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Southampton manufacturer partners with America’s Cup team
Tuesday, 16 August 2022Shock-WBV has sent the first batch of suspension seats and Omega seat inserts to American Magic’s base in Pensacola USA where they will be fitted to the chase boat fleet and in operation later this month. The first batch of WBV (whole body ...
Superyacht jobs agency doubles size of Southampton headquarters
Tuesday, 16 August 2022International jobs board Yotspot, which matches superyachts with ‘below deck’ crew around the world, has doubled its workspace at Ocean Village Innovation Centre (OVIC), Southampton, due to the growth of the business.
Auckland Boat Show to return in 2023
Tuesday, 16 August 2022The Auckland Boat Show will return from 23-26 March 2023, running directly after SailGP’s March regatta.
Mustang Survival seeks UK brand ambassadors
Tuesday, 16 August 2022Mustang Survival is seeking passionate sailing athletes, influencers, and instructors to join its team of brand ambassadors in the UK.
Vital funds needed to keep National Coastwatch operational
Tuesday, 16 August 2022The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), which keeps a visual and listening watch along the coastline of England and Wales, has launched an appeal to raise vital funds to ensure it can remain operational.
Fusion Apollo MS-AP61800 1800W six channel marine amplifier
Tuesday, 16 August 2022 OverviewThis powerful and efficient six channel amplifier is the difference between hearing the music and feeling it. With an impressive 150W RMS per channel (at 4Ω), this amplifier can power up to six pairs of speakers o...
Sunseeker Hawk 38 to challenge aerobatic plane at Bournemouth Air Festival
Tuesday, 16 August 2022Sunseeker’s high-performance day boat, the Hawk 38, is set to challenge an unusual aerobatic plane as part of the Sea & Sky Sprint during this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival, which is taking place 1-4 September.
VIDEO: Project Land Speed Update
Monday, 15 August 2022After visiting Lake Gairdner and Mt Ive Station again, Emirates Team New Zealand’s Glenn Ashby gives an up-date on the Land speed project:
Video: Five rescued from fire on environmental crusader Porrima
Monday, 15 August 2022Five crew members have been rescued from Porrima, the experimental Swiss yacht, after fire broke out in its battery compartment (12 Aug 2022).
New maritime security strategy says it will target physical and cyber threats
Monday, 15 August 2022A new five-year maritime security strategy released today (15 August 2022) will set out the guiding principles for the UK Government’s approach to managing threats and risks at home and around the world, including leveraging the UK’s ...
Inaugural RS21 World Championship opens entry
Monday, 15 August 2022The International RS21 Class Association, in collaboration with RS Sailing and the JK BRIVA Sailing Club, has announced that entry for the inaugural RS21 World Championship is open.
September 2022 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 15 August 2022The September 2022 BoatBid will take place on:
Monday 5th September
until
Sunday 11th September
Damen says Ukraine crisis impacted over 200 staff
Monday, 15 August 2022The Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group hits a new record with an €8.8 billion order book as of the end of 2021.
MarQuipt acquires carbon fibre marine product division
Monday, 15 August 2022MarQuipt has acquired the carbon-fibre marine products division of Fiberdyne Aerospace, based in Seattle, US.
Helsinki Boat-Afloat returns with 250 boats on display
Monday, 15 August 2022After a one-year break, the Helsinki Boat-Afloat show returns this week from 18-21 August 2022 with 250 boats on display.
Off-duty RNLI lifeguards rescue three people in separate incidents
Monday, 15 August 2022Off-duty RNLI lifeguards have come to the aid of three people in separate incidents both on the Causeway Coast and in County Down. Remarkably, the incidents took place within days of each other.
Golden Globe Race 2022 SITraN challenge fleet sets sail
Sunday, 14 August 2022The fleet of 15 GGR yachts set off from Gijón for the start of the 240nm SITRAN Challenge.
Over 60 entries for Uffa Fox Celebratory Regatta
Friday, 12 August 2022More than 60 boats have entered the Uffa Fox 50 Celebration in Cowes, to be hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club 18 – 21 August. With boats ranging from his famous series of Atalanta cruising designs down to the humble Firefly, this promise...
New 44m superyacht destroyed by fire off Spanish coast
Friday, 12 August 2022The brand new ISA superyacht Aria SF was engulfed by fire while cruising off the coast of Formentera in Spain yesterday (11 Aug 22).
Borrow A Boat to launch in France following ‘busiest ever season’
Friday, 12 August 2022Borrow A Boat, the boat rental and yacht charter marketplace, is expanding its global offering by launching into the French market. The announcement follows a series of successes for the business, including a recent crowdfund raise and what it de...
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