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All square in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final after another thrilling day of racing
Monday, 30 September 2024The Louis Vuitton Cup Final continues to be the closest of competitions as INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli end another race day on even points.
RS Sailing Unveils the RS CAT12
Monday, 30 September 2024The RS CAT12 brings buoyancy and easy handling to the catamaran sailing world. This latest design from RS Sailing bursts onto the scene as the peppy younger sibling of the RS CAT16 and RS CAT14, filling a gap in the market for training centr...
Watch: Hurricane Helene latest – IBEX to open as planned
Monday, 30 September 2024IBEX is going ahead as planned on 1-3 October 2024. The news comes after Hurricane Helene made landfall and devastated last swathes of land, with at least 64 people reported dead so far, millions left homeless and severe power cuts.
Video: drama, disqualification and furious racing in Louis Vuitton Finals
Monday, 30 September 2024A capsize pre-race, disqualification and fast and furious racing, characterises ‘super Sunday’ – Day 3 of the Louis Vuitton Finals with INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
MDL Marinas reports influx of superyachts following Brexit
Monday, 30 September 2024MDL Marinas, the UK’s leading marina and water-based leisure provider is reporting a significant increase in the number of superyachts choosing its Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, UK. This, the company says, is thanks in part to t...
Harland & Wolff: the administration of the archetype British shipbuilder
Monday, 30 September 2024Strings of local businesses may suffer from Harland & Wolff’s collapse and administration, says Theo Westrip from Lester Aldridge LLP, as shipyards affected by administration of holding company.
New wheelchair-accessible boats launched on River Thames and in Manchester
Monday, 30 September 2024UK charity The Wheelyboat Trust has celebrated two recent launches of wheelchair-accessible boats. Both projects were spearheaded by the charity in collaboration with local partners and aim to provide greater opportunities for individuals with di...
McConaghy and Ancasta announce exclusive viewings of the MC75
Monday, 30 September 2024High-performance yacht manufacturer, McConaghy Boats, and Ancasta, one of Europe’s largest yacht brokers, will host private viewings of the McConaghy MC75 performance luxury catamaran at the 2024 Superyacht Regatta in Barcelona, which runs ...
Final Hours to Bid – Don’t Miss Out!
Monday, 30 September 2024Final Hours to Bid – Don’t Miss Out!
DRAMA AND THRILLING ACTION SEES THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP FINAL TIED 2-2 AFTER A BREEZY DAY IN BARCELONA
Sunday, 29 September 2024INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the outstanding finalists in the Louis Vuitton Cup were kept on standby prior to racing today as a solid Mediterranean ‘Garbi’ breeze pushed frustratingly above the stipulated 21-knot ...
Points even after intense battle on Race Day 3 of Louis Vuitton Cup
Sunday, 29 September 2024After the most intense battle of the event so far, the points are still even in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final, with INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on two wins each. Race Day 3 started with Ben Ainslie’s British team getting the p...
Racing abandoned as light winds disrupt day two of Louis Vuitton Cup Final
Saturday, 28 September 2024It was a frustrating Race Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Final for INEOS Britannia, as the race they were leading by 500m was abandoned on the final leg, before the day was then called off due to light winds.
The Boatshed France - End of Summer Auction is Now Live!
Friday, 27 September 2024The Boatshed France - End of Summer Auction is Now Live!
MDL Marinas reports influx of superyachts at its Ocean Village Marina
Friday, 27 September 2024MDL Marinas has seen a significant increase in the number of superyachts choosing Ocean Village Marina as their destination of choice, thanks in part to the VAT advantages post-Brexit, as well as the marina’s recent investment in enhancing i...
Watch: Hurricane Helene touches down in Tampa, four days before IBEX
Friday, 27 September 2024IBEX organisers are bracing themselves for the fallout from Hurricane Helene which has caused devastation in parts of the USA.
First final races in Louis Vuitton Cup; and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli wins Youth America’s Cup
Friday, 27 September 2024America’s Cup update: INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli have begun racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup final, and for the right to compete for the America’s Cup against Emirates Team New Zealand.
Video: RS Marine CEO Jon Partridge on the brand’s global success
Friday, 27 September 2024With a focus on the steady growth of the dinghy market, RS Marine Group chief executive Jon Partridge chats to Matt Forbes about the company’s impressive growth and innovation over the years.
BWA Yachting opens superyacht services in Saudi Arabia
Friday, 27 September 2024Superyacht concierge and maritime services agency BWA Yachting has announced the launch of its operations in Saudi Arabia, as part of its continued expansion within the Middle East. In partnership with Faisal M. Higgi & Associates, the compan...
New VP of operations at Raymarine and FLIR Maritime
Friday, 27 September 2024Raymarine and FLIR Maritime – who make high-performance marine electronics and thermal cameras for the recreational boating, marine first responder and law enforcement markets – have announced the appointment of Michelle Hildyard as v...
Sticking to priorities: Polymarine acquired by Anglo Adhesives
Friday, 27 September 2024Thirty years after starting the company, Polymarine directors Richard Wilkinson and Michael Capper are retiring. And so, they’ve sold the full share-holding of their company to Anglo Adhesives & Services Ltd.
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