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Tilting sail expedition yacht unveiled
Tuesday, 19 April 2022The latest creation of Steve Kozloff Designs is The Glory, a 170m, five-deck, ice class, triple-masted motor sailor with three Solid Sail mast systems, which can tilt 70 degrees to reduce the air draft from 244ft to 153ft.
America’s Cup American Magic expands team
Tuesday, 19 April 2022New York Yacht Club (NYYC) American Magic has announced two additions to the team’s leadership: Luis Saenz Mariscal and Jon Persch.
Ian Walker steps down as RYA racing director
Tuesday, 19 April 2022Ian Walker MBE will be stepping down from his position as RYA racing director after four and a half years, the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has confirmed.
US marine antenna firm gives UK manufacturing a boost
Tuesday, 19 April 2022US-headquartered marine antenna manufacturer, Shakespeare Marine, has announced it is bringing manufacturing back to the UK for a selection of its VHF antennas.
New managing director for the Marine & Property Group
Tuesday, 19 April 2022The Marine & Property Group, which has five marinas across Wales and the south west of England, has appointed Lee Davies as its new managing director.
Suntex Marinas acquires New Jersey marina
Tuesday, 19 April 2022Suntex Marina Investors is continuing to expand its marina portfolio with the acquisition of Key Harbor Marina in Waretown, New Jersey, USA.
Time to go racing for Tom Dolan
Monday, 18 April 2022A long, comprehensive spring season of training and preparation comes to an end Tuesday as Irish solo offshore sailor Tom Dolan takes on the first major solo race of the 2022 season. The Solo Maître Coq is the traditional curtain raiser, the...
Littlehampton RNLI respond to multiple callouts at Easter, including a shipwreck
Monday, 18 April 2022It has been a busy few days for the charity’s volunteer lifeboat crews as the good weather has tempted people to head out to sea, but despite the calm conditions incidents can still happen.
Royal Museums Greenwich to celebrate World Oceans Day
Saturday, 16 April 2022Royal Museums Greenwich will celebrate World Oceans Day 2022 on 11 June with a series of events at the National Maritime Museum. World Oceans Day takes place on 8 June every year as a celebration of the ocean and humankind’s continuing relia...
Poole Sailability is the Official Charity of The International Paint Poole Regatta 2022
Friday, 15 April 2022With entries closing on 24 April, the Poole Regatta committee have announced Poole Sailability as the official charity for the 2022 event.
Early bird tickets to SIBS on sale now
Friday, 15 April 2022If you are planning on heading to the Southampton International Boat Show 2022 (16 – 25 September) then make sure you take advantage of the exclusive early bird ticket offer.
Ian Walker to Step Down as RYA Racing Director
Friday, 15 April 2022Ian Walker MBE is stepping down from his position as RYA Racing Director.
London Luxury Afloat – New exhibitors announced
Thursday, 14 April 2022With just one week to go until the first ever London Luxury Afloat showcase, tickets are still available offering discerning boat buyers a unique opportunity to view some of the very best in high end, luxury sailing, motor and superyachts in the h...
Hattie Rogers becomes SailGP Inspire WASZP Female Champion and Fastest Female F50 Helm!
Thursday, 14 April 2022In March, Lymington sailor Hattie Rogers (21) competed in the inaugural SailGP Inspire WASZP Grand Final Championship in San Francisco Bay, representing Great Britain with fellow sailor Zac Blomeley (20).
Nordic Folkboat: the most successful design in the Round the Island Race
Thursday, 14 April 2022This year celebrating its 80th anniversary, the Nordic Folkboat stands out as the most successful design in the history of the Round the Island Race with remarkable competitive longevity.
VIDEO: E1 Racebird foiler takes flight
Thursday, 14 April 2022E1’s innovative electric foiling raceboat took flight for the first time on the River Po, close to San Nazzaro. The E1 Racebird prototype, which was unveiled last year, has successfully completed its initial series of tests and performance ...
New partnership to expand commercial electric boat sector
Thursday, 14 April 2022Global marine fast charging network operator Aqua superPower and Norwegian electric boat motor systems developer Evoy have announced a strategic partnership to expand the commercial electric boat sector.
‘Missing’ Torqeedo solar-electric uncrewed vessel crosses Atlantic
Thursday, 14 April 2022Mahi Two, a Torqeedo-powered uncrewed surface vessel (USV), has become what is believed to be the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean using only solar power, after losing contact with the on-land team for two months.
GMBA appoints representative in China
Thursday, 14 April 2022Expanding its portfolio of clients and advisors around the world, Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has announced the appointment of Godfrey Zwygart as their representative in China.
All women NZ racing team backed by Burning and Take
Thursday, 14 April 2022Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have launched Live Ocean Racing – a platform to bring together an all-female team of talented and diverse sailors to compete at the highest level.
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