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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.

Hong Kong investor acquires Dutch superyacht yard
Hong Kong investor acquires Dutch superyacht yard
Wednesday, 12 January 2022

Family-owned Balk Shipyard, a Dutch shipbuilder that specialises in refits and rebuilds, has been acquired by Hong Kong-based investment company Zhongying International.

Dunkirk ship returns home and will reopen to public later this year
Dunkirk ship returns home and will reopen to public later this year
Wednesday, 12 January 2022

PS Medway Queen was returned ‘home’ to Gillingham on Friday 7 January to have the hull inspected, cleaned and repainted.

Tim Mayer joins MDL Marinas’ board of directors
Tim Mayer joins MDL Marinas’ board of directors
Wednesday, 12 January 2022

MDL Marinas has announced that its sales and marketing director, Tim Mayer, has formally been appointed to its board of directors.

Marine Connection acquires majority stake in Boaters Exchange
Marine Connection acquires majority stake in Boaters Exchange
Wednesday, 12 January 2022

Marine Connection has acquired the majority interest in Boaters Exchange, a 20-year retail dealership with two Central Florida locations including Rockledge and New Smyrna Beach.

Limestone Boat Company appoints new marketing director
Limestone Boat Company appoints new marketing director
Wednesday, 12 January 2022

The Limestone Boat Company, owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone Boats and Boca Bay Boats, has appointed Keith McDevitt as its new director of marketing.

Entry opens for RYA/BUSA Women’s Team Racing Championships
Entry opens for RYA/BUSA Women’s Team Racing Championships
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Entries have opened for the RYA and BUSA Women’s Team Racing Championships, which will take place at Budworth Sailing Club over the weekend of 19/20 February 2022.

Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live this February
Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live this February
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Pip Hare, who needs very little introduction as the eighth woman in history to complete the Vendee Globe, will be the first big name to open the inaugural show.

VIDEO: Fire breaks out at Ferretti factory
VIDEO: Fire breaks out at Ferretti factory
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

A fire has broken out at the Ferretti shipyard in Cattolica. The shocking video footage shows flames engulfing one boat and firefighters on the scene.

Pure Watercraft and General Motors launch first electric pontoon boat
Pure Watercraft and General Motors launch first electric pontoon boat
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Pure Watercraft, manufacturer of electric boats and propulsion systems, and General Motors has unveiled its all-electric pontoon boat at US exbhibition CES and has opened pre-orders on its website. This is the first product to result from Pu...

Sunseeker to adopt Module F certification across model range
Sunseeker to adopt Module F certification across model range
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Sunseeker International will be adopting the Module F scheme of certification and apply it to its entire model range by the end of 2022.

RNLI stations set up after Marchioness tragedy pass 20-year mark
RNLI stations set up after Marchioness tragedy pass 20-year mark
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Chiswick RNLI and three other Thames RNLI stations, which were established following the tragic sinking of the Marchioness where 51 people drowned, are celebrating 20 years of service this month.

Pip Hare to open BoatLife Live in February
Pip Hare to open BoatLife Live in February
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Pip Hare, the 8th woman in history to complete the Vendee Globe, will open the inaugural BoatLife Live on 17 February 2022 at the NEC Birmingham.

Scanstrut appoints new design director
Scanstrut appoints new design director
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Outdoor marine equipment manufacturer Scanstrut has appointed Nigel Smith as design director in a newly created role.

Lumishore appoints new sales director
Lumishore appoints new sales director
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance marine LED lighting systems, has appointed Sheryl Jarrett as its leisure marine sales director in EMEAA.

Damen opts for ‘try before you buy’ tug simulator
Damen opts for ‘try before you buy’ tug simulator
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Damen’s ASD 2312 Tug is now available at simulator centres globally, facilitating a ‘try before you buy’ experience.

BoatBid Bespoke Auction - Moody 27
BoatBid Bespoke Auction - Moody 27
Monday, 10 January 2022

We are really pleased to announce our bespoke BoatBid auction for this Moody 27.

VIDEO: Horrific footage of rockfall onto pleasure boats
VIDEO: Horrific footage of rockfall onto pleasure boats
Monday, 10 January 2022

A towering slab of rock broke from a cliff and toppled on to boaters drifting near a waterfall on a Brazilian lake last Saturday, leaving 10 people dead.

American Magic to represent New York Yacht Club in 37th America’s Cup
American Magic to represent New York Yacht Club in 37th America’s Cup
Monday, 10 January 2022

American Magic has confirmed that it intends to compete in the 37th America’s Cup (AC37) and represent the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) against the field of challengers and the defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, for the most coveted prize i...

RYA launches support framework after change to Offshore Special Regulations
RYA launches support framework after change to Offshore Special Regulations
Monday, 10 January 2022

The RYA has launched a framework of support for yacht racers and owners following a change in World Sailing’s Offshore Special Regulations (OSR).

boot Düsseldorf 2022: International Breakfast Meeting goes online
boot Düsseldorf 2022: International Breakfast Meeting goes online
Monday, 10 January 2022

boot Düsseldorf and the European Boating Industry have announced that the annual International Breakfast Meeting (IBM) is moving to a digital format once again, following the cancellation of boot Düsseldorf 2022 due to rising concerns r...

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