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New website launched to showcase Yarmouth Harbour
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners have announced the launch of a brand-new website at yarmouth-harbour.co.uk, which was developed with Isle of Wight based design and digital studio, Brightbulb.
Lymington Yacht Haven
Tuesday, 05 April 20222022 is a golden anniversary year for Lymington Yacht Haven. Nestled between a Georgian market-town and Hampshire’s New Forest, this well-established marina goes quietly from strength to strength.
VIDEO: The Cruising Association and Cowes Week team up to produce ‘first-timer’ video
Tuesday, 05 April 2022With the debut of the new Club Cruiser Class at Cowes Week 2021, the Cruising Association and Cowes Week organisers have teamed up to produce a ‘first-timer’ video.
METSTRADE 2022 announced: new layout and bigger show planned
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Following a one-off ‘pandemic edition’ last year, METSTRADE 2022 returns to full strength from 15-17 November in Amsterdam.
F1 and ex-Renault CEO joins offshore racing yard
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Inspiring Sport Capital (ISC) has gathered together a group of private investors to hold a majority share in composite hulls and parts builder CDK Technologies and has announced Cyril Abiteboul as the new CEO of CDK Technologies.
Cox Marine enters new markets in Poland and Finland
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Cox Marine has expanded the distribution of its 300hp diesel outboard engine, the CXO300, to cover Poland and Finland, through its distributor Diesel Power AB.
Raymarine launches LightHouse 4
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Raymarine has announced LightHouse 4 – the latest operating system for Raymarine Axiom chartplotters, which offers new levels of ease of use, personalisation, features, and functionality.
£1.5m investment pays off for Scottish marina
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Troon Yacht Haven has been awarded the highly acclaimed 5 Gold Anchors rating, following a £1.5m investment in the Ayrshire marina, on Scotland’s west coast.
Major US marina operators complete merger transition
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Marine owner and operator, Suntex Marina Investors has completed its integration with Westrec Marinas following the recent announcement of the two companies’ merger.
Porto Montenegro offers free berths to Gulf Craft owners
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Porto Montenegro is offering complimentary ‘home port berthing’ for owners who choose to base their Gulf Craft yachts in Porto Montenegro.
RYA open applications for The Together Fund
Monday, 04 April 2022Non-profit organisations and OnBoard and Sailability venues in England are once again invited to apply for small grants for projects which connect with local communities.
Warsash Spring Series, 3 April
Monday, 04 April 2022Race Report – Warsash Spring Series supported by Helly Hansen, Week 4, 3 April.
Cruise ship becomes temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands
Monday, 04 April 2022Holland America Line’s Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and City of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in Rotterdam for three months to provide a tempor...
Sewage dumped into English waterways 372,000 times in 2021
Monday, 04 April 2022New data released by the Environment Agency reveals that water companies dumped sewage into English rivers, lakes, estuaries and seas 372,500 times last year, with discharges totalling 2.6 million hours.
VIDEO: “Run” yells father as freak wave swamps lagoon
Monday, 04 April 2022Footage has emerged of a man being knocked down by a freak wave.
Infiniti 52 hits 28 knots in Solent sea trials
Monday, 04 April 2022The first Infiniti 52 Tulikettu has been undergoing sea trials in the Solent, following delivery to her new Finnish owner Arto Linnervuo.
Retail units fully let at Sovereign Harbour
Monday, 04 April 2022Premier Marinas says it has let the last available unit at The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour (Eastbourne) to Bella Sol, operating as a tanning salon.
Ocean Safety expands portfolio
Monday, 04 April 2022Ocean Safety has expanded its commercial portfolio of marine safety equipment to offer a wider selection of lifejackets and accessories, including Spinlock’s Duro range. The Duro range of personal floatation devices (PFDs) includes both SOL...
Trapped passengers on Brittany Ferries eco-flagship treated like ‘hostages’
Monday, 04 April 2022Brittany Ferries has apologised after its new eco flagship broke down after its third journey, leaving passengers trapped in Spain.
Jean-Marc Bolinger becomes new CEO for MB92 group
Monday, 04 April 2022MB92 (superyacht refit, repair and maintenance group) has announced that Jean-Marc Bolinger has been appointed as group CEO.
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