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SPIRIT 52 OUI FLING WINS BRITISH CLASSIC WEEK 2021
SPIRIT 52 OUI FLING WINS BRITISH CLASSIC WEEK 2021
Monday, 26 July 2021

Organised by the British Classic Yacht Club, the UK’s premier classic yacht regatta took place in Cowes from 17 – 24 July 2021.

WATCH: RIB narrowly misses competitors in Olympic triathlon
WATCH: RIB narrowly misses competitors in Olympic triathlon
Monday, 26 July 2021

A large twin outboard RIB caused chaos on the start line of the Men’s triathlon event at Tokyo 2020 today.

Sunseeker unveils new 65 Sport Yacht
Sunseeker unveils new 65 Sport Yacht
Monday, 26 July 2021

Sunseeker has unveiled its new 65 Sport Yacht.

New boat rigging and assembly centre for Barrus
New boat rigging and assembly centre for Barrus
Monday, 26 July 2021

Barrus has expanded its engineering and production facilities with a new boat rigging and UTV assembly centre.

August 2021 BoatBid Auction - Catalogue
August 2021 BoatBid Auction - Catalogue
Monday, 26 July 2021

The catalogue for the August 2021 BoatBid auction went live this morning!

Meet the Team - James Lancaster
Meet the Team - James Lancaster
Monday, 26 July 2021

James joined the team with Boatshed Suffolk in June 2020, he thought the Boatshed Team seemed like really nice people!

MDL taps into circular economy with recycling contract renewal
MDL taps into circular economy with recycling contract renewal
Monday, 26 July 2021

MDL Marinas has renewed its recycling and waste disposal contract with leading waste management specialist SUEZ recycling and recovery UK.

HYS sponsors Hamble Winter Series 2021
HYS sponsors Hamble Winter Series 2021
Monday, 26 July 2021

Hamble Yacht Services has announced that it will return as sponsor for the 40th anniversary of the Hamble Winter Series 2021.

New Furyan Eco Hybrid Marine Coupe
New Furyan Eco Hybrid Marine Coupe
Monday, 26 July 2021

Furyan Marine Technology has revealed its new F35 Eco Hybrid Marine Coupe.

Is mussel poo the answer to microplastics?
Is mussel poo the answer to microplastics?
Monday, 26 July 2021

Scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory have launched a series of in-situ trials of a unique microplastic clean-up method using mussels as filtration systems.

WATCH: Falling crane sinks yacht
WATCH: Falling crane sinks yacht
Friday, 23 July 2021

A crane has fallen over while launching a yacht, crashing down on top of it and sinking it in the process.

Recruitment drive at Fairline Yachts
Recruitment drive at Fairline Yachts
Friday, 23 July 2021

British motorboat manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, is recruiting for new staff members, in a variety of manufacturing roles at its factory in Oundle, Northamptonshire. Fairline is also expanding its design team with openings for both contract ...

Royal Huisman’s new 59m superyacht ready to launch
Royal Huisman’s new 59m superyacht ready to launch
Friday, 23 July 2021

Royal Husiman has released images of its latest project, the 58.5m superyacht Phi.

ABP welcomes first of nine new pilot launches
ABP welcomes first of nine new pilot launches
Friday, 23 July 2021

Earlier this month, Associated British Ports (ABP) received the first of its nine new Orc pilot launch vessels from boat builder Goodchild Marine Services.

Iconic racing yacht restored
Iconic racing yacht restored
Friday, 23 July 2021

The renowned Sparkman & Stephens One Tonner, Clarionet, has undergone a process of restoration to bring her back to her former glory. Previously, she was successfully optimised for IRC, but has now been returned to her original specifica...

Berthon USA to represent Solaris Yachts
Berthon USA to represent Solaris Yachts
Friday, 23 July 2021

Solaris Yachts and the Berthon Sales Group have announced that Berthon USA, based in Newport, Rhode Island, will now be representing the Solaris brand on the North East Coast of the USA.

WATCH: RNLI rescue jet skier drifting out to sea
WATCH: RNLI rescue jet skier drifting out to sea
Friday, 23 July 2021

New Brighton Lifeboat crew were deployed to three incidents in quick succession last weekend, including a jet skier who drifted out to sea.

WATCH: Dog surfing & SUP championships in Poole this weekend
WATCH: Dog surfing & SUP championships in Poole this weekend
Thursday, 22 July 2021

Now in its third year, the UK Dog Surfing & SUP Championships returns for another day of fun canine action on the sandy shores of Branksome Chine Beach, Poole, on 25 July.

Olympian and Laser designer, Bruce Kirby, dies aged 92
Olympian and Laser designer, Bruce Kirby, dies aged 92
Thursday, 22 July 2021

Journalist, Olympian and Laser designer Bruce Kirby passed away on 18 July, aged 92.

Dometic launches contactless toilet switch
Dometic launches contactless toilet switch
Thursday, 22 July 2021

Dometic has launched its new Handwave toilet control switch. This contactless toilet flush switch with a capacitive touch control display is designed to help boaters improve and maintain hygiene levels while at sea.

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