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Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition winner revealed
Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition winner revealed
Monday, 25 September 2023

Staffordshire University student Oliver Rommelrath has been crowned the winner of the 2023 Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition.

Shakespeare Marine launches Shanghai distribution hub
Shakespeare Marine launches Shanghai distribution hub
Monday, 25 September 2023

Marine antenna design specialist Shakespeare Marine is launching a new distribution hub in Shanghai, China, to support sales in its Asia and Australasia markets.

RNLI launches ‘All Hands on Deck’ fundraising initiative
RNLI launches ‘All Hands on Deck’ fundraising initiative
Monday, 25 September 2023

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has launched a new fundraising initiative to mark the charity’s bicentenary next year.

Emirates GBR secure second event win on the bounce
Emirates GBR secure second event win on the bounce
Sunday, 24 September 2023

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team secured their second event win in a row after winning the ROCKWOOL Italy Sail Grand Prix title.

Emirates Great Britain lead the fleet on opening day of Italy Sail Grand Prix
Emirates Great Britain lead the fleet on opening day of Italy Sail Grand Prix
Saturday, 23 September 2023 Following an event win in Saint-Tropez only two weeks ago, the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team put in three solid races – in challenging conditions – with a 2-3-3 race record for on the opening day of the ROCKWOOL Italy Sail Grand Prix...
Winner of the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition revealed
Winner of the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition revealed
Friday, 22 September 2023

After almost 14 hours of sketching it was time for the young designers taking part in the Superyacht UK Young Designer (SYUK) competition, sponsored by Marine Resources, to down their pens and reveal the 2023 winner at the Southampton Internationa...

Emirates GBR SailGP aim to keep momentum building in Taranto
Emirates GBR SailGP aim to keep momentum building in Taranto
Friday, 22 September 2023

Two weeks after victory in Saint-Tropez, the Emirates GBR SailGP Team has arrived in Taranto ahead of the ROCKWOOL Italy Sail Grand Prix. The British team sees the quick turnaround between the two events as a positive as they aim to keep the momen...

Electric boat breaks world record for distance in 24 hours
Electric boat breaks world record for distance in 24 hours
Friday, 22 September 2023

Setting a new world record for the longest distance traveled by an electric boat in one day, the C-8 foiling craft from Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela covered 420 nautical miles (777km/483 miles) within 24 hours – the equivalent...

Insurtech firm Ripe acquires boat insurance company
Insurtech firm Ripe acquires boat insurance company
Friday, 22 September 2023

Insurtech firm Ripe has completed its first mergers and acquisitions transaction by acquiring specialist boat insurer, Craftinsure. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is the first that Ripe has made since Aquiline Capital Partners...

Vetus appoints new Swiss distributor
Vetus appoints new Swiss distributor
Friday, 22 September 2023

Vetus, which designs complete marine product systems, has appointed ProMot AG as its distributor for Switzerland.

Superyacht and ‘floating garden’ Symbiosis to be unveiled at Monaco Yacht Show
Superyacht and ‘floating garden’ Symbiosis to be unveiled at Monaco Yacht Show
Friday, 22 September 2023

Swiss studio KMJ has revealed details of its 85-metre, nature-led superyacht concept Symbiosis, which is being unveiled at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show next week (27-30 September 2023).

SIBS 2023: Island RIBs launches new 10m utility vessel
SIBS 2023: Island RIBs launches new 10m utility vessel
Friday, 22 September 2023

Isle of Wight-based boatbuilder Island RIBs has launched a new 10m high-performance utility Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) at the 2023 Southampton Boat Show.

Scientists to build permanent underwater base off Welsh coast by 2027
Scientists to build permanent underwater base off Welsh coast by 2027
Friday, 22 September 2023

Deep, an ocean technology and exploration company based in Bristol, UK has announced its ambition for a permanent underwater base off the coast of Wales by 2027.

Seadrive and Saim confirm strategic partnership
Seadrive and Saim confirm strategic partnership
Friday, 22 September 2023

Norwegian electric propulsion specialist SeaDrive has partnered with marine technological equipment supplier Saim, through a private placement of shares.

DISCOUNT FOR ALL AT SEA READERS! Sailing charity offers adult sailors exciting voyages in the Canary Islands this winter
DISCOUNT FOR ALL AT SEA READERS! Sailing charity offers adult sailors exciting voyages in the Canary Islands this winter
Thursday, 21 September 2023

Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) has announced its exciting new winter-sun voyage programme with sunny sailing adventures available to book between now and January.

RNLI to get All Hands on Deck at sailing clubs to raise funds in 2024
RNLI to get All Hands on Deck at sailing clubs to raise funds in 2024
Thursday, 21 September 2023

In 2024, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will have been saving lives at sea for 200 years and, to mark the milestone, the charity is inviting sailing clubs to celebrate with them.

VIDEO: RYA Foundation Youth Fund supports young sailors
VIDEO: RYA Foundation Youth Fund supports young sailors
Thursday, 21 September 2023

A new fund from the RYA Foundation is supporting young people to achieve their potential in sailing.

Electric Boat Shatters World Record, Covers 483 miles (777 km) in a Day
Electric Boat Shatters World Record, Covers 483 miles (777 km) in a Day
Thursday, 21 September 2023

Imagine travelling by electric boat from London to Amsterdam and back within 24 hours? During a recent endurance challenge, the electric, hydrofoiling Candela C-8 covered a distance equivalent to that journey, setting a new world record for the lo...

World Sailing invite nominations for 2023 Rolex World Sailor of the Year
World Sailing invite nominations for 2023 Rolex World Sailor of the Year
Thursday, 21 September 2023

Nominations for individuals for the Rolex World Sailor of the Year, for teams in the Team of the Year, and the most innovative design in Boat of the Year are now open for the 2023 World Sailing Awards. 

Winners of The Yacht Harbour Association Marina Awards 2023 revealed at the Southampton International Boat Show
Winners of The Yacht Harbour Association Marina Awards 2023 revealed at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 21 September 2023

At the Southampton International Boat Show winners of The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) Marina Awards 2023, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, were revealed on the Foredeck Stage.

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