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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.

Second and third largest US marina operators merge
Second and third largest US marina operators merge
Thursday, 03 February 2022

Suntex Marina Investors has joined forces with established marina management company, Westrec Marinas, creating a powerhouse in this sector.

Comment: The state of global marine and waterway protection
Comment: The state of global marine and waterway protection
Thursday, 03 February 2022

Extreme climate events, such as droughts and flooding, are occurring at an increasingly alarming rate worldwide. Last year saw water crises in Germany’s Ahr Valley and parts of Europe, China’s Henan province, and across northern Kenya...

Marine Industry News moves offices
Marine Industry News moves offices
Thursday, 03 February 2022

We are pleased to announce we have moved offices. MAA, the publisher of Marine Industry News, has relocated to a new, larger location at Endeavour Quay in Gosport. 

Borrow A Boat acquires Dutch competitor Barqo
Borrow A Boat acquires Dutch competitor Barqo
Thursday, 03 February 2022

London-based Borrow A Boat has acquired Barqo, an Amsterdam-based platform for domestic boat rental.

Hacker Boat Co launches new model range
Hacker Boat Co launches new model range
Thursday, 03 February 2022

Hacker Boat Company has launched a new range of Hacker-Craft models. The Evolution Collection is a line of three mahogany powerboats, featuring the new Commuter, Centre Console and Monaco models.

All At Sea – February 2022
All At Sea – February 2022
Thursday, 03 February 2022

The post All At Sea – February 2022 appeared first on All At Sea.

Cowes Classics Week Supports UKSA and Autism On The Water
Cowes Classics Week Supports UKSA and Autism On The Water
Wednesday, 02 February 2022

The Royal London Yacht Club, organiser of Cowes Classics Week (26 June – 1 July), has shared the two charities it has chosen to support with its 2022 regatta – UKSA and Autism on the Water.

Jubilee Sailing Trust joins Cowes Week as one of the Official Charities
Jubilee Sailing Trust joins Cowes Week as one of the Official Charities
Wednesday, 02 February 2022

Cowes Week Limited is pleased to welcome the Jubilee Sailing Trust as one of the Official Charities for the 2022 edition of the Regatta. They will be joining the Scaramouche Sailing Trust who became an official charity partner in 2020.

John Deere acquires electric speedboat battery company
John Deere acquires electric speedboat battery company
Wednesday, 02 February 2022

One of the world’s largest equipment manufacturers has purchased a majority stake in Kreisel Electric, the company building the electric speedboat battery for the Racebirds in the upcoming E1 Series powerboat championship....

Epic rebuild of historic Fastnet boat bought for £1
Epic rebuild of historic Fastnet boat bought for £1
Wednesday, 02 February 2022

Boatbuilder Leo Sampson Goolden is rebuilding a century-old sailing yacht called Tally Ho, which he purchased in 2017 for £1 to save it from destruction, and is funding the epic project via YouTube videos documenting the restoration.

Researchers use bacteria to biodegrade marine plastics
Researchers use bacteria to biodegrade marine plastics
Wednesday, 02 February 2022

Our oceans are drowning in plastic. At least 14 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the ocean every year, and plastic now makes up about 80 per cent of all marine pollution. By 2050, marine plastics will have outweighed the total mass of fish in...

Torqeedo establishes direct distribution in Sweden
Torqeedo establishes direct distribution in Sweden
Wednesday, 02 February 2022

Torqeedo has expanded its direct distribution organisation to address the growing market for its marine electric propulsion systems in Sweden.

Propspeed expands European team
Propspeed expands European team
Wednesday, 02 February 2022

Underwater foul-release company, Propspeed, is expanding its European operations with the appointment of Edo Smitz as commercial sales manager – EMEA. Smitz is based in Almere, Holland, and will be responsible for &lsquo...

Amsterdam launches fast-charging electric ferries
Amsterdam launches fast-charging electric ferries
Wednesday, 02 February 2022

Five new electric ferries are entering service on a round-the-clock service on Amsterdam’s North Sea Canal.

Princess Yachts partners with Plymouth Argyle FC
Princess Yachts partners with Plymouth Argyle FC
Wednesday, 02 February 2022

Princess Yachts has announced a new partnership with Plymouth Argyle FC, Plymouth Albion RFC and local charity Plymouth Children in Poverty.

Clipper Ventures reveals new Arctic Circle sailing expedition alongside relaunching events programme
Clipper Ventures reveals new Arctic Circle sailing expedition alongside relaunching events programme
Tuesday, 01 February 2022

Clipper Ventures will be offering expedition sailing to Greenland from summer 2022 as it unveils its new subsidiary, SKIRR Adventures.

Premier Agapi Boat Club set to expand
Premier Agapi Boat Club set to expand
Tuesday, 01 February 2022

Having experienced growth at its flagship club at Swanwick Marina, from March the Premier Agapi Boat Club will be bringing its concept to Chichester Marina.

Get your family hooked on watersports at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Get your family hooked on watersports at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Tuesday, 01 February 2022

Do you dream of your children becoming life-long sailing or windsurfing enthusiasts? Or perhaps you are hoping to spend more time on the water as a family? Sailing and watersports can lead to a life-long passion and at the RYA Dinghy & Watersp...

Video: Mo-jet ramps up its modular surf-jet-dive scooter and e-foiler
Video: Mo-jet ramps up its modular surf-jet-dive scooter and e-foiler
Tuesday, 01 February 2022

Claiming to be the world’s first modular electric-powered surf toy that can transform from jet surfer to jet bodyboard to e-foiler to scooter diver, Mo-jet has secured three new shareholders as part of a capital increase.

Clipper unveils new 2022 Arctic Circle  expedition and big-boat racing
Clipper unveils new 2022 Arctic Circle expedition and big-boat racing
Tuesday, 01 February 2022

Clipper Ventures will be offering expedition sailing to Greenland from summer 2022 as it unveils its new subsidiary, SKIRR Adventures. The company has also relaunched its racing programme with big-boat racing including the new Knox-Johnston ...

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