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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.

British Marine launches national conference
British Marine launches national conference
Monday, 13 September 2021

British Marine says its new National Conference: Innovate for Success 2022 will be held at the National Motorcycle Museum and National Conference Centre (NCC) on 15-16 March 2022.

Icom announces five-year warranty on all VHF leisure products bought at SIBS
Icom announces five-year warranty on all VHF leisure products bought at SIBS
Monday, 13 September 2021

Icom says it’s showing ground breaking products at this year’s SIBS, coupled with a 5-year warranty on all its VHF leisure products.

Harland & Wolff welcomes 34 apprentices
Harland & Wolff welcomes 34 apprentices
Monday, 13 September 2021

Harland & Wolff is welcoming 34 new apprentices across all four sites, Appledore (pictured above), Arnish, Belfast and Methil, as part of its first ‘apprentice induction event.’

#boatgen gives young people a gateway to boating
#boatgen gives young people a gateway to boating
Saturday, 11 September 2021

To engage and encourage young people to experience the benefits of being on the water, boatfolk has partnered with the Andrew Simpson Foundation to launch #boatgen, a not-for-profit sailing initiative which aims to get children and teens on the wa...

Borrow A Boat relaunches innovative sister brand Own A Boat
Borrow A Boat relaunches innovative sister brand Own A Boat
Friday, 10 September 2021

Borrow A Boat has announced the relaunch of Own A Boat. Originally unveiled in 2019, Own A Boat allows you to purchase a boat through the Borrow A Boat platform, and to place it with one of the platforms trusted charter operator partners, who will...

BORROW A BOAT LAUNCHES £750,000 CROWDFUNDING ROUND
BORROW A BOAT LAUNCHES £750,000 CROWDFUNDING ROUND
Friday, 10 September 2021

Borrow A Boat has launched a £750,000 crowdfunding round with Crowdcube, before beginning the process to convert to a PLC.

Yamaha Motor Introduces New Aluminium YAM Inflatable Range
Yamaha Motor Introduces New Aluminium YAM Inflatable Range
Friday, 10 September 2021

Yamaha has announced the new range of aluminium hull inflatable boats, 350, 310 and 270 TAf, ideal for family days out, adventures with friends or even simple tender duties.

World’s most successful Olympic sailors unite in Great Britain SailGP Team
World’s most successful Olympic sailors unite in Great Britain SailGP Team
Friday, 10 September 2021

Straight off the back of her recent success in the Women’s 470 class in Tokyo, Hannah Mills, now the world’s most successful female Olympic sailor (two gold and one silver medal), is joining Ben Ainslie’s Great Britain SailGP Tea...

Newly launched Edorado 8S
Newly launched Edorado 8S
Friday, 10 September 2021

Dutch zero-emission powerboat company Edorado has announced the launch of the Edorado 8S, a revolutionary electric model.

RNZYS & RYS provide glimpse of protocol for AC37
RNZYS & RYS provide glimpse of protocol for AC37
Friday, 10 September 2021

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and Defender Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) along with the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd (RYSL) and Challenger of Record INEOS Team UK have announced exciting initiatives to be included as part of the Prot...

boatpoint launches new office at Deacons Marina
boatpoint launches new office at Deacons Marina
Friday, 10 September 2021

boatpoint, a boat sales business founded by national marina group boatfolk, is launching a new office at Deacons Marina, Southampton.

Sunseeker Superhawk 55 launching soon
Sunseeker Superhawk 55 launching soon
Friday, 10 September 2021

Sunseeker International has announced the concept details of its new Superhawk 55 at Cannes Yachting Festival. This model is a striking new premium motor yacht in the Performance range.

Fischer Panda UK Debuts Revolutionary Energy Recovery Watermaker at Southampton International Boat Show
Fischer Panda UK Debuts Revolutionary Energy Recovery Watermaker at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 10 September 2021

Fischer Panda UK is introducing a revolutionary new watermaker for power conscious sailboat owners at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show.

Industry exhales as SIBS 2021 opens
Industry exhales as SIBS 2021 opens
Friday, 10 September 2021

The industry can finally breathe after waiting to see whether Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) would appear after the last-minute shock cancellation of last year’s iteration (Boats2020) hours before opening.

ePropulsion electric motors at the Southampton Boat Show 2021
ePropulsion electric motors at the Southampton Boat Show 2021
Friday, 10 September 2021

Visitors to the Southampton Boat Show seeking information on converting to electric propulsion will have multiple opportunities to view and see ePropulsion set ups on a variety of different boats and stands.

Women and youth America’s Cup regattas confirmed, using new AC40 class
Women and youth America’s Cup regattas confirmed, using new AC40 class
Friday, 10 September 2021

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS), Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ), the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd (RYSL) and Ineos Team UK have confirmed that the next America’s Cup event will be multi-challenger and not a one-on-one as has been...

boatfolk acquires WhyBoats in boatpoint expansion
boatfolk acquires WhyBoats in boatpoint expansion
Friday, 10 September 2021

WhyBoats and Network Yacht Brokers Hamble have been acquired by boatfolk to become a boatpoint brokerage. The new boat sales location, boatpoint Hamble, will take over the existing offices at Deacons Marina, Southampton.

Yamaha launches aluminium hull inflatable range
Yamaha launches aluminium hull inflatable range
Friday, 10 September 2021

Yamaha has unveiled its new range of aluminium hull inflatable boats – the YAM 350, 310 and 270 TAf.

Ocean Safety appoints new southern area commercial sales manager
Ocean Safety appoints new southern area commercial sales manager
Friday, 10 September 2021

Ocean Safety has appointed Phil Jenner as southern area commercial sales manager. Jenner steps up to the role from an initial period as sales coordinator within the internal sales team.

Shadow-Caster appoints IMP as UK distributor
Shadow-Caster appoints IMP as UK distributor
Friday, 10 September 2021

Shadow-Caster, the Florida-based marine lighting and controls company, has appointed International Marine Products (IMP) as its UK distributor. IMP will be distributing the Shadow-Caster underwater LED lights and control systems.

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