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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.

Renewable energies for a sustainable boat
Renewable energies for a sustainable boat
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Dufour’s ‘Smart Electric’ innovation is a significant advancement in marine propulsion technology. It is not like an electric car that requires nightly charging but more like an electric bike, where the motor complements and work...

Over the Horizon AIS now available in savvy navvy
Over the Horizon AIS now available in savvy navvy
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Marine technology company savvy navvy has rolled out Over the Horizon AIS in its latest app update. OHA uses the phone’s internet connection to stream other vessels’ locations in real-time directly to the app, improving safety on the w...

World Sailing publishes Olympic Vision
World Sailing publishes Olympic Vision
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

World Sailing has published its Olympic Vision strategy which is aimed at strengthening the sport’s contribution to the Olympic Movement.

In Focus: Fit-out market enjoying ‘significant growth’
In Focus: Fit-out market enjoying ‘significant growth’
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

In the dynamic world of marine craftsmanship, the concepts of ‘fit-out’ and ‘refit’ stand as critical junctures in the lifecycle of a vessel, writes Edward Tuite, technical manager at British Marine. And now the sector&rsq...

American Magic to develop new headquarters in Florida
American Magic to develop new headquarters in Florida
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

American Magic, the US Challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, has secured a lease agreement with the City of Pensacola in the US state of Florida to establish a high-performance sailing centre at the Port of Pensacola.

British power cat builder appoints first US dealership
British power cat builder appoints first US dealership
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

British power catamaran builder Archipelago Yachts has announced Oaksmith Yachts as its first US dealership, located in the Pacific Northwest.

Abeking & Rasmussen welcomes 70m superyacht for refit
Abeking & Rasmussen welcomes 70m superyacht for refit
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

The 70.3m Lürssen superyacht Saint Nicolas has arrived at the Abeking & Rasmussen Services shipyard in Lemwerder, Germany, undergoing an eight-month refit.

RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show expands to 171 exhibitors
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show expands to 171 exhibitors
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

The season-opening RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show attracted almost 9,000 visitors over two days at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in the UK.

RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show ‘delivers’
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show ‘delivers’
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Farnborough International welcomed a vibrant celebration of small boat sailing and boardsports last weekend as thousands descended on the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show supported by Sunsail.

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to host immersive experience in London
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to host immersive experience in London
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK is hosting a Sanlorenzo Immersive Experience at St Katharine Docks in central London, from 11-24 March 2024.

Barrus technical service manager awarded by Yanmar
Barrus technical service manager awarded by Yanmar
Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Mark Harrison, technical service manager for the marine diesel division at Barrus, has been recognised by Yanmar Marine International (YMI) in its 2024 Service Awards.

Dickinson leads Brits with impressive ILCA 7 Euros 4th
Dickinson leads Brits with impressive ILCA 7 Euros 4th
Monday, 26 February 2024

Finley Dickinson was the pick of the British sailors in Athens as he narrowly missed out on a medal in the ILCA 7 class at the ILCA Senior European Championships.

Free accessories on 2023 WaveRunners
Free accessories on 2023 WaveRunners
Monday, 26 February 2024

Customers will receive accessories worth up to £1,250 when they buy a new 2023 WaveRunner model* from an authorised Yamaha dealer.  

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to host immersive experience in London
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to host immersive experience in London
Monday, 26 February 2024

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK is hosting a Sanlorenzo Immersive Experience at the historic St Katherine Docks, 11-24 March.

The Famous Project crew set for Atlantic return challenge
The Famous Project crew set for Atlantic return challenge
Monday, 26 February 2024

Fresh from an excellent third place on the RORC Caribbean 600 race and multiple training laps around the island of Antigua itself, the seven strong The Famous Project crew will leave Antigua on 27 February for their first all-female ocean passage ...

Boat operator fined for speeding in Falmouth Harbour
Boat operator fined for speeding in Falmouth Harbour
Monday, 26 February 2024 A boat owner caught on Falmouth Harbour’s CCTV system operating at almost three times the 6 knot inner harbour limit during a busy summer’s day has been ordered to pay £3,061 in fines and costs by Magistrates sitting in Truro. The ...
American couple missing after Caribbean yacht hijacking
American couple missing after Caribbean yacht hijacking
Monday, 26 February 2024

Police in two Caribbean countries are investigating the disappearance of a US couple whose catamaran was hijacked off the island of Grenada.

Smartgyro expands into Australasian market
Smartgyro expands into Australasian market
Monday, 26 February 2024

Italy-headquartered gyro stabilisation company Smartgyro is expanding across the Australasian market, partnering with Power Equipment in Australia and New Zealand, and Electrical Marine in Thailand.

Lagoon ends partnership with Simpson Marine in Asia
Lagoon ends partnership with Simpson Marine in Asia
Monday, 26 February 2024

Catamaran manufacturer Lagoon has announced the conclusion of its longstanding partnership with Simpson Marine, a yacht dealership in Asia.

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