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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.

Windicator range launches in Europe
Windicator range launches in Europe
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Barton Marine is launching the Windicator range into Europe for 2023.  

Damen joins AkzoNobel and Philips to develop antifouling solution
Damen joins AkzoNobel and Philips to develop antifouling solution
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Damen Shipyards has joined AkzoNobel and Philips to help further develop a fouling control solution that uses UV-C light technology to keep ships’ underwater hulls clean.

Beneteau Group ramps up CSR initiative with supplier ratings
Beneteau Group ramps up CSR initiative with supplier ratings
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Beneteau Group is ramping up its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, B-Sustainable, and inviting all of its suppliers to register on the EcoVadis CSR rating platform. The company has set a target of 50 per cent of suppliers to be cov...

Godfrey Marine names vice president
Godfrey Marine names vice president
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Godfrey Marine, manufacturer of Godfrey pontoon boats and Hurricane deck boats, has promoted Doug Adrian to the role of vice president and general manager for Godfrey and Hurricane.

Youth race series set to sail off North Kent coastline
Youth race series set to sail off North Kent coastline
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

The Topper National Sailing Race Series is visiting the North Kent coast for the first time this May. Stage four of the national race series for Topper youth sailors will be the Coastal Championship, with courses set midway between Whitstable Yac...

Experience the Princess S62 at the London Luxury Afloat Show
Experience the Princess S62 at the London Luxury Afloat Show
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Join Princess Yacht s at the 2023 London Luxury Afloat boat show, from 18 – 22 April. Held in the historic setting of St. Katharine Docks, with the iconic backdrop of Tower Bridge the show is bringing the very best of luxury yachting to the ...

The Seafarers’ Charity set to receive donations as sailor continues epic challenge
The Seafarers’ Charity set to receive donations as sailor continues epic challenge
Monday, 17 April 2023

Supporting the wellbeing and welfare of seafarers, The Seafarers’ Charity is set to start receiving regular donations as Mark Ashley-Miller continues his fundraising Harbour Master Sailing Challenge.

Dutch shipyard announces first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht
Dutch shipyard announces first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht
Monday, 17 April 2023

Dutch shipyard Feadship, which specialises in custom superyachts, has confirmed it is entering the hydrogen superyacht market.

New partnership to educate thousands on marine conservation
New partnership to educate thousands on marine conservation
Monday, 17 April 2023

Boatfolk’s Portland Marina has announced a new partnership to deliver a message of marine conservation to young people across the country.

Technical Marine Supplies adds ‘next-gen’ camera to range
Technical Marine Supplies adds ‘next-gen’ camera to range
Monday, 17 April 2023

The marine distributor Technical Marine Supplies has added Omnisense Systems’ range of ‘next-generation camera systems’ to its range of technical products.

Sailor starts final leg of 8,000 nautical mile challenge for Seafarers’ Charity
Sailor starts final leg of 8,000 nautical mile challenge for Seafarers’ Charity
Monday, 17 April 2023

The Seafarers’ Charity is set to start receiving regular donations as Mark Ashley-Miller continues his fundraising Harbour Master Sailing Challenge.

Yamaha Marine opens US Innovation Centre
Yamaha Marine opens US Innovation Centre
Monday, 17 April 2023

Yamaha US Marine Business Unit has opened a new Marine Innovation Centre in Kennesaw, in the US state of Georgia.

New Polish distributor for Aquatic AV
New Polish distributor for Aquatic AV
Monday, 17 April 2023

California-based manufacturer of waterproof AV audio equipment, Aquatic AV, has announced a partnership with Selveco to distribute its marine markets products in Poland.

Win prizes worth over £2,500 at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Win prizes worth over £2,500 at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Monday, 17 April 2023

Visitors to this year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show can win prizes worth over £2,500 when they book their free tickets to the show, which takes place at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina from 21-23 April 2023.

RNLI saved 164 dogs last year as charity reveals latest animal rescue figures
RNLI saved 164 dogs last year as charity reveals latest animal rescue figures
Friday, 14 April 2023

Man’s best friend made up the majority of the 209 creature call-outs last year with the charity recording 164 dog rescues. But there were also some surprises on the list of animals saved; in 2022 the charity was called upon to rescue 27 dolp...

World Sailing issues statement about individual Russian or Belarusian athletes
World Sailing issues statement about individual Russian or Belarusian athletes
Friday, 14 April 2023 World Sailing has welcomed the new guidance from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board, recommending the Conditions of Participation for individual athletes and support personnel with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international sp...
Seldén Mast expands range of Roller Bearing Blocks (RBB)
Seldén Mast expands range of Roller Bearing Blocks (RBB)
Friday, 14 April 2023

Responding to demand from boat builders and sailors alike, Seldén Mast has expanded its popular range of Roller Bearing Blocks.

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY WITH FAMILY FESTIVAL
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY WITH FAMILY FESTIVAL
Friday, 14 April 2023

Royal Museums Greenwich will celebrate World Oceans Day on 10 June 2023 with a free festival at the National Maritime Museum. RMG is working with scientific organisations, conservation charities, artist collectives and community groups to produce ...

US boatbuilder becomes 100% employee-owned
US boatbuilder becomes 100% employee-owned
Friday, 14 April 2023

Manufacturer of aluminium watercraft, SAFE Boats International has completed a transaction that transfers 100 per cent of the company’s ownership to its employees. The SAFE Boats International Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) has acquir...

Garmin enhances marine mapping service
Garmin enhances marine mapping service
Friday, 14 April 2023

Marine electronics manufacturer Garmin has expanded and enhanced high-resolution relief shading coverage to its Garmin Navionics Vision+ marine cartography service. 

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