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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.

Retail units fully let at Sovereign Harbour
Retail units fully let at Sovereign Harbour
Monday, 04 April 2022

Premier Marinas says it has let the last available unit at The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour (Eastbourne) to Bella Sol, operating as a tanning salon.

Ocean Safety expands portfolio
Ocean Safety expands portfolio
Monday, 04 April 2022

Ocean Safety has expanded its commercial portfolio of marine safety equipment to offer a wider selection of lifejackets and accessories, including Spinlock’s Duro range. The Duro range of personal floatation devices (PFDs) includes both SOL...

Trapped passengers on Brittany Ferries eco-flagship treated like ‘hostages’
Trapped passengers on Brittany Ferries eco-flagship treated like ‘hostages’
Monday, 04 April 2022

Brittany Ferries has apologised after its new eco flagship broke down after its third journey, leaving passengers trapped in Spain.

Jean-Marc Bolinger becomes new CEO for MB92 group
Jean-Marc Bolinger becomes new CEO for MB92 group
Monday, 04 April 2022

MB92 (superyacht refit, repair and maintenance group) has announced that Jean-Marc Bolinger has been appointed as group CEO.

Sailing in St Ives Bay
Sailing in St Ives Bay
Saturday, 02 April 2022

St Ives is a great place to go on holiday with its picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town with blue flag beach, wander through the maze of narrow cobbled street and shops.

Ocean Safety expands commercial marine safety product portfolio
Ocean Safety expands commercial marine safety product portfolio
Saturday, 02 April 2022

Ocean Safety has expanded its commercial marine portfolio to offer a wider selection of commercial lifejackets and accessories, including Spinlock’s DURO range.

Sailing charity’s appeal offers a lifeline to youngsters struggling with mental health
Sailing charity’s appeal offers a lifeline to youngsters struggling with mental health
Friday, 01 April 2022

Tall Ships Youth Trust, the UK’s largest youth development sail training charity, has launched its Lifeline Appeal to help raise vital funds to tackle dramatic increases in mental health referrals among young people.

The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne is Now Fully Let
The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne is Now Fully Let
Friday, 01 April 2022

Premier Marinas, advised by SHW, has let the last available unit at The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne to Bella Sol, operating as a tanning salon.

VIDEO: Excitement builds ahead of ClubSwan Racing season opener
VIDEO: Excitement builds ahead of ClubSwan Racing season opener
Friday, 01 April 2022

Excitement is building as the fast-approaching 2022 ClubSwan Racing season promises a further helping of fun and high-adrenaline competition at six spectacular Mediterranean venues.

Young British sailor aiming to break records at prestigious Vendée Globe
Young British sailor aiming to break records at prestigious Vendée Globe
Friday, 01 April 2022

Gentoo Sailing Team has launched its campaign to compete in the 2024 Vendée Globe, led by skipper James Harayda, who is aiming to be the youngest sailor to compete in the 2024 edition of the race.

Pollution: twice as many cellulose fibres as microplastics in the Atlantic Ocean!
Pollution: twice as many cellulose fibres as microplastics in the Atlantic Ocean!
Friday, 01 April 2022

A study by three French institutes: Ifremer, the University of Bordeaux and the IRD (a public research institution), has revealed that the surface water of the Atlantic Ocean is twice as polluted by cellulose fibres as it is by microplastics.

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VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Launch Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat
VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Launch Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat
Friday, 01 April 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand launched their prototype hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat in Auckland with ETNZ team member Andrea Joy christening her ’Chase Zero’ in front of the wider team.

VIDEO: Cargo ships collide head-on in Kiel Canal
VIDEO: Cargo ships collide head-on in Kiel Canal
Friday, 01 April 2022

Two cargo ships have collided on the Kiel Canal in Germany, causing the busy waterway to close to traffic for several hours.

US electric outboard developer raises $15.5 million
US electric outboard developer raises $15.5 million
Friday, 01 April 2022

Electric outboard motors and battery systems developer, Flux Marine, has raised US$15.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Ocean Zero LLC. Flux Marine will use the new funding to scale manufacturing, distribution, recruit ...

Pick a Pier secures new investment
Pick a Pier secures new investment
Friday, 01 April 2022

Marine tech start-up Pick a Pier has secured investment from venture capitalist Lane Bess.

Alva Yachts announces UK and Ireland distributor
Alva Yachts announces UK and Ireland distributor
Friday, 01 April 2022

Alva Yachts, German builder of electric solar catamarans and sail boats, has appointed Roos Strategic Partners as its UK and Ireland distributor.

Spanish builder to develop hydrogen fuel cell tech across fleet
Spanish builder to develop hydrogen fuel cell tech across fleet
Friday, 01 April 2022

Barcelona-based electric boat-builder Magonis Boats has partnered with two research institutions to develop custom hydrogen fuel cell technology for its upcoming fleet.

First ever all-female RNLI crew callout on the Thames
First ever all-female RNLI crew callout on the Thames
Friday, 01 April 2022

The RNLI crew at Teddington Lifeboat Station received a memorable callout near the Teddington footbridge last month. It was the first callout for newly qualified helm, Samantha Armatage, who was joined by crew members Nicola Peters and Gianna Sac...

South Coast Boat Show announces two prize draws
South Coast Boat Show announces two prize draws
Friday, 01 April 2022

Raymarine navigational equipment and a luxury charter holiday are up for grabs in two free prize draws at this year’s South Coast Boat Show at MDL Marinas’ Ocean Village Marina, 6-8 May.

Prince Philip’s motorboat up for auction
Prince Philip’s motorboat up for auction
Thursday, 31 March 2022

HRH Prince Philip’s motorboat, a 1956 Albatross MkIII Super Sports Runabout, will go up for auction in April through Bonhams.

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