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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.

Poole Regatta Entries Now Open
Poole Regatta Entries Now Open
Friday, 21 January 2022

Entries for the International Paint Poole Regatta 2022, taking place from 30 April – 2 May, are now open.  

Premier Marinas Showcases Green Technology
Premier Marinas Showcases Green Technology
Friday, 21 January 2022

Noss on Dart Marina’s £75m redevelopment has reached a number of milestones in the last year and this month one of the most significant green infrastructure components was installed.

Sustainability at the Forefront
Sustainability at the Forefront
Friday, 21 January 2022

Premier Marinas has announced that following the culmination of a three year monitoring programme of its marinas, a final audit of its flagship Swanwick Marina, as well as a review of its overall marina group processes, they have been awarded with...

Watch as dog rescued from rising tide by sausage attached to drone
Watch as dog rescued from rising tide by sausage attached to drone
Friday, 21 January 2022

A family dog has been rescued from rising tides, after a four-day search involving coastguards, firefighters, the police and a flying sausage attached to a drone.

Croatian shipyard to build 125m ‘megayacht’
Croatian shipyard to build 125m ‘megayacht’
Friday, 21 January 2022

The Brodosplit shipyard in Split, Croatia, has reportedly signed a contract to build two large vessels that, together, are worth more than 200 million euros.

Norfolk crabbing vessel detonated World War II bomb, report finds
Norfolk crabbing vessel detonated World War II bomb, report finds
Friday, 21 January 2022

A report released by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has concluded that a subsea explosion, resulting in crew injuries and damage to the crab potting vessel Galwad-Y-Mor (BRD 116), 22 nautical miles north of Cromer, Norfolk, on 15...

Flexiteek International acquires superyacht business
Flexiteek International acquires superyacht business
Friday, 21 January 2022

High-performance synthetic decking manufacturer Flexiteek International has acquired F3 Flexiteek Friesland B.V based in the Netherlands. 

The agreement was signed on 14 January 2022, and the newly acquired company will be known as Fl...

Gulf Craft to double production capacity
Gulf Craft to double production capacity
Friday, 21 January 2022

Gulf Craft is developing a new Maldivian facility, dedicated to the manufacturing of vessels for use in the Indian Ocean, which will see its national operations and production capacity double within 16 months. 

Seldén’s new dinghy deck hardware to make UK show debut
Seldén’s new dinghy deck hardware to make UK show debut
Friday, 21 January 2022

Seldén Mast’s new dinghy deck hardware will be making its UK show debut at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show, taking place 26-27 February 2022.

Raymarine partners with Reeds
Raymarine partners with Reeds
Friday, 21 January 2022

Raymarine has partnered with Reeds, the publisher of the annual almanac of navigational data for boaters. This collaboration gives users of Raymarine’s LightHouse Charts access to a wide range of up-to-date information from Reeds Nautical A...

Over 100 boats set for BoatLife plus ticket offer!
Over 100 boats set for BoatLife plus ticket offer!
Thursday, 20 January 2022

The brand-new show, BoatLife Live, is set to open its doors to visitors on 17 February. The four-day show, spanning three halls of the NEC, has secured an exciting line-up of exhibitors, speakers and features and will deliver a memorable first sho...

BoatLife’s debut show displays over 100 boats & ticket offer!
BoatLife’s debut show displays over 100 boats & ticket offer!
Thursday, 20 January 2022

The brand-new show, BoatLife Live, is set to open its doors to visitors on 17 February. The four-day show, spanning three halls of the NEC, has secured an exciting line-up of exhibitors, speakers and features and will deliver a memorable first sho...

WATCH: Artist builds electric guitar from ocean plastic
WATCH: Artist builds electric guitar from ocean plastic
Thursday, 20 January 2022

A US-based YouTuber and ‘guitartist’ known as Burls Art has teamed up with ocean cleanup company 4Ocean to build a custom electric guitar out of recycled ocean plastic including discarded straws and bottle tops.

Garmin launches new products for 2022
Garmin launches new products for 2022
Thursday, 20 January 2022

The new cartography products for all-in-one coastal and inland mapping from marine electronics manufacturer, Garmin, feature access to daily chart updates and new Auto Guidance+ technology.

Yamaha updates outboard range
Yamaha updates outboard range
Thursday, 20 January 2022

Yamaha has expanded its outboard model range with an eye on the smaller boat market. Yamaha’s new B 6hp is available with an enhanced tiller handle, or with a remote helm and throttle for console boats, while new options and featu...

BoatLife Live to display over 100 boats at inaugural show
BoatLife Live to display over 100 boats at inaugural show
Thursday, 20 January 2022

Organisers of the new BoatLife Live show have now reached their target of having over 100 boats on display at the inaugural event, which opens its doors to visitors from 17-20 February at the NEC Birmingham.

Ontario and Quebec to install electric boat chargers
Ontario and Quebec to install electric boat chargers
Thursday, 20 January 2022

Ontario and Quebec will be the first provinces in Canada to receive new Aqua superPower DC fast chargers. The news comes following a new partnership between the marine fast-charging network operator and Canadian boat distributor BCI Mar...

Ocean Independence to accept cryptocurrency payments
Ocean Independence to accept cryptocurrency payments
Thursday, 20 January 2022

Superyacht brokerage firm Ocean Independence is now offering clients the option of payment with cryptocurrencies. The company is working in partnership with Austria-based IT and financial service provider Salamantex GmbH, who will manage the syst...

Crown Estate’s £12 million research to protect marine and plan for eco wind farms
Crown Estate’s £12 million research to protect marine and plan for eco wind farms
Thursday, 20 January 2022

The Crown Estate is partnering with a range of UK-wide expert bodies to launch three research projects that will help to enable the coexistence of offshore wind farms with a thriving marine environment.

A waggy dog tail for Newhaven Lifeboat
A waggy dog tail for Newhaven Lifeboat
Thursday, 20 January 2022

Newhaven RNLI were requested to launch by HM Coastguard at 11:43am on Wednesday 19 January to help with the rescue of a dog who had gone over the cliff edge at Seaford.

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