pavilions, and Trade Routes for the upc...

MDL’s multi-million-pound solar panel rollout continues in Poole
MDL’s multi-million-pound solar panel rollout continues in Poole
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

MDL Marinas has installed a new system of solar panels at its Cobb’s Quay Marina in Poole, Dorset, which the UK marina operator says supports its commitment to sustainability and further invests in its green infrastructure.

Raymarine launches performance sailing solution
Raymarine launches performance sailing solution
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Raymarine has launched a new Alpha Series display, new Smart Wind Technology, and performance sailing upgrades to the LightHouse operating system for Axiom chartplotters.

Yamaha 150hp outboard
Yamaha 150hp outboard
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 Introducing

Known for the superior quality of its engines, combined with industry leading performance and the latest technologies, Yamaha is at the forefront of marine innovation.

VETUS to Spotlight Product Innovations & OEM Integration
VETUS to Spotlight Product Innovations & OEM Integration
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

VETUS has announced its Autumn show participation calendar where it will showcase its broad range of product developments and innovative systems. The season will begin with Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) (stands E054, E054A), and Grand...

Entries For The Stoneways’ Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition Now Open
Entries For The Stoneways’ Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition Now Open
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Stoneways Marine, the Dorset based boat and marine trade insurance provider, has launched its 2023 Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition with a brand new theme and an exciting lineup of prizes.  The theme for 2023 is “Boa...

MDL Marinas installs solar panels at Poole marina
MDL Marinas installs solar panels at Poole marina
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Supporting its commitment to sustainability and further investing in its green infrastructure, MDL Marinas has installed a new system of solar panels at its Cobb’s Quay Marina in Poole, Dorset.

Great Britain and The Netherlands lead Olympic qualifiers after Allianz Sailing World Championships
Great Britain and The Netherlands lead Olympic qualifiers after Allianz Sailing World Championships
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

World Sailing has confirmed the first 107 boats and boards qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games following the 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships, The Hague.
 
Great Britain and The Netherlands lead the way with eight each. S...

VIDEO: EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND PREPARE FOR FIRST RACING OF 37th AMERICA’S CUP
VIDEO: EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND PREPARE FOR FIRST RACING OF 37th AMERICA’S CUP
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Emirates Team New Zealand are gearing up for the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup, to be contested later this week in Vilanova i La Geltrú.

Ex-Google CEO scraps $67m bid for abandoned superyacht Alfa Nero
Ex-Google CEO scraps $67m bid for abandoned superyacht Alfa Nero
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, has formally withdrawn his bid for the ‘abandoned’ 82m Oceanco superyacht Alfa Nero due to ongoing legal complications.

Cannes 2023: Europe’s largest in-water show opens with over 700 boats on display
Cannes 2023: Europe’s largest in-water show opens with over 700 boats on display
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

The Cannes Yachting Festival has opened its gates today (12 September 2023) to welcome visitors from one end of the Croisette to the other.

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