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MP praises RYA’s focus on safety
Tuesday, 05 July 2022Suella Braverman MP meets with the RYA at Warsash Sailing Club as part of Maritime Safety Week (4 – 8 July).
Salcombe Gin July Regatta
Tuesday, 05 July 2022Hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club, The Salcombe Gin July Regatta will take place this weekend (09-10 July) with a weekend of well-managed racing and fun ashore. The third regatta of the Royal Southern YC Summer Series will once again feature...
Rental models open doors to younger, more diverse communities
Tuesday, 05 July 2022Edit: The percentages of those taking part in ‘any boating’, by ethnicity, have been updated on receipt of data clarification from British Marine.
A bridge too far, Jeff Bezos’ superyacht threatened with egging
Tuesday, 05 July 2022A resistance force has mobilised in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. Threats of crowds egging Jeff Bezos’ new superyacht have seemingly disrupted Oceanco’s plan to temporarily dismantle a historic bridge to allow the yacht to pass. It now...
New North Mallorca dealer for Fairline
Tuesday, 05 July 2022Fairline has announced Dynamic Yachts in Puerto Pollensa as its new dealer for the north of Mallorca, further strengthening its dealer network in the Balearics as it looks to substantially grow over the coming years.
UKSA announces new chair of trustees
Tuesday, 05 July 2022UKSA has announced Richard Stokes as its new chair of trustees, replacing Kevin George who is stepping down September 2022.
New Benelux agent for Arcona Yachts
Tuesday, 05 July 2022Arcona Yachts AB has appointed VMG Yachting as its agent in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Hannah Mills helps educate Plymouth school children on ocean climate
Tuesday, 05 July 2022To mark one month until the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix returns to Plymouth, students from Years 7 and 8 at Plympton Academy were joined by the world’s most successful female Olympic sailor and member of the Great Britain SailGP Team, Han...
Schools’ Powerboat Challenge returns to QinetiQ
Tuesday, 05 July 2022The Schools’ Powerboat Challenge returned to QinetiQ in Gosport, UK on Friday (1July22), with 12 schools from the surrounding counties coming together to put their naval architectural and boat building skills to the test at the company&rsqu...
Hamble Point underpins roots with RS Electric Boats and Dromeas Yachts
Tuesday, 05 July 2022MDL Marinas’ Hamble Point Marina is returning to its boat building roots with new tenants complementing existing onsite marine manufacturing businesses.
Flying start for late Duke’s classic Dragon at South West Championships in Falmouth
Monday, 04 July 2022 The British Dragons Association South West Championships has kicked off in Falmouth Bay with Bluebottle GBR 192, the late Duke of Edinburgh’s yacht, leading the way with three race-wins out of three. A healthy northerly breeze swep...Hamble Point Marina, returns to boat building roots while supporting a sustainable approach
Monday, 04 July 2022MDL Marinas’ Hamble Point Marina is returning to its boat building roots with new tenants complementing existing onsite marine manufacturing businesses.
Sailors rescued from new boat as it loses keel
Monday, 04 July 2022Two sailors have been rescued from a capsized yacht in extreme sea conditions by the crew of the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane (2July22).
VIDEO: Dramatic rescue as ship sinks in South China Sea
Monday, 04 July 2022More than two dozen crew members are unaccounted for after their ship broke in two during a typhoon in the South China Sea on Saturday (2July22).
Henri-Lloyd acquired by ODLO International
Monday, 04 July 2022Performance brand ODLO has announced it will acquire the 60-year-old British sailing brand, Henri-Lloyd. The acquisition comes months after ODLO announced the acquisition of Janus – a merino clothing manufacturer. The company says this late...
Easy to identify sustainable practices at Metstrade
Monday, 04 July 2022Metstrade says it’s introducing a ‘Superyacht Sustainability Route’ in this year’s show. In collaboration with the Water Revolution Foundation the initiative will indicate exhibitors who have passed the foundation’s ...
Barrus’ MD, Robert Muir, to retire
Monday, 04 July 2022Robert Muir, MD of Barrus Ltd, will retire from his position in December 2023. He’s been with the company for 32 years, including more than 11 as MD.
Tall Ships to set sail from Cornwall in 2023
Monday, 04 July 2022The historic UK coastal town of Falmouth, Cornwall, has announced it will host the start of the prestigious Tall Ships Race, Magellan Elcano from the 15 – 18 August 2023.
World War II-era boat latest discovery in Lake Mead
Monday, 04 July 2022A Higgins landing craft, 1,500 of which were deployed at Normandy on D-Day in 1944, is just the latest in a series of objects unearthed by declining water levels in Lake Mead.
Berge Bulk vessel to sail with WindWings in 2023
Monday, 04 July 2022Berge Bulk, BAR Technologies, and Yara Marine Technologies have reached an agreement to install four BAR Tech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies (WindWings) on board the 210 DWT bulk carrier Berge Olympus.
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