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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.

Sea trials for Scania-Powered Viking 46 Billfish show impressive results
Sea trials for Scania-Powered Viking 46 Billfish show impressive results
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

Scania has announced the success of its sea trials for the recently launched 46ft Viking Billfish sportfish yacht (46BF) – MACK 900.

Study finds ‘evolutionary trap’ causes young sea turtles to ingest plastic
Study finds ‘evolutionary trap’ causes young sea turtles to ingest plastic
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

The large amount of plastic in the oceans means that evolutionary adaptations which previously helped aquatic creatures live, are now having life-threatening consequences, reports The Guardian.

Haslar Marina
Haslar Marina
Monday, 02 August 2021

Built in 1993, Haslar Marina is ​tucked away just inside the southwest corner of Portsmouth Harbour.

THE SCOTTISH FISHERIES MUSEUM COMPLETES £1MILLION CONSERVATION OF THE REAPER
THE SCOTTISH FISHERIES MUSEUM COMPLETES £1MILLION CONSERVATION OF THE REAPER
Monday, 02 August 2021 Following a £1million conservation, the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther, Fife, is set to welcome visitors back onboard the iconic ‘Fifie’ Reaper, the last of the great First Class Scottish Herring Luggers and a ‘R...
Kent Teenager goes for Double Gold at Powerboat Championships
Kent Teenager goes for Double Gold at Powerboat Championships
Monday, 02 August 2021

Kent Teenager George Elmore will head to Stewartby Lake in Bedford on the 7 – 8 August for the 2021 British Sprint Championships. Powerboat Racing like many sports has been hit by Covid-19 restrictions meaning the youngster has not raced sin...

Watch: harrowing footage of yacht crew rescue as Storm Evert causes chaos
Watch: harrowing footage of yacht crew rescue as Storm Evert causes chaos
Monday, 02 August 2021

Falmouth Coastguard Operations Centre reported a total of 22 incidents throughout the night as Storm Evert battered the South West last Thursday (29Jul21).

Exhibitor space at Genoa ‘sold out’ says Italian Marine Industry Association
Exhibitor space at Genoa ‘sold out’ says Italian Marine Industry Association
Monday, 02 August 2021

The 61st Genoa International Boat Show has announced it’s ‘sold out’ in terms of national and international exhibitors. This, organiser’s say, is in part due to the ‘tremendous success’ of the boat show’s...

Benetti launches first Motopanfilo 37M
Benetti launches first Motopanfilo 37M
Monday, 02 August 2021

Benetti’s Viareggio shipyard has launched the first unit of its Motopanfilo 37M, a fibreglass and composite yacht. The yacht accommodates ten guests across four cabins, and seven crew members, including the captain.

Scuttlebutt announces new boating app
Scuttlebutt announces new boating app
Monday, 02 August 2021

Scuttlebutt has announced it’s launching a free app, designed specifically for the boating community, for both iPhone and Android mobile devices.

Lifting of restrictions causes boating boom for canals
Lifting of restrictions causes boating boom for canals
Monday, 02 August 2021

The Canal & River Trust says it is seeing so many boats returning to the water as restrictions lift, it could be a record-breaking summer.

Oyster encourages new generation of watersports enthusiasts from its team
Oyster encourages new generation of watersports enthusiasts from its team
Monday, 02 August 2021

Oyster Yachts is launching a scheme to help build a new generation of watersports enthusiasts, offering bursaries to team members to help fund a new passion.

Vessels are exceeding speed limits in protected areas, says Oceana
Vessels are exceeding speed limits in protected areas, says Oceana
Monday, 02 August 2021

Most vessels are exceeding speed limits in areas designed to protect critically endangered North Atlantic Right whales, of which only around 360 remain, says Oceana in its latest report.

Women in maritime get association in West and Central Africa
Women in maritime get association in West and Central Africa
Monday, 02 August 2021

The Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA), the newest IMO-supported regional association for women in the maritime sector (WIMA), has been officially inaugurated.

Wilson secures Team GB’s first Tokyo 2020 sailing medal
Wilson secures Team GB’s first Tokyo 2020 sailing medal
Friday, 30 July 2021

A guaranteed Olympic medal and top three in six other classes on day five in Tokyo.

‘World’s most powerful’ wave turbine gets to work
‘World’s most powerful’ wave turbine gets to work
Friday, 30 July 2021

Orbital Marine Power’s O2, dubbed ‘the world’s most powerful’ tidal turbine, has been connected to the grid, commencing power generation at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.

Collaboration brings economy boost to Fowey Harbour
Collaboration brings economy boost to Fowey Harbour
Friday, 30 July 2021

Fowey Harbour has added a 180m extension to its walk ashore pontoon berthing, which the Fowey Harbour Commissioners says will diversify the commercial activity in the harbour, bringing a boost to the local economy by increasin...

Baltic releases new buoyancy aid for competitive sailors
Baltic releases new buoyancy aid for competitive sailors
Friday, 30 July 2021

Swedish company, Baltic Lifejackets, has released its new Baltic Extreme buoyancy aid.

J/Boats offers electric option
J/Boats offers electric option
Friday, 30 July 2021

J/Boats is now offering a factory installed Torqeedo electric pod drive as an option on its new 28ft J/9 daysailer.

Marina group partners with The Seahorse Trust in conservation effort
Marina group partners with The Seahorse Trust in conservation effort
Friday, 30 July 2021

Charity The Seahorse Trust and marina group boatfolk have joined forces to deliver what they say is a practical solution for conserving Studland Bay’s unique marine environment.

Inmarsat unveils new communications network
Inmarsat unveils new communications network
Friday, 30 July 2021

Inmarsat has unveiled plans for its new communications network, ORCHESTRA.

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