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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.

SMG announces UK launch of ThrustMe and Rebelcell
SMG announces UK launch of ThrustMe and Rebelcell
Tuesday, 23 August 2022

SMG, the exclusive UK, Ireland and Channel Islands distributor, will launch Rebelcell and ThrustMe at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS).

Brunswick extends engine and accessory protection to Canadian partners
Brunswick extends engine and accessory protection to Canadian partners
Tuesday, 23 August 2022

Brunswick Product Protection, the extended marine protection division of Brunswick Corporation, will now offer its Passport and Passport Premier extended engine and accessory protection plans for recreational power boats to Canadian channel partn...

West Marine Services sold to Twisted Marine
West Marine Services sold to Twisted Marine
Tuesday, 23 August 2022

First Peninsula Marine has announced the sale of West Marine Services, after it was purchased by Twisted Marine, sister company to Twisted Automotive.

Polestar and Candela join forces to make electric boats mainstream
Polestar and Candela join forces to make electric boats mainstream
Tuesday, 23 August 2022

The Swedish electric car maker Polestar will provide battery and charging systems for Candela’s highly efficient flying boats. The battery deal will enable Candela to scale up production swiftly, bringing mass-market electric boats one ...

World’s leading brands, equipment and services come to Southampton International Boat Show
World’s leading brands, equipment and services come to Southampton International Boat Show
Monday, 22 August 2022

Southampton is known as the Gateway to the World for its international maritime connections, and this September it becomes the place for companies from all over the world to showcase their products and services at the Southampton International Boa...

Yamaha launches new ‘Click & Collect’ service
Yamaha launches new ‘Click & Collect’ service
Monday, 22 August 2022

Yamaha Marine UK is making it easier for customers to purchase its portable and electric drive outboards with a new ‘Click & Collect’ service. The new ecommerce option enables customers to purchase their chosen outboard from the co...

Classic Boat Festival returns to St. Katharine Docks this September
Classic Boat Festival returns to St. Katharine Docks this September
Monday, 22 August 2022

St. Katharine Docks, Central London’s only marina, will welcome back its 13th Classic Boat Festival on the 9 – 11 September, with visitors invited to enjoy three days of exquisitely preserved vessels amidst days filled with a wide arra...

VIDEO: Motor yacht sinks in Italy, crew safe
VIDEO: Motor yacht sinks in Italy, crew safe
Monday, 22 August 2022

An Italian crew has been rescued after their yacht, 39m Saga, sank about nine nautical miles from Catanzaro Marina.

New Sport 760 family RIB joins Highfield’s range
New Sport 760 family RIB joins Highfield’s range
Monday, 22 August 2022

A brand new RIB from Highfield Boats is being debuted at SIBS this September. The Highfield Sport 760 (7.60 metres LOA) is designed to be the perfect family all-rounder for days out on the water.

WATCH: Venice’s Mayor labels water skiers ‘arrogant imbeciles’
WATCH: Venice’s Mayor labels water skiers ‘arrogant imbeciles’
Monday, 22 August 2022

The Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro offered to buy dinner for anyone who could identify two water skiers who zipped through the UNESCO world heritage site last week.

Yamaha launches click & collect
Yamaha launches click & collect
Monday, 22 August 2022

Yamaha Marine UK says it is making it easier for customers to purchase its portable and electric drive outboards with a new click & collect service. This means the outboards can be ordered from Yamaha’s website, but collected at the cus...

Rowers rescued after capsizing 920 miles off British coast
Rowers rescued after capsizing 920 miles off British coast
Monday, 22 August 2022

Two rowers have been rescued by a ship and plane, after capsizing 920 miles off Land’s End in Cornwall, on the southern tip of the British coast.

Sunreef Yachts opens sales office in Turkey
Sunreef Yachts opens sales office in Turkey
Monday, 22 August 2022

While Italy, France and Monaco remain yachting hubs of significant importance, Turkey, Greece, and Croatia continue to draw increasing attention, hence the opening of Sunreef Yachts’ latest office in Turkey.

America’s Cup partners with global yacht agency
America’s Cup partners with global yacht agency
Monday, 22 August 2022

The official operations partner for the AC37 superyacht program will be BWA Yachting. It will be responsible for managing all the event berth bookings, access to VIP experiences and social calendar.

GGR Village opens today
GGR Village opens today
Saturday, 20 August 2022

Team members from Boatshed.com were at the opening of the Golden Globe Race village today in Les Sables d’Olonne, France.
The opening ceremony marks two weeks of public festivities for the impressive race village prior to the start of Golden...

Sunsail and The Moorings partnership provides yacht technicians opportunities for students
Sunsail and The Moorings partnership provides yacht technicians opportunities for students
Friday, 19 August 2022

International yacht charter companies, Sunsail and The Moorings, have partnered with the Marine Engineering Department at Coleg Llandrillo in North Wales to recruit talented engineers to work as yacht technicians in the Mediterranean and Caribbean...

From tiny tenders to roaring RIBs, see the range at Southampton International Boat Show
From tiny tenders to roaring RIBs, see the range at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 19 August 2022

From the tiniest tender to speedy wakeboarding and waterski boats, to compact RIBs up to mighty full-throttled sea-going craft, this year’s Southampton International Boat Show boasts even more brands and models from all over the world locate...

Maserati trimaran ‘thrown into air’ by violent storm at Italian marina
Maserati trimaran ‘thrown into air’ by violent storm at Italian marina
Friday, 19 August 2022

Severe storms in northern Italy have caused devastation at the Maserati Multi70 Sailing Team boatyard near Marina di Carrara.

British freediver sets new national record
British freediver sets new national record
Friday, 19 August 2022

London-based freediver Gary McGrath has broken the British freediving record at a prestigious freediving competition in the Bahamas.

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