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Startups invited to pitch for funding at Dubai competition
Startups invited to pitch for funding at Dubai competition
Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Startups in the marine and yachting industry are invited to apply to pitch for funding at the upcoming GCC Smart Yachting Days event in Dubai, which takes place from 28-29 February 2024.

Sleipner CEO takes home EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award
Sleipner CEO takes home EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award
Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Ronny Skauen, CEO of Sleipner Group, has been named growth creator of the year for 2023 at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards.

Southampton International Boat Show partners with ‘Light the South’ in support of Southampton Hospitals Charity
Southampton International Boat Show partners with ‘Light the South’ in support of Southampton Hospitals Charity
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

The Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) 2024 is excited to announce its partnership with Southampton Hospitals Charity and their prestigious event ‘Light the South’. This innovative and engaging partnership is set to illuminate ...

Seized Russian superyacht faces sale over ‘excessive’ $7m upkeep
Seized Russian superyacht faces sale over ‘excessive’ $7m upkeep
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

The US government has urged a judge to let it auction a sanctioned superyacht, as the dispute over its ownership continues to rumble on.

Challenging year for Finnish boating industry
Challenging year for Finnish boating industry
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

The weakened purchasing power of consumers and the uncertain economic situation were reflected in the sales of the Finnish boating industry in 2023, according to the industry association Finnboat.

Sirena Yachts unveils hybrid coupé version of Sirena 48
Sirena Yachts unveils hybrid coupé version of Sirena 48
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Turkish yacht builder Sirena Yachts has unveiled a new hybrid variant of its entry-level model Sirena 48.

Broom Boats in Norfolk up for sale after 125 years
Broom Boats in Norfolk up for sale after 125 years
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

British marine and leisure firm Broom Boats of Brundall, which has operated on the Norfolk Broads for 125 years, has been put up for sale.

Yamaha confirms lineup ahead of BoatLife event
Yamaha confirms lineup ahead of BoatLife event
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Yamaha has confirmed the lineup of its outboards and marine products on display at the upcoming BoatLife boat show, which runs from 15-18 February 2024 at Birmingham’s NEC.

Two New Locations
Two New Locations
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Freedom Boat Club has announced its continued expansion across Spain with the addition of two new locations in Murcia located at the San Pedro del Pinatar and the Tomas Maestre marina.

Tohatsu partners with Ilmor on electric outboard
Tohatsu partners with Ilmor on electric outboard
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Japanese outboard engine manufacturer Tohatsu Corporation is partnering with US marine engine manufacturer Ilmor Marine to create a line of electric products, starting with a 6kW outboard.

Prometheus Sailing Expands UK Charter Fleet
Prometheus Sailing Expands UK Charter Fleet
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

UK charter business and operator of the Sunsail charter fleet in the UK, Prometheus Sailing Limited, have expanded their fleet of modern Sunsail 41.0 yachts in the UK.

Brunswick collaborates with Apex.AI on autonomous solutions
Brunswick collaborates with Apex.AI on autonomous solutions
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Brunswick Corporation has partnered with Apex.AI, a specialist in embedded software technology and middleware solutions.

Popular Garmin marine products now available in new black colour
Popular Garmin marine products now available in new black colour
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Garmin has announced a new black colour option for three popular marine products, adding to a growing list of Garmin devices to offer this alternative.

Garmin’s Panoptix PS70 live sonar for deep-sea fishing
Garmin’s Panoptix PS70 live sonar for deep-sea fishing
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Garmin has unveiled the Panoptix PS70, the latest addition to its award-winning live sonar lineup.

Garmin expands GPSMAP x3 series with new 16-inch chartplotter
Garmin expands GPSMAP x3 series with new 16-inch chartplotter
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Garmin has announced the GPSMAP® 16×3 chartplotters— the newest addition to its popular GPSMAP x3 series that combines the same easy-to-use features, including built-in Garmin Navionics+ mapping and sonar support, with a stunning h...

Eleven Round the “Rock” in McIntyre OGR Leg Three
Eleven Round the “Rock” in McIntyre OGR Leg Three
Monday, 12 February 2024

It’s been a very dramatic few days in the Ocean Globe Race. The Italian IRC leader Translated 9 ITL (09) has retired from Leg 3 after being forced to divert to the Falkland Islands to repair cracks in the hull of the Swan 65, following three...

RYA Yachtmaster of the Year announced
RYA Yachtmaster of the Year announced
Monday, 12 February 2024

The RYA’s President, HRH The Princess Royal, presented 24-year-old Freddie Jablonski with the prestigious RYA Yachtmaster® of the Year award at the annual stakeholder lunch at Trinity House in London.  The event was attended by gues...

Nearly 30 injured as Miami tour boat collides with another vessel
Nearly 30 injured as Miami tour boat collides with another vessel
Monday, 12 February 2024

An accident near the Port of Miami has left 29 people injured, and over a dozen hospitalised, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department.

More embarrassment for Navy as second ship fails to depart on Nato exercise
More embarrassment for Navy as second ship fails to depart on Nato exercise
Monday, 12 February 2024

A Royal Navy aircraft carrier failed to depart on schedule for a Nato exercise just a week after its sister ship had to pull out due to a mechanical fault.

New CEO at Baltic Yachts
New CEO at Baltic Yachts
Monday, 12 February 2024

Finnish sailing yacht builder Baltic Yachts has appointed a new CEO, Tom von Bonsdorff, who joined the company on 5 February 2024.

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