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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.

Seldén Mast launches new winch range
Seldén Mast launches new winch range
Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Swedish marine equipment manufacturer Seldén Mast is launching a new range of manual and electric winches at METSTRADE, which takes place from 15-17 November 2023.

Quality Marine Clothing partners with US yacht uniform supplier
Quality Marine Clothing partners with US yacht uniform supplier
Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Quality Marine Clothing (QMC) has announced a partnership with Smallwood’s Yachtwear to represent the US uniform supplier in the Asia-Pacific region. 

VIDEO: TE REHUTAI SIGNS OFF IN BARCELONA IN STYLE
VIDEO: TE REHUTAI SIGNS OFF IN BARCELONA IN STYLE
Monday, 30 October 2023

Emirates Team New Zealand’s intense 4 month sailing block in Barcelona has wound up with the America’s Cup winning boat Te Rehutai signing off its scheduled sailing and testing program for the 37th America’s Cup. 

“Sip and Puff” sail boat making anything possible at Mylor Sailability
“Sip and Puff” sail boat making anything possible at Mylor Sailability
Monday, 30 October 2023 An extraordinary, adapted keel-boat which opens the world of sailing to people with the most profound disabilities has joined the fleet of multi-award-winning charity Mylor Sailability based at Mylor Yacht Harbour near Falmouth, Cornwall. The new &...
Seldén launches new range of winches and winch handles
Seldén launches new range of winches and winch handles
Monday, 30 October 2023

New winch handles from Seldén Mast

VIDEO: THE AMERICA’S CUP IS COMING TO THE RED SEA
VIDEO: THE AMERICA’S CUP IS COMING TO THE RED SEA
Monday, 30 October 2023

The countdown is on for the second Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup with the Red Sea city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia getting ready to host the world’s finest foiling sailors all eager to sail in the pristine waters from the...

NOAA denies petition to establish vessel speed limits in Gulf of Mexico
NOAA denies petition to establish vessel speed limits in Gulf of Mexico
Monday, 30 October 2023

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has denied a petition to establish a mandatory speed limit and other vessel-related mitigation measures to protect the endangered Rice’s whale in the Gulf of Mexico.

‘Miracle’ as sailor missing for two weeks found alive in life raft off US coast
‘Miracle’ as sailor missing for two weeks found alive in life raft off US coast
Monday, 30 October 2023

A man who went missing at sea for almost two weeks has been found alive, floating in a life raft about 70 miles off Washington state, on the west coast of the US.

Floatist reports significant growth over six months
Floatist reports significant growth over six months
Monday, 30 October 2023

Floatist, a tech-based fleet management company, has recorded growth of 400 per cent in the past six months and says it is poised for further expansion before the year’s end.

RS Sailing announces flagship US regatta
RS Sailing announces flagship US regatta
Monday, 30 October 2023

RS Sailing has revealed details of RS Fest Miami, the first major multi-class RS Sailing event in North America.

New US managing director for CMC Marine
New US managing director for CMC Marine
Monday, 30 October 2023

Stabiliser, thruster, steering and intruder system developer CMC Marine has appointed Raffaele Invrea as managing director for the company’s American office.

Cockwells launches boatbuilder apprenticeship scheme
Cockwells launches boatbuilder apprenticeship scheme
Monday, 30 October 2023

Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has partnered with Cornwall Marine Network (CMN) to train the next generation of boatbuilders through a new City & Guilds Level 3 Boatbuilder Apprenticeship scheme. ...

Fincantieri to build two hybrid vessels for offshore windfarm support
Fincantieri to build two hybrid vessels for offshore windfarm support
Monday, 30 October 2023

Vard, part of the Fincantieri Group, and the Windward Offshore consortium have signed a contract for the design and construction of two hybrid commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV). They have also agreed on an option for two additional s...

MDL Marinas’ 50 years of success is underpinned by continuous investment
MDL Marinas’ 50 years of success is underpinned by continuous investment
Friday, 27 October 2023

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, is proud to continue to invest significantly across its marinas and products.  

Daniamant’s Dan W3 POLAR Lifejacket Light nomination for the DAME Award 2023
Daniamant’s Dan W3 POLAR Lifejacket Light nomination for the DAME Award 2023
Friday, 27 October 2023

Daniamant’s new Dan W3 POLAR Lifejacket Light has been nominated for the prestigious DAME Design Awards 2023, in the ‘personal equipment’ category at this year’s METSTRADE.

Shakespeare® Marine unveils its new antenna innovations at METSTRADE
Shakespeare® Marine unveils its new antenna innovations at METSTRADE
Friday, 27 October 2023

Shakespeare® Marine will be showcasing its suite of new products at METSTRADE 2023.

Quick Group acquires Italian marine electronics firm
Quick Group acquires Italian marine electronics firm
Friday, 27 October 2023

Italian marine equipment manufacturer Quick Group has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of Italian marine electronics firm Xenta Systems.

In Focus: High-frequency robot cleaning is game changer, says Hullbot
In Focus: High-frequency robot cleaning is game changer, says Hullbot
Friday, 27 October 2023

With sustainability a growing focus for many operators, Hullbot (a Sydney-based robot start-up) says many customers are now ready to adopt innovative practices that are positive for the industry and their bottom line. Which is great for the compa...

Manitou Pontoon boats makes Australian debut
Manitou Pontoon boats makes Australian debut
Friday, 27 October 2023

Manitou Pontoon boats has made its Australian debut at the Melbourne Boat Show (26-29 October 2023).

In Focus: Raymarine’s seizing automated opportunities
In Focus: Raymarine’s seizing automated opportunities
Friday, 27 October 2023

“More automation onboard will take away the risk of boating,” says Andy King, Raymarine’s VP of sales. It’s a future that the sensor company is looking forward to – being as it’s positioned itself to provide wh...

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