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Cobham Satcom launches its next generation Class A VHF radio
Monday, 05 July 2021Cobham Satcom has launched Sailor 7222 VHF DSC Class A, its ‘next generation’ SOLAS classified maritime Class A VHF radio.
Scanstrut launches world-first in phone charging
Monday, 05 July 2021Scanstrut has launched of the world’s world’s first 12/24V waterproof wireless phone charging mat.
Eeyore wins Round the Island Race again
Sunday, 04 July 2021The Island Sailing Club put on a spectacular 90th anniversary party for Round the Island Race.
Blue Star Adventure
Sunday, 04 July 2021Two sailors who circumnavigated Britain to raise money for charity have shared their experiences in a book titled Blue Star Adventure, after the name of their boat.
Solo across the Atlantic
Saturday, 03 July 2021In 2014 Boatshed Isle of Wight's broker Corrine Gillard sold a Frigate 27 to James Muggoch.
Premier Marinas Expands Its Portfolio
Friday, 02 July 2021Premier Marinas Limited has completed the purchase of Universal Marina located on the River Hamble for an undisclosed sum.
Haven for protected seahorses created
Friday, 02 July 2021The Seahorse Trust and Portsmouth University have joined forces with boatfolk, as part of a re-wilding project which aims to create a safe habitat for one of the UK’s native seahorse species, the protected Short Snouted Seahorse, along with ...
Find your perfect RIB at the Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 02 July 2021Taking place from 10-19 September, the Southampton International Boat Show sees all types of exciting and innovative feature-packed Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBS) and the roaring engines to accompany them. With something to suit everyone and every ...
First UK based Sanlorenzo SX88 arrives
Friday, 02 July 2021Sanlorenzo Yachts UK & Ireland has announced the sale of the first Sanlorenzo SX88 to be based in the United Kingdom.
Solent Sunbeam Class welcomes another new boat
Friday, 02 July 2021The 98 year-old Solent Sunbeam Class has announced the launch of the latest Sunbeam, V71 Tiffany.
RYA announces career move for Chief Executive
Friday, 02 July 2021The RYA has confirmed that chief executive Sarah Treseder will be moving on to become the next Chief Executive at the UK Chamber of Shipping, replacing Bob Sanguinetti.
Premier Marinas buys Universal Marina
Friday, 02 July 2021Marina operator Premier Marinas has bought Warsash based Universal Marina, for an undisclosed sum.
VIDEO: Sailor ‘attacked’ by orca whales
Friday, 02 July 2021A sailor from New Milton, Hampshire has said he felt he was “caught up in a horror film” when a pod of 30 orca whales repeatedly attacked the yacht he was crewing on.
RX France wins Cannes Yachting Festival court battle
Friday, 02 July 2021A Paris Court of Appeal yesterday ruled that RX France (previously Reed Expositions France) continues to manage the Cannes Yachting Festival until 2041.
First UK based Sanlorenzo SX88 arrives
Friday, 02 July 2021The first Sanlorenzo SX88 to be based in the United Kingdom has arrived.
New hospital ship handed over to global health charity
Friday, 02 July 2021Global health charity, Mercy Ships, has taken possession of its brand new vessel from the Tianjin Xingang shipyard. The new vessel, Global Mercy, is the world’s largest civilian hospital ship.
PADI and The Ocean Cleanup join forces
Friday, 02 July 2021The Ocean Cleanup, PADI® and PADI AWARE Foundation have announced a global partnership to tackle ocean plastic pollution. The project pairs The Ocean Cleanup’s advanced technologies with the dive community’s passion to introduce o...
Somnio unveils the next world’s largest superyacht
Friday, 02 July 2021A vessel which is said will become the world’s next largest superyacht has been unveiled.
New appointments at Sealegs
Friday, 02 July 2021Sealegs International has announced the appointment of Jack Ewen as global after sales manager and Fares Hamed as global service manager.
MDL Marinas renews partnership with British Keelboat League and RS Sailing
Thursday, 01 July 2021MDL Marinas has announced it is the ‘Official Marina Partner’ of the British Keelboat League and RS Sailing for the second time, having previously sponsored the series in 2019.
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