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Borrow A Boat acquires Dutch competitor Barqo
Thursday, 03 February 2022London-based Borrow A Boat has acquired Barqo, an Amsterdam-based platform for domestic boat rental.
Hacker Boat Co launches new model range
Thursday, 03 February 2022Hacker Boat Company has launched a new range of Hacker-Craft models. The Evolution Collection is a line of three mahogany powerboats, featuring the new Commuter, Centre Console and Monaco models.
All At Sea – February 2022
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Cowes Classics Week Supports UKSA and Autism On The Water
Wednesday, 02 February 2022The Royal London Yacht Club, organiser of Cowes Classics Week (26 June – 1 July), has shared the two charities it has chosen to support with its 2022 regatta – UKSA and Autism on the Water.
Jubilee Sailing Trust joins Cowes Week as one of the Official Charities
Wednesday, 02 February 2022Cowes Week Limited is pleased to welcome the Jubilee Sailing Trust as one of the Official Charities for the 2022 edition of the Regatta. They will be joining the Scaramouche Sailing Trust who became an official charity partner in 2020.
John Deere acquires electric speedboat battery company
Wednesday, 02 February 2022One of the world’s largest equipment manufacturers has purchased a majority stake in Kreisel Electric, the company building the electric speedboat battery for the Racebirds in the upcoming E1 Series powerboat championship.
...Epic rebuild of historic Fastnet boat bought for £1
Wednesday, 02 February 2022Boatbuilder Leo Sampson Goolden is rebuilding a century-old sailing yacht called Tally Ho, which he purchased in 2017 for £1 to save it from destruction, and is funding the epic project via YouTube videos documenting the restoration.
Researchers use bacteria to biodegrade marine plastics
Wednesday, 02 February 2022Our oceans are drowning in plastic. At least 14 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the ocean every year, and plastic now makes up about 80 per cent of all marine pollution. By 2050, marine plastics will have outweighed the total mass of fish in...
Torqeedo establishes direct distribution in Sweden
Wednesday, 02 February 2022Torqeedo has expanded its direct distribution organisation to address the growing market for its marine electric propulsion systems in Sweden.
Propspeed expands European team
Wednesday, 02 February 2022Underwater foul-release company, Propspeed, is expanding its European operations with the appointment of Edo Smitz as commercial sales manager – EMEA. Smitz is based in Almere, Holland, and will be responsible for &lsquo...
Amsterdam launches fast-charging electric ferries
Wednesday, 02 February 2022Five new electric ferries are entering service on a round-the-clock service on Amsterdam’s North Sea Canal.
Princess Yachts partners with Plymouth Argyle FC
Wednesday, 02 February 2022Princess Yachts has announced a new partnership with Plymouth Argyle FC, Plymouth Albion RFC and local charity Plymouth Children in Poverty.
Clipper Ventures reveals new Arctic Circle sailing expedition alongside relaunching events programme
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Clipper Ventures will be offering expedition sailing to Greenland from summer 2022 as it unveils its new subsidiary, SKIRR Adventures.
Premier Agapi Boat Club set to expand
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Having experienced growth at its flagship club at Swanwick Marina, from March the Premier Agapi Boat Club will be bringing its concept to Chichester Marina.
Get your family hooked on watersports at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Do you dream of your children becoming life-long sailing or windsurfing enthusiasts? Or perhaps you are hoping to spend more time on the water as a family? Sailing and watersports can lead to a life-long passion and at the RYA Dinghy & Watersp...
Video: Mo-jet ramps up its modular surf-jet-dive scooter and e-foiler
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Claiming to be the world’s first modular electric-powered surf toy that can transform from jet surfer to jet bodyboard to e-foiler to scooter diver, Mo-jet has secured three new shareholders as part of a capital increase.
Clipper unveils new 2022 Arctic Circle expedition and big-boat racing
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Clipper Ventures will be offering expedition sailing to Greenland from summer 2022 as it unveils its new subsidiary, SKIRR Adventures. The company has also relaunched its racing programme with big-boat racing including the new Knox-Johnston ...
Outboard boats market to hit US$9bn by 2028
Tuesday, 01 February 2022The global outboard boats market, currently valued at US$5 billion, is expected to surpass US$9 billion by 2028, a new research report has concluded. This represents a projected growth rate of over 6 per cent CAGR between 2022 and 2028.
Suntex acquires New York marina
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Marina owner and operator Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex) has acquired Sunset Harbour on the South Shore of Long Island, New York.
SMG announces date for Meet the Manufacturer event
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Marine electronics distributor SMG (Europe) has announced that its next Meet the Manufacturer and trade-only networking event will be held in Portsmouth, UK, on 9 March 2022.
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