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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.

Helly Hansen donates half of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Helly Hansen donates half of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Helly Hansen, a strategic partner of the RNLI, has announced the continuation of its support of the charity’s Mayday campaign. Helly Hansen will be donating 50 per cent of all UK online sales during the month of May to the RNLI, as it has do...

Royal Lymington Yacht Club to host 2022 Sessan Cup and UK Nordic Folkboat Nationals
Royal Lymington Yacht Club to host 2022 Sessan Cup and UK Nordic Folkboat Nationals
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

In September the Royal Lymington Yacht Club will host two prestigious events for Nordic Folkboats: the 2022 Sessan Cup and the UK National Championships. 

Troon marina celebrates 5 Gold Anchors
Troon marina celebrates 5 Gold Anchors
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Thanks to a £1.5million investment in Scotland’s most accessible West Coast marina and a staunch team effort, Troon Yacht Haven have been awarded the highly acclaimed 5 Gold Anchors award in The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA)...

New-look British Sailing Team caught on camera
New-look British Sailing Team caught on camera
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The British Sailing Team has released a striking set of images of its athletes as the two-year countdown to Paris 2024 approaches.

International Women into Marine Day
International Women into Marine Day
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

A Devon college at the forefront of helping women break into the marine sector is celebrating International Women into Marine Day on Friday. 

Barcelona to host 37th America’s Cup in 2024
Barcelona to host 37th America’s Cup in 2024
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

After a long, competitive and controversial selection process, Barcelona has been confirmed as the host venue for the 37th America’s Cup, to be held in September and October 2024.

UK detains £38m Russian-owned superyacht in Canary Wharf
UK detains £38m Russian-owned superyacht in Canary Wharf
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The UK has detained a Russian-owned superyacht in London’s Canary Wharf, just hours before it was set to leave the capital following a superyacht awards ceremony.

Fountaine Pajot ‘rethinks boating’ with eco business plan
Fountaine Pajot ‘rethinks boating’ with eco business plan
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Fountaine Pajot has unveiled a series of videos detailing its new focus on sustainable and eco cruising, with the boatbuilder setting goals to transition to electric propulsion.

Waste gobbling sharks on trial in Plymouth
Waste gobbling sharks on trial in Plymouth
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Remote operated ‘waste sharks’, which collect rubbish from the surface of the water are being trialled off the south Devon coast.

First solar-electric Sunreef Eco 80 delivered
First solar-electric Sunreef Eco 80 delivered
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Sunreef Yachts has delivered its first 24-metre Sunreef 80 Eco catamaran in Dubai. With composite-integrated solar panels built into the hull sides, mast, superstructure and bimini roof, the company says the Sunreef 80 Eco is a “pioneer in ...

Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch new climate education platform
Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch new climate education platform
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

A climate education platform, Protect Our Future, was launched by Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills OBE, and the Great Britain SailGP Team as part of their ambition to help over one million young people take action to protect nature, people, and the ...

Ocean Marketing appointed to represent Max Power thrusters
Ocean Marketing appointed to represent Max Power thrusters
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Max Power, manufacturer of bow and stern thrusters, has appointed Ocean Marketing for sales representation on the east coast of the US.

VIDEO: Barcelona To Host 37th America’s Cup In 2024
VIDEO: Barcelona To Host 37th America’s Cup In 2024
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have announced Barcelona as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in September and October 2024.

Win award-winning Raymarine equipment and a luxury holiday at MDL’s South Coast
Win award-winning Raymarine equipment and a luxury holiday at MDL’s South Coast
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Award-winning Raymarine navigational equipment and a luxury charter holiday are up for grabs in two spectacular free prize draws at this year’s South Coast Boat Show at MDL Marinas’ flagship Ocean Village Marina, 6 – 8 May.

Ukrainian boat manufacturer gives update
Ukrainian boat manufacturer gives update
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

BRIG, the Ukrainian RIB manufacturer headquartered from Kharkiv, has issued a statement updating the industry on its situation following the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Industry focus: will Russia burst the boating boom?
Industry focus: will Russia burst the boating boom?
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

David Lewin, Global Marina Business Advisors (GMBA) UK, asks if the marine industry is sufficiently futureproofed or is the bubble set to burst?

Brunswick appoints new chief technology officer
Brunswick appoints new chief technology officer
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Brunswick Corporation has appointed Alexandra Cattelan as its chief technology officer, effective immediately.

Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

London Luxury Afloat, the brand-new showcase event taking place in the heart of city, will be bringing together not one, not two, but four of the most luxurious sailing yachts from Oyster, as part of its stunning line-up of sailing, motor and supe...

Silver Yachts appoints new dealer for America and the Caribbean
Silver Yachts appoints new dealer for America and the Caribbean
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Silver Yachts has appointed Denison Yachting as its dealer for the SilverCat product line in the Americas and the Caribbean.

Silver Yachts, builder of custom, high-performance aluminum vessels, is also working with naval architec...

Marine LED lighting firm appoints European distributor
Marine LED lighting firm appoints European distributor
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Florida-based manufacturer of marine LED lighting, Lumitec, has announced the appointment of Global Distribution Solutions (GDS Ltd) as its European sales agent and UK distributor for Lumitec products.

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