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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.

Hydrogen to power next America’s Cup chase boats
Hydrogen to power next America’s Cup chase boats
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

Emirates Team New Zealand has committed to develop hydrogen powered chase boats for the 37th America’s Cup.

Vaccine policy reversal for Royal Caribbean cruises
Vaccine policy reversal for Royal Caribbean cruises
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

Royal Caribbean has reversed its vaccine policy, making double vaccination optional for most of its cruises out of the US, says Travel and Leisure.

Whale incident leaves teen in critical condition after boat breach
Whale incident leaves teen in critical condition after boat breach
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

A teenager is fighting for his life with a broken neck and severe head injuries after a humpback whale landed on a fishing boat in New South Wales, Australia.

IMRAY Launches Crowd-Funding Campaign
IMRAY Launches Crowd-Funding Campaign
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

This World Oceans Day, Imray is getting ready to launch its new product, Explore with Imray.

Superyacht community asked to finance protecting the ocean
Superyacht community asked to finance protecting the ocean
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

Water Revolution Foundation, the non-profit which aims to drive sustainability in the superyacht industry, has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its first endorsed ocean conservation project, the Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMA) programme....

Smartgyro appoints Nautor’s Swan Global Service
Smartgyro appoints Nautor’s Swan Global Service
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

Smartgyro has appointed Nautor’s Swan Global Service (NSGS) as its latest dealer in the western Mediterranean.

The Ocean Cleanup unveils updated system
The Ocean Cleanup unveils updated system
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

The Ocean Cleanup will unveil its next iteration of its ocean cleanup technology: System 002, at IMarEST’s annual conference (28 June – 9 July).

Scaramouche Sailing Trust seeks trustees
Scaramouche Sailing Trust seeks trustees
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

The Scaramouche Sailing Trust is looking for two new trustees to help raise crucial funds for Greig City Academy (GCA) Sailing Programme and shape the future of the charity.

Pilot plans for highly protected marine areas launched
Pilot plans for highly protected marine areas launched
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

The UK has launched plans to increase protections for England’s waters through a pilot scheme to designate marine sites in England as ‘highly protected marine areas’. The selected sites will see a ban on all activities that coul...

July 2021 BoatBid Auction - Entries Open
July 2021 BoatBid Auction - Entries Open
Monday, 07 June 2021

Our July 2021 BoatBid auction is open and ready to take entries.

‘Sea snot’ disaster on Turkey’s shores
‘Sea snot’ disaster on Turkey’s shores
Monday, 07 June 2021

A huge mass of marine mucilage – a thick, slimy substance made up of compounds released by marine organisms – has bloomed in Turkey’s Marmara, as well as in the adjoining Black and Aegean Seas.

36,000 sign petition to stop second homes in coastal communities
36,000 sign petition to stop second homes in coastal communities
Monday, 07 June 2021

A petition has been launched to lobby for action in Cornwall. It calls for a tax on second homes (to invest into local housing), and rent caps for locals to protect the communities. It’s already gathered 36,000 plus signatures as locals fig...

Nineteen callouts in one week for Southend RNLI
Nineteen callouts in one week for Southend RNLI
Monday, 07 June 2021

Southend on Sea volunteer lifeboat crews were paged 19 times in the past week as the weather improved and shorelines became busy.

Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed
Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed
Monday, 07 June 2021

The wreck of fishing vessel Nicola Faith has been raised out of the water. Following the recovery of the vessel by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), it will be transported to a secure location for further investigation, testing and...

Vortec Marine opens superyacht tender refurb facility
Vortec Marine opens superyacht tender refurb facility
Monday, 07 June 2021

Vortec Marine has announced that, in addition to its brokerage office at Swanwick Marina, it also now has a main office in Royal Clarence Yard, a workshop at Endeavour Quay and an additional workshop at Victoria Quay in Gosport.

Crestron launches superyacht systems technician training
Crestron launches superyacht systems technician training
Monday, 07 June 2021

Crestron is running a new systems technician training programme specifically aimed at crew members onboard superyachts. The Superyacht Systems Technician Training Program has been developed by the Crestron Training Institute in partnership with t...

Victory for Japan at Italy Sail Grand Prix in Taranto
Victory for Japan at Italy Sail Grand Prix in Taranto
Monday, 07 June 2021

SailGP fans were out in full force – with sellout crowds on-shore and nearly one thousand registered boats lining the racecourse – to enjoy the second and final day of the Italy Sail Grand Prix in Taranto. Keeping spectators on edge, ...

Sixth place in Taranto for the Great Britain SailGP Team
Sixth place in Taranto for the Great Britain SailGP Team
Sunday, 06 June 2021

Taranto, Italy, put on a great show for the eight SailGP teams this weekend. In what commentator David ‘Freddie’ Carr called the best light wind racing he had ever seen, the leaderboard was constantly changing. In the end it was the Ja...

Coastal sprint shuffles the leaderboard
Coastal sprint shuffles the leaderboard
Saturday, 05 June 2021

The Ocean Race Europe fleet returned to competitive action in Cascais, Portugal today where the 12 international teams representing nine countries took on the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy coastal race ahead of the start tomorrow of the second...

New shared ownership platform for Sunseeker Yachts
New shared ownership platform for Sunseeker Yachts
Friday, 04 June 2021

Designed to offer yacht ownership to the emerging market of sharing economy customers, Meros, a new co-ownership platform that exclusively uses Sunseeker yachts has launched.

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