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Last call! Volunteers Mates wanted to join inspirational sailing adventures with Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer trust
Wednesday, 11 October 2023The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is looking for volunteer Mates to inspire young people living through and beyond cancer to believe in a brighter future, and the deadline for applications is fast approaching.
RNLI supports global lifesaving leaders from across the world
Wednesday, 11 October 2023Drowning prevention experts from across the globe came to Poole last week to take part in the RNLI’s Leaders in Lifesaving course.
Innovative Marking Technology Helps Protect Nation’s Protected Shipwrecks from Heritage Crime
Wednesday, 11 October 2023For the first time in the UK, Historic England is using new technology to forensically mark artefacts including cannons from some of England’s 57 most historic and archaeologically important Protected Wreck Sites. Marking these artefacts giv...
Final debris and ‘presumed human remains’ from Titan sub found on Atlantic seabed
Wednesday, 11 October 2023The US Coast Guard says it has recovered the rest of the debris and ‘presumed human remains’ from the Titan submersible that imploded during a mission to view the wreck of the Titanic in June, killing all five people on board.
IBEX 2023: Turnout ‘exceeded expectations’
Wednesday, 11 October 2023The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) reports that this year’s edition, which ran from October 3-5 2023, ‘exceeded expectations’ based on on-site traffic data and attendance figures.
Premier Marinas switches to HVO
Wednesday, 11 October 2023UK marina group Premier Marinas has switched to using HVO fuel in boatyard plant machinery and equipment.
Azimut partners with Google to bring AI on board
Wednesday, 11 October 2023Azimut has kicked off its 2023-2024 nautical season by revealing details of a new collaboration with Google Cloud and digital media firm Reply, which brings AI capabilities on board its yachts.
One person killed as mast snaps on historic schooner in US
Wednesday, 11 October 2023One person has been killed and three injured, after the main mast of historic excursion vessel Grace Bailey snapped and crashed onto the deck off the coast of Maine, officials said.
New mental health service to support yacht crew
Wednesday, 11 October 2023Former yacht crew member Sarah Kroker has launched Mynd, a new service offering mental health support and resources to yacht crew.
VIDEO: The McIntyre Ocean Globe Beat, Bash and Bounce to Cape Town
Wednesday, 11 October 2023The long, choppy upwind beat to Cape Town is proving challenging for the crews of the McIntyre Ocean Globe. With the calm of the doldrums a distant memory, the relentless South Easterlies means the yachts are moving, but it is taking its toll on b...
Premier Marinas becomes the first UK marina group to switch to HVO
Tuesday, 10 October 2023Premier Marinas has become the first UK marina group to make the switch to using HVO fuel in boatyard plant machinery and equipment.
Raymarine extends LightHouse charts to cover Belgian and Dutch coastal and inland waterways
Tuesday, 10 October 2023Raymarine has announced the extension of its LightHouse Charts to encompass the coastal and inshore waters of Belgium and the Netherlands. Raymarine users in the region will have access to a new level of precision, clarity, and detail in marine na...
Navigating mental well-being for yacht crew
Tuesday, 10 October 2023On this World Mental Health Day and beyond, Mynd empowers yacht crew to navigate the seas of life. Founded by former yacht crew member Sarah Kroker, Mynd has been born from first-hand knowledge, experience and the pressing need for resources and s...
Video: 47m superyacht Navis One destroyed by fire in Greece
Tuesday, 10 October 2023The 46.7-metre Gentech superyacht Navis One has sunk after catching fire in Greece, with 22 people safely evacuated.
UK boat licence fees to increase by up to 75%
Tuesday, 10 October 2023The waterways charity, the Canal & River Trust has revealed details about increases in UK boat licence fees to be applied from 1 April 2024, for boats without a home mooring and for wide beam boats.
Jet board firm Radinn names distributor for Spain and Portugal
Tuesday, 10 October 2023Swedish high-performance jetboard manufacturer Radinn has appointed Touron Nautica as the exclusive distributor for the Spain and Portugal markets.
Highfield Boats partners with Italian RIB brand
Tuesday, 10 October 2023Rigid inflatable boat (RIB) builder Highfield Boats has announced a partnership with Italian luxury RIB brand Nuova Jolly, forming Nuova Jolly North America, LLC.
OceansLab launches its Cleantech Hub
Tuesday, 10 October 2023Sustainable sports management company OceansLab has launched a new Cleantech Hub, with Brétéché, Groupe Mousset-JeTransporte and Groupe Clisson as its first members.
Palumbo completes new superyacht shed
Tuesday, 10 October 2023Palumbo Superyachts has completed its new shed at the shipyard’s Ancona facility in central Italy, following an investment of €2.9m.
BWA Yachting Antigua reopens for business after major fire
Tuesday, 10 October 2023Yacht services agency BWA Yachting Antigua has confirmed it is now open for business after a devastating fire at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina complex destroyed its office and contents last week.
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