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Charity push to save the ‘king’s warship’
Friday, 03 February 2023The trust behind the campaign to save the ‘king’s ship’ has been boosted by receiving charitable status, which means it can access funding and grants.
America’s Cup: Official French challenger named
Friday, 03 February 2023The Accor hotel group has named its Orient Express brand as the title partner of the official French challenger for the 37th America’s Cup in 2024. K-Challenge will be known as the Orient Express team.
New sales manager at Wichard USA
Friday, 03 February 2023Kurt Bodnar has joined the Wichard USA team as sales manager, as the company continues to grow its business in North America.
Genevos launches high-power fuel cell for zero-emission vessels
Friday, 03 February 2023Hydrogen power solutions developer Genevos, has launched the new HPM-80 fuel cell.
Record-breaking start for Canada Ocean Racing on their journey to the Vendee Globe
Thursday, 02 February 2023The 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.
Official French challenger for the 37th America’s Cup is named Orient Express Team
Thursday, 02 February 2023The ACCOR hotel group has committed to K-Challenge for the 37th America’s Cup naming its Orient Express brand as title partner of the official French challenger, which will be known as Orient Express Team.
VIDEO: EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND BEGIN TWO BOAT TESTING
Thursday, 02 February 2023America’s Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand began its two boat testing programme on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour today in ideal 12- 15 knots NE winds. It was the first opportunity the team has had to sail in the past week in ...
Boatshed.com launches charter service
Thursday, 02 February 2023Online yacht broker Boatshed.com has launched a new service, BoatshedCharter, enabling its worldwide audience to charter boats.
Historic Harbour Quay becomes Falmouth’s Scenic “Grub Hub”
Thursday, 02 February 2023Falmouth’s Custom House Quay with some of the best harbour views in the country is about to become a “go-to” spot for the local community and visitors to sample a diverse array of food and drink pop-ups while spectating a bumper ...
INEOS Britannia set sail with new advanced SunGod eyewear collection
Thursday, 02 February 2023For America’s Cup team INEOS Britannia, testing is ramping up in Palma, where the team are putting their test boat T6 through her paces. But that’s not all – the team are also using Palma as an opportunity to test their new ...
Luxury yacht linked to Michelle Mone ‘renamed Pandemic Profiteer’ in protest
Thursday, 02 February 2023A yacht infamously linked to Conservative peer Michelle Mone has been ‘renamed’ by political protestors over a taxpayer-funded PPE controversy.
savvy navvy sails past £600,000 crowdfunding target in days
Thursday, 02 February 2023Marine technology company savvy navvy has already blown past a £600,000 target, after launching a crowdfunding campaign last week.
This futuristic 3D-printed superyacht is ‘virtually invisible’
Thursday, 02 February 2023After the world premiere of the CLX96 design at FLIBS 2022, designer Jozeph Forakis has revealed his design for Pegasus — a ‘rule-breaking’ superyacht he says could be introduced in 2030.
Galaxia Electric Boat Show seeks clean-tech startups to pitch to investors
Thursday, 02 February 2023Galaxia Electric Boat Show has partnered with Yachting Ventures, a global startup hub for the leisure marine and yachting industries, to discover and support startups working on clean-tech solutions.
Sailforce regional trade events return for 2023
Thursday, 02 February 2023Following a three-year hiatus, marine manufacturer’s representative firm Sailforce is taking to the road again in March to host a series of four regional trade events around the UK.
FarSounder chairman receives leadership award
Thursday, 02 February 2023Cheryl Zimmerman, chairman of the board at sonar specialist FarSounder, has received the Marine and Oceanographic Technology Network’s (MOTN) annual Steve Withrow award.
Demand for marina and mooring berths above pre-pandemic levels
Wednesday, 01 February 2023British Marine has released the UK Marina and Mooring Market Report 2021-22*, providing insight into a wide range of economic indicators for the UK‘s marina and mooring sector.
Win and save with Seldén Mast at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Wednesday, 01 February 2023A goody bag worth over £500 is up for grabs from Seldén Mast at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, 25 – 26 February 2023.
savvy navvy kicks off most successful crowdfunding round to date
Wednesday, 01 February 2023Marine technology company savvy navvy celebrates its fastest overfunding to date on investment platform Seedrs after opening its doors to investors, with offers still pouring in.
Demand for marina and mooring berths soars in UK
Wednesday, 01 February 2023British Marine has released the latest edition of its annual economic report, highlighting a post-pandemic bounceback across the marina and mooring market.
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