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Fanautic Club to rebrand as Freedom Boat Club
Monday, 11 April 2022Fanautic Club is being rebranded under the Freedom Boat Club brand and service model following Freedom’s acquisition of Fanautic Club, one of the largest European boat clubs with 21 locations across Spain, which was comp...
Six-medal haul kickstarts British Sailing Team’s 2022 season
Saturday, 09 April 2022Britain’s elite sailors laid down a marker as the 2022 season got underway at Palma’s iconic Trofeo Princesa Sofia, bringing home medals in six of the ten classes.
Jubilee Sailing Trust in need of urgent funds
Friday, 08 April 2022The Jubilee Sailing Trust could be forced to close unless it can raise a minimum of £500K by 14 April. A statement from the charity reads:
Aqua superPower joins the growing line-up of eco exhibitors at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Friday, 08 April 2022MDL Marinas has announced that global marine electric charging specialist Aqua superPower has joined the growing line-up of eco exhibitors at its Green Tech Boat Show, which is returning to MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery Marina 16 – ...
Cowes Classics Day 2022 Invites Classic Car and Classic Motor Boat Owners
Friday, 08 April 2022Cowes Classics Day, on 26 June, will showcase treasures of the past with a stunning collection of classic cars and beautiful historic motor boats.
VIDEO: RLSS UK Deploys the Latest Drone Technology to Support Water Safety Rescues
Friday, 08 April 2022The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) is launching the UK’s first water rescue Emergency Drone Piloting Award.
VIDEO: Spirit Yachts announces Guernsey Regatta
Friday, 08 April 2022This month modern classic yacht design and build company Spirit Yachts has revealed the details of its first ever regatta.
Should seized Russian yachts be decommissioned?
Friday, 08 April 2022Seized maritime assets could pose a ‘significant risk’ to ports, harbours and marinas if there is no requirement to ensure superyachts detained under sanction rules are properly maintained, made safe or deactivated, says a leading mar...
Southampton charity Jubilee Sailing Trust faces closure
Friday, 08 April 2022The Jubilee Sailing Trust is facing closure once again, unless it can raise a minimum of £500,000 within a week, and a total of £1.2 million by the end of September 2022.
Aqua superPower joins Green Tech Boat Show
Friday, 08 April 2022MDL Marinas has announced that global marine electric charging specialist Aqua superPower will exhibit at its Green Tech Boat Show, which is returning to MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery Marina 16-18 June 2022.
Lidl launches its own shipping line
Friday, 08 April 2022German supermarket giant Lidl has launched its own shipping line to help reduce delays and ease transport costs amid the ongoing supply chain crisis.
Neander appoints senior engineer
Friday, 08 April 2022German outboard manufacturer, Neander Motors, has appointed James Barratt as senior engineer. In his new role, Barratt will be responsible for leading and managing product developments, including transmission design, testing and product...
UKSA launches new port operative apprenticeship programme
Friday, 08 April 2022UKSA is launching a new Port Operative Apprenticeship Programme, due to start this summer, as it expands its maritime career pathways.
Yamaha Marine appoints new marketing manager
Friday, 08 April 2022Yamaha US Marine Business Unit has appointed Susan Camp to the position of division manager, marketing. In her new role, Camp will oversee Yamaha Marine advertising, events, tournaments and sponsorships, Yamaha pro staff and Yamaha Marine dealer ...
VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Take Flight In Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat
Thursday, 07 April 2022Just one week after Emirates Team New Zealand first christened their hydrogen-powered foiling catamaran ‘Chase Zero’, the 10m prototype was up and foiling around the Waitematā harbour in Auckland.
Solent boating community invited to ‘save the date’ to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Thursday, 07 April 2022The Solent’s boating community is invited to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Cowes on 6 August.
AkzoNobel launches 24-hour challenge to unite partners and tackle climate change
Thursday, 07 April 2022A pioneering initiative designed to collectively accelerate carbon reduction in the paints and coatings industry has been launched by AkzoNobel.
New RNLI lifeboat named after 60s actress Julie Alexander
Thursday, 07 April 2022The Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s fleet of state-of-the-art inshore lifeboats has a new star cast member named after 60s actress and model, Julie Alexander.
Walcon Marine completes upgrade of berthing facilities at Albert Pier for Ports of Jersey
Thursday, 07 April 2022The second and final stage of the upgrade of the berthing facilities by Walcon at Ports of Jersey’s Albert Pier in St. Helier Harbour, has been completed.
London Luxury Afloat
Thursday, 07 April 2022London Luxury Afloat, is a brand-new showcase event taking place in the heart of the capital, aimed at the discerning boat buyer seeking to purchase a luxury sailing, motor or superyacht.
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