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The Italian Sea Group reports death of vice president Giuseppe Taranto
Tuesday, 28 February 2023The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has announced the death of the firm’s vice president Giuseppe Taranto, due to an illness which lasted less than a year.
Canada’s largest RV group enters marine market
Tuesday, 28 February 2023Canada’s largest RV dealership group, Leisure Days RV, has acquired Pirate Cove Marina. The acquisition marks the group’s first marine dealership.
Investigation underway as man and dog found dead on canal boat after fire
Tuesday, 28 February 2023Rescue teams are working with Stafford police, after a man was found dead on a canal boat following a fire.
Toronto’s National Yacht Club launches $5m marina renovation
Tuesday, 28 February 2023French company Poralu Marine, which specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of aluminium marinas, has been chosen to renovate the National Yacht Club in Canada – one of the country’s oldest marinas.
New Cornish dealer for Cox Powertrain
Tuesday, 28 February 2023Berthon Power has announced Andrew Cox Marine as a Cox Powertrain dealer, operating from its base in Falmouth, UK.
Palma Boat Show develops new hub for marine startups
Tuesday, 28 February 2023The Palma Superyacht Village will host an Innovation Corner during the 2023 Palma International Boat Show, providing a space for startups to showcase new technologies.
Sail into Innovation
Monday, 27 February 2023Maritime UK Solent is setting sail to support growth, collaboration, and innovation in Solent’s maritime industry this March. With three free events on the horizon, Solent’s maritime businesses are in for a treat, including opportuniti...
March 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 27 February 2023Are you considering selling your boat? And want to sell your boat quickly with a Boatshed broker?
Video: Leading role for Oyster 495 in film series
Monday, 27 February 2023The Oyster 495 from Oyster Yachts takes the lead in a six-part film series that follows the build of this 50ft bluewater cruiser.
RS Electric Boats’ Pulse 63 takes to the water on Lake Garda
Monday, 27 February 2023RS Electric Boats has showcased its Pulse 63 to a consortium of local stakeholders at Italy’s Lake Garda.
Youngest ever winner of Yachtsman of the Year award revealed
Monday, 27 February 2023The 2022 YJA Yachtsman of the Year and YJA Young Sailor of the Year trophies were awarded on the main stage at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on Saturday (25 February 2023).
Rolls-Royce Power Systems reports record 2022
Monday, 27 February 2023Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems business unit closed the 2022 financial year with strong growth and order intake and underlying revenue at record levels, the company has announced.
South Coast club named top sailing club in the UK
Monday, 27 February 2023Lymington Town Sailing Club (LTSC) has been announced as the 2023 winner of the RYA and Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year, supported by Gallagher.
Sailfish Boats adds to dealer network
Monday, 27 February 2023US boatbuilder Sailfish Boats has added new dealerships to its network in Central America and southern Caribbean.
Webasto opens plant in Mexico dedicated to its EV battery charging business
Monday, 27 February 2023Germany-based component manufacturer Webasto recently opened a new plant in Guanajuato, Mexico. It is the first site dedicated to its production of electric vehicle charging components in the Americas region and one of three Webasto plants in Mex...
Record breaking year for The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge
Sunday, 26 February 2023It was announced at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on Saturday that a record breaking 17 university sailing clubs (USCs) successfully completed this year’s The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge, sponsored by Roos...
VIDEO: Young and exciting talent recognised at YJA Awards
Sunday, 26 February 2023The 2022 YJA Yachtsman of the Year and YJA Young Sailor of the Year trophies, regarded as the most prestigious awards in British boating, were awarded on the Main Stage at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on Saturday afternoon.
Wild start to Leg 3 from Cape Town
Sunday, 26 February 2023It was an extraordinary ‘stop-go’ type of start to Leg 3 of The Ocean Race in Table Bay as the five-boat IMOCA fleet set out on their 12,750nm adventure towards Itajaí in Brazil.
Portsmouth Yardstick numbers for the year ahead released
Friday, 24 February 2023The RYA has announced that the 2023 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show will mark the release date for the Portsmouth Yardstick Number list for the year ahead.
Weymouth Marina expands boat sales offering with new boatpoint office
Friday, 24 February 2023boatpoint, a leading boat sales company founded by national boating business, boatfolk, unveils a new office in Weymouth Marina.
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