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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.

Airbnb co-founder donates $25m to The Ocean Cleanup
Airbnb co-founder donates $25m to The Ocean Cleanup
Wednesday, 08 February 2023

The Ocean Cleanup – an international non-profit project developing and scaling technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic – has revealed its largest private donation to date.

AMERICA’S CUP TEAMS GET 2023 OFF TO A FLYING START
AMERICA’S CUP TEAMS GET 2023 OFF TO A FLYING START
Tuesday, 07 February 2023

It has been a busy January for all the teams in the America’s Cup with their training programmes noticeably intensifying. Sign-off for the AC75 designs is just months away so the importance of data collection and analysis has never been at a...

Record-breaking start for Canada Ocean Racing
Record-breaking start for Canada Ocean Racing
Tuesday, 07 February 2023

 The Canadian flagged team, led by President & Skipper Scott Shawyer from Ontario, has broken the Royal Ocean Racing Club Transatlantic Transatlantic Course Record in the doublehanded class by more than eight hours.

Golden Globe Race leaders face a big one
Golden Globe Race leaders face a big one
Tuesday, 07 February 2023

With 20.000 miles and five months at sea, 70% of their voyage is complete. The leading yachts are starting to show little signs of fatigue requiring constant maintenance, just as they are undertaking the most difficult part of the course. They had...

Yamaha invests in Finnish marine startup
Yamaha invests in Finnish marine startup
Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Skipperi, a shared-use boating subscription service and peer-to-peer boat rental platform, has successfully closed a €7m series A funding round.

Brazil sinks ‘toxic’ warship carrying asbestos
Brazil sinks ‘toxic’ warship carrying asbestos
Tuesday, 07 February 2023

The Brazilian Navy has scuttled a decommissioned aircraft carrier, despite protests amid concerns that the ship was filled with toxic materials including asbestos.

Mercury Marine appoints new president
Mercury Marine appoints new president
Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Brunswick Corporation has named John Buelow as executive vice president and president of Mercury Marine.

UK launches £77m competition for clean maritime technology
UK launches £77m competition for clean maritime technology
Tuesday, 07 February 2023

The UK government has ringfenced £77m to fund the development of zero-emission ferries, cruises and cargo ships in UK waters over the next two years.

Washdown offers bio-shot against traditional cleaning products
Washdown offers bio-shot against traditional cleaning products
Tuesday, 07 February 2023

One of the challenges facing the marine industry as it moves towards sustainable environmental practices is the risk of ‘greenwashing’. How are consumers to unpick the various claims made about manufacturing, products and distribution...

RNLI lifeguard helps rescue 69 people in New Zealand floods
RNLI lifeguard helps rescue 69 people in New Zealand floods
Tuesday, 07 February 2023

A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguard has been putting his lifesaving skills to use in New Zealand following devastating floods. 

Ancasta Group supports Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
Ancasta Group supports Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
Tuesday, 07 February 2023

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and Hamble-based yacht sales and service firm Ancasta Group have partnered to help young people living through and beyond cancer.

Ancasta and Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust inspiring brighter futures after cancer
Ancasta and Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust inspiring brighter futures after cancer
Monday, 06 February 2023

More young people living through and beyond cancer will be inspired to believe in a brighter future thanks to a new partnership between the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and Ancasta Group.

RNLI on the lookout for new beach lifesavers
RNLI on the lookout for new beach lifesavers
Monday, 06 February 2023

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is on the hunt for budding lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on some of the UK’s most popular beaches.

Yamaha line-up at SBS BoatLife
Yamaha line-up at SBS BoatLife
Monday, 06 February 2023

There will be an impressive line-up of Yamaha outboards and marine products on display, exhibited by Yamaha’s boat partners, when SBS BoatLife opens its doors on 16 February 2023.

ePropulsion & eSolent announce new e-Safety Boat package at The Dinghy and Watersports Show
ePropulsion & eSolent announce new e-Safety Boat package at The Dinghy and Watersports Show
Monday, 06 February 2023

ePropulsion UK will be making a debut at the Dinghy and Watersports Show 2023, together with eSolent, the Hayling Island based dealer for ePropulsion and eco marine solutions.

Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12 February
Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12 February
Monday, 06 February 2023

Ahead of Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 Feb 2023), UKSA is reporting nearly a third of its further education students have required mental health support from the Isle of Wight based charity since starting their courses in Sep...

‘I am in shock’: Vendée Globe skipper dropped by sponsor after having baby
‘I am in shock’: Vendée Globe skipper dropped by sponsor after having baby
Monday, 06 February 2023

Clarisse Crémer, the Vendée Globe competitor who came 12th overall in 2020/2021, and was the first woman to complete that iteration and became a record holder in the process, has been dropped by her sponsor Banque Populaire.

VIDEO: Giant wave flips over stolen yacht during dramatic US rescue
VIDEO: Giant wave flips over stolen yacht during dramatic US rescue
Monday, 06 February 2023

The US Coast Guard has conducted a nail-biting rescue amid huge swells and rough seas off the US Pacific Coast, after a boat was stolen from a nearby port.

Nimbus appoints new US dealers
Nimbus appoints new US dealers
Monday, 06 February 2023

Nimbus Group has appointed three new dealerships for Nimbus brand boats in North America.

Royal Navy opens investigation after sailors ‘poisoned’ by drinking water
Royal Navy opens investigation after sailors ‘poisoned’ by drinking water
Monday, 06 February 2023

The Royal Navy is conducting an investigation, after numerous sailors aboard HMS Portland were hospitalised after drinking contaminated water.

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