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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.

Londoners block plans for £25m late-night party yacht
Londoners block plans for £25m late-night party yacht
Thursday, 08 February 2024

Plans for a £25m ‘party yacht’ that was to have held late-night events on the River Thames have been scrapped, after local residents objected to the vessel.

Sunseeker reveals renderings of first Ocean 156
Sunseeker reveals renderings of first Ocean 156
Thursday, 08 February 2024

British boatbuilder Sunseeker has revealed new images of the Ocean 156.

RAD Propulsion secures £1m funding
RAD Propulsion secures £1m funding
Thursday, 08 February 2024

RAD Propulsion, a British firm developing sustainable outboards, has secured £1m investment from marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity.

Cox Marine appoints UK distributor
Cox Marine appoints UK distributor
Thursday, 08 February 2024

Cox Marine, the British manufacturer of the CXO300 outboard, has appointed Barrus, a UK-based importer and distributor of marine equipment, to its distributor network.

The Italian Sea Group unveils 40m Quaranta project
The Italian Sea Group unveils 40m Quaranta project
Thursday, 08 February 2024

The Italian Sea Group has introduced the new Quaranta project, marking the debut of the 40-metre superyacht range within the Admiral fleet.

Brunswick’s pre-owned boat business opens new US location
Brunswick’s pre-owned boat business opens new US location
Thursday, 08 February 2024

Boateka, Brunswick Corporation’s certified pre-owned boat business, has announced a new location just outside of Atlanta in the United States.

EBI welcomes focus on recreational boating industry in EU Transition Pathway for green and digital mobility ecosystem
EBI welcomes focus on recreational boating industry in EU Transition Pathway for green and digital mobility ecosystem
Thursday, 08 February 2024

European Boating Industry welcomes the Transition Pathway for the European mobility industrial ecosystem published by the European Commission.

Steamship Shieldhall announces 2024 Bournemouth Air Festival sailings
Steamship Shieldhall announces 2024 Bournemouth Air Festival sailings
Thursday, 08 February 2024 Following confirmation of Bournemouth Air Festival dates for 2024, the volunteers at Steamship Shieldhall have announced that the heritage steamship will spend time in Poole in Dorset to visit the event. With concerns that 2024 may be the last year ...
February 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
February 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Head over to BoatBid.com and have a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!

Smartgyro strengthens US market presence
Smartgyro strengthens US market presence
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Italy-headquartered Gyro stabilisation company Smartgyro is expanding its global footprint, with new dealers appointed by two of its major US distributors, Mack Boring & Parts Co. and Yanmar Mastry Engine Center.

Tankoa launches first unit in T450 series
Tankoa launches first unit in T450 series
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Italian boatbuilder Tankoa has launched the first unit in the Tankoa T450 series at the Tankoa shipyard in Genoa, Italy.

Panamanians survive 11 days adrift thanks to floating coconuts
Panamanians survive 11 days adrift thanks to floating coconuts
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Three Panamanian men have survived 11 days drifting in the Pacific, surviving on rainwater and coconuts that floated past.

GAC Pindar named logistics supplier for Ineos Britannia
GAC Pindar named logistics supplier for Ineos Britannia
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

GAC Pindar has been named the official logistics supplier for Ineos Britannia, the British challenger for the 37th America’s Cup. The appointment follows the successful provision of freight services between the UK and Europe for the team by...

Williams Jet Tenders stars in spy blockbuster film
Williams Jet Tenders stars in spy blockbuster film
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Tender specialist Williams Jet Tenders’ SportJet 250 will star on the silver screen in the upcoming blockbuster film Argylle.

Marine Resources appoints recruitment director
Marine Resources appoints recruitment director
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

British marine recruitment company Marine Resources has appointed Oliver Wells to the position of recruitment director.

Yamaha delivers Tech Talk session
Yamaha delivers Tech Talk session
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Yamaha has participated in the RYA Training Conference 2024, an annual conference for RYA instructors and other training centre principles, which took place over the weekend of 27-28 January 2024 in Oxfordshire.

Foresti & Suardi’s Versari Collection
Foresti & Suardi’s Versari Collection
Wednesday, 07 February 2024 Introduction

Foresti & Suardi’s Versari Collection emerges as a pinnacle of computerised numerical control (CNC) manufacturing. Coming from the acquisition of Versari & Delmonte, this collection integrates into the product range ...

Pen Duick VI First To Cape Horn
Pen Duick VI First To Cape Horn
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

The renowned 73ft Bermudan Ketch, Pen Duick VI FR (14) skippered by the equally legendary Marie Tabarly, rounded the notorious Cape Horn at 04:51 UTC, 6th February.

Missing solo sailor turns up in Hawaii after five weeks
Missing solo sailor turns up in Hawaii after five weeks
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

The US Coast Guard has located the missing sailor Noel Rubio, who has arrived in Hawaii after sparking a large-scale search when he failed to arrive as scheduled.

Quick Group acquires US yacht service firm
Quick Group acquires US yacht service firm
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

Quick Group has acquired Yachting Marine Service (YMS), a Florida-based yacht service firm, which Quick says will become a key service hub for the group.

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