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Dockmate develops more ‘affordable’ remote docking
Dockmate develops more ‘affordable’ remote docking
Monday, 14 March 2022

Dockmate says its new remote docking solution is going to offer exceptional value for boaters.

Gori Propeller expands its 3-blade range
Gori Propeller expands its 3-blade range
Monday, 14 March 2022

Gori Propeller A/S is expanding its line of 3-blade folding propellers to include a model specifically for saildrive units.

Thailand Yacht Show 2022 postpones first leg
Thailand Yacht Show 2022 postpones first leg
Monday, 14 March 2022

Organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show have confirmed the first leg of this year’s two-part show has been postponed to June.

RYA boosted by Sport England funding
RYA boosted by Sport England funding
Monday, 14 March 2022

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is among the first group of over 40 organisations working in partnership with Sport England to benefit from its new funding model.

Floating real estate gains new player
Floating real estate gains new player
Monday, 14 March 2022

It has become even more valuable to build on water than by the water, says newly formed joint venture Meyer Floating Solutions (MFS). This new entity, created by Meyer Group (a shipbuilding consortium) and Asmares Marine, is focused on developing...

VIDEO: Join the RYA Para Sailing Hub
VIDEO: Join the RYA Para Sailing Hub
Sunday, 13 March 2022

Sailors of all ages and abilities pledged their support for the para racing community, as the RYA launched a brand-new support network, aimed at increasing racing opportunities for disabled people in the UK.

Ship carrying 4,000 luxury cars sinks in Atlantic after fire
Ship carrying 4,000 luxury cars sinks in Atlantic after fire
Friday, 11 March 2022

After burning for almost two weeks, the abandoned cargo ship holding around US$401m (£295m) worth of supercars has sunk off the Azores Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. 

Electric hydrofoil skiff scheduled for spring 2022
Electric hydrofoil skiff scheduled for spring 2022
Friday, 11 March 2022

Epoch Boats, a new US boat and eco-tech company, is launching an all-electric skiff boat with a hydrofoil hull design and electric outboard motor, with production availability scheduled for late spring 2022.

Classic superyacht Seawolf arrives in Cornwall for refit
Classic superyacht Seawolf arrives in Cornwall for refit
Friday, 11 March 2022

UK-based superyacht refit and repair yard Pendennis has confirmed the arrival of the 59m expedition yacht Seawolf to its headquarters in Falmouth, Cornwall, for an extensive rebuild project.  

Oceanco enters realm of non-fungible tokens with ‘Superyacht NFTs’
Oceanco enters realm of non-fungible tokens with ‘Superyacht NFTs’
Friday, 11 March 2022

Superyacht builder Oceanco will launch a series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), branded Superyacht NFTs. The company says the collection is being created with the philosophy that yachting is about fun and experiences, not just the status that owne...

Applications open for Sydney Boat Show
Applications open for Sydney Boat Show
Friday, 11 March 2022

Exhibitor applications have opened for the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS), which returns from 28 July-1 August 2022 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay, within the surrounds of Darling Harbour.

Sea Angling Classic Roadshow
Sea Angling Classic Roadshow
Friday, 11 March 2022

The Sea Angling Classic Roadshow gets underway on 19 March, and everyone is invited to join.

Milltech Marine announces acquisition
Milltech Marine announces acquisition
Friday, 11 March 2022

US marine communications specialist Milltech Marine has been acquired by Jason Young, former global sales director for Vesper Marine.

Wetwheels Foundation partners with Pantaenius UK
Wetwheels Foundation partners with Pantaenius UK
Friday, 11 March 2022

Boat and yacht insurance specialist Pantaenius UK has announced Wetwheels Foundation as its chosen charity.

RYA boosted by Sport England funding to help more people get afloat
RYA boosted by Sport England funding to help more people get afloat
Thursday, 10 March 2022

The Royal Yachting Association is among the first group of more than 40 organisations working in partnership with Sport England to benefit from its new funding model, as it plays a foundational role in the sport and physical activity sector and is...

Dilbar’s crew fired following sanctions
Dilbar’s crew fired following sanctions
Thursday, 10 March 2022

The crew of the Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov’s superyacht, Dilbar, has been dismissed after the imposing of western sanctions made the payment of wages difficult, according to new reports.

Steamship Shieldhall to cruise into Portsmouth Harbour
Steamship Shieldhall to cruise into Portsmouth Harbour
Thursday, 10 March 2022 For the first time in many years, Southampton’s heritage steamship SS Shieldhall will be visiting Portsmouth Harbour, home to the Royal Navy. It will be an exciting opportunity to view Britain’s naval vessels and the dramatic skyline of ...
WATCH: 60ft yacht rescued after taking on water in Poole Harbour
WATCH: 60ft yacht rescued after taking on water in Poole Harbour
Thursday, 10 March 2022

Poole RNLI launched to assist a 60ft yacht with three adults and a child on board when it was making its way inbound to Poole and started to take on water.

Dufour Yachts at the South Coast Boat Show
Dufour Yachts at the South Coast Boat Show
Thursday, 10 March 2022

The Dufour 430 and Dufour 390 will be joining the line-up of performance cruising yachts at the South Coast Boat Show 6 – 8 May, with specialist importers Universal Yachting.

Ferretti comments on impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ferretti comments on impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Thursday, 10 March 2022

Italian boatbuilder Ferretti Group has issued a statement confirming it sees “no significant consequences for business volume” as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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