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Boats.co.uk appoints two new dealers for Kawasaki Jet-Skis
Tuesday, 26 April 2022Kawasaki Watercraft UK, trading as boat dealership Boats.co.uk, has strengthened its dealer network for the Kawasaki Jet-Skis personal watercraft range (PWC) with the signing of two new main dealers.
Boat Expo Live
Tuesday, 26 April 2022Portland & Weymouth will host Boat Expo Live, a new consumer show over 4 – 7 August.
European electric boat manufacturer expands into Canada
Tuesday, 26 April 2022Magonis Boats, the Barcelona-based builder of electric boats, has entered a strategic partnership with Oasis Global covering exclusive distribution of Magonis’ Wave e-550 in Canada.
Major expansion for Liverpool’s MST with new shipyard facilities
Tuesday, 26 April 2022Liverpool-based Marine Specialised Technology Group (MST) has undertaken a major expansion programme with the acquisition of a local River Mersey shipyard.
Discover Sailing
Tuesday, 26 April 2022Discover Sailing is a national RYA Initiative to help clubs generate awareness and publicity around opportunities to Try Sailing and Watersports.
Boats.co.uk Appoints Bates Wharf and Ideal Boats as New Dealers
Monday, 25 April 2022Kawasaki Watercraft UK, trading as Boats.co.uk one of the UK’s biggest boat dealerships, has strengthened its dealer network for the Kawasaki Jet-Skis® personal watercraft range with the signing of two new main dealers.
First Sailing as Admiral of Sea Cadet Corps for HRH The Princess Royal
Monday, 25 April 2022Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal was able to enjoy time with sea cadets during her first voyage as Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps on Thursday.
ePropulsion UK & Blue Electric join forces for the Green Tech Boat Show
Monday, 25 April 2022ePropulsion UK are teaming up with Plymouth-based dealer, Blue Electric for the second and expanded Green Tech Boat Show, 16 – 18 June, taking place at Queen Anne’s Battery in Plymouth.
Close finale sees WTC Logistics take victory
Monday, 25 April 2022After over a month at sea, and an exceptionally close finish, WTC Logistics has claimed the win in Race 10: Sailing City – Qingdao Cup, crossing the finish line at 1830 UTC.
P&O Ferries in new row about more wage cuts
Monday, 25 April 2022P&O Ferries has been accused of trying to cut the wages of its already low-paid workforce.
Eleven tourists dead as tour boat sinks in rough weather
Monday, 25 April 2022Rescuers have found the body of an 11th victim as the search continues for the 26 people onboard Kazu I which sank off far north-eastern Japan on Saturday.
Airmar appoints Anita Hatherley in global operations role
Monday, 25 April 2022Airmar Technology Corporation (ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology) has welcomed Anita Hatherley to the company as director of global operations planning and supply chain. Hatherley will lead the various functions to optimise Airmar&rsquo...
RS Aero Class included in Racing of the Future at Hempel World Cup Allianz Regatta
Monday, 25 April 2022The RS Aero will be a part of the Hempel World Cup Allianz Regatta, which is taking place from 27 May to 5 June 2022 in Almere, Netherlands. The new Racing of the Future course aims to showcase equipment innovation and cultural shifts for the fut...
Fear of oil spill devastation in Galapagos diminishes
Monday, 25 April 2022A diesel spill off one of Ecuador’s ecologically sensitive Galapagos islands caused no ‘significant’ damage, according to a Galapagos National Park statement after a boat, carrying 2,000 gallons of diesel, sank on Saturday.
Lippert Marine names new managing director
Monday, 25 April 2022Lippert Components Inc, the US-based manufacturer of marine components and equipment, has appointed Matthew Johnston as managing director for Lippert Marine Group Europe.
International Paint Poole Regatta 2022 confirms charity partner
Monday, 25 April 2022The Poole Regatta committee has confirmed Poole Sailability as its 2022 charity partner.
Brisbane marina gains approval for $200m expansion
Monday, 25 April 2022Brisbane-based Rivergate Marina and Shipyard has been granted approval for a AU$200m expansion of its marina, expected to boost the local economy by nearly AU$1bn each year.
Oxford MINT cleaning and maintenance
Saturday, 23 April 2022Having already created an award-winning range of Oxford MINT cleaning and maintenance products for motorcycles and bicycles, the company has spent the last two years developing a new range specifically for the marine market.
Digital Yacht wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Friday, 22 April 2022Digital Yacht have been awarded a prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade.
WATCH: Surf charter boat sinks in the Maldives
Friday, 22 April 2022The Maldivian surf charter boat, Blue Star has sunk in the Maldives, with a group of French surfers aboard.
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