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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.

10 Reasons to Visit the Southampton International Boat Show
10 Reasons to Visit the Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

The 55th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park, Southampton, from 13 – 22 September. To whet your appetite, here are 10 great reasons to visit this year’s show.

Swanwick restaurant makes waves with a super successful opening week
Swanwick restaurant makes waves with a super successful opening week
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

A restaurant based at Premier Marinas’ Swanwick Marina has made a splash with roaring trade in its first week of opening.

New America’s Cup Partnership
New America’s Cup Partnership
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

ePropulsion has announced its new partnership with America’s Cup to power their autonomous race marks at the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona.

PSA Prime Marine appointed for refit of Classic Swan yacht
PSA Prime Marine appointed for refit of Classic Swan yacht
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Multi award-winning yacht maintenance and management company PSA Prime Marine has been entrusted to manage the comprehensive refit of a Classic Swan yacht.

A British sailing first for the Royal Solent Yacht Club
A British sailing first for the Royal Solent Yacht Club
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Saturday 17th August marked the official opening of the annual Folkboat Week (17th – 23rd  August) hosted and organised by the Royal Solent Yacht Club with 39 of the three-man Folkboats from England’s South Coast racing in the Wes...

Sicily Bayesian incident: Sinking ‘unprecedented’, says expert
Sicily Bayesian incident: Sinking ‘unprecedented’, says expert
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

The search is continuing today for six people still missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, after a superyacht sank in a freak maritime accident off the Sicilian coast.

Sir Ben Ainslie on INEOS Britannia’s America’s Cup potential
Sir Ben Ainslie on INEOS Britannia’s America’s Cup potential
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

With the 37th America’s Cup just days away, Sir Ben Ainslie, CEO and helmsman of INEOS Britannia, has shared insights into the team’s final preparations and prospects.

26m Canados yacht Manta sinks off Corsica after reef strike
26m Canados yacht Manta sinks off Corsica after reef strike
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

The 27-metre Canados motor yacht Manta has sunk off the coast of Corsica, France, after hitting a reef.

Aquila appoints new chief revenue officer
Aquila appoints new chief revenue officer
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Chinese boatbuilder Aquila Power Catamarans has appointed Nick Harvey as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Harvey will support the company’s continued expansion within the power catamaran sector.

New marker buoys to protect seagrass in Falmouth 
New marker buoys to protect seagrass in Falmouth 
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

In a collaborative effort to protect the seagrass beds, Advanced Mooring System (AMS) marker buoys have been installed off Trefusis Head, Falmouth, establishing voluntary no-anchor zones. 

Falmouth’s new “Blue Meadows” buoys protecting seagrass fields
Falmouth’s new “Blue Meadows” buoys protecting seagrass fields
Monday, 19 August 2024 A new generation of Blue Meadows “smart” buoys are marking sensitive habitats of seagrass and maerl around Falmouth Harbour, whilst keeping their own mooring chains from scouring the seabed beneath them.

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#UnleashYourPower: Yamaha Marine launches competition 
#UnleashYourPower: Yamaha Marine launches competition 
Monday, 19 August 2024 Yamaha Marine has launched a new competition #UnleashYourPower, designed to inspire boating enthusiasts and thrill-seekers to share their adventures on the open water and passion for the marine lifestyle. The competition offers participants the chanc...
Elevate your corporate experience at the Southampton International Boat Show 2024 with exclusive group offers
Elevate your corporate experience at the Southampton International Boat Show 2024 with exclusive group offers
Monday, 19 August 2024

This year’s Southampton International Boat Show, set against the picturesque backdrop of the show marina, promises to be an unforgettable event.

56-metre sailing yacht sinks off Sicily coast, seven missing
56-metre sailing yacht sinks off Sicily coast, seven missing
Monday, 19 August 2024

A 56-metre British-flagged sailing yacht has sunk off the coast of Porticello, near Palermo, Sicily. 

Henri-Lloyd sticks to tried and tested show formula to showcase new ranges
Henri-Lloyd sticks to tried and tested show formula to showcase new ranges
Monday, 19 August 2024

Henri-Lloyd’s says its new range of jackets and salopettes will be highly visible at this year’s autumn boat shows – namely Southampton Boat Show and Cannes Yachting Festival. It’ll be aiming to lure in the crowds with its...

Monaco Yacht Show: Design & Innovation Hub returns with eco focus
Monaco Yacht Show: Design & Innovation Hub returns with eco focus
Monday, 19 August 2024

The 2024 Monaco Yacht Show will feature the return of the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub, where visitors can explore an exhibition area dedicated to design and innovative solutions in superyachts.

Collision between a boat and uncrewed vessel raises safety concerns
Collision between a boat and uncrewed vessel raises safety concerns
Monday, 19 August 2024

A recent incident on Lake Erie has brought attention to the growing presence of uncrewed vessels and the potential safety concerns associated with them. 

Candela secures contract with Saudi megaproject 
Candela secures contract with Saudi megaproject 
Monday, 19 August 2024

Candela, a Swedish manufacturer of electric hydrofoil vessels, has signed a deal to supply eight P-12 vessels to NEOM, a global development project in northwest Saudi Arabia. This marks the largest order in Candela’s history; deliveries are...

POWER PEOPLE – MATT GOTREL CYCLOR FOR INEOS BRITANNIA
POWER PEOPLE – MATT GOTREL CYCLOR FOR INEOS BRITANNIA
Monday, 19 August 2024

Continuity is something that all teams of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup crave amongst their crew-members so, for INEOS Britannia, one of the very first confirmed hires was the outstanding athletic and sailing talent of Matt Gotrel. On...

Ancasta presents UK premieres and award-winning yachts at SIBS
Ancasta presents UK premieres and award-winning yachts at SIBS
Saturday, 17 August 2024

A wide-ranging line-up of yachts, motor yachts, catamarans and RIBs from the Ancasta Group will be on display at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, between the 13 – 22 September.

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