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Collective Spirit returns to the water
Collective Spirit returns to the water
Friday, 21 June 2024

Collective Spirit has returned to the water after a decade.

Reel in Adventure: The Best Fishing Spots in Europe
Reel in Adventure: The Best Fishing Spots in Europe
Friday, 21 June 2024

Chief adventurer at CamperDays, Max Schmidt, shares his guide to the best angling spots for avid fishers.

Omaya Yachts appoints Diwo Yachts as French dealer
Omaya Yachts appoints Diwo Yachts as French dealer
Friday, 21 June 2024

Power catamaran brand Omaya Yachts (from Bulgarian family-owned business Elica Group) has chosen Diwo Yachts as its dealer representative in France. This follows the announcement of its debut yacht, the Omaya 50.

Collective Spirit returns to the water, with an invitation to sail
Collective Spirit returns to the water, with an invitation to sail
Friday, 21 June 2024

Collective Spirit, the Olympic art project built in 2012, is offering a range of membership packages to enable it to continue its journey. Bought in March 2023 by Universal Yachting – which now acts as a guardian for the non-profit venture ...

Norsepower secures deal to outfit four Union Maritime tankers with rotor sails
Norsepower secures deal to outfit four Union Maritime tankers with rotor sails
Friday, 21 June 2024

The Finnish cleantech firm Norsepower has announced a deal with Union Maritime Limited (UML). Under the agreement, Norsepower’s Rotor Sails will be installed on Union Maritime’s fleet of four newly built product tankers. 

Canal & River Trust speaks out after shocking feedback on its services
Canal & River Trust speaks out after shocking feedback on its services
Thursday, 20 June 2024

The Canal & River Trust says it will be doing what it can to deliver improvements after its annual boaters’ survey showed that overall boater satisfaction has fallen to 46 per cent from 54 per cent a year ago.

Daniel Ricciardo and Marc Márquez race each other in Alinghi Red Bull Racing boats ahead of Spanish F1 weekend
Daniel Ricciardo and Marc Márquez race each other in Alinghi Red Bull Racing boats ahead of Spanish F1 weekend
Thursday, 20 June 2024

Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend, Alinghi Red Bull Racing was joined by two motorsports icons, 8-time Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo and 8-time MotoGP champion Marc Márquez.

Fijian navy battles to save new patrol boat, and environment, after grounding on reef
Fijian navy battles to save new patrol boat, and environment, after grounding on reef
Thursday, 20 June 2024

Salvage operations are continuing as Fiji’s navy battles to save what it can of its recently gifted Australian-made patrol boat. RFNS Puamau grounded midway through a two-week patrol tasking. The incident occurred on 11 June as Puamau was o...

Lürssen delivers 82m superyacht Haven
Lürssen delivers 82m superyacht Haven
Thursday, 20 June 2024

German shipyard Lürssen has delivered its second new build in as many months. The latest superyacht to leave the shipyard is Haven, known during construction as Project Cali.

Helicopter rescue stats released, showing increase in rescues
Helicopter rescue stats released, showing increase in rescues
Thursday, 20 June 2024

Figures have been released detailing SAR (search and rescue) helicopter responses to emergencies.

Aqua superPower in Canada-UK transatlantic vessel-to-grid project
Aqua superPower in Canada-UK transatlantic vessel-to-grid project
Thursday, 20 June 2024

A transatlantic partnership driven by marine charge point operator Aqua superPower and vessel-to-grid (V2G) software provider BlueGrid will deploy bi-directional chargers and electric vessels in Plymouth, UK, and Halifax, Canada.

Gran Canaria tourist beaches closed as shark is spotted close to shore
Gran Canaria tourist beaches closed as shark is spotted close to shore
Thursday, 20 June 2024

Spanish police have closed Melenara beach in Gran Canaria after a hammerhead shark was spotted swimming near the beach.

MDL Marinas renews sponsorship of Key Yachting’s 2024 J-Cup Regatta
MDL Marinas renews sponsorship of Key Yachting’s 2024 J-Cup Regatta
Thursday, 20 June 2024

In support of its Hamble Point Marina tenant and regatta host Key Yachting, MDL Marinas has confirmed that it will once again be sponsoring the UK’s J-Cup Regatta for 2024.

Scottish rising star makes impressive class debut in Mini Fastnet
Scottish rising star makes impressive class debut in Mini Fastnet
Thursday, 20 June 2024

Scottish sailor Rebecca Coles, 23, has achieved an impressive second-place finish in her debut Classe Mini offshore sailing race, the Mini Fastnet, alongside co-skipper Carlos Manera Pascual.

Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell take flight in Barcelona with Ben Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia
Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell take flight in Barcelona with Ben Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia
Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell with Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff visited INEOS Britannia at their base in Barcelona as preparations continue ahead of the 37th America’s Cup.

MDL Marinas returns to sponsor Key Yachting’s 2024 J-Cup Regatta
MDL Marinas returns to sponsor Key Yachting’s 2024 J-Cup Regatta
Wednesday, 19 June 2024

In support of its Hamble Point Marina tenant and regatta host Key Yachting, MDL Marinas is pleased to confirm that it will once again be sponsoring the UK’s J-Cup Regatta for 2024.

Former Solent hotel No Man’s Fort sold at auction for slashed price
Former Solent hotel No Man’s Fort sold at auction for slashed price
Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Two former Victorian island forts – Spitbank Fort and former hotel No Man’s Fort – have sold at auction for a fraction of the original price.

Twisted Revives Iconic Scorpion RIBs: A New Era Begins
Twisted Revives Iconic Scorpion RIBs: A New Era Begins
Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Twisted, renowned specialist in bespoke vehicles and boats, has announced the acquisition of Scorpion RIBs, a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). Following Scorpion RIBs’ entry into administration earlier ...

Man dies, two rescued after yacht capsizes on Great Barrier Reef
Man dies, two rescued after yacht capsizes on Great Barrier Reef
Wednesday, 19 June 2024

One man has died, and two others were rescued after their yacht capsized, prompting a large search and rescue operation off Australia’s Queensland coast.

Overwhelming Demand for Luxury Adventure on the High Seas
Overwhelming Demand for Luxury Adventure on the High Seas
Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Oyster Yachts announces the opening of entries for the Oyster World Rally 2028-29 to unprecedented demand.

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