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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.

Sam Goodchild takes line honours as Pro Sailing Tour fleet arrives in Cowes
Sam Goodchild takes line honours as Pro Sailing Tour fleet arrives in Cowes
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Offshore sailing’s most exciting new competition arrived in Cowes when a delighted Sam Goodchild crossed the Cowes finish line onboard Leyton to the sound of the Royal Yacht Squadron cannon after a hard-fought 515nm offshore...

Women’s and Youth America’s Cup events formats announced
Women’s and Youth America’s Cup events formats announced
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

In what is expected to be one of the highlights of the 37th America’s Cup, both the Women’s and Youth America’s Cups will be sailed on the America’s Cup racecourse off the Barcelona waterfront during the final stages o...

PREMIER MARINAS JOIN FORCES WITH MARINE RESOURCES LIMITED TO SECURE THE BEST TALENT
PREMIER MARINAS JOIN FORCES WITH MARINE RESOURCES LIMITED TO SECURE THE BEST TALENT
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Premier Marinas is partnering with Hampshire based recruitment agency, Marine Resources to attract the next generation of talent into short-term and permanent roles.

MP praises RYA’s focus on safety
MP praises RYA’s focus on safety
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Suella Braverman MP meets with the RYA at Warsash Sailing Club as part of Maritime Safety Week (4 – 8 July).

Salcombe Gin July Regatta
Salcombe Gin July Regatta
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club, The Salcombe Gin July Regatta will take place this weekend (09-10 July) with a weekend of well-managed racing and fun ashore. The third regatta of the Royal Southern YC Summer Series will once again feature...

Rental models open doors to younger, more diverse communities
Rental models open doors to younger, more diverse communities
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Edit: The percentages of those taking part in ‘any boating’, by ethnicity, have been updated on receipt of data clarification from British Marine.

A bridge too far, Jeff Bezos’ superyacht threatened with egging
A bridge too far, Jeff Bezos’ superyacht threatened with egging
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

A resistance force has mobilised in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. Threats of crowds egging Jeff Bezos’ new superyacht have seemingly disrupted Oceanco’s plan to temporarily dismantle a historic bridge to allow the yacht to pass. It now...

New North Mallorca dealer for Fairline
New North Mallorca dealer for Fairline
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Fairline has announced Dynamic Yachts in Puerto Pollensa as its new dealer for the north of Mallorca, further strengthening its dealer network in the Balearics as it looks to substantially grow over the coming years.

UKSA announces new chair of trustees
UKSA announces new chair of trustees
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

UKSA has announced Richard Stokes as its new chair of trustees, replacing Kevin George who is stepping down September 2022.

New Benelux agent for Arcona Yachts
New Benelux agent for Arcona Yachts
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Arcona Yachts AB has appointed VMG Yachting as its agent in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Hannah Mills helps educate Plymouth school children on ocean climate
Hannah Mills helps educate Plymouth school children on ocean climate
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

To mark one month until the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix returns to Plymouth, students from Years 7 and 8 at Plympton Academy were joined by the world’s most successful female Olympic sailor and member of the Great Britain SailGP Team, Han...

Schools’ Powerboat Challenge returns to QinetiQ
Schools’ Powerboat Challenge returns to QinetiQ
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

The Schools’ Powerboat Challenge returned to QinetiQ in Gosport, UK on Friday (1July22), with 12 schools from the surrounding counties coming together to put their naval architectural and boat building skills to the test at the company&rsqu...

Hamble Point underpins roots with RS Electric Boats and Dromeas Yachts
Hamble Point underpins roots with RS Electric Boats and Dromeas Yachts
Tuesday, 05 July 2022

MDL Marinas’ Hamble Point Marina is returning to its boat building roots with new tenants complementing existing onsite marine manufacturing businesses.

Flying start for late Duke’s classic Dragon at South West Championships in Falmouth
Flying start for late Duke’s classic Dragon at South West Championships in Falmouth
Monday, 04 July 2022 The British Dragons Association South West Championships has kicked off in Falmouth Bay with Bluebottle GBR 192, the late Duke of Edinburgh’s yacht, leading the way with three race-wins out of three.   A healthy northerly breeze swep...
Hamble Point Marina, returns to boat building roots while supporting a sustainable approach
Hamble Point Marina, returns to boat building roots while supporting a sustainable approach
Monday, 04 July 2022

MDL Marinas’ Hamble Point Marina is returning to its boat building roots with new tenants complementing existing onsite marine manufacturing businesses.

Sailors rescued from new boat as it loses keel
Sailors rescued from new boat as it loses keel
Monday, 04 July 2022

Two sailors have been rescued from a capsized yacht in extreme sea conditions by the crew of the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane (2July22).

VIDEO: Dramatic rescue as ship sinks in South China Sea
VIDEO: Dramatic rescue as ship sinks in South China Sea
Monday, 04 July 2022

More than two dozen crew members are unaccounted for after their ship broke in two during a typhoon in the South China Sea on Saturday (2July22).

Henri-Lloyd acquired by ODLO International
Henri-Lloyd acquired by ODLO International
Monday, 04 July 2022

Performance brand ODLO has announced it will acquire the 60-year-old British sailing brand, Henri-Lloyd. The acquisition comes months after ODLO announced the acquisition of Janus – a merino clothing manufacturer. The company says this late...

Easy to identify sustainable practices at Metstrade
Easy to identify sustainable practices at Metstrade
Monday, 04 July 2022

Metstrade says it’s introducing a ‘Superyacht Sustainability Route’ in this year’s show. In collaboration with the Water Revolution Foundation the initiative will indicate exhibitors who have passed the foundation’s ...

Barrus’ MD, Robert Muir, to retire
Barrus’ MD, Robert Muir, to retire
Monday, 04 July 2022

Robert Muir, MD of Barrus Ltd, will retire from his position in December 2023. He’s been with the company for 32 years, including more than 11 as MD.

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