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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.

Alex Thomson buys controversial Vendée Globe yacht
Alex Thomson buys controversial Vendée Globe yacht
Friday, 24 March 2023

Alex Thomson has bought Banque Populaire’s IMOCA 60 following the team’s withdrawal from the next Vendée Globe in 2024 due to the controversy over dropping female skipper Clarisse Crémer.

Dutch e-propulsion firm appoints exclusive UK and Ireland distributor
Dutch e-propulsion firm appoints exclusive UK and Ireland distributor
Friday, 24 March 2023

AR Peachment has been appointed the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Dutch e-propulsion manufacturer Combi Electric Propulsion Systems.

Pontoon manufacturer sponsors Harbour Master Sailing Challenge 
Pontoon manufacturer sponsors Harbour Master Sailing Challenge 
Friday, 24 March 2023

Irish pontoon manufacturer, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) is sponsoring the Harbour Master Sailing Challenge. 

Barton signs distribution agreement in Singapore
Barton signs distribution agreement in Singapore
Friday, 24 March 2023

Barton Marine has signed a new partnership and distribution agreement with EELAT Ltd in Singapore.

Yatco appoints chief operating officer to lead international team
Yatco appoints chief operating officer to lead international team
Friday, 24 March 2023

Yatco, the online multiple listing service for buying, selling and chartering yachts, has appointed Frank Dargavage as its chief operating officer (COO).

Dover’s new marina welcomes you
Dover’s new marina welcomes you
Thursday, 23 March 2023

Sitting at the feet of the green cradling hills of Dover, the newly opening Outer Marina is nestled within the protective reach of the harbour arms. It is here that sailing community can moor their leisure vessels and relax as they immerse themsel...

Dozens injured after high winds topple ship in Edinburgh dockyard
Dozens injured after high winds topple ship in Edinburgh dockyard
Thursday, 23 March 2023

At least 33 people have been injured after a ship became dislodged and tipped over in high winds at a dockyard in Edinburgh.

March 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
March 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Thursday, 23 March 2023

Head over to BoatBid.com to take a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!

Vetus announces new headquarters
Vetus announces new headquarters
Thursday, 23 March 2023

Vetus says it’s going to build a new waterfront and headquarters in the same neighbourhood of Schiedam, where the company’s founder Willem den Ouden started the business from his home nearly 60 years ago.

Former Propspeed GM launches new marine business development service
Former Propspeed GM launches new marine business development service
Thursday, 23 March 2023

Nona Pedersen, formerly general manager at Propspeed, has launched Yessss — a new business development service for the marine industry.

‘Olympic archive’ yacht Collective Spirit gets new lease of life
‘Olympic archive’ yacht Collective Spirit gets new lease of life
Thursday, 23 March 2023

Collective Spirit, the sailing yacht that was built using over 1,200 donations of wooden items to celebrate the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, has been acquired by Hamble-based Universal Yachting.

Omnisense signs IMDS as representative in UK and Europe
Omnisense signs IMDS as representative in UK and Europe
Thursday, 23 March 2023

Singapore-based night-vision company Omnisense Systems has partnered with International Manufacturers Direct Sales (IMDS) in the UK and Europe, for representation of its premium marine thermal night vision camera systems.

RNLI reports rise in lives saved to 506 in 2022
RNLI reports rise in lives saved to 506 in 2022
Thursday, 23 March 2023

New data released by the RNLI shows that lifeboat crews and beach lifeguards saved a total of 506 lives last year, which equates to more than one life every day.

VisionF Yachts appoints new general manager
VisionF Yachts appoints new general manager
Thursday, 23 March 2023

Turkish yacht builder VisionF Yachts has strengthened its team by appointing Ali Tanir as general manager. Founded in 2019, the Istanbul-based shipyard specialises in producing composite and aluminium motor catamarans, and says it’s now poi...

Technology saved our lives, says captain after whale sinks boat
Technology saved our lives, says captain after whale sinks boat
Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Four people have been plucked from a liferaft in the Pacific Ocean – after a ‘huge whale’ crashed into their 1976 Kelly Peterson 44, Raindancer. The incident occurred on 13 March 2023.

Sir Michael Arthur set to take the helm as RYA chair
Sir Michael Arthur set to take the helm as RYA chair
Wednesday, 22 March 2023

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has appointed professor Sir Michael Arthur, an experienced racing and cruising sailor and accomplished British academic, as the new chair of its board.

Henri-Lloyd appoints new creative director in ‘step-change’
Henri-Lloyd appoints new creative director in ‘step-change’
Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Henri-Lloyd says it’s embarking on a significant step change in its British heritage brand as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Litter surveys reveal the state of UK beaches
Litter surveys reveal the state of UK beaches
Wednesday, 22 March 2023

The Marine Conservation Society has released its data about 2022’s beach clean. And while some aspects of the clean-up are better than in previous years, there is still a fantastically long way to go – with wet wipes, glass bottles, c...

Roam Boats boasts ‘brimming order book’
Roam Boats boasts ‘brimming order book’
Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Superyacht Tenders & Toys, the company behind Roam Boats, says that sales for its range of go-anywhere tenders and support vessels have far exceeded expectations.

Plea for sponsorship from Round Britain eRIB teen
Plea for sponsorship from Round Britain eRIB teen
Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Harry Besley, skipper for the Round Britain eRIB Challenge, has launched a fundraising campaign to secure financial support from sponsors to help cover the upfront costs involved in his circumnavigation of Britain in an electric power boat (eRIB)...

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