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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.
Raymarine takes home DAME award
Monday, 21 November 2022Raymarine’s YachtSense Link marine router has won the 2022 DAME award in the category ‘Marine electronics and marine related software’. The innovative device is a multipurpose marine mobile router equipped with Raynet Ethernet p...
Mickey Mouse saves cruise-liner hull
Monday, 21 November 2022Disney has announced that it’ll be basing a cruise ship outside the USA . . . and it’s bought Global Dream. MIN regulars will remember this particular ill-fated ship’s sister Global Dream II which was destined for the scrap yard...
Oil terminal dumps toxic wastewater on rare Egyptian ‘super coral’
Monday, 21 November 2022As world leaders gathered in Egypt for COP27 to discuss climate change, an oil terminal is reportedly dumping toxic wastewater into the country’s Red Sea, endangering a rare form of ‘super coral’ that offers hope for preserving ...
Scottish marina invests in boatyard operation
Monday, 21 November 2022Scottish marina Largs Yacht Haven has invested in its boatyard operation by buying a new 75-ton hoist.
Tapio Lehtinen saved!
Saturday, 19 November 2022There has been a successful rescue operation for the GGR’s Tapio Lehtinen in the Southern Indian Ocean. Kirsten Neuschäfer was first to reach his position, and take him to safety aboard Minnehaha before transferring him onto the B...
Shining a light
Saturday, 19 November 2022Shining a light on the harbour for two local charities this Christmas.
With 1,000 miles to go on the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe the IMOCA title is in the balance
Saturday, 19 November 2022After the redoubtable 66-year-old Francis Joyon last night completed his eighth Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in fourth place on his 105ft/32m Ultim IDEC Sport, completing his dockside interview in Pointe-à-Pitre with the words, &ld...
METSTRADE 2022 – back as ‘epicentre’ of marine leisure
Friday, 18 November 2022After three days of meetings, networking and socialising, METSTRADE 2022 came to a close in Amsterdam yesterday (17 November).
Amanda Ward new director of marketing at MarineMax
Friday, 18 November 2022MarineMax has appointed Amanda Ward as its director of marketing.
Tapio Lehtinen DISTRESS activation in the Golden Globe Race
Friday, 18 November 2022Tapio Lehtinen is sailing in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, a solo, non stop adventure, around the world. He departed from Les Sables d’Olonne France on 4 September and after passing through the Cape Town film gate, was heading toward Australia...
Data company launches ‘dark shipping’ detection service
Friday, 18 November 2022Spire Global, a space-based maritime data firm, has unveiled a “dark shipping detection solution” to track vessels that manipulate their reported position to conceal nefarious activities.
Floating concrete breakwater facilitates marina expansion
Friday, 18 November 2022Berthing at a UK marina is being given a boost with the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater in an exposed area of the marina.
eD-TEC showcases integrated electric drive system
Friday, 18 November 2022Electric propulsion specialist eD-TEC showcased its new eD-QDrive propulsion system for the first time at METSTRADE which closed yesterday (17 November).
NHS to prescribe surfing to help anxiety
Friday, 18 November 2022Young people will be prescribed dancing, surfing, rollerskating and gardening, to see whether taking part in sports, the arts and outdoor activities can reduce anxious and depressive feelings.
National Sailing Hall of Fame inducts 13 sailors
Friday, 18 November 2022The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) has inducted thirteen sailors during its 12th ceremony, held in Newport, Rhode Island.
Packed with Power
Friday, 18 November 2022Hot on the heels of a highly successful show last year, SBS BoatLife is shaping up to be an action-packed event for the 2023 boating calendar. Seeing an extremely high rebook rate from many major exhibitors, the show will benefit from some amazing...
New ICMS floating concrete breakwater facilitates berthing expansion at Haslar Marina
Thursday, 17 November 2022Berthing at boatfolk’s Gosport based Haslar Marina is being given a boost with the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater in an exposed area of the marina.
Investment at Largs
Thursday, 17 November 2022Largs Yacht Haven has invested in their boatyard operation by buying a new 75 Ton wise hoist.
Major boatyard investment at Largs
Thursday, 17 November 2022Largs Yacht Haven has invested in their boatyard operation by buying a new 75 Ton wise hoist.
Navico Group partners with Alliance Marine
Thursday, 17 November 2022Navico Group, the world’s leading supplier of integrated systems and products that service the marine, RV, speciality vehicle and industrial markets, has announced a new distribution partnership with Alliance Marine Group.
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