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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.

Launch into 2024… at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Launch into 2024… at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Whether you are taking your first tentative tacks, dreaming of adventures afloat or are looking to hone your high performance skills, you will find all the advice you need with the line-up of expert talks at this year’s RYA Dinghy & Wate...

Get ready for an incredible boating adventure – BoatLife
Get ready for an incredible boating adventure – BoatLife
Wednesday, 31 January 2024

For a fabulous experience, tailored to the boating lifestyle, BoatLife 2024 – Powered by Suzuki returns bigger and better to the NEC, Birmingham from 15 – 18 February.

Choosing your drysuit…
Choosing your drysuit…
Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Staying on the water? Here is what to look for when choosing a drysuit…

Dolphin Project Spinnaker
Dolphin Project Spinnaker
Tuesday, 30 January 2024

This Spinnaker collaboration with and in support of Dolphin Project, a leading non-profit dedicated to the welfare and protection of dolphins worldwide -is the Croft Mid-Size Automatic Dolphin Project Limited Edition.

A New Marina in Vilamoura
A New Marina in Vilamoura
Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Vilamoura has announced the construction of a new marina at the development on the Algarve coast.

Charity offers glimpse into world of Lifesaving Sport
Charity offers glimpse into world of Lifesaving Sport
Tuesday, 30 January 2024

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has launched a new explainer video to educate the general public about Lifesaving Sport.

Twin Vee to downsize amid economic challenges
Twin Vee to downsize amid economic challenges
Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Florida-based Twin Vee PowerCats Co, a manufacturer, distributor and marketer of power sport boats, has announced ‘organisational realignment initiatives’ to reduce overheads as it heads into the 2025 model year.

Oligarch’s $200m superyacht handed over to Ukraine
Oligarch’s $200m superyacht handed over to Ukraine
Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Olena Duma, the head of Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency (Arma), has confirmed that ownership of the 93m superyacht Royal Romance will be handed to the Ukrainian government after a landmark ruling by a Croatian court.

Cannes show organisers reveal details of new marina for 2024
Cannes show organisers reveal details of new marina for 2024
Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Organisers of the Cannes Yachting Festival have revealed new details about the changes upcoming for the show’s 2024 edition, which takes place in September.

GT Green Technologies’ AirWings receives funding boost
GT Green Technologies’ AirWings receives funding boost
Tuesday, 30 January 2024

GT Green Technologies, in collaboration with Carisbrooke Shipping and The University of Bristol, believes it’s set to revolutionise commercial shipping with its groundbreaking wind propulsion solution, AirWing.

Fairline’s Targa 40 making UK debut at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Fairline’s Targa 40 making UK debut at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Fairline has confirmed its new Targa 40 will make its official UK debut at the South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show in April, following the model’s world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2024 this month.

B&G and Pixel sur Mer partner to develop autopilot solution
B&G and Pixel sur Mer partner to develop autopilot solution
Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Sailing electronics manufacturer B&G is partnering with Pixel sur Mer to develop an autopilot solution for the offshore performance sailing market.

British Marine welcomes the Minister for Maritime to a member breakfast meeting to discuss the progress and challenges around decarbonisation
British Marine welcomes the Minister for Maritime to a member breakfast meeting to discuss the progress and challenges around decarbonisation
Monday, 29 January 2024

Plus, British Marine members benefit from £33 million Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) funding pot.

Successful Future Maritime Fuels roundtable held in the Solent
Successful Future Maritime Fuels roundtable held in the Solent
Monday, 29 January 2024

The future of green shipping was top of the agenda at a roundtable event convened by Maritime UK Solent which brought together the Department of Transport (DfT) with over 20 Solent-based and international maritime organisations to discuss an...

Approved Boats confirm UK debut of Fairline’s Targa 40 at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024
Approved Boats confirm UK debut of Fairline’s Targa 40 at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024
Monday, 29 January 2024

Following hot on the heels of its world debut at boot Düsseldorf this month, the brand-new Targa 40 will be making its official UK debut at the South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show, taking place against the stunning backdrop of MDL’s fl...

Winners of £33m UK marine decarbonisation fund revealed
Winners of £33m UK marine decarbonisation fund revealed
Monday, 29 January 2024

The winners of the latest round of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) funding to develop green technologies for ports and ships in the UK have been announced.

Dromeas Yachts launches legal action after dealer allegations
Dromeas Yachts launches legal action after dealer allegations
Monday, 29 January 2024

Dromeas Yachts, the Turkish boatbuilder which moved its head office to Hamble Point Marina in the UK in 2022, says it is initiating immediate and decisive legal action against claimed false and defamatory statements made by a former dealer. The a...

World’s largest cruise ship sets sail amid LNG controversy
World’s largest cruise ship sets sail amid LNG controversy
Monday, 29 January 2024

The world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, has set sail on its maiden voyage from Miami, Florida, amid accusations of greenwashing over its emissions.

boot Düsseldorf records 214,000 visitors as show ends on a high
boot Düsseldorf records 214,000 visitors as show ends on a high
Monday, 29 January 2024

After its nine-day run, boot Düsseldorf 2024 has closed its doors for another year and with 214,000 visitors turning out for the event.

China becomes manufacturing base for WindWings
China becomes manufacturing base for WindWings
Monday, 29 January 2024

BAR Technologies has entered into an agreement to enable its WindWings to be produced in China.

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