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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.

VIDEO: Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 finalists announced
VIDEO: Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 finalists announced
Saturday, 19 August 2023

Finalists shortlisted for the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 have been announced. 

Suzuki Goes Large at The Southampton Boat Show
Suzuki Goes Large at The Southampton Boat Show
Saturday, 19 August 2023

There will be even more Suzuki-powered boats on the water than in previous years as well as the very latest outboard technology on display in the form of the new DF350AMD with its integrated steering system, which allows for more streamlined riggi...

Bangor Marina achieves prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award
Bangor Marina achieves prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award
Friday, 18 August 2023

Bangor Marina has been honoured with the highly coveted 5 Gold Anchor Award by the Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), a recognition that solidifies its position as one of the premier marinas in the world.

Ocean First Marine launches new ranges of RIBS and Fast Fishing boats at Southampton International Boat Show
Ocean First Marine launches new ranges of RIBS and Fast Fishing boats at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 18 August 2023

See the World Premier of Norden 600 from 3D Craft, Featherlight range of ultra-lightweight aluminium RIBs and Nividic 550 RIB.

New Zealand marine industry hits NZ$3bn
New Zealand marine industry hits NZ$3bn
Friday, 18 August 2023

The marine industry is now worth NZ$3bn annually to the New Zealand economy, achieving around $2.2bn in local sales, and $800m in exports.

Dometic to launch ‘new generation’ of marine fridge at Cannes
Dometic to launch ‘new generation’ of marine fridge at Cannes
Friday, 18 August 2023

Dometic is set to unveil its newest marine refrigeration solution at three upcoming boat shows, including the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival.

French fast fishing boat model premieres in UK
French fast fishing boat model premieres in UK
Friday, 18 August 2023

Specialist RIB supplier Ocean First Marine will be hosting the world premiere of 3D Craft’s Norden 600 at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023.

Classic Boat Festival returns to St Katharine Docks this September
Classic Boat Festival returns to St Katharine Docks this September
Friday, 18 August 2023

The 14th edition of the annual Classic Boat Festival is returning to London’s St Katharine Docks for two days, from 9-10 September 2023.

ISO/TC188 small craft committee chair named
ISO/TC188 small craft committee chair named
Friday, 18 August 2023

Craig Scholten, American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) technical vice president, has been reappointed as chair of the International Organisation for Standardisation technical committee (ISO/TC) 188 small craft.

Monty Halls set to give talk during Southampton International Boat Show
Monty Halls set to give talk during Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 17 August 2023

Join Raymarine at Britain’s biggest festival of boating and watersports, the Southampton International Boat Show from the 15 – 23 September 2023.

Antique tall ship sets sail to recreate Darwin’s voyage
Antique tall ship sets sail to recreate Darwin’s voyage
Thursday, 17 August 2023

It has been almost 200 years since a young Charles Darwin set sail on a voyage of discovery aboard HMS Beagle. Now, environmentalists are following in his wake by undertaking a two-year journey aboard a vintage schooner, which will visit four con...

Nero unveils 777 Evolution electric carbon-fibre yacht
Nero unveils 777 Evolution electric carbon-fibre yacht
Thursday, 17 August 2023

Nero’s new 777 Evolution is a lightweight, carbon-fibre hull with electric power from Evoy’s 300+kW (400ps) Hurricane inboard motor. The 7.77m long Nero 777 Evolution is aimed, primarily, at the inland lake and waterways mar...

US battery maker expands to Midwest
US battery maker expands to Midwest
Thursday, 17 August 2023

Dragonfly Energy Holdings, a Nevada-based manufacturer of deep-cycle lithium-ion batteries, is expanding to the US Midwest with a new office in Indiana.

New technical services manager at Yamaha
New technical services manager at Yamaha
Thursday, 17 August 2023

The Yamaha US Marine Business Unit has named Robert Orr as the technical services manager of the marine service operations division.

Brownell Boat Stands expands into superyacht segment
Brownell Boat Stands expands into superyacht segment
Thursday, 17 August 2023

Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment, US-based manufacturer of boat storage equipment, has released a new line of ‘Mega Boat Stands’ for both motor and sailing superyachts.

Converted bus set for mobile seafarer centre trial in UK port
Converted bus set for mobile seafarer centre trial in UK port
Thursday, 17 August 2023

A bus has been transformed into a mobile seafarer centre for hundreds of seafarers to use in a major UK port.

St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival
St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival
Wednesday, 16 August 2023

This September, the annual boating extravaganza that is St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival will see over 40 beautiful vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble in the historic central basin of the marina in London.

savvy navvy promotes safety with free accounts for qualified boating instructors
savvy navvy promotes safety with free accounts for qualified boating instructors
Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Marine technology company savvy navvy is offering a free account for qualified boating instructors of its navigation app in a bid to continue to promote water safety to the next generation of boaters across the globe.

Youth Take On The World In Ocean Globe Race
Youth Take On The World In Ocean Globe Race
Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Being old-fashioned is back in fashion – if the numbers are anything to go by! At 1300hr, 10 September, 14 Ocean Globe Race yachts will set sail from the Royal Yacht Squadron start line, Cowes. Onboard, 31 under 24-year-olds step back in tim...

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