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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.

Inaugural Dorset Boat Show set for April
Inaugural Dorset Boat Show set for April
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Boat sales company Boatpoint will host the inaugural Dorset Boat Show from 12 to 14 April 2024 at Portland Marina in Dorset, on the UK’s south coast (pictured above).

US marine charging specialist names French distributor
US marine charging specialist names French distributor
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Marysville, Washington-based DC charging specialist Balmar has appointed electrical systems supplier E-Nav Systems as its distributor for France.

THE HIDDEN WORLD OF HYDRO
THE HIDDEN WORLD OF HYDRO
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

There are many hidden parts to an America’s Cup campaign where innovation, performance and talent remain unseen. 

Dorset Boat Show in April
Dorset Boat Show in April
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Boat sales company, boatpoint, has announced it will host the Dorset Boat Show, taking place from 12 – 14 April, at Portland Marina in Dorset.

Amateur and professional artists are invited to enter new competition as The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition opens
Amateur and professional artists are invited to enter new competition as The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition opens
Monday, 18 March 2024

To celebrate the opening of The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition, professional and budding artists are being invited to enter their artworks of the maritime village in a new competition. 

Littlehampton RNLI marks next milestone in RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
Littlehampton RNLI marks next milestone in RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
Monday, 18 March 2024

On 16 March, representatives from Littlehampton lifeboat station took part in the next stage of the RNLI’s ‘Connecting our Communities’ relay-style event – one of the ways in which the charity is mark...

Echo Yachts to construct world’s largest sailing catamaran
Echo Yachts to construct world’s largest sailing catamaran
Monday, 18 March 2024

Australian superyacht builder Echo Yachts has signed a contract to construct a full-custom 57-metre twin-masted catamaran sailing superyacht.

ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference 2024 programme confirmed
ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference 2024 programme confirmed
Monday, 18 March 2024

ICOMIA and the Singapore Boating Industry Association have confirmed the programme for the ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference 2024, which takes place in Singapore from 23-24 April 2024.

Twin Vee PowerCats expands to Middle East
Twin Vee PowerCats expands to Middle East
Monday, 18 March 2024

Florida boatbuilder Twin Vee PowerCats has appointed Maz Boats as its exclusive dealer for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar.

Record participation at Yare superyacht networking event
Record participation at Yare superyacht networking event
Monday, 18 March 2024

The 14th edition of the Yare (Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience) event has concluded in Italy, with organisers reporting a record attendance with over 550 participants.

Superyacht refit firm builds recycling centre in Port of Barcelona
Superyacht refit firm builds recycling centre in Port of Barcelona
Monday, 18 March 2024

MB92 Group, a superyacht refit, repair, and maintenance company with facilities in Spain and France, has joined with Pinmar to build a new plastic recycling centre in collaboration with the Barcelona Port Authority.

Vetus freezes prices until January 2025
Vetus freezes prices until January 2025
Monday, 18 March 2024

Vetus, which designs complete marine product systems, has committed to maintain its prices across the board until January 2025.

Eagle steps up as Lowrance’s latest fishfinder
Eagle steps up as Lowrance’s latest fishfinder
Monday, 18 March 2024

Marine electronics maker Lowrance says Eagle, its latest offering in the brand’s entry-level fishfinder/chartplotter lineup, is its most accessible fishfinder yet.

Enjoy up to 50% ownership onboard ‘Project Ocean’ this summer
Enjoy up to 50% ownership onboard ‘Project Ocean’ this summer
Friday, 15 March 2024

Arksen has introduced the opportunity for like-minded adventurers to enjoy up to 50 per cent ownership of ‘Project Ocean’, a groundbreaking long-range explorer vessel, as part of the Arksen Co-ownership programme, a club that “re...

Cold water dipping launches at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs
Cold water dipping launches at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs
Friday, 15 March 2024

Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs in North Cardiff is adding cold water dipping to its water activity programme, due to popular demand.

New Build Boats with Boatshed - Nordic Season Boats
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Nordic Season Boats
Friday, 15 March 2024

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!

Electric hydrofoiling ferry to service New Zealand’s Lake Manapōuri
Electric hydrofoiling ferry to service New Zealand’s Lake Manapōuri
Friday, 15 March 2024

Arguably New Zealand’s most beautiful lake, Lake Manapōuri, will be getting a high-tech upgrade. Meridian Energy is set to operate an electric hydrofoiling ferry, the Candela P-12, there in 2025.

BA Concorde makes final journey, on a barge
BA Concorde makes final journey, on a barge
Friday, 15 March 2024

British Airways’ Concorde has made its way back home to the Intrepid Museum in New York, via barge along the Hudson River. It follows a months-long restoration project in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

MariTrace to launch new superyacht tracking system
MariTrace to launch new superyacht tracking system
Friday, 15 March 2024

MariTrace is set to launch its latest product, Mercury, at this year’s Superyacht Technology Show. And when it does? It says it’ll be setting new and improved standards for tracking devices.

Sustainable fuel only at powerboat event
Sustainable fuel only at powerboat event
Friday, 15 March 2024

Billed as the first ever sustainable handicap powerboat racing event in the UK, Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club (WMBRC) is looking for entrants.

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