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Get your family hooked on watersports at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Do you dream of your children becoming life-long sailing or windsurfing enthusiasts? Or perhaps you are hoping to spend more time on the water as a family? Sailing and watersports can lead to a life-long passion and at the RYA Dinghy & Watersp...
Video: Mo-jet ramps up its modular surf-jet-dive scooter and e-foiler
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Claiming to be the world’s first modular electric-powered surf toy that can transform from jet surfer to jet bodyboard to e-foiler to scooter diver, Mo-jet has secured three new shareholders as part of a capital increase.
Clipper unveils new 2022 Arctic Circle expedition and big-boat racing
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Clipper Ventures will be offering expedition sailing to Greenland from summer 2022 as it unveils its new subsidiary, SKIRR Adventures. The company has also relaunched its racing programme with big-boat racing including the new Knox-Johnston ...
Outboard boats market to hit US$9bn by 2028
Tuesday, 01 February 2022The global outboard boats market, currently valued at US$5 billion, is expected to surpass US$9 billion by 2028, a new research report has concluded. This represents a projected growth rate of over 6 per cent CAGR between 2022 and 2028.
Suntex acquires New York marina
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Marina owner and operator Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex) has acquired Sunset Harbour on the South Shore of Long Island, New York.
SMG announces date for Meet the Manufacturer event
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Marine electronics distributor SMG (Europe) has announced that its next Meet the Manufacturer and trade-only networking event will be held in Portsmouth, UK, on 9 March 2022.
Keynote speaker announced for British Marine National Conference
Tuesday, 01 February 2022British Marine has announced that Howard Davies, co-founder of Salcombe Distilling Co., will be speaking at this year’s National Conference programme. Davies’ talk will focus innovating to succeed in business.
Damen to supply world’s smallest ballast water treatment system
Tuesday, 01 February 2022Damen has signed its first contract with ballast water treatment systems producer Erma First, to supply the world’s smallest ballast water treatment system, OneTank.
VIDEO: Emergency services rescue five after boat hits weir
Monday, 31 January 2022A family boating day ended in peril as three adults and two children had to be winched to safety after their boat hit the Penrith Weir on the Nepean River (New South Wales, Australia) and capsized on Sunday afternoon (30Jan22).
Marine-i offers testing support to marine tech businesses
Monday, 31 January 2022Marine-i is calling on local south-west marine tech businesses to take advantage of fully-funded testing capacity available at its partner sites to accelerate their innovation.
VIDEO: Cement carrier sinks two tug boats
Monday, 31 January 2022Two tug boats in Tasmania have sunk after a collision with a commercial vessel.
Raritan launches higher bowl for extra comfort
Monday, 31 January 2022Raritan Engineering has announced a comfort height, elongated bowl version of its Marine Elegance electric toilet.
Aquila appoints Italian dealer
Monday, 31 January 2022Aquila Power Catamarans has appointed FC Yacht as its dealer in Italy.
ABYC Foundation launches accreditation programme
Monday, 31 January 2022The ABYC Foundation has launched its first official Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP) for schools teaching marine service. MTAP is designed to ensure quality training that is aligned with industry needs, at both high school and post-seco...
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems upgrades sailing club’s pontoon
Monday, 31 January 2022Working closely with Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club, Inland and Coastal Marinas Systems (ICMS) has upgraded the club’s water access for a range of watersports, including sailing and kayaking.
Costa cruise ship to transform to catwalk in sustainability stunt
Monday, 31 January 2022The new LNG-powered cruise ship, Costa Toscana, is set to be transformed into a sky-high sea catwalk in late February. Against the backdrop of the Italian Riviera, J Spring Fashion Show 2022 will take place on board. This will, according to organ...
Lifeboat rescues stranded dolphin
Friday, 28 January 2022The RNLI and Coastguard launched an unusual rescue near Dartmouth, UK, after six people were seen in the water trying to save a stranded dolphin.
Round the Island Race entries open!
Friday, 28 January 2022The Island Sailing Club has announced that entries are now open for the 2022 edition of the Round the Island Race, which is being held on 25 June.
MarineMax reports record first quarter results
Friday, 28 January 2022MarineMax’s revenue increased 15 per cent to a record US$472.7 million for its first quarter ending 31 December 2021, up from US$411.5 million in the same period last year.
Friends set new world record rowing the Atlantic Ocean
Friday, 28 January 2022Two friends from Gloucestershire and Hampshire have shattered a world record for rowing across the Atlantic, having had no previous ocean or rowing experience.
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