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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.

Freedom Boat Club of Spain Adds Two New Locations in the Costa Blanca Region
Freedom Boat Club of Spain Adds Two New Locations in the Costa Blanca Region
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

Freedom Boat Club has announced two new locations in the Costa Blanca region.

Clarisse Crémer cleared by the international jury of the Vendée Globe 2020/21
Clarisse Crémer cleared by the international jury of the Vendée Globe 2020/21
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

After a thorough investigation and several challenging weeks, the international jury of the Vendée Globe 2020/21 has ruled yesterday that the private exchanges between Clarisse and her husband Tanguy Le Turquais were in compliance with the ...

Littlehampton RNLI join thousands to commemorate 200 years of lifesaving
Littlehampton RNLI join thousands to commemorate 200 years of lifesaving
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

On Monday 4 March seven of the charity’s volunteers were proud to represent Littlehampton lifeboat station at Westminster Abbey joining crews and fundraisers from across the UK and Ireland to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the found...

Exclusive Berth Holders Scheme
Exclusive Berth Holders Scheme
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

Pantaenius UK has announced a collaboration with boatfolk as the trusted insurance partner for their bespoke berth holders scheme. Established  across 11 premier marinas across the UK, this accounts for some 4,000+ berths in total.

World Sailing’s Steering the Course 2024 celebrates Olympic role models
World Sailing’s Steering the Course 2024 celebrates Olympic role models
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

The fourth edition of Steering the Course, World Sailing’s global women’s sailing festival, will take on a special focus in this Olympic year by celebrating the pathway many of the sport’s role models have taken to the Olympic Ga...

Website traffic comparisons - November 2023 to January 2024
Website traffic comparisons - November 2023 to January 2024
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

We regularly measure our website traffic against that of our closest competitors in the marine sector. We now have updated figures from November 2023 to January 2024 that we are proud to share with you.

French skipper Clarisse Crémer cleared of misconduct in Vendée Globe
French skipper Clarisse Crémer cleared of misconduct in Vendée Globe
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

An international jury has cleared French sailor Clarisse Crémer and her husband, Tanguy Le Turquais, of misconduct, after allegations of cheating during the Vendée Globe.

Inside Tankoa’s 70m hybrid superyacht inspired by Milan
Inside Tankoa’s 70m hybrid superyacht inspired by Milan
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

Genoa-based superyacht builder Tankoa has revealed the new 70-metre superyacht project Milano, developed with Milan-based studio Nauta Design.

Virtue Yachts appoints dealer in the UK and Ireland
Virtue Yachts appoints dealer in the UK and Ireland
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

Polish boat builder Virtue Yachts has appointed S6 Marine exclusive dealer for UK and Ireland.

Europe’s largest offshore solar array secures funding
Europe’s largest offshore solar array secures funding
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

A consortium of 15 partners, including SolarDuck, DMEC and RWE, have been awarded funding for Europe’s largest offshore floating solar demonstration project to date.

Camper & Nicholsons to sell Nolimits models in Asia Pacific
Camper & Nicholsons to sell Nolimits models in Asia Pacific
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

Global superyacht brokerage and service firm Camper & Nicholsons has announced an exclusive partnership with Nolimits to sell its models in the Asia-Pacific region.

MarineMax completes acquisition of Williams Tenders USA
MarineMax completes acquisition of Williams Tenders USA
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

MarineMax has completed the acquisition of Williams Tenders USA, Inc.

British waterways campaign launches boater survey
British waterways campaign launches boater survey
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

The Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) campaign has launched a comprehensive survey to gather insights from boaters regarding their experiences while cruising in 2023.

Engineers join riggers at Falmouth Harbour’s new Marine Hub
Engineers join riggers at Falmouth Harbour’s new Marine Hub
Monday, 04 March 2024 Falmouth Harbour’s new “Marine Hub” has been joined by a team of marine engineers, strengthening this focal point of expertise for the community’s yacht and boat owners right in the heart of town. Coastside Engineering Servic...
‘Mystery Cruise’ Set to Depart in 2025
‘Mystery Cruise’ Set to Depart in 2025
Monday, 04 March 2024

Windstar Cruises has announced its first ‘President’s Mystery Cruise’ is set to depart on 19 April, 2025. 

Premier teams up with James Ketchell for his next global adventure
Premier teams up with James Ketchell for his next global adventure
Monday, 04 March 2024

Premier Marinas teams up with renowned adventurer, speaker and author James Ketchell in preparation for his next global adventure.

US yacht brokers hit with lawsuit over commission fees
US yacht brokers hit with lawsuit over commission fees
Monday, 04 March 2024

A new lawsuit alleges that the world’s largest yacht sales agency, and other brokers, are charging ‘inflated’ sales commissions that fleece boat sellers.

RNLI turns 200 and celebrates over 146,000 lives saved
RNLI turns 200 and celebrates over 146,000 lives saved
Monday, 04 March 2024

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is marking its 200th anniversary today. The lifesaving charity has released new figures showing its volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved 146,277 lives in the UK and Ireland during its t...

HMS Queen Elizabeth delays departure – again
HMS Queen Elizabeth delays departure – again
Monday, 04 March 2024

HMS Queen Elizabeth — the aircraft carrier that has already failed to leave Portsmouth Harbour once this year – has been delayed again. This time, the navy says it’s due to adverse weather conditions.

HanseYachts delists from Frankfurt Stock Exchange
HanseYachts delists from Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Monday, 04 March 2024

HanseYachts will end trading of its shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, after closing the first half of its current financial year with record figures.

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