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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.

Sunseeker On Show – an exclusive showcase event
Sunseeker On Show – an exclusive showcase event
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Sunseeker is hosting the first Sunseeker on Show event taking place from 1 –  10 April.

March 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
March 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

The catalogue for our March 2022 BoatBid auction is now available to view here,
and the bidding for this BoatBid will commence at:
0900hrs (GMT) - Monday 21st March 2022
and end at:
1900hrs (BST) - Sunday 27...

Oyster World Rally 2026-27 dates announced
Oyster World Rally 2026-27 dates announced
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Entries are open for the Oyster World Rally 2026-27, which begins in Antigua on the 11 January 2026.

Golden Globe Race
Golden Globe Race
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

The Golden Globe Race is a single-handed, non-stop round-the-world race, with no assistance, no GPS and no modern electronics on board. The adventure will start on 4 September 2022. 

Lowrance Announces Renewed Partnership with Angling Spirit
Lowrance Announces Renewed Partnership with Angling Spirit
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Lowrance® has announced its continued partnership with Angling Spirit, the founder of some of the most prestigious fishing tournaments in Europe.

Mustang Survival technical clothing exclusively at YouBoat
Mustang Survival technical clothing exclusively at YouBoat
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

The launch of Mustang Survival’s new technical clothing range is  here, with the opening of a ‘shop within a shop’ retail experience at the YouBoat store in Swanwick, Hampshire. 

Horrifying moment oil tanker explodes in Bangkok
Horrifying moment oil tanker explodes in Bangkok
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

An oil tanker has exploded as it was preparing to depart a port in Bangkok, killing one man and injuring another three personnel.

Yamaha confirms five-year deal with Windy
Yamaha confirms five-year deal with Windy
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Yamaha Motor Europe has confirmed a five-year collaboration with Scandinavian boatbuilder Windy Boats, which will see Yamaha and Windy sharing expertise as well as the supply of outboard engines for a variety of vessels. 

Lloyd’s Register withdraws services to Russia
Lloyd’s Register withdraws services to Russia
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Lloyd’s Register (LR), the technical and business services organisation and maritime classification society, has cut ties with all Russian assets and companies.

Maritimo announces engine supplier for flagship models
Maritimo announces engine supplier for flagship models
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Australian motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo has announced mtu as the official high horsepower engine option for its new flagship vessels, with select future models to follow.

UK injects £4bn into shipbuilding industry
UK injects £4bn into shipbuilding industry
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Cammell Laird dockyard in Merseyside last week, as he announced over £4 billion of government-wide investment in regional shipbuilding, which will deliver more than 150 new naval and civil vessels over t...

Sunseeker will hold boat showcase in April
Sunseeker will hold boat showcase in April
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Sunseeker will host its first Sunseeker on Show event taking place in Poole, Dorset, from 1-10 April where the largest display of new yachts will be available to view in an exclusive boat show space complete with hospitality and brand partner exp...

AkzoNobel opens global R&D center in the UK
AkzoNobel opens global R&D center in the UK
Monday, 14 March 2022

A new £10 million global research and development center has been opened by AkzoNobel at its Slough site – adding to a growing list of similar facilities located in countries around the world.

DAME charity donation 2022 open for nominations
DAME charity donation 2022 open for nominations
Monday, 14 March 2022

METSTRADE has opened the nominations for this year’s DAME Awards charitable donation. The organisers of the METSTRADE show annually donate all DAME Design Award registration fees paid by entrants to a selected marine-related charity –...

VIDEO: Stolen yacht destroys multiple boats during joyride
VIDEO: Stolen yacht destroys multiple boats during joyride
Monday, 14 March 2022

A man has been arrested after an alleged stolen yacht hit multiple vessels docked near the Lido Island Bridge on Newport Bay in Orange County, California.

2021’s global turnover for Italian marine industry circa €6bn
2021’s global turnover for Italian marine industry circa €6bn
Monday, 14 March 2022

Expo Dubai 2020 saw the official presentation of a statistical report compiled by the Research Department of the Italian Marine Industry Association. The Monitor report provides an overview of Italy’s boating sector, focusing on the state o...

Dockmate develops more ‘affordable’ remote docking
Dockmate develops more ‘affordable’ remote docking
Monday, 14 March 2022

Dockmate says its new remote docking solution is going to offer exceptional value for boaters.

Gori Propeller expands its 3-blade range
Gori Propeller expands its 3-blade range
Monday, 14 March 2022

Gori Propeller A/S is expanding its line of 3-blade folding propellers to include a model specifically for saildrive units.

Thailand Yacht Show 2022 postpones first leg
Thailand Yacht Show 2022 postpones first leg
Monday, 14 March 2022

Organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show have confirmed the first leg of this year’s two-part show has been postponed to June.

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