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AMERICAN MAGIC UNVEILS AC75 BOAT “PATRIOT”
Wednesday, 08 May 2024A landmark day unfolded for NYYC American Magic on 7 May as Boat 3, Patriot, embarked on its inaugural sail.
Frigomar awarded for sales service by French shipyard
Wednesday, 08 May 2024Italian HVAC specialist Frigomar has been awarded the prize for best sales service by French shipyard Fountaine Pajot, during the Fountaine Pajot—Dufour Group’s supplier symposium 2024.
‘Open’ Category announced for the RS Venture Connect World Championship 2024
Tuesday, 07 May 2024Inclusivity is at the heart of the RS Venture Connect Class, which is why the class – together with RS Sailing and Rutland Sailing Club – has announced a new initiative for the RS Venture Connect World Championship. A concept that is b...
Classic Regatta Gallery Celebrates Return of Richard Mille Cup
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Luxury Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille’s spectacular photo gallery of its inaugural classic superyacht regatta last summer celebrates the return of the prestigious Cup event starting in Falmouth, Cornwall, on June 2 and ending in Le Havre, Franc...BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW
Tuesday, 07 May 2024The British Motor Yacht Show, organised in collaboration with Fairline, Premier Marinas, Princess, and Sunseeker, has unveiled the complete line-up for the 2024 event taking place at Premier Swanwick Marina from 16 – 19 May.
Exclusive: Pip Hare’s funding woes for Vendée Globe
Tuesday, 07 May 2024In mid-April Pip Hare, one of MIN’s favourite IMOCA skippers, made the shocking announcement that her team was facing the reality of having to halt preparations for this year’s Vendée Globe. It was, and is, facing funding woes....
Beneteau Group revenues down 39% in Q1
Tuesday, 07 May 2024French boatbuilding giant Beneteau Group has revealed its revenues came to €229m for the first quarter of 2024, following the application of IFRS 5, down 39 per cent.
Video: US sailing team sent flying during massive capsize at SailGP
Tuesday, 07 May 2024Members of Team USA were sent flying out of their boat after a dramatic capsize during a practice day at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix.
Landmark hydrogen superyacht linked to Bill Gates hits the water
Tuesday, 07 May 2024Feadship’s Project 821 has emerged from its build shed in Amsterdam. The new 119-metre superyacht, designed by British studio RWD, is the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht.
In Focus: Beware of cheap prices overshadowing safety standards
Tuesday, 07 May 2024Ally Ford, from the UK’s Superyacht Tenders and Toys, writes that alluring high-end toys may have a sheen of adrenaline, but they also demand the utmost attention to safety. That’s non-negotiable, especially when it comes to lithium.<...
Teens charged with felonies for dumping rubbish into Florida ocean
Tuesday, 07 May 2024Two teenagers have been charged with felonies after a video went viral showing a group of people pouring barrels of rubbish into the ocean during Florida’s Boca Bash event on 28 April.
In Focus: Superyacht security surveillance contracts for MARSS
Tuesday, 07 May 2024In the wake of a successful 2023, marked by the completion of numerous major contracts, MARSS says it will be delivering its comprehensive CUAS and surface surveillance system, NiDAR, to two prestigious yachts — a primary vessel and its sup...
Medway Queen Centenary 2024
Monday, 06 May 2024By: Richard Halton, Medway Queen Preservation Society
Emirates GBR SailGP Team ‘frustrated’ with Bermuda result
Monday, 06 May 2024The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is “frustrated” with the result of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, Driver Giles Scott said.
Diego Botin’s Spain gets one step closer to the $2 million Season 4 Grand Final
Monday, 06 May 2024 Diego Botin’s Los Gallos got the better of two of the leagues heavyweights – Australia and New Zealand – in a tense three-boat final at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix to win its second SailGP event of Season 4. But it was ...SWANWICK MARINA PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS
Friday, 03 May 2024With less than two weeks to the 2024 British Motor Yacht Show, Premier’s Swanwick Marina is pulling out all the stops to prepare for what is expected to be the UK’s largest display of motor yachts and motorboats so far this year.
Translated 9 Finally Home – McIntyre OGR
Friday, 03 May 2024They just kept coming! Nothing could, or would stop them. The McIntyre Ocean Globe has truly shown the depth of human stories over the past eight months and this story is a classic. Yes, it’s a yacht race around the world celebrating the 50t...
Devon marine artist donates stunning painting to raise money for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer trust
Friday, 03 May 2024A Devon marine artist who is inspired by the energy and excitement of sailing is raffling off one of her stunning works to raise money for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
Connor Bainbridge completes Team GB’s 14-athlete sailing team for Paris 2024
Friday, 03 May 2024Connor Bainbridge has been named as Team GB’s men’s kite athlete for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, completing the 14-strong sailing team.
In Focus: Safety drives savvy navvy, as crowdfunding surpasses latest target
Friday, 03 May 2024It’s hard to miss stories about savvy navvy. This is the company with headlines that include ‘record growth‘ and crowdfunding targets repeatedly blown through. Its route into boat navigation systems has been quite the journey o...
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