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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.

Nine seals test positive for rabies in South Africa
Nine seals test positive for rabies in South Africa
Friday, 12 July 2024

Surfers and beachgoers in South Africa are being warned to stay away from seals as nine have tested positive for rabies. The situation along the coastline is being described as the world’s first significant outbreak of the disease in marine...

UK’s largest indoor boat show acquired by NEC Group
UK’s largest indoor boat show acquired by NEC Group
Friday, 12 July 2024

The UK marine show Boatlife, which takes place each February in Birmingham, has been acquired by the NEC Group.

Order book opens as Cox Marine 350 V8 achieves EPA Tier III
Order book opens as Cox Marine 350 V8 achieves EPA Tier III
Friday, 12 July 2024

Cox Marine’s 350 V8, a 350hp variant of its V8 diesel outboard architecture, has successfully achieved Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier III approval for commercial and recreational applications. The certification allows the Britis...

Orkney mass whale stranding – remaining whales euthanised
Orkney mass whale stranding – remaining whales euthanised
Friday, 12 July 2024

Around 77 whales have died in a tragic mass stranding on the isle of Sanday in Orkney. The video below shows the scale – and horror – of the situation.

Boatsy: New boat-rental marketplace launches in Europe
Boatsy: New boat-rental marketplace launches in Europe
Friday, 12 July 2024

A new boat-rental marketplace, Boatsy, has launched with the promise of a ‘new way’ to book sailing holidays.

Gamers get chance to sail on AC40, if they win the e-contest
Gamers get chance to sail on AC40, if they win the e-contest
Friday, 12 July 2024

The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup is launching an America’s Cup e-Series.

Dubious honour of being first rescue by Ocean Signal’s rescueME PLB3 beacon goes to catamaran racers
Dubious honour of being first rescue by Ocean Signal’s rescueME PLB3 beacon goes to catamaran racers
Friday, 12 July 2024

Seasoned catamaran competitors Theodore Gijsbers and Maud Van Toorenburg have shared their harrowing experience during an open catamaran competition on the Haringvliet in 2023. That’s a large inlet in the North Sea, in the Netherlands. In t...

New artwork on show in The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition as competition winners announced
New artwork on show in The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition as competition winners announced
Thursday, 11 July 2024

More than 20 new artworks have gone on show in The Art of Buckler’s Hard free exhibition after judges selected their shortlist from nearly 200 competition entries.

Ocean Signal Launches Survivor Club in new website relaunch
Ocean Signal Launches Survivor Club in new website relaunch
Thursday, 11 July 2024

Ocean Signal has launched the ‘Survivor Club’ as part of its newly refreshed website. This platform allows customers who have previously activated their Ocean Signal beacons to share their life-saving stories and connect with a communi...

IGY Marinas makes Marinemax acquisition offer
IGY Marinas makes Marinemax acquisition offer
Thursday, 11 July 2024

Shareholders of Marinemax have responded to an open letter issued by CEO and founder of Island Capital Group, and founder of IGY Marinas, Andrew L. Farkas.

Swimmer rescued 80km off Japan, 36 hours after being swept out to sea
Swimmer rescued 80km off Japan, 36 hours after being swept out to sea
Thursday, 11 July 2024

A 21-year-old woman has been rescued after being swept out to sea in a rubber ring while swimming in Japan. Officials say the woman was found approximately 80km off the coast, 36 hours after she went missing.

DAME Design Awards 2024 open for entries
DAME Design Awards 2024 open for entries
Thursday, 11 July 2024

The DAME Design Awards 2024 is now open for nominations. Launched in 1991 to promote and recognise the best-designed products at METSTRADE, the DAME Design Awards are some of the most coveted prizes in the leisure marine industry.

Quick Group unveils ESG roadmap
Quick Group unveils ESG roadmap
Thursday, 11 July 2024

Marine equipment manufacturer Quick Group has launched a raft of sustainability initiatives, including reducing carbon emissions, enhancing supply chain transparency and increasing investments in renewable energy.

Young skipper to depart on electric Round Britain RIB challenge
Young skipper to depart on electric Round Britain RIB challenge
Thursday, 11 July 2024

The young skipper of an electric RIB (rigid inflatable boat) is preparing to set off on a journey around the coast of Britain, raising awareness of electric propulsion.

D-Marin opens first marina in France
D-Marin opens first marina in France
Thursday, 11 July 2024

Marina company D-Marin has won the tender for Camille Rayon Marina in Côte d’Azur, France.

UK firm launches ‘Survivor Club’ to share life-saving stories
UK firm launches ‘Survivor Club’ to share life-saving stories
Thursday, 11 July 2024

Ocean Signal, a UK-based manufacturer of satellite and terrestrial emergency beacons, is launching a ‘Survivor Club’ on its website.

New owner for UK boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers
New owner for UK boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers
Wednesday, 10 July 2024

British boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers has been acquired by a team led by Ben Walker of Blue Lagoon Marine.

Forty winks costs £10k as skipper fined for sleeping on job
Forty winks costs £10k as skipper fined for sleeping on job
Wednesday, 10 July 2024

A fishing trawler’s skipper’s been sentenced to eight months imprisonment (suspended for 12 months) and ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work. That’s on top of £10,000 in costs. Lewes Crown Court heard that Maurice ...

Volvo Penta expands range of remanufactured marine engines
Volvo Penta expands range of remanufactured marine engines
Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Volvo Penta has expanded its range of remanufactured drivelines for marine customers. This new offer extends the remanufacturing range of products to include complete engines D13, D8, D4 and D6 and the complete Inboard Performance System (IPS) ra...

Youngest female lifeboat coxswain celebrated
Youngest female lifeboat coxswain celebrated
Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Becky Cannon comes from a proud line of RNLI crew with her father, Ian Cannon, taking over from his father Ron Cannon MBE as Coxswain at Ramsgate upon his retirement, and her Uncle Paul in the role of second Coxswain.

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