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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.

Public voting opens for “Wind Ship – the Future” youth poster design contest
Public voting opens for “Wind Ship – the Future” youth poster design contest
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Following an exceptional response to the “Wind Ship – the Future” poster design contest, with inspiring artwork submitted by budding young artists from more than 10 countries, the public voting portal has opened for industry stak...

Seagrass restoration project named official charity for the Southampton International Boat Show
Seagrass restoration project named official charity for the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s seagrass restoration project has been named the official charity for the 2023 Southampton International Boat Show.

Astondoa expands presence along Adriatic coast
Astondoa expands presence along Adriatic coast
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Spain’s largest builder of luxury motor yachts, Astondoa, has incorporated Frattin Yachting into its dealership network to boost the shipyard’s presence on the Adriatic coast. Italian dealership Frattin Yachting will work to promote th...

Tower RNLI Lifeboat Station reaches historic milestone of 10,000 service calls
Tower RNLI Lifeboat Station reaches historic milestone of 10,000 service calls
Thursday, 08 June 2023

On Wednesday Tower RNLI, located on the Thames in the heart of central London, reached the milestone of 10,000 lifeboat launches, while saving the life of a member of the public.  

Technical Marine Supplies returns to Seawork
Technical Marine Supplies returns to Seawork
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Specialist marine trade distributor Technical Marine Supplies (TMS) is exhibiting at Seawork 2023, on stands SB035 & SB037. Seawork is Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, and this year takes place from 1...

VIDEO: reZHIKLE your old wetsuits at the 2023 Optimist World Championship
VIDEO: reZHIKLE your old wetsuits at the 2023 Optimist World Championship
Thursday, 08 June 2023

On World Ocean Day 2023, Zhik are delighted to announce that the 2023 Optimist World Championships in June will be hosting a wetsuit reZHIKle point. 

New restaurant opens at MDL’s Torquay Marina
New restaurant opens at MDL’s Torquay Marina
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Berth holders, visitors and tenants at MDL’s Torquay Marina can now eat, drink and unwind at the new onsite bar and restaurant, Otto.

New restaurant opens at MDL’s Torquay Marina
New restaurant opens at MDL’s Torquay Marina
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Berth holders, visitors and tenants at MDL’s Torquay Marina can now eat, drink and unwind at the new onsite bar and restaurant, Otto. This exciting new eatery is located at Unit 8 on Vaughan Road in the marina, with its location inspiring it...

Dan Snow makes BBC Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Tall Ships Youth Trust
Dan Snow makes BBC Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Tall Ships Youth Trust
Thursday, 08 June 2023

This month, Dan Snow will present a BBC Radio 4 appeal to raise funds for youth development and outdoor learning charity, Tall Ships Youth Trust.

America’s Cup names global partner for 37th edition
America’s Cup names global partner for 37th edition
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Organisers of the America’s Cup have named Puig, a Barcelona-based beauty and fashion firm, as both its overall global partner and the official naming partner of the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup. The Puig Women’s America...

“The time to act is now” – World Sailing supports call for Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights
“The time to act is now” – World Sailing supports call for Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

World Sailing will mark World Ocean Day by calling on the federation’s global community of sailors to support the One Blue Voice petition for a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights, which will be presented to the UN General Assembly me...

VIDEO: Calling all volunteers for the 37th America’s Cup
VIDEO: Calling all volunteers for the 37th America’s Cup
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

The organisers of the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona have announced the launch of the AC37 Volunteer Programme with an ambition to create the largest and most passionate Volunteer Team in the history of the event.

Early bird tickets to the British Marine National Conference 2024 now on sale exclusively for British Marine Members
Early bird tickets to the British Marine National Conference 2024 now on sale exclusively for British Marine Members
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

For a limited time only, British Marine members can take advantage of an exclusive member only early bird ticket offer to the 2024 British Marine National Conference, taking place at the International Convention Centre Wales, 27 – 28 Februar...

Online auction for Tall Ship Lord Nelson
Online auction for Tall Ship Lord Nelson
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Gordon Brothers, the global advisory and investment firm, is offering for sale by online auction the tall ship Lord Nelson on behalf of Richard Lewis and Sarah O’Toole, the Joint Administrators of Jubilee Sailing Trust Limited.

US marine industry testifies on proposed vessel speed changes
US marine industry testifies on proposed vessel speed changes
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

The recreational boating and fishing industry has testified before a US House Subcommittee about the impact of the proposed changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, which would impact jobs, businesses and coastal rec...

Bournemouth beach boat operations suspended after deaths
Bournemouth beach boat operations suspended after deaths
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Boat operations from Bournemouth beach have been suspended after the tragic deaths of two schoolchildren last week. The council has confirmed that the ban is a ‘precaution’ and that it will impact just one company, which operates the D...

Compact and powerful 10 kVA generator
Compact and powerful 10 kVA generator
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Introducing The WhisperPower 10 kVA generator is compact, runs silently and takes little fuel but produces a large amount of power. Performance data The three-cylinder diesel engine provides the power at a low fuel consumption of 2.6 to 3.8 litres...

GMBA appoints new chairperson
GMBA appoints new chairperson
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Veda Pretorius, the Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) consultant based in South Africa, has been appointed as chair of the group. Pretorius takes over from David Lewin, who has held the position of chair for the past three years and has been ...

Historic tall ship Lord Nelson goes to auction to repay charity’s debts
Historic tall ship Lord Nelson goes to auction to repay charity’s debts
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

The tall ship Lord Nelson is being offered for sale by the global advisory and investment firm Gordon Brothers, acting on behalf of Richard Lewis and Sarah O’Toole, the joint administrators of Jubilee Sailing Trust Limited. Jubilee Sailing T...

OceansLab announces partners for hydrogen-electric race yacht
OceansLab announces partners for hydrogen-electric race yacht
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Sustainable sports management company OceansLab has partnered with clean energy firms Genevos, Oceanvolt and Maxeon Solar Technologies in its campaign to become the ‘world’s first hydrogen-electric race yacht’. The OceansLab race...

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