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Raymarine launches LightHouse 4
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Raymarine has announced LightHouse 4 – the latest operating system for Raymarine Axiom chartplotters, which offers new levels of ease of use, personalisation, features, and functionality.
£1.5m investment pays off for Scottish marina
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Troon Yacht Haven has been awarded the highly acclaimed 5 Gold Anchors rating, following a £1.5m investment in the Ayrshire marina, on Scotland’s west coast.
Major US marina operators complete merger transition
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Marine owner and operator, Suntex Marina Investors has completed its integration with Westrec Marinas following the recent announcement of the two companies’ merger.
Porto Montenegro offers free berths to Gulf Craft owners
Tuesday, 05 April 2022Porto Montenegro is offering complimentary ‘home port berthing’ for owners who choose to base their Gulf Craft yachts in Porto Montenegro.
RYA open applications for The Together Fund
Monday, 04 April 2022Non-profit organisations and OnBoard and Sailability venues in England are once again invited to apply for small grants for projects which connect with local communities.
Warsash Spring Series, 3 April
Monday, 04 April 2022Race Report – Warsash Spring Series supported by Helly Hansen, Week 4, 3 April.
Cruise ship becomes temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands
Monday, 04 April 2022Holland America Line’s Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and City of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in Rotterdam for three months to provide a tempor...
Sewage dumped into English waterways 372,000 times in 2021
Monday, 04 April 2022New data released by the Environment Agency reveals that water companies dumped sewage into English rivers, lakes, estuaries and seas 372,500 times last year, with discharges totalling 2.6 million hours.
VIDEO: “Run” yells father as freak wave swamps lagoon
Monday, 04 April 2022Footage has emerged of a man being knocked down by a freak wave.
Infiniti 52 hits 28 knots in Solent sea trials
Monday, 04 April 2022The first Infiniti 52 Tulikettu has been undergoing sea trials in the Solent, following delivery to her new Finnish owner Arto Linnervuo.
Retail units fully let at Sovereign Harbour
Monday, 04 April 2022Premier Marinas says it has let the last available unit at The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour (Eastbourne) to Bella Sol, operating as a tanning salon.
Ocean Safety expands portfolio
Monday, 04 April 2022Ocean Safety has expanded its commercial portfolio of marine safety equipment to offer a wider selection of lifejackets and accessories, including Spinlock’s Duro range. The Duro range of personal floatation devices (PFDs) includes both SOL...
Trapped passengers on Brittany Ferries eco-flagship treated like ‘hostages’
Monday, 04 April 2022Brittany Ferries has apologised after its new eco flagship broke down after its third journey, leaving passengers trapped in Spain.
Jean-Marc Bolinger becomes new CEO for MB92 group
Monday, 04 April 2022MB92 (superyacht refit, repair and maintenance group) has announced that Jean-Marc Bolinger has been appointed as group CEO.
Sailing in St Ives Bay
Saturday, 02 April 2022St Ives is a great place to go on holiday with its picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town with blue flag beach, wander through the maze of narrow cobbled street and shops.
Ocean Safety expands commercial marine safety product portfolio
Saturday, 02 April 2022Ocean Safety has expanded its commercial marine portfolio to offer a wider selection of commercial lifejackets and accessories, including Spinlock’s DURO range.
Sailing charity’s appeal offers a lifeline to youngsters struggling with mental health
Friday, 01 April 2022Tall Ships Youth Trust, the UK’s largest youth development sail training charity, has launched its Lifeline Appeal to help raise vital funds to tackle dramatic increases in mental health referrals among young people.
The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne is Now Fully Let
Friday, 01 April 2022Premier Marinas, advised by SHW, has let the last available unit at The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne to Bella Sol, operating as a tanning salon.
VIDEO: Excitement builds ahead of ClubSwan Racing season opener
Friday, 01 April 2022Excitement is building as the fast-approaching 2022 ClubSwan Racing season promises a further helping of fun and high-adrenaline competition at six spectacular Mediterranean venues.
Young British sailor aiming to break records at prestigious Vendée Globe
Friday, 01 April 2022Gentoo Sailing Team has launched its campaign to compete in the 2024 Vendée Globe, led by skipper James Harayda, who is aiming to be the youngest sailor to compete in the 2024 edition of the race.
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