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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.

ePanda Series 8.0 to make world debut at METS
ePanda Series 8.0 to make world debut at METS
Monday, 14 November 2022

Marine power and system solutions specialist Fischer Panda UK has announced that the new ePanda Series 8.0, comprising a new 5kW electric shaft drive, will make its world debut at METSTRADE 2022 (15-17 November).

Spirit Yachts stars in TV documentary
Spirit Yachts stars in TV documentary
Friday, 11 November 2022

British yacht design and build company Spirit Yachts will be the focus of a BBC television documentary titled Making Waves: Building Boats airing on BBC One East tonight (11th November) at 7.30pm (GMT). 

ROKK Charge Pro
ROKK Charge Pro
Friday, 11 November 2022 Overview

ROKK Charge Pro from Scanstrut is the ultimate onboard USB charger. Featuring a USB-A and USB-C charging port housed in an IPX6 waterproof design, this is the only USB-C charger on the market that remains waterproof while in...

American Magic and Quantum Racing form high performance partnership
American Magic and Quantum Racing form high performance partnership
Friday, 11 November 2022

American Magic and Quantum Racing are joining forces to form a high-performance partnership for the 2023 season. This is the first time the two teams have formally collaborated and will see Quantum Racing rebranding as Quantum Racing, powered by ...

Fairline appoints German dealer
Fairline appoints German dealer
Friday, 11 November 2022

British motor yacht manufacturer Fairline continues to grow its worldwide network of dealers with the announcement of HL Schiffstechnik as its new dealer for south Germany.

Baltic announces new 80 Custom yacht
Baltic announces new 80 Custom yacht
Friday, 11 November 2022

Finland’s Baltic Yachts has announced a contract for a new Baltic 80 Custom. The high-performance Baltic 80 Custom comes from the board of German design studio Judel/Vrolijk.

Dover Harbour awards berthing contract to Irish pontoon manufacturer
Dover Harbour awards berthing contract to Irish pontoon manufacturer
Friday, 11 November 2022

Irish pontoon manufacturer and water access specialist, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has been awarded the contract to supply and install the new workboat berth in Dover Harbour by the Dover Harbour Board.

Multiple new product lines from Barton Marine at METSTRADE
Multiple new product lines from Barton Marine at METSTRADE
Friday, 11 November 2022

Deck equipment manufacturer, Barton Marine will be launching three new product lines at METSTRADE, 15-17 November, the Skylock Block 800, Windicator and Barton Flush Mount Deck Plates.

MDL Fitness launches eco-friendly floating fitness league
MDL Fitness launches eco-friendly floating fitness league
Friday, 11 November 2022

Boat and superyacht owners and guests can now join the Boaters Super League, said to be the world’s first eco-friendly floating fitness league.

Spirit Yachts to feature in BBC Documentary
Spirit Yachts to feature in BBC Documentary
Friday, 11 November 2022

Yacht design and build company Spirit Yachts will be the focus of a BBC documentary titled Making Waves: Building Boats airing on BBC One East on Friday 11th November at 7.30pm. 

Team GBR gear up for first Sail Grand Prix event in Dubai
Team GBR gear up for first Sail Grand Prix event in Dubai
Thursday, 10 November 2022

Sir Ben Ainslie and his Great Britain SailGP Team returned to the water today as the team began training ahead of the Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O (November 12/13). The team are looking to make a comeback this weekend and hunt down a...

Armel Le Cléac’h heading for Lorient
Armel Le Cléac’h heading for Lorient
Thursday, 10 November 2022

Armel Le Cléac’h, one of the favourites to win the Ultim class in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe solo race from Saint Malo to Guadeloupe, is heading to Lorient after breaking the daggerboard of his Maxi Banque Populaire XI ...

Fairline selects Lippert as roofing systems supplier
Fairline selects Lippert as roofing systems supplier
Thursday, 10 November 2022

Fairline has partnered with Lippert Marine Group Europe as a key supplier within its new Roof Systems product division.

Kicker announces expanded audio line-up at METSTRADE
Kicker announces expanded audio line-up at METSTRADE
Thursday, 10 November 2022

Celsus UK, the Poole-based distributor for Kicker marine audio products in Europe, says it is displaying three new speaker lines from the Oklahoma-based manufacturer at METSTRADE (stand 01.531).

Maritimo appoints business development director
Maritimo appoints business development director
Thursday, 10 November 2022

Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Bill Michel as director of business development for the Americas.

Grey water clean-up offered by Wave International
Grey water clean-up offered by Wave International
Thursday, 10 November 2022

Wave International is displaying its new compact, integrated wastewater filtration system at METSTRADE (Stand 05.474). The Wavebrite Smart is said to remove all contaminants from onboard grey water (wastewater), including plastics. It then discha...

Proton Motor Fuel Cell expands production seven-fold
Proton Motor Fuel Cell expands production seven-fold
Thursday, 10 November 2022

Proton Motor Fuel Cell, developer and producer of fuel cells and fuel cell engines, has signed a 15-year lease agreement for a new 13,500sqm production facility near Munich.

Antonini Navi announces 28m expedition yacht
Antonini Navi announces 28m expedition yacht
Thursday, 10 November 2022

Antonini Navi has collaborated with architecture firm Sculli for the construction of XPD88, a 28-metre full-custom expedition yacht.

Camden’s Dead Dog Bridge to enjoy spring facelift
Camden’s Dead Dog Bridge to enjoy spring facelift
Thursday, 10 November 2022

A ten-week repair project of Dead Dog Bridge will begin Jan 2023. The work, budgeted at £533,000, will be carried out by the Canal & River Trust.

Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe gets started after delay and British sailor out
Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe gets started after delay and British sailor out
Wednesday, 09 November 2022

Postponed for three days due to stormy conditions in the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay today’s rescheduled start to the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe was blessed with near perfect weather conditions as the record sized f...

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