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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.

Translated 9 wins the first leg of the Ocean Globe Race 2023
Translated 9 wins the first leg of the Ocean Globe Race 2023
Sunday, 22 October 2023

Translated 9 crossed the finish line of the first leg of the Ocean Globe Race in Cape Town, securing the first position overall ranking with a two day advantage over the second boat.

VIDEO: Sixty Knot Gusts, Tears, OGR Champagne and Seal Lion Attacks
VIDEO: Sixty Knot Gusts, Tears, OGR Champagne and Seal Lion Attacks
Sunday, 22 October 2023

It was a frantic 24 hours in the V&A Waterfront Marina, Cape Town, with three McIntyre Ocean Globe Race yachts crossing the finish line. A stunning Table Mountain vista welcomed the French Bermudan Ketch, Pen Duick VI FR (14), at 17:06 UTC Fri...

VIDEO: The Finns Triumph In Cape Town
VIDEO: The Finns Triumph In Cape Town
Friday, 20 October 2023

There were emotional scenes as Spirit of Helsinki FI (71) crossed the finish line of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race taking line honours for leg one. At 08:10 UTC, the Swan 651, having sailed for 39 days, 20 hrs and 10 mins and covering 7670 nm from...

MarineMax opens new Florida location
MarineMax opens new Florida location
Friday, 20 October 2023

Recreational boat and yacht retailer, MarineMax has announced a new location, MarineMax Jupiter and MarineMax Palm Beach Service Center.

Shortlist announced for Boat Builder Awards 2023
Shortlist announced for Boat Builder Awards 2023
Friday, 20 October 2023

Thirty-six companies and individuals from 14 countries have been nominated for this year’s Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement 2023, in association with Raymarine.

Crestliner announces Super Hawk redesign
Crestliner announces Super Hawk redesign
Friday, 20 October 2023

Crestliner Boats, a Brunswick Corporation brand, has announced the redesign and launch of its new Super Hawk series of sport fishing boats.

Guide to keeping surfaces ship shape this winter
Guide to keeping surfaces ship shape this winter
Friday, 20 October 2023

AkzoNobel’s technical manager, Richard Jennings, has shared a list of top maintenance tips to ensure boat owners can do to help their boat look amazing for the next season.  

West System Six10 back in distribution in EMEA after ‘challenging’ year
West System Six10 back in distribution in EMEA after ‘challenging’ year
Friday, 20 October 2023

Wessex Resins & Adhesives has advised that its West System Six10 thickened epoxy adhesive is back in distribution in Europe, the Middle East and Africa following supply issues.

Amble Marina invests £1million to ensure its future
Amble Marina invests £1million to ensure its future
Friday, 20 October 2023

Amble Marina, in Northumberland, is carrying out major infrastructure works in order to guarantee the longevity of the site. The project sees Amble Marina make a £1million privately funded investment, employing three new team members as well...

Maxwell Marine to supply anchor system for USVs
Maxwell Marine to supply anchor system for USVs
Friday, 20 October 2023

Anchoring systems specialist Maxwell Marine has been contracted to design and supply a technical anchoring system for the uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) which will be used for offshore met-ocean measurement campaigns in the wind farm industry....

UKSA launches Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
UKSA launches Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
Friday, 20 October 2023

UK sailing charity, UKSA has officially launched the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project, placing breeding baskets under its pontoons.

Orca launches Core 2 with radar support
Orca launches Core 2 with radar support
Friday, 20 October 2023

Norwegian marine tech startup, Orca, has launched its next-generation smart navigation hub, the Core 2 featuring radar support.

Legacy technology inadvertently affecting security
Legacy technology inadvertently affecting security
Friday, 20 October 2023

Legacy technology connection – as businesses connect assets – carries significant cyber risk in the maritime industry, writes Craig Wooldridge, maritime cyber baseline certification manager for the IASME Consortium.

Meet the broker - Nic Parton
Meet the broker - Nic Parton
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Nic Parton runs the Boatshed Hamble and Southampton offices. He has been working with Boatshed since 2019.Having a lifelong passion for anything boaty he has found himself lucky to have worked in the marine industry for 25 years.

VIDEO: Cornwall’s first “living wall” habitat set to grow in Falmouth Harbour
VIDEO: Cornwall’s first “living wall” habitat set to grow in Falmouth Harbour
Thursday, 19 October 2023 A Falmouth harbour wall that was sparse of wildlife is set to become a bristling habitat of marine flora and fauna due to the installation of tiles designed to increase biodiversity. New ‘Habitiles’ attached to the east wall of Cornwall ...
CRUISERS YACHTS’ ALL-NEW FLYBRIDGE SERIES
CRUISERS YACHTS’ ALL-NEW FLYBRIDGE SERIES
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Cruisers Yachts, American manufacturer of luxury yachts, has announced the upcoming launch of their all-new Flybridge series, a brand-new evolution of their popular Cruisers Cantius series.

UKSA officially launches the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
UKSA officially launches the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
Thursday, 19 October 2023

UKSA officially launched the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project in partnership with Blue Marine Foundation as its first oysters were placed in baskets beneath UKSA’s pontoons to breed.

Hovertravel first to earn Green Marine Accreditation
Hovertravel first to earn Green Marine Accreditation
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Hovertravel has become the first UK domestic ferry to earn Green Marine Accreditation in Europe. 

Azimut presents four US premieres at FLIBS 2023
Azimut presents four US premieres at FLIBS 2023
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Azimut is exhibiting 15 yachts, including four American premieres, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which takes place 25-29 October 2023.

First Frauscher x Porsche eFantom undergoes test drives
First Frauscher x Porsche eFantom undergoes test drives
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Sports car manufacturer Porsche and Austria’s Frauscher Shipyard have presented the first production model of the 850 Fantom Air, which is set for debut at boot Dusseldorf in January 2024.

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