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Holly Manvell new head of of commercial operations at Falmouth Harbour
Sunday, 19 June 2022Holly Manvell has been appointed as Falmouth Harbour’s first head of commercial operations.
Swanwick Marina’s new sales pavilion opens
Sunday, 19 June 2022Premier Marinas celebrated the start of the British Motor Yacht Show with the formal opening of The Saltings, Swanwick Marina’s new sales pavilion.
Visitors to Scottish Traditional Boat Festival Can Take Shelby Selfie in Original Classic Cars from Peaky Blinders
Friday, 17 June 2022Fans of the cult television show, Peaky Blinders can follow in the footsteps of Birmingham-gang leader, Tommy Shelby at this year’s Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Two of the original classic 1938 Renault Primaquatre ...
Racing commences with purpose in the Chicago heat
Friday, 17 June 2022With record temperatures soaring ahead of the T-Mobile United States Sail Grand Prix in Chicago 18/19 June, the Great Britain SailGP Team, led by the world’s most successful Olympic sailors Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills, have been busy o...
Arc One 40mph electric boat from SpaceX engineers on sale
Friday, 17 June 2022Arc One, the electric wakesport boat with a 500hp (≈370kW) electric motor and 220kWh battery capacity developed by former SpaceX engineers from silicon valley, is now on sale.
World’s first sustainable and recyclable Optimist dinghy
Friday, 17 June 2022Northern Light Composites and not-for-profit Clean Sailors have teamed up to launch the world’s first sustainable and recyclable Optimist, with over 90 per cent of the hull being recyclable. The dinghy is designed for young sailors and sail...
SMG appointed distributor for lithium-ion battery manufacturer
Friday, 17 June 2022Netherlands-based Rebelcell, which specialises in the design, manufacturing and marketing of lithium-ion batteries, has announced that, effective immediately, SMG Distribution has been appointed as sole and exclusive distributor for Rebelcell in ...
For safety reasons the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne race is neutralized
Friday, 17 June 2022The deterioration of the weather conditions in the North Atlantic have forced the Organisation of the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne race to make a difficult decision. The race will be neutralised after passing through th...
New 70m steel Amer yacht under construction
Friday, 17 June 2022Permare has announced the construction of the new Amer 70 steel yacht. This is the first vessel built by the Italian shipyard that will be made from steel. The 70m steel yacht is set to be delivered to a European client in 2026.
Details for BoatLife Live 2023 released
Friday, 17 June 2022BoatLife Live will be back in 2023, occupying three halls at the NEC in Birmingham from 16 to 19 February. Sponsored by Marine Industry News and SBS Trailers, this show will build on the success of the inaugural event held earlier in 2022 with a ...
Limestone sea trials its first electric boat – model to roll out in 2023
Friday, 17 June 2022The Limestone Boat Company has successfully completed sea trials of its Vision Marine electric outboard-powered Aquasport 2100CC.
MarineMax and Brunswick personnel join the MMA board
Friday, 17 June 2022Marine Marketers of America (MMA), an organisation for marketing professionals in the recreational marine industry, announced the election of new officers and the appointment of new board members.
Scotland’s Boat Show 2022 cancelled
Thursday, 16 June 2022Scotland’s Boat Show 2022, which was due to take place this October, has been cancelled. The decision comes after the 2021 event was also cancelled.
Marina teams at MDL Marinas receive bespoke RNLI water safety training
Thursday, 16 June 2022Demonstrating its commitment to the safety of its staff, berth holders and visitors, MDL Marinas is providing bespoke water safety training for its marina teams led by the RNLI water safety experts.
Yacht owners warned against under-insuring
Thursday, 16 June 2022Spotting a new trend, Andy Postle, MD and founder of the mast and rigging company Allspars, says his company has been losing some of its replacement mast quotes. Not many, given the quality and reputation of the company’s work, but enough t...
Swanwick Marina’s New Sales Pavilion
Thursday, 16 June 2022Yesterday Premier Marinas celebrated both the start of the British Motor Yacht Show and the formal opening of The Saltings, Swanwick Marina’s new Sales Pavilion.
Twisted Marine officially launches with first high-performance RIB
Thursday, 16 June 2022Twisted Automotive has officially launched its sister business, Twisted Marine, with the unveiling of its first high performance luxury Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), at this week’s British Motor Yacht Show.
Cox Marine: four senior appointments as production ramps up
Thursday, 16 June 2022British manufacturer, Cox Marine, is announcing four new appointments to its leadership team as the company ramps up production to meet global demand for the high-performance CXO300 diesel outboard engine.
Uffa Fox 50 Celebration 2022 – now with significant ferry savings and free entry
Thursday, 16 June 2022UF50 is a celebration of Uffa’s life to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. The focal point of the event will be Cowes Parade which will not only be the area for a static display and parking of Uffa designed boats but also the ...
Monaco Yacht Show dedicates new area to sustainable boating
Thursday, 16 June 2022The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) will unveil its new sustainability hub at this year’s event. The new exhibition area is designed for companies that specialise in technology aimed at reducing the environmental impact of superyachts.
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