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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: Surfer ‘grateful to be alive’ after shark attack
VIDEO: Surfer ‘grateful to be alive’ after shark attack
Friday, 14 April 2023

A 58-year old surfer is ‘grateful to be alive’ after losing his right foot in a shark attack while surfing on Sunday (9 April 2023) at Oahu’s Kewalo Basin, Hawaii.

ASTO appoints new general manager
ASTO appoints new general manager
Friday, 14 April 2023

The Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) has appointed Kerry McMillan as its new general manager (effective 17 April 2023).

Seldén Mast expands block range
Seldén Mast expands block range
Friday, 14 April 2023

Seldén Mast has expanded its range of roller bearing blocks (RBB) to include larger single and single/stand ups in ø100mm and ø130mm blocks, designed for backstays, main sheet arrangements and sheets for downwind sails.

RNLI reveals it saved 164 dogs in 2022
RNLI reveals it saved 164 dogs in 2022
Friday, 14 April 2023

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has confirmed it saved 164 dogs last year with the release of its latest animal rescue figures.

Thousands of seafarers to miss out on minimum wage increase
Thousands of seafarers to miss out on minimum wage increase
Friday, 14 April 2023

Maritime union, RMT has criticised the government amid the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increase, pointing out that thousands of seafarers will not be eligible for the rise.

National Maritime Museum will mark Windrush Day 2023
National Maritime Museum will mark Windrush Day 2023
Thursday, 13 April 2023

The National Maritime Museum will mark Windrush Day 2023 with two days of activities on 22 and 24 June. The events will be suitable for a range of audiences, with a variety of activities organised in collaboration with the Caribbean Social Forum a...

VIDEOS: America’s Cup Up-date
VIDEOS: America’s Cup Up-date
Thursday, 13 April 2023

The announcement of the first pre-regatta to be held in the beautiful Catalan seaside port of Vilanova i la Geltrú from the 14 – 17 September 2023 was the month’s big news from an organisational standpoint and certainly sharpene...

boatfolk announce new partnership with CJC and Charter Queen to deliver marine and conservation programs to young people
boatfolk announce new partnership with CJC and Charter Queen to deliver marine and conservation programs to young people
Thursday, 13 April 2023

boatfolk’s Portland Marina has announced a new partnership with its long-standing marina charity, Clean Jurassic Coast CIC, and marathon swimmer, Chloë McCardel’s Channel Queen charter business.

D-MARIN MARINAS AWARDED WITH ISO STANDARDS CERTIFICATIONS
D-MARIN MARINAS AWARDED WITH ISO STANDARDS CERTIFICATIONS
Thursday, 13 April 2023

D-Marin has announced that its head office and 10 of its marinas have been awarded with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 certification for running an effective, integrated occupational health, safety and environmental (HSE) management system. Bri...

‘World-first’ fuel-free catamaran now in build
‘World-first’ fuel-free catamaran now in build
Thursday, 13 April 2023

German luxury boatbuilder Alva Yachts, which specialises in electric solar catamarans and sailboats, has announced details of a pioneering solar superyacht catamaran.

Jeff Bezos’ sailing superyacht makes maiden voyage
Jeff Bezos’ sailing superyacht makes maiden voyage
Thursday, 13 April 2023

A record-breaking sailing superyacht understood to have been commissioned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been delivered.

Azimut, Bayliner, Beneteau, MGM Boats and RAND join the London Luxury Afloat line-up
Azimut, Bayliner, Beneteau, MGM Boats and RAND join the London Luxury Afloat line-up
Thursday, 13 April 2023

The organisers of London Luxury Afloat are welcoming Azimut, Bayliner, Beneteau, MGM Boats and RAND to London Luxury Afloat (18-22 April).

US antenna firm appoints first Chinese distributor
US antenna firm appoints first Chinese distributor
Thursday, 13 April 2023

Marine antenna design specialist Shakespeare Marine has announced the appointment of its new Chinese distributor.

Lineup confirmed for Innovation Corner at Palma Superyacht Village
Lineup confirmed for Innovation Corner at Palma Superyacht Village
Thursday, 13 April 2023

The lineup for the first Innovation Corner at this year’s Palma Superyacht Village (27th-30th April) has been confirmed.

Sunseeker launches boatbuilding academy
Sunseeker launches boatbuilding academy
Thursday, 13 April 2023

British boatbuilder Sunseeker International has launched a new training initiative to address a national skills shortage affecting the marine industry.

Video: Skipper ‘so happy’ to see RNLI after 25 minutes in freezing water
Video: Skipper ‘so happy’ to see RNLI after 25 minutes in freezing water
Thursday, 13 April 2023

Plymouth RNLI volunteers have helped save a man who was in the water for 25 minutes, after his vessel sank near Rame Head, in the Whitsand Bay area.

Swedish e-boat firm raises £23m to scale production
Swedish e-boat firm raises £23m to scale production
Thursday, 13 April 2023

Swedish high-performance electric boat maker, X Shore has raised around 300 million SEK (£23m) in the company’s latest round of fundraising. The company is projected to reach EBITDA profitability in 2024.

German superyacht maker Lürssen targeted by cyberattack
German superyacht maker Lürssen targeted by cyberattack
Wednesday, 12 April 2023

The German shipbuilder Lürssen, which makes luxury superyachts and military vessels, has reportedly been targeted by a ransomware cyberattack.

South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2023 confirms growing lineup
South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2023 confirms growing lineup
Wednesday, 12 April 2023

The 2023 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show has revealed details of its most extensive lineup of global power, sail and electric boating brands to date.

Round-the-world sailor rescued after dismasting in violent storm
Round-the-world sailor rescued after dismasting in violent storm
Wednesday, 12 April 2023

A sailor taking part in the round-the-world Golden Globe race has been rescued after his boat was damaged in a south Atlantic storm.

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