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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.

Sunset+Vine wins sailing series broadcast contract
Sunset+Vine wins sailing series broadcast contract
Friday, 04 June 2021

Sunset+Vine has been awarded the production and distribution contract for the 2021 Hempel World Cup Series, the Olympic Classes Global Tour, from World Sailing.

Students’ three day fund raising row for Sea Cadets
Students’ three day fund raising row for Sea Cadets
Friday, 04 June 2021

Yesterday two students took to the water for a three day row along the Thames, from Radley College in Oxfordshire to Radley College in London, to raise funds for the Sea Cadets’ On The Water programme.

George Bell and Sebastien Codet...

GDS Ltd appoints UK Sales Director
GDS Ltd appoints UK Sales Director
Friday, 04 June 2021

Plymouth based GDS Ltd has appointed Rob Lyne as UK sales director.

Walcon completes Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour redevelopment
Walcon completes Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour redevelopment
Friday, 04 June 2021

Walcon Marine has completed the second and final stage of the redevelopment programme for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour. This has involved a complete rebuild of the marina and the addition of increased capacity while refurbishing and reusing...

International Institute of Marine Surveying announces new award
International Institute of Marine Surveying announces new award
Friday, 04 June 2021

The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) has launched a new award in memory of yacht and small craft marine surveyor, John Excell.

THREE WATCH MANNING MODEL HELPS PROTECT BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE CATCH
THREE WATCH MANNING MODEL HELPS PROTECT BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE CATCH
Friday, 04 June 2021

The Royal Navy River Class patrol vessels aim to spend around 320 days of the year at sea, with one of their primary roles to help protect England’s fishery grounds – as well as protecting UK waters from greater threats.

New range of electric propulsion controls from Glendinning
New range of electric propulsion controls from Glendinning
Friday, 04 June 2021

South Carolina based Glendinning Products LLC has launched a range of top mount and side mount controls which the company says are designed to cater for the quickly evolving electric propulsion sector.

Watch: Seal hitches a ride on a paddleboard
Watch: Seal hitches a ride on a paddleboard
Friday, 04 June 2021

Check out the moment a cheeky seal hitched a ride with paddleboarder, Cenk Albayrak-Touye, in Poole Harbour.

Nail-biting finish to opening leg of The Open Race Europe
Nail-biting finish to opening leg of The Open Race Europe
Thursday, 03 June 2021

The opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe came to a nail-biting conclusion yesterday in Cascais, Portugal, with the winners in both the VO65 and IMOCA 60 classes decided only in the last few moments of the four-day passage from Lorient, France....

New UK brokerage office for Nautor’s Swan
New UK brokerage office for Nautor’s Swan
Thursday, 03 June 2021

Nautor’s Swan UK Brokerage has opened a new waterfront office at Swanwick Marina. This new office is a temporary arrangement until the new Pavillion building at Premier Swanwick is complete.

First Baltic 68 Café Racer launched
First Baltic 68 Café Racer launched
Thursday, 03 June 2021

The first Baltic 68 Café Racer was launched on schedule last week.

Survitec streamlines ship safety supply chain
Survitec streamlines ship safety supply chain
Thursday, 03 June 2021

Marine safety provider, Survitec, has launched a new service for the marine industry that it says will streamline the supply chain process for critical firefighting and other lifesaving products. 

New electric wire steering from Jefa
New electric wire steering from Jefa
Thursday, 03 June 2021

Jefa Steering has developed a new electric wire steering system, offering customers a wheel complete with all controls and components.

Yanmar transfers direct sales rights of Dtorque to Neander
Yanmar transfers direct sales rights of Dtorque to Neander
Thursday, 03 June 2021

Following three and a half years as exclusive global distributor for the Dtorque 111 turbo diesel outboard, Yanmar Marine International (YMI) alongside the engine’s developer and manufacturer, Neander Shark GmbH (Neander), have jointly anno...

Damen opens new UK service hub
Damen opens new UK service hub
Thursday, 03 June 2021

Damen Shipyards Group is opening a new service hub in Southampton, UK. Damen says this is to provide customers in the region with a local point of contact, fast response times and a personal approach.

Photo finish for The Ocean Race Europe
Photo finish for The Ocean Race Europe
Thursday, 03 June 2021

The opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe came to a nail-biting conclusion in Cascais, Portugal with the winners in both the VO65 and IMOCA 60 classes decided only in the last few moments of the four-day passage from Lorient, France.

SailGP’s eight-nation fleet touches down in Taranto
SailGP’s eight-nation fleet touches down in Taranto
Thursday, 03 June 2021

In just a few days SailGP’s adrenaline-fueled racing is set to kick-off for the first ever Italy Sail Grand Prix on June 5-6 in Taranto.

Fairline Yachts announces line-up  for British Motor Yacht Show
Fairline Yachts announces line-up for British Motor Yacht Show
Thursday, 03 June 2021

Fairline Yachts has announced it is set to display three of its luxurious designs at this year’s return of the British Motor Yacht Show (12 – 20 June), including the sporty F//LINE 33 dayboat, the elegant flybridge model, the Squadron ...

Turn your boat passion into a business!
Turn your boat passion into a business!
Thursday, 03 June 2021

The used boat market is booming and with Boatshed.com you can be part of this exciting time in the industry.

Hempel World Cup Series kicks off at Allianz Regatta
Hempel World Cup Series kicks off at Allianz Regatta
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

The 2021 Hempel World Cup Series will kick off at the Allianz Regatta in Medemblik, The Netherlands today [2 June and will run through to 13 June with eight Olympic classes and world class talent on the water.

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