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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.

RNLI lifeboat Duke of Edinburgh to join Thames flotilla
RNLI lifeboat Duke of Edinburgh to join Thames flotilla
Thursday, 22 September 2022

A new RNLI lifeboat named Duke of Edinburgh will join more than 150 boats on the River Thames in London this weekend to commemorate the life and 70-year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

SailGP making progress on Women’s Pathway anniversary
SailGP making progress on Women’s Pathway anniversary
Thursday, 22 September 2022 In a landmark year for women’s sport across the world, SailGP will celebrate its own milestone in the quest for gender equity this week at the Spain Sail Grand Prix | Andalucía – Cádiz presented by NEAR. The sixth...
Sustainable Boating Pledge launched at Southampton International Boat Show
Sustainable Boating Pledge launched at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 22 September 2022

From narrowboat liveaboards to dinghy and yacht sailors, to personal watercraft owners and motor cruisers, The Green Blue Boating Pledge is a new way for all boat users to show their commitment to protecting and respecting the environment.

Yamaha signs 5-year supply deal with Italian shipyard
Yamaha signs 5-year supply deal with Italian shipyard
Thursday, 22 September 2022

Yamaha Motor Europe has signed a new five-year outboard supply agreement with Italian shipyard Salpa Nautica.

America’s Cup: new AC40 reaches 34 knots on maiden sail
America’s Cup: new AC40 reaches 34 knots on maiden sail
Thursday, 22 September 2022

America’s Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, has conducted a successful maiden sail of the new AC40, in the waters of the ‘back paddock’ between Auckland’s Waiheke Island and Howick Beachlands.

European electric boat manufacturer expands into US
European electric boat manufacturer expands into US
Thursday, 22 September 2022

Magonis, the Spanish manufacturer of electric boats, has opened a new office in Connecticut, on the US east coast.

British Marine and RYA launch sustainability pledge at SIBS
British Marine and RYA launch sustainability pledge at SIBS
Thursday, 22 September 2022

British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have launched a new pledge designed to help all boat users actively declare their commitment to following sustainable boating practices.

River Hamble chairman: ‘No community has a greater right to use the water than any other’
River Hamble chairman: ‘No community has a greater right to use the water than any other’
Thursday, 22 September 2022

After a busy summer on the Hamble, MIN caught up with Hampshire county councillor and chairman of the River Hamble Harbour Board, councillor Seán Woodward, to understand the pressures that come with managing the competing interests of wate...

New GMBA appointment for US market
New GMBA appointment for US market
Thursday, 22 September 2022

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has appointed George Bellwoar as its second consultant to service the company’s US market.

ISA Yachts launches new model
ISA Yachts launches new model
Thursday, 22 September 2022

ISA Yachts, a brand of Italian superyacht builder Palumbo Group, has announced details of the latest model in the Granturismo line: the ISA GT 33.

Celebrating marine apprentices at the Southampton International Boat Show
Celebrating marine apprentices at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Tuesday 20 September was Schools, Apprenticeships and Careers Day at the Southampton International Boat Show and to get the day underway 65 apprentices from across the marine sector came together for a recognition ceremony to celebrate their achie...

More than half of Spirit Yachts on order are electric spec
More than half of Spirit Yachts on order are electric spec
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Sean McMillan, founder of Spirit Yachts, says that more than half the boats on order with the company are repeat orders for existing owners, but each repeat has gone from diesel to electric.

Sanctioned Russian billionaire sues France over seized yachts
Sanctioned Russian billionaire sues France over seized yachts
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

A sanctioned Russian billionaire is suing French authorities as he attempts to regain access to his two immobilised superyachts worth around US$5.7m.

Ticket sales surge ahead of 2022 Genoa Boat Show
Ticket sales surge ahead of 2022 Genoa Boat Show
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Organisers of the 2022 Genoa International Boat Show have recorded a 37.3% increase in online ticket sales, compared to last year’s edition.

RS Sailing launch the new Mk2 RS Feva
RS Sailing launch the new Mk2 RS Feva
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

RS Sailing has announced the launch of the new Mk2 RS Feva. After 20 years, a deck design upgrade has been implemented to the model.

Beneteau appoints UK dealer
Beneteau appoints UK dealer
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Barrus is now the main UK dealer for the Beneteau Flyer Range and the Antares range of outboard boats.

Fairline to deliver 60% more boats in 2022
Fairline to deliver 60% more boats in 2022
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline says the company is on schedule to deliver 60 per cent more boats in 2022 than last year.

Suntex acquires New Jersey marina
Suntex acquires New Jersey marina
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Marina management firm Suntex Marinas has taken over the Channel Club Marina, located in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey.

Marine Industry News Issue 4 – SIBS September 2022 
Marine Industry News Issue 4 – SIBS September 2022 
Tuesday, 20 September 2022

The autumn boat shows arrive at a pivotal moment for the industry. In this issue, Marine Industry News investigates new composite waste recycling options, looks to eco marine tourism for next-gen boating and takes a look at how the leisure marine...

GGR entrant Guy deBoer runs onto rocks at night in Canaries
GGR entrant Guy deBoer runs onto rocks at night in Canaries
Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Guy deBoer (USA) has literally crashed out of the Golden Globe Race, after hitting rocks at night on the north coast of Fuerteventura, Las Palmas in the Canaries. As of last Saturday (18 Sep 2022), his yacht was stranded but he was safe with the ...

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