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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.
CO2-neutral fuels power new 95 yacht
Tuesday, 23 May 2023Meros Yachtsharing welcomes CO2-neutral fuels to power their new 95 yacht.
Chandler launches spiced rum brand
Tuesday, 23 May 2023Historic ship’s chandler Arthur Beale has launched its own rum brand, Sea Salted Spiced Rum.
Yessss appoints new CEO
Tuesday, 23 May 2023Marine business and marketing consultancy firm Yessss has announced the appointment of Chris Baird as joint CEO alongside Nona Pedersen.
Empowerment focus at women in maritime event
Tuesday, 23 May 2023Last week (18 May 2023), professionals from various disciplines within the maritime industry came together to celebrate International Day for Women in Maritime, hosted and sponsored by OCIMF, Trinity House, Maritime UK, and WISTA UK.
In focus: ePropulsion offers extended warranty for Spirit outboards
Tuesday, 23 May 2023ePropulsion is now offering a five year warranty for all new purchases of the ePropulsion Spirit series outboards – until the end of December 2023.
New sponsor for Sport Fishing Championship
Tuesday, 23 May 2023Marine lighting solutions provider DuraBrite Lights has been announced as a sponsor of the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), the new sports league which aims to bring together the best sport fishermen from around the world to compete in a series ...
Hundreds of adventurers from around the world arrive in Portsmouth for Clipper Race Crew Allocation
Monday, 22 May 2023Over 450 adventurers, from 48 nations, filled the Portsmouth Guildhall for their Race Crew Allocation, one of the biggest and most highly anticipated events in the Clipper Race calendar.
VIDEO: May’s World Sailing Show goes behind the scenes at the SailGP season 3 finale
Monday, 22 May 2023May’s World Sailing Show focuses on Tom Slingsby’s Team Australia in San Francisco as SailGP season three honours are decided. It was a close fought fight on the water between Australia, New Zealand and Team Emirates GBR, wit...
Cowes Classics Week Discount Entry Ends Soon
Monday, 22 May 2023Those wishing to benefit from a discount when they enter for Cowes Classics Week 2023 may still do so, but time is running out. The discount ends at midnight on Wednesday 31st May.
VIDEO: Countdown to Superyacht Cup Palma 2023 is well underway
Monday, 22 May 2023New entries have boosted the Superyacht Cup Palma fleet with just a month to go to the 27th edition of the annual celebration of sail.
112-year-old tall ship topples over in Cape Town
Monday, 22 May 2023The 112-year-old tall ship, Bark Europa, fell on its side at the at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on Saturday morning. One sailor has been injured.
In Focus: UK electric retrofit specialist urges policy changes to speed transition
Monday, 22 May 2023According to Wayne Peters, a passionate ocean advocate (who runs Sail Electric, the engineering division of the North Devon Marine Project): “Policy standards and training will be critical elements to accelerating the transition [to electri...
Volvo Penta introduces superyacht and new energy compatible IPS platform
Monday, 22 May 2023Targeted for 2025, Volvo Penta has released details about its Inboard Performance System (IPS) professional platform aimed at superyachts and professional craft.
Top award given to world’s first carbon-neutral floating venue – Oceandiva London
Monday, 22 May 2023Floating event venue provider, Oceandiva, has received Green Award’s prestigious Gold Certificate with a Platinum Label for its new vessel Oceandiva London, making it the world’s first carbon-neutral floating event venue to achieve th...
In Focus: Mercury Marine partners with Chinese firm to expand electric line
Monday, 22 May 2023Mercury Marine has entered into an agreement with JJE, an electric propulsion leader in components, assemblies and systems for global automotive applications.
Emirates Team New Zealand’s new fleet for youth training
Monday, 22 May 2023Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) is purchasing a renewed fleet of ten Elliott 7 yachts for the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) Mastercard Youth Training Programme (YTP) and Performance programme.
Marine casualty investigation specialist joins Hill Dickinson
Monday, 22 May 2023Martin Hall, leading practitioner in marine casualty, has joined global commercial law firm Hill Dickinson after a career spanning more than 40 years at Clyde & Co.
Ajeto! wins the RORC North Sea Race
Sunday, 21 May 2023Sixty-nine boats started the North Sea Race outside the Royal Harwich YC for the 180nm race bound for the Scheveningen Yacht Club, Netherlands. The overall winner after IRC time correction was the J/122 Ajeto! raced Two-Handed by Robin Verhoef &am...
Dunkirk Spirit at the Docks for the King
Friday, 19 May 2023Decked out and dressed overall in union jack bunting and signal flags, 30 Dunkirk Little Ships assembled in the centre basin of historic St Katharine Docks. This unique May event, showcasing these incredible and meticulously preserved war heroes, ...
Plymouth Fastnet 500
Friday, 19 May 2023The 2nd edition of the Plymouth Fastnet 500 takes place on 13 August. Starting on and finishing from Plymouth Sound, this is a great option to see the Fastnet rock in all its splendour without the logistical headaches before or after the race.&nbs...
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