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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.

More incidents responses than 2023 for RCR already
More incidents responses than 2023 for RCR already
Thursday, 23 May 2024

Unprecedented rainfall levels, water surges and numerous flood warnings resulted in River Canal Rescue (RCR) responding to more major incidents in the first three months of this year, than it did for the whole of 2023.

LEGENDARY J CLASS RELAUNCHED
LEGENDARY J CLASS RELAUNCHED
Thursday, 23 May 2024

One of the world’s most iconic racing superyachts returns to the water after historic multi-year restoration.

Everything You Need to Know About a Circumnavigation
Everything You Need to Know About a Circumnavigation
Thursday, 23 May 2024

Oyster Yachts invites sailors and adventurers alike to ask their hottest circumnavigation questions to a panel of circumnavigators and bluewater sailing experts at a live Q&A session discussing the Oyster World Rally.

Boat-share models see surge of women at the helm
Boat-share models see surge of women at the helm
Thursday, 23 May 2024

Traditionally, leisure boating has been a heavily male-dominated domain. But, according to new figures from a global boat club operator, more women appear to be taking the helm via boat-sharing models.

The superyacht using AI to reduce emissions
The superyacht using AI to reduce emissions
Thursday, 23 May 2024

A sentient superyacht that delivers lectures on reducing environmental impact?

SCIBS 2024: Riviera debuts flagship 6800 Sport Yacht
SCIBS 2024: Riviera debuts flagship 6800 Sport Yacht
Thursday, 23 May 2024

Riviera revealed its new flagship 6800 Sport Yacht on the eve of the 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Scottish ferry ran aground after master ‘fell asleep’
Scottish ferry ran aground after master ‘fell asleep’
Thursday, 23 May 2024

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its accident investigation report into the grounding of a passenger ferry off the Orkney Islands in 2022.

Elica Group launches luxury power catamaran brand
Elica Group launches luxury power catamaran brand
Thursday, 23 May 2024

Bulgarian family-owned business Elica Group has launched a new luxury power catamaran brand, Omaya Yachts. Its first model, the Omaya 50, hits the water this summer.

Mercury launches new V8 MerCruiser inboard engine
Mercury launches new V8 MerCruiser inboard engine
Thursday, 23 May 2024

Mercury Marine has launched the new MerCruiser T8200 Tow Sport inboard. The engine is built on Mercury’s 8.2L V8 big-block platform and includes Smart Tow digital control systems.

Edge and Fincantieri formalise Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding JV
Edge and Fincantieri formalise Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding JV
Thursday, 23 May 2024

Edge, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, have signed an agreement formalising the launch of Maestral an Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding jo...

Make a splash at Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs
Make a splash at Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

With the weather getting warmer and a bank holiday weekend and half term approaching, it’s a great time to take the plunge and embark on a water adventure at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs.

Legendary J Class yacht Shamrock V relaunched
Legendary J Class yacht Shamrock V relaunched
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

One of the world’s most iconic racing superyachts, Shamrock V, has returned to the water after a historic multi-year restoration.

Watch: ‘Stupid’ New Zealand man filmed trying to ‘body slam’ orca
Watch: ‘Stupid’ New Zealand man filmed trying to ‘body slam’ orca
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

A New Zealand man has been described as ‘stupid’ and ‘irresponsible’ by the country’s Department of Conservation after he was filmed jumping off a boat in an attempt to ‘body slam’ an orca for social medi...

Sailing superyacht destroyed by fire in Phuket
Sailing superyacht destroyed by fire in Phuket
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Officials in Thailand are investigating the cause of a fire that levelled a luxury yacht moored in Chalong Bay, Phuket, on Monday (20 May 2024).

Boats ‘bump in’ as Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show begins
Boats ‘bump in’ as Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show begins
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

An array of boats have assembled on Australia’s Gold Coast for this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024 (SCIBS), which begins tomorrow (23 May 2024).

Inaugural Women’s America’s Cup Trophy arrives in Barcelona
Inaugural Women’s America’s Cup Trophy arrives in Barcelona
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

The inaugural Women’s America’s Cup trophy has been presented in Barcelona.

Brunswick releases 2023 sustainability report
Brunswick releases 2023 sustainability report
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Brunswick Corporation has released its 2023 sustainability report detailing an improved performance on the previous year in reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption and water use. The company attained zero waste to landfill status at a ...

Harken announces new commercial director
Harken announces new commercial director
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Sailboat hardware manufacturer Harken has promoted Emanuele Cecchini to commercial director of its European, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and African operations.

THE PUIG WOMEN’S AMERICA’S CUP TROPHY PRESENTED IN BARCELONA
THE PUIG WOMEN’S AMERICA’S CUP TROPHY PRESENTED IN BARCELONA
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women’s America’s Cup has been presented by Puig at the Fundació Joan Miró.

Ninety staff could lose their jobs at Princess Yachts
Ninety staff could lose their jobs at Princess Yachts
Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Princess Yachts is due to start consulting with its workforce and representatives shortly about redundancies, with up to 90 employees at risk of losing their jobs. The company is said to be looking to create a ‘leaner and more agile organis...

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