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The Ocean Race sails into Athens for Our Ocean Conference
Tuesday, 16 April 2024The Ocean Race — a round-the-world race known for its marine advocacy — has arrived in Athens ahead of the Our Ocean Conference 2024, which starts today at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC) in Athens, Greece...
TWO MORE FINISHERS IN MCINTYRE OGR
Tuesday, 16 April 2024The crew of the former Whitbread yacht, Spirit of Helsinki FR (71), were greeted by cheering Finnish family and fans on the Trinity Landing pontoon, Cowes after successfully completing Leg 4 of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race in 40 days. Skipper Jus...
Spectator boats at large sailing events could be impacting marine wildlife with noise pollution
Monday, 15 April 2024International sailing events should try to reduce the underwater noise they create to avoid impacting marine wildlife, new research led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, suggests.
Actisense collaborates with Raymarine on Pathfinder
Monday, 15 April 2024Actisense has revealed it is now collaborating with Raymarine to maximise NMEA data efficiency with its Pathfinder system. (NMEA is a standard data format supported by all GPS manufacturers).
Video: Surreal moment two-storey houseboat floats across San Francisco Bay
Monday, 15 April 2024A large, two-storey houseboat — featuring a white picket fence — has been seen floating across San Francisco Bay after its owners were told to leave the nearby marina.
Sanlorenzo to show four boats at Palma Boat Show
Monday, 15 April 2024The Palma International Boat Show (25-28 April 2024) is hosting two Sanlorenzo yachts as well as two from Bluegame (one if its brands).
Fliteboard reveals full 2024 range
Monday, 15 April 2024Fliteboard, a brand of Mercury Marine and a leader in the e-foil industry, has revealed its 2024 product range, which includes the fourth generation of Fliteboard and Fliteboard Pro.
Brunswick names president of Venture Boat Group
Monday, 15 April 2024Brunswick Corporation has named Jerry Newton president of its Venture Boat Group division, effective immediately.
Nautilus Yachting launches ‘search and book’ service for charters
Monday, 15 April 2024Independent yacht broker Nautilus Yachting has launched a new ‘search and book’ search engine.
BoatClass training expands to more than 30 locations with Freedom Boat Club
Monday, 15 April 2024BoatClass, a leading provider of certified on-water boater training and a business within Brunswick Corporation, is expanding to more than 30 locations for the 2024 boating season, in partnership with Freedom Boat Club.
L’Esprit d’équipe 2nd in McIntyre Ocean Globe
Monday, 15 April 2024The light had faded as the former Whitbread winner L’Esprit d’équipe FR (85) from LES SABLES D’OLONNE France took second-in-line honours for Leg 4 of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race, crossing the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes ...
Triana, Spirit of Helsinki & Maiden Battle for Gold in McIntyre OGR
Saturday, 13 April 2024Former Whitbread Winner, L’Esprit D’équipe FR (85), making 10 knots toward the finish line and is expected to cross tonight around 1900hrs UTC 13TH APRIL to take a provisional second place in line honours LEG 4, after 216 days a...
Inland & Coastal sponsors Autism On The Water for 2024
Friday, 12 April 2024The pontoon and water access specialist, Inland & Coastal Marina Systems, is sponsoring Autism On The Water for 2024. In conjunction with Boatfolk’s Rhu Marina, they have also secured favourable berthing for the year, ensuring smooth sai...
Optima Yachts at the South Coast Green Tech Boat Show
Friday, 12 April 2024Optima Yachts is exhibiting at the upcoming South Coast Green Tech Boat Show, where they will be located at Berth No.7.
EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND’S NEW AC75 RACE BOAT REVEALED
Friday, 12 April 2024After an intensive 10 month building program, Emirates Team New Zealand’s brand new AC75 emerged from their Wynyard Point base today in preparation for its launch and commissioning phase in Auckland this month.
Pen Duick VI Triumphs in McIntyre Ocean Globe Race
Friday, 12 April 2024The French legend Pen Duick VI FR (14), skippered by Marie Tabarly, has taken provisional line honours in the final leg of the inaugural McIntyre Ocean Globe Race – and in the days ahead could potentially win the OGR Overall.
First boat home in Ocean Globe Race
Friday, 12 April 2024Pen Duick VI, skippered by Marie Tabarly, has taken provisional line honours in the final leg of the inaugural McIntyre Ocean Globe Race, and in the days ahead could potentially win the OGR overall.
Ukrainian Navy to operate two ships from Portsmouth
Friday, 12 April 2024Two former Royal Navy ships now serving with the Ukrainian Navy will be a frequent sight in the waters off the South Coast as they operate from their new temporary home in Portsmouth naval base.
Zhik gets serious about women’s sizing
Friday, 12 April 2024Zhik has released its most comprehensive range of women’s products in the brand’s 20 year history, with 19 female products across the Performance Superwarm, Performance Microfleece, ‘X’ Superwarm and ‘X’ Micro...
Castaways rescued after writing ‘help’ on beach
Friday, 12 April 2024Three mariners stranded on a deserted remote Pacific island for over a week have been rescued, after using palm fronds to write the word ‘help’ on the beach.
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