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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.

Six-medal haul kickstarts British Sailing Team’s 2022 season
Six-medal haul kickstarts British Sailing Team’s 2022 season
Saturday, 09 April 2022

Britain’s elite sailors laid down a marker as the 2022 season got underway at Palma’s iconic Trofeo Princesa Sofia, bringing home medals in six of the ten classes.

Jubilee Sailing Trust in need of urgent funds
Jubilee Sailing Trust in need of urgent funds
Friday, 08 April 2022

The Jubilee Sailing Trust  could be forced to close unless it can raise a minimum of £500K by 14 April. A statement from the charity reads:

Aqua superPower joins the growing line-up of eco exhibitors at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Aqua superPower joins the growing line-up of eco exhibitors at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Friday, 08 April 2022

MDL Marinas has announced that global marine electric charging specialist Aqua superPower has joined the growing line-up of eco exhibitors at its Green Tech Boat Show, which is returning to MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery Marina 16 – ...

Cowes Classics Day 2022 Invites Classic Car and Classic Motor Boat Owners
Cowes Classics Day 2022 Invites Classic Car and Classic Motor Boat Owners
Friday, 08 April 2022

Cowes Classics Day, on 26 June, will showcase treasures of the past with a stunning collection of classic cars and beautiful historic motor boats. 

VIDEO: RLSS UK Deploys the Latest Drone Technology to Support Water Safety Rescues
VIDEO: RLSS UK Deploys the Latest Drone Technology to Support Water Safety Rescues
Friday, 08 April 2022

The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) is launching the UK’s first water rescue Emergency Drone Piloting Award.

VIDEO: Spirit Yachts announces Guernsey Regatta
VIDEO: Spirit Yachts announces Guernsey Regatta
Friday, 08 April 2022

This month modern classic yacht design and build company Spirit Yachts has revealed the details of its first ever regatta.

Should seized Russian yachts be decommissioned?
Should seized Russian yachts be decommissioned?
Friday, 08 April 2022

Seized maritime assets could pose a ‘significant risk’ to ports, harbours and marinas if there is no requirement to ensure superyachts detained under sanction rules are properly maintained, made safe or deactivated, says a leading mar...

Southampton charity Jubilee Sailing Trust faces closure
Southampton charity Jubilee Sailing Trust faces closure
Friday, 08 April 2022

The Jubilee Sailing Trust is facing closure once again, unless it can raise a minimum of £500,000 within a week, and a total of £1.2 million by the end of September 2022.

Aqua superPower joins Green Tech Boat Show
Aqua superPower joins Green Tech Boat Show
Friday, 08 April 2022

MDL Marinas has announced that global marine electric charging specialist Aqua superPower will exhibit at its Green Tech Boat Show, which is returning to MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery Marina 16-18 June 2022.

Lidl launches its own shipping line
Lidl launches its own shipping line
Friday, 08 April 2022

German supermarket giant Lidl has launched its own shipping line to help reduce delays and ease transport costs amid the ongoing supply chain crisis.

Neander appoints senior engineer
Neander appoints senior engineer
Friday, 08 April 2022

German outboard manufacturer, Neander Motors, has appointed James Barratt as senior engineer. In his new role, Barratt will be responsible for leading and managing product developments, including transmission design, testing and product...

UKSA launches new port operative apprenticeship programme
UKSA launches new port operative apprenticeship programme
Friday, 08 April 2022

UKSA is launching a new Port Operative Apprenticeship Programme, due to start this summer, as it expands its maritime career pathways.

Yamaha Marine appoints new marketing manager
Yamaha Marine appoints new marketing manager
Friday, 08 April 2022

Yamaha US Marine Business Unit has appointed Susan Camp to the position of division manager, marketing. In her new role, Camp will oversee Yamaha Marine advertising, events, tournaments and sponsorships, Yamaha pro staff and Yamaha Marine dealer ...

VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Take Flight In Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat
VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Take Flight In Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat
Thursday, 07 April 2022

Just one week after Emirates Team New Zealand first christened their hydrogen-powered foiling catamaran ‘Chase Zero’, the 10m prototype was up and foiling around the Waitematā harbour in Auckland.

Solent boating community invited to ‘save the date’ to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Solent boating community invited to ‘save the date’ to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Thursday, 07 April 2022

The Solent’s boating community is invited to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Cowes on 6 August. 

AkzoNobel launches 24-hour challenge to unite partners and tackle climate change
AkzoNobel launches 24-hour challenge to unite partners and tackle climate change
Thursday, 07 April 2022

A pioneering initiative designed to collectively accelerate carbon reduction in the paints and coatings industry has been launched by AkzoNobel.

New RNLI lifeboat named after 60s actress Julie Alexander
New RNLI lifeboat named after 60s actress Julie Alexander
Thursday, 07 April 2022

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s fleet of state-of-the-art inshore lifeboats has a new star cast member named after 60s actress and model, Julie Alexander. 

Walcon Marine completes upgrade of berthing facilities at Albert Pier for Ports of Jersey
Walcon Marine completes upgrade of berthing facilities at Albert Pier for Ports of Jersey
Thursday, 07 April 2022

The second and final stage of the upgrade of the berthing facilities by Walcon at Ports of Jersey’s Albert Pier in St. Helier Harbour, has been completed.

London Luxury Afloat
London Luxury Afloat
Thursday, 07 April 2022

London Luxury Afloat, is a brand-new showcase event taking place in the heart of the capital, aimed at the discerning boat buyer seeking to purchase a luxury sailing, motor or superyacht.

VIDEO: FBI and Spanish police seize Russian superyacht in Mallorca
VIDEO: FBI and Spanish police seize Russian superyacht in Mallorca
Thursday, 07 April 2022

The Spanish Guardia Civil police, along with FBI agents and US Homeland Security (USHS), have seized a 255ft superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch in Palma de Mallorca.

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