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Entries open for World Match Racing Tour in London
Tuesday, 31 August 2021Applications have opened for a World Match Racing Tour event and training camp taking place at London’s Queen Mary Sailing Club in a joint initiative with RYA British Keelboat Sailing.
SAFE Boats and Diverse Marine set sights on US offshore wind market
Tuesday, 31 August 2021SAFE Boats International has announced a formal partnership agreement with Diverse Marine to further develop the US offshore wind market.
RNLI issues warning ahead of Bank Holiday as teens rescued
Friday, 27 August 2021The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has issued a safety warning ahead of the bank holiday weekend, urging people to take care and be aware of the dangers along the coast after two teenagers were rescued by RNLI lifeguards when they fol...
Government extends CE marking acceptance for boats until 2023
Friday, 27 August 2021The government has announced an extension to the start date for the new post-Brexit certification rules for CE products by 12 months.
Arcona Najad Yachts appoints new CEO
Friday, 27 August 2021Swedish boat builder, Arcona Najad Yachts AB has appointed Urban Lagnéus as its new CEO.
SIBS continues sustainability pledge
Friday, 27 August 2021British Marine and The Green Blue will continue to driving forward their sustainability goals at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS).
Candela launches new hydrofoiling leisure craft
Friday, 27 August 2021Swedish tech company, Candela has launched its second-generation hydrofoiling leisure boat: the Candela C-8, a larger and more comfortable craft which it says is designed to bring electric boats to the wider market. This follows Candela’s l...
CE MARKING ACCEPTANCE FOR BOATS EXTENDED UNTIL 2023
Friday, 27 August 2021The Government has announced an extension to the start date for the new post-Brexit certification rules for CE products by 12 months.
Spaces still available for free watersports at Gosport Marine Festival
Friday, 27 August 2021With one week to go until the Gosport Marine Festival, there’s still time to pre-book the free kayaking, sailing and stand-up paddle boarding sessions at this fun-filled family day out.
Bookings open for Marine Trades Association Awards Dinner
Friday, 27 August 2021This year’s Marine Trades Association Awards Dinner sponsored Marine Industry News will take place alongside the Southampton International Boat Show on 13 September from 19.00 at Grande Café, Southampton...
Fishermen win $1.16 million after catching ‘record-breaking’ blue marlin
Friday, 27 August 2021In the first hour of the last day of the MidAtlantic Tournament, a team of fishermen hooked up to a blue marlin, breaking a potential Maryland record, according to ForTheWin.
VIDEO: Cornwall’s ‘friendly’ dolphin appears but swimmers asked not to play
Thursday, 26 August 2021Marine conservation charities British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) and Marine Connection are advising people to act with caution around Cornwall’s latest unusual visitor.
The Lady Vanishes!
Thursday, 26 August 2021With the growing popularity of both MDL’s Shamrock Quay and the Kemps Quay Marina (Southampton’s oldest Marina, dating back to 1913), the upper reaches of the River Itchen are becoming an increasingly popular destination for leisure sa...
Alpha Custom Yachts appoints North American dealer
Thursday, 26 August 2021Alpha Custom Yachts has appointed Denison Yachting to be its exclusive North American dealer.
Help Turn the Tide on Plastic Pollution on Southampton’s Waterways
Thursday, 26 August 2021Ahead of Southampton International Boat Show, organisers British Marine are calling on volunteers to join a community paddle board event to help turn the tide on plastic in our waters.
New discounts for RYA members on Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP
Thursday, 26 August 2021The RYA welcomes four new partners to its member partner programme, with members now able to enjoy a 10 per cent discount on selected products from B&G, Simrad, Lowrance and C-MAP.
Burgess Asia sells 20th yacht
Thursday, 26 August 2021Burgess Asia is claiming a sales record in the region with five vessels brokered so far this year – this brings the total of yachts brokered by Burgess in Asia to five in 2021, so far – already as many as sold throughou...
Volunteer for Southampton’s paddleboard litter clean-up
Thursday, 26 August 2021Ahead of Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), volunteers are being asked to join a community paddleboard event to help turn the tide on plastic in our waters.
Bournemouth lifeguards in multi-agency rescue of missing child
Thursday, 26 August 2021On 23 August, RNLI lifeguards on Bournemouth beach were requested to help find a missing 12-year-old boy, who was last seen in the sea at around 6pm.
VIDEO: The new Jeanneau 65
Thursday, 26 August 2021Jeanneau has announced its new flagship Jeanneau 65 will be launched next year. The new Jeanneau 65 builds on the success of the Jeanneau 64 with increased options for personalisation, above and below deck.
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