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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.

And the winner is… 
And the winner is… 
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

PlainSailing.com had hundreds of votes for their University Sailing Club Sponsorship scheme 2023/24, but there can only be one winner….

British Marine members enjoy a successful METSTRADE 2023
British Marine members enjoy a successful METSTRADE 2023
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

METSTRADE 2023 has proved a great success for British Marine members as thousands of visitors headed to the world’s largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems.

Yamaha Marine UK welcomes M.E.S. Racing to its on-water race team
Yamaha Marine UK welcomes M.E.S. Racing to its on-water race team
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Hot on the heels of an extremely successful season, Yamaha Marine UK has announced that M.E.S. Racing is now a Yamaha supported racing team sponsored by Deeside based Yamaha dealer M.E.S. Powersports.

Sir Ben Ainslie on RNLI’s 200 Voices
Sir Ben Ainslie on RNLI’s 200 Voices
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Episode 96 of the RNLI’s 200 Voices podcast sees Sir Ben Ainslie tell listeners of the time Falmouth lifeboat saved him and his family as a child and when he and fellow Olympian Ian Percy capsized on Hayling Sandbar and had to be rescued by ...

TV Presenter Dan Snow launches Christmas match-funding campaign with Tall Ships Youth Trust
TV Presenter Dan Snow launches Christmas match-funding campaign with Tall Ships Youth Trust
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

One of the UK’s largest youth development and outdoor learning charities, Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) has announced its participation in the Big Give’s match-funding Christmas Challenge for the fifth consecutive year.

Puerto Rico signs multimillion-dollar deal to build superyacht marina
Puerto Rico signs multimillion-dollar deal to build superyacht marina
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Puerto Rico’s government has signed a multimillion-dollar contract with a US company to build a marina for superyachts in the capital of the U.S. territory, San Juan.

Women in the Marine Industry event attracts packed crowd at METSTRADE
Women in the Marine Industry event attracts packed crowd at METSTRADE
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

The Women in the Marine Industry International networking and panel discussion event returned to METSTRADE on Thursday 16 November, bringing over 200 people together at the METSTRADE Theatre for a breakfast networking session and industry leaders...

New Aquila power cat dealer in France
New Aquila power cat dealer in France
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Aquila Power Catamarans, a manufacturer of luxury catamarans, is expanding its global presence in France with the dealer Selestiboat.

CMC Marine reveals €10m expansion plan and new production site
CMC Marine reveals €10m expansion plan and new production site
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Electric stabilisation specialist CMC Marine has presented a three-year business development plan during its press conference at METSTRADE 2023, including €10m of investments to expand the product range, increase production capacity and util...

Zipwake offers control cure for wet fingers
Zipwake offers control cure for wet fingers
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Zipwake says it’s bringing together the best of two worlds with its new Mini Controller, which it launched at METSTRADE 2023.

The Yacht Group partners with Yessss on marketing
The Yacht Group partners with Yessss on marketing
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

The Yacht Group, a provider of luxury marine consulting and manufacturing services, has appointed marine marketing firm Yessss as its marketing and business development consultant.

US firm to supply work-class ROV to UK Ministry of Defence
US firm to supply work-class ROV to UK Ministry of Defence
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

The subsea product line of Texas-based Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team to supply a world-class remotely operated vehicle.

Read Marine Industry News magazine Issue 9
Read Marine Industry News magazine Issue 9
Monday, 20 November 2023

To read the latest issue of Marine Industry News magazine, click below.

METSTRADE closes 35th edition with record attendance
METSTRADE closes 35th edition with record attendance
Monday, 20 November 2023

Organisers of the 35th edition of the annual METSTRADE show are reporting a record attendance for 2023.

Scanstrut secures historic trio of awards: DAME, IBEX and Boat Builder Awards
Scanstrut secures historic trio of awards: DAME, IBEX and Boat Builder Awards
Monday, 20 November 2023

Scanstrut has been named a winner at the Boat Builder Awards at METSTRADE (15-17 November 2023), cementing a trio of prestigious wins for the firm in 2023.

Video: Flotilla protests outside Westminster over ‘unacceptable’ funding cuts
Video: Flotilla protests outside Westminster over ‘unacceptable’ funding cuts
Monday, 20 November 2023

A flotilla of boats has protested outside Palace of Westminster over ‘unacceptable and damaging’ funding cuts for the UK’s canals and rivers.

Sustainable Sailing named Startup of the Year
Sustainable Sailing named Startup of the Year
Monday, 20 November 2023

Sustainable Sailing has won the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Startup of the Year Award 2023, for developing the ‘world’s first true sail recycling technology.’

Ocean Safety partners with The Famous Project
Ocean Safety partners with The Famous Project
Monday, 20 November 2023

Marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety has announced it has joined forces with The Famous Project as its official safety partner as the all-female team launches its campaign to take on the Jules Verne Trophy.

Propspeed launches Like A Pro toolkit
Propspeed launches Like A Pro toolkit
Monday, 20 November 2023

Propspeed, underwater foul-release coating specialist, has launched a new product, technology and technique with its Like A Pro toolkit.

Lund launches 2024 Adventure Series
Lund launches 2024 Adventure Series
Monday, 20 November 2023

Lund Boats, a US manufacturer of aluminium and fibreglass boats, has released its new 2024 Adventure series.

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