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Raymarine signs sponsorship deal with South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Raymarine signs sponsorship deal with South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Having supported its South Coast Boat Show for the last three editions, MDL Marinas has announced Raymarine has signed a three-year headline sponsorship agreement for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Shows.

Round-up of premieres and more at boot Düsseldorf 2023
Round-up of premieres and more at boot Düsseldorf 2023
Wednesday, 18 January 2023

On 21 January 2023, the 54th boot Düsseldorf opens its doors. Some 1,500 exhibitors from 68 countries are on board for the show – one of the largest marine events in the world – and the 16 exhibition halls of boot Düsseldorf...

Reckless jet skiers to face prison and unlimited fines after law change
Reckless jet skiers to face prison and unlimited fines after law change
Wednesday, 18 January 2023

The UK is introducing new legislation to crack down on the dangerous misuse of watercraft such as jet skis, with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) being granted more powers to prosecute perpetrators of accidents.

Yamaha launches new outboard models
Yamaha launches new outboard models
Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Yamaha has launched the new XTO 450hp V8 and XTO 400hp V8 outboard engines, to offer users increased acceleration and faster speeds.

Raymarine signs three-year sponsorship deal with the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Raymarine signs three-year sponsorship deal with the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Raymarine has signed a three-year headline sponsorship agreement with MDL Marinas for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Shows.

Agapi data supports Candela / Polestar collaboration
Agapi data supports Candela / Polestar collaboration
Wednesday, 18 January 2023

In January 2022, Candela announced it would be partnering with Agapi Boat Club. This meant that significantly more people would be able to experience Candela’s latest foiling C-8, with significantly less cost (a new C-8 retails at circa &eu...

Denison Yachting appoints new charter management director
Denison Yachting appoints new charter management director
Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Denison has appointed Nicolas Fry as the firm’s new charter management director. Fry will be based out of the Monaco office, continuing efforts in Denison’s European expansion and the growth of the brokerage’s charter division.<...

America’s Cup and Marina Port Vell Barcelona sign new partnership
America’s Cup and Marina Port Vell Barcelona sign new partnership
Wednesday, 18 January 2023

America’s Cup and Marina Port Vell Barcelona have signed a partnership ahead of the regatta in 2024. Through this agreement, Marina Port Vell becomes the preferred marina for superyachts for the 37th America’s Cup, to be held in Barce...

Entries open for Cowes Week
Entries open for Cowes Week
Tuesday, 17 January 2023

]Entries for the world’s longest running regatta, Cowes Week, are now open for 2023.

UK seas, worth billions, at risk from Retained EU Law Bill
UK seas, worth billions, at risk from Retained EU Law Bill
Tuesday, 17 January 2023

The Marine Conservation Society has released a report highlighting the economic value of our seas that are at risk if the Retained EU Law Bill is passed and removes or weakens key, long-standing marine laws. The Bill is currentl...

Oligarch’s yacht ‘vanishes’ from dry dock in audacious heist
Oligarch’s yacht ‘vanishes’ from dry dock in audacious heist
Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Heads are being scratched in Croatia, after a yacht owned by sanctioned Uzbek oligarch Alisher Usmanov allegedly disappeared from its dock in the central Adriatic.

January 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
January 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Tuesday, 17 January 2023

The January 2023 BoatBid auction is in full flow now, having opened for bidding on Monday 16th January. The auction will be open until 1900hrs(GMT) on Sunday 22nd January. Head over to BoatBid to make your bids before then...

Sailor saved by media team
Sailor saved by media team
Tuesday, 17 January 2023

An Australian Finn National Championship competitor, Matt Visser, says he’s alive thanks to the quick-thinking response of a media team filming the event.

Heesen Yachts to launch four superyachts in 2023
Heesen Yachts to launch four superyachts in 2023
Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts has revealed its plans for the upcoming year, including launching four major superyachts.

Orient Express branches into sailing yachts
Orient Express branches into sailing yachts
Tuesday, 17 January 2023

140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, Orient Express says it’s involved in creating the world’s largest sailing ship, the Orient Express Silenseas. The ambition is the result of a French partnership between hospitalit...

Harriet Steptoe beats 3,000 to become RYA Yachtmaster of the Year
Harriet Steptoe beats 3,000 to become RYA Yachtmaster of the Year
Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Harriet Steptoe has been named as the recipient of the 2021 RYA Yachtmaster of the Year award. It reflects her exceptional demonstration of sailing and skippering skills during her RYA Yachtmaster certificate of competence exam.

Radinn appoints exclusive French distributor
Radinn appoints exclusive French distributor
Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Radinn, a jetboard brand founded in Sweden, has appointed Poseidon Yachting as its exclusive importer in France.

New sales and marketing coordinator for GOST
New sales and marketing coordinator for GOST
Tuesday, 17 January 2023

GOST (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a company which specialises in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, has hired Dayene Gibson as sales and marketing coordinator.

Nordic startup launches new electric boat company
Nordic startup launches new electric boat company
Monday, 16 January 2023

Frydenbø Marine and SES-X Marine Technologies have jointly established a new electric leisure boat company, which the firms say has “global ambitions”.

Paddleboarding couple survive three days adrift at sea
Paddleboarding couple survive three days adrift at sea
Monday, 16 January 2023

An Australian couple has survived three days at sea after their paddleboard was caught in a strong current that took them out to sea.

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