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London Luxury Afloat 2023 – tickets available now!
Friday, 24 February 2023Tickets are now on sale for London Luxury Afloat 2023, an unmissable luxury yachting event taking place in the heart of the capital (St. Katharine Docks, 18-22 April 2023).
Suntex Marinas continues US expansion
Friday, 24 February 2023Suntex Marina Investors continues its expansion in the US with the acquisition of Roosevelt Lake Marina in Roosevelt, Arizona.
Emotive images as Underwater Photographer of the Year announced
Friday, 24 February 2023The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year Award 2023 have been announced, with the winners capturing emotive images of magnificent and endangered underwater species.
Crestron Electronics partners with UK lighting firm
Friday, 24 February 2023AV distribution and automation company Crestron Electronics has appointed UK based lighting specialist Savage Lighting as its first LED lighting partner.
BBC presenter warns of risks of cold water swimming
Friday, 24 February 2023Former BBC Breakfast presenter and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin has teamed up with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to remind anyone planning a winter plunge to be aware of the risks as water temperatures reach their colde...
Video: Stranded yacht leaking fuel in Maui nature reserve
Friday, 24 February 2023A luxury motor yacht which grounded on rocks and reef in Maui on Monday (20 February 2023) has leaked an unknown quantity of fuel into the ocean.
Epoxy brand sponsors dinghy class world championships
Friday, 24 February 2023Epoxy brand PRO-SET® has announced its sponsorship of the International OK Dinghy 2023 World Championships, to be held at Lyme Regis Sailing Club, UK, 22-30 June 2023.
Hydrogen-powered shipping project wins multi-million pound funding
Friday, 24 February 2023A consortium led by zero-emission vessel provider ACUA Ocean in partnership with zero-emission infrastructure provider Unitrove has won a multi-million pound UK government grant in a major push to decarbonise the maritime sector.
Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Thursday, 23 February 2023Tokyo 2020 champion Eilidh McIntyre has announced she is retiring from Olympic campaigning.
VIDEO: Cargo ship breaks in half and sinks during Black Sea storm
Thursday, 23 February 2023One crewmember has died, and another is reportedly in critical condition, after a cargo ship broke in half and sank during a severe storm in the Black Sea.
Sailing startup SailTies makes first hire
Thursday, 23 February 2023Sailing digital logbook startup SailTies has completed its first hire, appointing Fi Edwards as its marketing specialist.
Marine firm fined £2 million after death of crewman
Thursday, 23 February 2023A marine company has been fined £2 million after unsafe practice led to the death of a crewman.
Peter Gray wins Seldén SailJuice Winter Series
Thursday, 23 February 2023The Staunton Harold Sailing Club sailor Peter Gray has won the overall title at this season’s Seldén SailJuice Winter Series, sailing an Osprey with Geoff Edwards.
Latest details released for Crick Boat Show 2023
Thursday, 23 February 2023Advance tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Crick Boat Show, which takes place at Crick Marina, near Daventry in Northamptonshire, UK. The boat show will be held across the late May bank holiday weekend 27-29 May 2023, with an exclusive trade &a...
US marine body names new board members
Thursday, 23 February 2023The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) has welcomed its new officers and board of directors.
Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Wednesday, 22 February 2023Tokyo 2020 champion Eilidh McIntyre has announced she is retiring from Olympic campaigning.
Celebrating 2,000 miles of national treasures at Crick Boat Show
Wednesday, 22 February 2023Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, will be celebrating the 2,000 miles of national treasures in its care at this year’s Crick Boat Show, 27-29 May.
Join the sustainable boating community at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Wednesday, 22 February 2023Make your commitment to ‘Respect, Protect and Enjoy!’ our coasts and waterways at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (25 – 26 February).
February 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 22 February 2023Our February 2023 BoatBid auction opened for bidding on Monday 20th February and will continue through to Sunday 26th February.
Canadian electric boatbuilder secures US$2m investment
Wednesday, 22 February 2023Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement with an unnamed investor, to sell almost half a million shares in a deal worth around US$2m.
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