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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.

Early bird tickets to SIBS on sale now
Early bird tickets to SIBS on sale now
Friday, 15 April 2022

If you are planning on heading to the Southampton International Boat Show 2022 (16 – 25 September) then make sure you take advantage of the exclusive early bird ticket offer.

Ian Walker to Step Down as RYA Racing Director
Ian Walker to Step Down as RYA Racing Director
Friday, 15 April 2022

Ian Walker MBE is stepping down from his position as RYA Racing Director.

London Luxury Afloat – New exhibitors announced
London Luxury Afloat – New exhibitors announced
Thursday, 14 April 2022

With just one week to go until the first ever London Luxury Afloat showcase, tickets are still available offering discerning boat buyers a unique opportunity to view some of the very best in high end, luxury sailing, motor and superyachts in the h...

Hattie Rogers becomes SailGP Inspire WASZP Female Champion and Fastest Female F50 Helm!
Hattie Rogers becomes SailGP Inspire WASZP Female Champion and Fastest Female F50 Helm!
Thursday, 14 April 2022

In March, Lymington sailor Hattie Rogers (21) competed in the inaugural SailGP Inspire WASZP Grand Final Championship in San Francisco Bay, representing Great Britain with fellow sailor Zac Blomeley (20). 

Nordic Folkboat: the most successful design in the Round the Island Race
Nordic Folkboat: the most successful design in the Round the Island Race
Thursday, 14 April 2022

This year celebrating its 80th anniversary, the Nordic Folkboat stands out as the most successful design in the history of the Round the Island Race with remarkable competitive longevity.

VIDEO: E1 Racebird foiler takes flight
VIDEO: E1 Racebird foiler takes flight
Thursday, 14 April 2022

E1’s innovative electric foiling raceboat took flight for the first time on the River Po, close to San Nazzaro. The E1 Racebird prototype, which was unveiled last year, has successfully completed its initial series of tests and performance ...

New partnership to expand commercial electric boat sector
New partnership to expand commercial electric boat sector
Thursday, 14 April 2022

Global marine fast charging network operator Aqua superPower and Norwegian electric boat motor systems developer Evoy have announced a strategic partnership to expand the commercial electric boat sector.

‘Missing’ Torqeedo solar-electric uncrewed vessel crosses Atlantic
‘Missing’ Torqeedo solar-electric uncrewed vessel crosses Atlantic
Thursday, 14 April 2022

Mahi Two, a Torqeedo-powered uncrewed surface vessel (USV), has become what is believed to be the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean using only solar power, after losing contact with the on-land team for two months.

GMBA appoints representative in China
GMBA appoints representative in China
Thursday, 14 April 2022

Expanding its portfolio of clients and advisors around the world, Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has announced the appointment of Godfrey Zwygart as their representative in China.

All women NZ racing team backed by Burning and Take
All women NZ racing team backed by Burning and Take
Thursday, 14 April 2022

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have launched Live Ocean Racing – a platform to bring together an all-female team of talented and diverse sailors to compete at the highest level.

Gulf Craft partners with Italian communication agencies
Gulf Craft partners with Italian communication agencies
Thursday, 14 April 2022

Gulf Craft has appointed two Italian communications agencies, Studio EffeErre and Sculati & Partners, as its partners for Europe as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.

YAM Aluminium Hull Inflatable Range
YAM Aluminium Hull Inflatable Range
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 Introducing

Known for the superior quality of its engines, Yamaha is at the forefront of marine innovation. Using its many years of experience developing products specifically for the marine market, Yamaha has designed and manufactured a ...

VIDEO: Vendée Arctique
VIDEO: Vendée Arctique
Wednesday, 13 April 2022

The start of the Vendée Arctique, the first chapter of the Vendée Globe 2024 adventure, will be on 12 June. The skippers will leave Les Sables d’Olonne and head north towards the icy waters of the Arctic Circle.

British soldier ‘stalked’ by shark during solo Atlantic row
British soldier ‘stalked’ by shark during solo Atlantic row
Wednesday, 13 April 2022

An astonishing photo captures a six-foot whitetip shark lurking beneath the boat of a man as he rows solo across the Atlantic.

P&O ferry detained over a ‘number of deficiencies’
P&O ferry detained over a ‘number of deficiencies’
Wednesday, 13 April 2022

A P&O ferry has been detained by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, after an inspection found “a number of deficiencies”.

MarineMax invests in online marine retailer
MarineMax invests in online marine retailer
Wednesday, 13 April 2022

Recreational boat retailer MarineMax has invested in Boatzon, a 100 percent online boat and marine retailer.  

Volvo Penta launched Assisted Docking retrofit option
Volvo Penta launched Assisted Docking retrofit option
Wednesday, 13 April 2022

Volvo Penta is launching its Assisted Docking system as a retrofit upgrade for many yacht owners with Volvo Penta IPS (inboard performance system), from the year 2012 and onwards.

Premier Agapi Boat Club to host open day in Chichester
Premier Agapi Boat Club to host open day in Chichester
Wednesday, 13 April 2022

The Premier Agapi Boat Club will host an open day on Sunday 1 May at its new base at Chichester Marina.

Berg Propulsion expands business in Turkey
Berg Propulsion expands business in Turkey
Wednesday, 13 April 2022

Berg Propulsion has opened new offices in Istanbul to develop its regional presence, led by newly appointed general manager of Berg Propulsion Eurasia, Mustafa Müslüm.

Sunseeker on Show a huge success
Sunseeker on Show a huge success
Tuesday, 12 April 2022

The inaugural ‘Sunseeker on Show’ event hosted by Sunseeker London Group has drawn to a close. Clients and dealers travelled from around the world to visit shipyard headquarters in Poole, where a 10-day event showcasing the latest Suns...

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