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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.

Volvo Group reports record first quarter
Volvo Group reports record first quarter
Monday, 24 April 2023

Volvo Group has announced its first-quarter fiscal results for 2023, revealing record gains.

New service supports women seafarers who experience sexual violence at sea
New service supports women seafarers who experience sexual violence at sea
Monday, 24 April 2023

The Seafarers’ Charity has announced funding for a new service to support women seafarers who have experienced sexual trauma while working at sea.

Tickets on sale for British Marine Trades Association dinner 2023
Tickets on sale for British Marine Trades Association dinner 2023
Monday, 24 April 2023

The British Marine Trades Association has announced ticketing details for the British Marine Trades Association Awards dinner for 2023.

900 miles to a Hero’s welcome in Les Sables d’Olonne
900 miles to a Hero’s welcome in Les Sables d’Olonne
Friday, 21 April 2023

229 days from the start with just one week till the finish in Les Sables d’Olonne with 29.000 miles under the keel, Abhilash Tomy (IND) BAYANAT and Kirsten Neuschäfer (ZAF) are now separated by only a few miles. This is an incredibly ti...

VIDEO: Line-up for the Youth & Women’s America’s Cup complete
VIDEO: Line-up for the Youth & Women’s America’s Cup complete
Friday, 21 April 2023

The line-up for the Youth & Women’s America’s Cup has been completed with the announcement that teams from Germany, Sweden and Australia will be joining the established six official entrants for the America’s Cup representing...

PANTAENIUS UK PLEDGES LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO THE WETWHEELS FOUNDATION
PANTAENIUS UK PLEDGES LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO THE WETWHEELS FOUNDATION
Friday, 21 April 2023

Pantaenius UK has announced they will be continuing and increasing their support for the Wetwheels Foundation. As leading advocates for the charity, this purposeful alliance is underpinned by a shared vision to augment the provision of barrier-fre...

Australia’s largest marina network sold
Australia’s largest marina network sold
Friday, 21 April 2023

Diversified financial services firm MA Financial has entered into an agreement to acquire Australia’s largest marina network, d’Albora, from Balmain Corporation.

X Shore partners with US marina group
X Shore partners with US marina group
Friday, 21 April 2023

Swedish technology company X Shore has partnered with Safe Harbor Marinas to increase access to sustainable boating across the United States.

Investment group partners with Turkish boatbuilder
Investment group partners with Turkish boatbuilder
Friday, 21 April 2023

Turkish boat builder, Dromeas Yachts has announced that Lotus Investment Group has invested in its group of companies, including DRM Advanced Composites, which opened last year (2022).

Marine life ‘thriving’ in Great Pacific Garbage Patch, study says
Marine life ‘thriving’ in Great Pacific Garbage Patch, study says
Friday, 21 April 2023

Researchers studying the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have found dozens of different species of marine life thriving amid the piles of swirling plastic and debris — including species that are usually only found in coastal habitats.

Sea Ray launches new outboard model
Sea Ray launches new outboard model
Friday, 21 April 2023

US boating brand Sea Ray has launched the SLX 280 Outboard, the latest model in its range of premium SLX Series of recreational craft.

Camden’s Dead Dog Bridge re-opens
Camden’s Dead Dog Bridge re-opens
Friday, 21 April 2023

The Canal & River Trust has completed a £533,000 ten-week project to repair the Dead Dog Bridge on the Regent’s Canal in Camden, including painting the bridge its original ‘Indian Red’ colour.

Survitec doubles operations in Florida to support cruise sector
Survitec doubles operations in Florida to support cruise sector
Friday, 21 April 2023

Survival technology provider, Survitec, has opened a new customer service centre in Miami, Florida.

Golden Globe Race: Return of the heroes
Golden Globe Race: Return of the heroes
Thursday, 20 April 2023

It’s been nearly eight months since they set out to conquer the oceans. Using just the wind and a simple sextant, this epic solo round-the-world sailing race has been undertaken with no stopovers and no technology.

UKSA sees 85 percent increase in women taking part in its Superyacht Cadetship course year-on-year
UKSA sees 85 percent increase in women taking part in its Superyacht Cadetship course year-on-year
Thursday, 20 April 2023

UKSA has reported an 85 per cent increase in the number of women undertaking its Superyacht Cadetship from 2022 to 2023, demonstrating a positive shift in response to the charity’s work to drive diversification and appeal to more w...

Cheers for the Beers!
Cheers for the Beers!
Thursday, 20 April 2023

Once Again LeeSan sponsors Crick Boat Show 2023 with Banners, Lanyards (Collectable) Mugs and BEER!

Crémer continues Vendée bid with new team and sponsor
Crémer continues Vendée bid with new team and sponsor
Thursday, 20 April 2023

After being shockingly dropped by sponsor Banque Populaire, french sailor Clarisse Crémer will return to sailing with a new team and a new sponsor to pursue her Vendée Globe 2024 ambitions.

VIDEO: Paddleboarder rescued 25 miles out to sea
VIDEO: Paddleboarder rescued 25 miles out to sea
Thursday, 20 April 2023

A 17-year old girl has been rescued by a containership after being swept out to sea on a paddle board.

‘Disrespectful’ RNLI must pay ex-Army captain €30,000 over unfair redundancy
‘Disrespectful’ RNLI must pay ex-Army captain €30,000 over unfair redundancy
Thursday, 20 April 2023

A Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has found the RNLI was ‘unfair and disrespectful’ to a former Irish Army captain who was made redundant and replaced by a UK manager.

U-Boat Worx reveals interior design for ‘underwater superyacht’
U-Boat Worx reveals interior design for ‘underwater superyacht’
Thursday, 20 April 2023

Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx, which specialises in both private and commercial subs, has released the interior design for its Nautilus yacht-submarine, a hybrid vessel inspired by Jules Verne’s classic novel, Twenty Thousand L...

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