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UK marine electric charging route ramps up with ten new locations
UK marine electric charging route ramps up with ten new locations
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Marine fast charge network operator Aqua superPower is leading a consortium that has secured £3.2m UK government funding to deliver a marine electric charging infrastructure along the UK’s south coast. Ten sites along the sou...

IGY Marinas wins Saudi contract for futuristic development
IGY Marinas wins Saudi contract for futuristic development
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

IGY Marinas is partnering with Neom, the global development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, to develop and operate the marina at Sindalah – the ‘giga-project’s luxury island destination’.  Designed to become an...

New images of Fairline Targa 40 revealed
New images of Fairline Targa 40 revealed
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Luxury British boatbuilder Fairline has revealed new interior and exterior images of its all-new model the Targa 40, which will make its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2024. The new Fairline Targa 40 follows the success of the Targa 38, which...

Digital Yacht introduces iSeaSense NMEA 2000 & wireless instrument system
Digital Yacht introduces iSeaSense NMEA 2000 & wireless instrument system
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Digital Yacht has introduced iSeaSense – a new NMEA 2000 and wireless boat instrument system. iSeaSense transforms a user’s mobile phone, tablet or iPad into a ‘sophisticated’ boat instrument display for depth, speed, wind,...

Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show 2023 success
Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show 2023 success
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

The highly successful Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show 2023 has again proved how much Kiwis love their boating and fishing, organisers say. Despite concerns about the state of the economy and a fairly scary weather forecast, organisers say the pub...

Biggest port in Wales trials Zelim MOB recovery system
Biggest port in Wales trials Zelim MOB recovery system
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

The Port of Milford Haven – the biggest port in Wales and largest energy port in the UK – will trial Zelim’s Swift rescue conveyor on its operational pilot vessels. The port may also utilise this technology on its new pilot ...

Arleigh Group names new sales director
Arleigh Group names new sales director
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Arleigh Group, one of the UK’s leading aftermarket distributor of parts and accessories to the marine and motorhome sectors, has announced the appointment of a new sales director. Mike Lewis joins the team from Travis Perkins, and with more ...

SESCA’s 10th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta
SESCA’s 10th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta
Monday, 12 June 2023

The St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association’s ‘10th Antigua Sailing Day’, which was held at Lackford Lake, near Bury St Edmunds, on Sunday, was a great success.

Silent-Resorts announces plans for second fully solar-powered location in Fiji
Silent-Resorts announces plans for second fully solar-powered location in Fiji
Monday, 12 June 2023 Following the success of its inaugural 100 per cent solar powered marina and residence resort in Exuma, the Bahamas, SILENT-RESORTS is finalising the location of its second luxury resort in Fiji.

With its construction now well underway and schedul...

New interior and exterior images reveal fresh design direction for Fairline’s new Targa 40
New interior and exterior images reveal fresh design direction for Fairline’s new Targa 40
Monday, 12 June 2023

Fairline has revealed new interior and exterior images of its all-new model the Targa 40, which will make its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2024. 

Three confirmed dead after fire engulfs dive boat in Egypt
Three confirmed dead after fire engulfs dive boat in Egypt
Monday, 12 June 2023

Three missing British passengers who were on a diving boat in Egypt that caught fire on the weekend have died, tour operator Scuba Travel has confirmed. The fire broke out at around 8:30am local time (6:30am UK time) on Sunday 11 June and engulfed...

Video: Coastguard warning after beachgoers are blown out to sea on paddling pools
Video: Coastguard warning after beachgoers are blown out to sea on paddling pools
Monday, 12 June 2023

HM coastguard has warned the public that inflatables are not for the coast after foolish beachgoers in the UK had to be rescued after going to sea in paddling pools and other inflatable toys. Following the recent spell of sunny weather across the ...

SailGP is back for Season 4
SailGP is back for Season 4
Monday, 12 June 2023 SailGP is set to ignite the global sporting stage once again when Season 4 kicks off on June 16-17 with the opening event – Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix – in Chicago at Navy Pier. Boasting the biggest calendar to date and a new t...
How to become an America’s Cup volunteer
How to become an America’s Cup volunteer
Monday, 12 June 2023

The organisers of the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona have launched the AC37 volunteer programme and are seeking thousands of volunteers to support the event across 2023 and 2024. “We are seeking the most diverse candidates from all ba...

Yamaha offers trade-in bonus on new outboards
Yamaha offers trade-in bonus on new outboards
Monday, 12 June 2023

Yamaha Marine UK has launched a trade-in bonus offer on new Yamaha outboard engines up to 15hp, effective from 1 June to 31 July 2023 inclusive. Customers wishing to trade in their old outboard, irrespective of size, make or model, for a new Yamah...

B&G launches new Hercules processor and expansion module
B&G launches new Hercules processor and expansion module
Monday, 12 June 2023

Sailing electronics manufacturer B&G has launched a new Hercules sailing performance processor. The device is said to deliver advanced data in an instant, with enhanced settings, and maximised connectivity and compatibility. B&G has also i...

Northrop & Johnson names business development director
Northrop & Johnson names business development director
Monday, 12 June 2023

Northrop & Johnson has appointed George Whitehouse as business development director. He will be based at Northrop & Johnson’s (N&J) global headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “I am thrilled to join Northrop & John...

Wescom Group acquires medical supplies company
Wescom Group acquires medical supplies company
Monday, 12 June 2023

Leading survival solutions manufacturer Wescom Group has expanded its presence in the maritime market by acquiring medical supplies company ANP Pharma. UK-based ANP Pharma is a leading supplier of choice for regulated pharmaceutical...

11th Hour Racing Team and WindWhisper Racing earn crucial wins
11th Hour Racing Team and WindWhisper Racing earn crucial wins
Sunday, 11 June 2023

Leg 6 victory opens up a small margin on the race leaderboard for 11th Hour Racing Team.

90 boat RORC Fleet for Morgan Cup
90 boat RORC Fleet for Morgan Cup
Sunday, 11 June 2023

Morgan Cup Race
RYS Line Cowes – Dartmouth
Start: Friday 16 June from 1800 BST
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Royal Thames YC, the Royal Dart YC, and the Royal Yacht Squadron.

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