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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.

Two new dealers in US and Canada for Fairline
Two new dealers in US and Canada for Fairline
Friday, 25 March 2022

Fairline Yachts Americas has announced two new dealers in North America and Canada, further strengthening its dealer network across the region.

Vetus expands international sales team
Vetus expands international sales team
Friday, 25 March 2022

Vetus has expanded its international sales management team with two appointments in Italy and Spain. The company, which manufactures complete marine systems including engines, electric propulsion, and generators, says it is enhancing its team in ...

Flares disposal day at Sovereign Harbour this weekend
Flares disposal day at Sovereign Harbour this weekend
Friday, 25 March 2022

Premier Marinas, in collaboration with Sovereign Harbour Berth Holders’ Association, will be holding a Safety Day at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, on Saturday 26 March from 10am to 2pm.

RELiON launches new 12V marine battery
RELiON launches new 12V marine battery
Friday, 25 March 2022

RELiON Battery, a leader in lithium batteries, has launched its InSight Series 12V battery, which it says offers boat and RV owners the ability to power more appliances for longer while off-the-grid.

Boat For Sale Parking in the Caribbean
Boat For Sale Parking in the Caribbean
Friday, 25 March 2022

Place your boat for sale with Boatshed.com and take advantage of our partnership with Rodney Bay Marina, St Lucia which will offer you a safe way to keep your boat in the Caribbean until your boat is sold.

Clipper Race officially underway after gathering for a Le Mans start
Clipper Race officially underway after gathering for a Le Mans start
Thursday, 24 March 2022

After a two year wait, the Clipper 2019-20 Race has officially restarted.  Race 10, the ‘Sailing City · Qingdao Cup’, got underway today by way of a Le Mans start just off the north coast of Luzon, Philippines.

Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch climate education platform
Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch climate education platform
Thursday, 24 March 2022

Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills OBE and the Great Britain SailGP Team have declared their ambition to help more than one million young people take action to protect nature, people and the planet as the new Protect Our Future climate education platfo...

Safety Day at Universal Marina Next Month
Safety Day at Universal Marina Next Month
Thursday, 24 March 2022

Premier Marinas in collaboration with safety disposal experts, Pains Wessex and onsite businesses at Universal Marina will be holding a Safety Day on Saturday 23 April from 11am – 3pm.

VIDEO: Abramovich-linked superyachts dock in Turkey
VIDEO: Abramovich-linked superyachts dock in Turkey
Thursday, 24 March 2022

Two superyachts linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich have docked on Turkish shores, outside the reach of sanctions imposed by the EU and UK.

Here are the Russian superyachts sanctioned so far
Here are the Russian superyachts sanctioned so far
Thursday, 24 March 2022

At least ten superyachts linked to Russian oligarchs have now been immobilised or detained across Europe, under sanctions levied in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

WATCH: Woman left stranded on cliff by spring tide
WATCH: Woman left stranded on cliff by spring tide
Thursday, 24 March 2022

A large-scale rescue operation was mounted after a woman became trapped on steep cliffs above the incoming tide in Newquay, Cornwall, UK.

Versadock expands into Sweden
Versadock expands into Sweden
Thursday, 24 March 2022

Versadock, which designs and creates modular floating pontoons and docks, has announced SK Nautik Enterprise AB as its new dealer in Sweden. Based in Marstrand, it is owned by Simon Evans, chairman, and his son Kalle, MD.

ePropulsion appoints chief financial officer
ePropulsion appoints chief financial officer
Thursday, 24 March 2022

Marine electric propulsion systems and services specialist, ePropulsion has announced the appointment of Judy Gong as its chief financial officer.

Limestone adds three US dealers to represent Aquasport Boats
Limestone adds three US dealers to represent Aquasport Boats
Thursday, 24 March 2022

The Limestone Boat Company has announced the addition of three new U.S. dealers to represent its Aquasport Boats line.

Plymouth University partners with marine tech company
Plymouth University partners with marine tech company
Thursday, 24 March 2022

The University of Plymouth and marine technology company Sonardyne have agreed a strategic partnership to drive innovation within the UK’s growing marine robotic and autonomous systems sector. 

March 2022 BoatBid  - Catalogue Highlights
March 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

Our March 2022 BoatBid auction opened for bidding on Monday 23rd March. The auction will end at 1900hrs(BST) on Sunday 27th March, so head over to BoatBid.com to peruse this month's catalogue.

Get your teams entered for the 2022 British Keelboat League
Get your teams entered for the 2022 British Keelboat League
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

The British Keelboat League (BKL) is urging teams to get their entries in for 2022 following the launch of a new format designed to make the series bigger and better than ever.

First ever all-female RNLI crew callout on the Thames
First ever all-female RNLI crew callout on the Thames
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

The volunteer crew from Teddington Lifeboat Station were tasked on 17 March to an unattended rowing boat with the engine still running, near the Teddington footbridge.

Calshot RNLI dismisses one crew member and suspends two others
Calshot RNLI dismisses one crew member and suspends two others
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

The RNLI has confirmed it has stood down a volunteer crew member from Calshot lifeboat station and suspended a further two while an internal investigation takes place.

Ferretti confirms IPO on Hong Kong stock exchange
Ferretti confirms IPO on Hong Kong stock exchange
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

Italian luxury boatbuilder Ferretti Group is to go public, and has confirmed details of the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd (SEHK).

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