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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.

US antenna firm secures biggest UK order to date
US antenna firm secures biggest UK order to date
Tuesday, 09 May 2023

Marine antenna design specialist Shakespeare Marine has announced its largest single UK manufacturing order to date, totalling more than US$50,000.

Helly Hansen to donate 25% of UK online sales to RNLI
Helly Hansen to donate 25% of UK online sales to RNLI
Tuesday, 09 May 2023

Helly Hansen, partner of the RNLI, has announced the continuation of its support of the charity’s Mayday campaign. Helly Hansen will donate 25 per cent of all UK online sales during May to the RNLI, as it has done since 2018.

New boat show debuts in Miami
New boat show debuts in Miami
Tuesday, 09 May 2023

A new boat show is moving into the Miami Marine Stadium in Miami, Florida, this spring.

Torqeedo doubles warranty on electric outboards
Torqeedo doubles warranty on electric outboards
Tuesday, 09 May 2023

Marine electric drive manufacturer Torqeedo has more than doubled the warranty on its Travel motors from two years to five years.

Silent 6 kVA generators with high output
Silent 6 kVA generators with high output
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 Introducing

Established in 2007 and headquartered in Drachten in the Netherlands, WhisperPower’s ongoing mission is to deliver grid-independent power systems to contribute to a cleaner and brighter future. WhisperPower rolled out the fir...

Another SailGP championship for Australia
Another SailGP championship for Australia
Monday, 08 May 2023

Tom Slingby’s team won the Mubadala Season 3 Grand Final over New Zealand and Emirates Great Britain on San Francisco Bay.

VIDEO: America’s Cup – April Recap
VIDEO: America’s Cup – April Recap
Monday, 08 May 2023

It has been a big month both on and off the water in this 37th America’s Cup cycle with all the teams stepping up their training and testing programmes ahead of their move to their Barcelona bases, which are springing up fast around the Port...

UK public holiday for King’s coronation
UK public holiday for King’s coronation
Monday, 08 May 2023

Due to the coronation of King Charles, the UK is enjoying a public holiday today (8 May 2023). There will be no Marine Industry News today.

Emirates GBR in second place overall after day one in San Francisco
Emirates GBR in second place overall after day one in San Francisco
Sunday, 07 May 2023

Emirates GBR SailGP Team sits in second place overall behind Australia after day one of racing at the final event of Season 3 in San Francisco. Ainslie and crew executed a near-flawless performance, finishing the day with two second place finishes...

BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW LINE-UP CONTINUES TO GROW
BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW LINE-UP CONTINUES TO GROW
Friday, 05 May 2023

The organisers of the British Motor Yacht Show which takes place at Premier Marinas Swanwick from Thursday 11th May – Sunday 14th May, are excited to announce two more exciting motor yacht brands to the line-up for the show.

Sunseeker Celebrates The King Charles Coronation With Limited Edition “Arbie” Teddy Bear
Sunseeker Celebrates The King Charles Coronation With Limited Edition “Arbie” Teddy Bear
Friday, 05 May 2023

In celebration of King Charles’ coronation, Sunseeker has introduced “Arbie” the Sunseeker teddy bear, a limited-edition cuddly keepsake from the Official Sunseeker Collection.

The Ocean Race Europe will take place in 2025
The Ocean Race Europe will take place in 2025
Friday, 05 May 2023

As the current edition of The Ocean Race heads back into the northern hemisphere, race organisers are already looking ahead to the next major event in the 10 year planning cycle – The Ocean Race Europe 2025.

List of Cape Horners extended by the Ocean Race and Golden Globe Race
List of Cape Horners extended by the Ocean Race and Golden Globe Race
Friday, 05 May 2023

Membership to the Cape Horner’s Club – the International Association of Cape Horners  (IACH), has been swelled by more illustrious names, thanks to the increasing number of round the world races.

Fountaine Pajot Group acquires majority stake in American distributor
Fountaine Pajot Group acquires majority stake in American distributor
Friday, 05 May 2023

Fountaine Pajot Group says it is strengthening its presence in the United States by acquiring a majority stake in its main American distributor, Annapolis-based Atlantic Cruising Yachts.

‘Ketchup boat guy’ says he still can’t afford vessel after Heinz viral campaign
‘Ketchup boat guy’ says he still can’t afford vessel after Heinz viral campaign
Friday, 05 May 2023

Elvis Francois, a Dominican fisherman who became known as the ‘ketchup boat guy’ after surviving 24 days at sea on just ketchup and seasonings, has spoken about his experience with Heinz following a viral marketing campaign by the con...

New CEO for Propspeed
New CEO for Propspeed
Friday, 05 May 2023

Propspeed has promoted Marcus Hamilton, formerly international sales director, to CEO. In his new role he will be responsible for directing all operations for the company and driving its growth and success.

Old liferafts up-cycled to help charity
Old liferafts up-cycled to help charity
Friday, 05 May 2023

Old liferafts are being turned into what the Royal Navy describes as high-street fashion to raise money for families.

Sanlorenzo acquires majority stake in Italian firm
Sanlorenzo acquires majority stake in Italian firm
Friday, 05 May 2023

Sanlorenzo has acquired a further 33 per cent stake in Italian artisanal furniture producer Duerre.

Iqnautics kicks off first funding round
Iqnautics kicks off first funding round
Friday, 05 May 2023

Dutch startup Iqnautics has announced the launch of its first funding round to build out its product with additional features.

Video: RNLI sea shanty band to perform at Charles III Coronation concert
Video: RNLI sea shanty band to perform at Charles III Coronation concert
Friday, 05 May 2023

This weekend, The 85ers — a sea shanty choir made up of Portishead RNLI sea-going volunteers — will perform at the Coronation concert to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III.

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