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Video: Vetus Maxwell chief on DC-to-DC charging innovation for electric thrusters
Video: Vetus Maxwell chief on DC-to-DC charging innovation for electric thrusters
Monday, 14 October 2024

In this interview, Art Hill is joined by Chris DeBoy, CEO of Vetus Maxwell USA, to discuss Vetus’ latest innovations, including its new DC-to-DC charging solution designed for electric thrusters. This three-stage technology ensures ve...

Daniel Craig auctions 007 motorbikes for RNLI in birthday gesture
Daniel Craig auctions 007 motorbikes for RNLI in birthday gesture
Monday, 14 October 2024

Actor Daniel Craig, best known for being married to Rachel Weisz – oh yes, and playing James Bond – has donated his personal limited edition 007 x Triumph motorcycles to the RNLI. The idea was to help raise funds for the charity which...

Boating Industry Association expands offering as it buys recruitment agency
Boating Industry Association expands offering as it buys recruitment agency
Monday, 14 October 2024

Australia’s BIA (Boating Industry Association) has bought Marine Jobs as a strategic acquisition to help focus efforts to develop and grow Marine Jobs (beyond online recruitment) and to create a wider programme promoting careers in the mari...

Pre-start penalty and light winds dominate day two of America’s Cup Match in Barcelona
Pre-start penalty and light winds dominate day two of America’s Cup Match in Barcelona
Sunday, 13 October 2024

A pre-start penalty and light winds dominated Race Day 2 of the 37th America’s Cup Match between INEOS Britannia and Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand in Barcelona. The day ended with only one of the two scheduled races taking place, as ra...

‘There’s still a long way to go’ Ainslie reacts to defeat on Day 1 of America’s Cup Match
‘There’s still a long way to go’ Ainslie reacts to defeat on Day 1 of America’s Cup Match
Saturday, 12 October 2024

Ben Ainslie, Team Principal and Skipper of INEOS Britannia, said the first day of the 37th America’s Cup Match was “not the start we were looking for”, after two defeats by Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand. The British Challen...

Athena Pathway ‘proud’ to have competed in first ever Women’s America’s Cup Fina
Athena Pathway ‘proud’ to have competed in first ever Women’s America’s Cup Fina
Saturday, 12 October 2024

Athena Pathway, the British team supported by Cobham Ultra and racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, has been narrowly beaten at the first ever PUIG Women’s America’s Cup Final.  

Great Britons Brown and Barton rule the waves in Cagliari
Great Britons Brown and Barton rule the waves in Cagliari
Saturday, 12 October 2024

It was double delight for Brits Andy Brown and Matt Barton as they scooped silver and bronze medals at the iQFOiL European Championships.

Swedish Svea reign supreme in Barcelona
Swedish Svea reign supreme in Barcelona
Friday, 11 October 2024

Svea finished with something of a flourish, triumphing in both of today’s light wind races and the Swedish flagged team are winners of the J Class Barcelona Regatta by a margin of five points.

Athena Pathway secures place in first ever Women’s America’s Cup Final
Athena Pathway secures place in first ever Women’s America’s Cup Final
Friday, 11 October 2024

Athena Pathway, the British team supported by Cobham Ultra and racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, has secured a place in the first ever PUIG Women’s America’s Cup Final. The Brits will face the Italian team Luna Rossa Prada Pirel...

INEOS Britannia aims to end 173 years of America’s Cup hurt as they take on ‘the All Blacks on water’
INEOS Britannia aims to end 173 years of America’s Cup hurt as they take on ‘the All Blacks on water’
Friday, 11 October 2024

INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record competing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, is ready to take on the All Blacks on water, Emirates Team New Zealand, in its bid to win the America’s Cup.

MDL Marinas expands storage capacity at Shamrock Quay
MDL Marinas expands storage capacity at Shamrock Quay
Friday, 11 October 2024

Marking a significant expansion of its renowned Shamrock Quay marina in Southampton, MDL Marinas has confirmed its recent acquisition of the 3.2-acre plot at Lower William Street is to be utilised for additional boat storage, manufacturing and boa...

RNLI shares its lifesaving knowledge to mark International Disaster Risk Reduction Day
RNLI shares its lifesaving knowledge to mark International Disaster Risk Reduction Day
Friday, 11 October 2024

To mark International Disaster Risk Reduction Day on 13 October, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and DisasterReady, a free humanitarian online learning resource portal, are hosting a Q&A session about understan...

“We’re the underdogs,” says Ainslie, “with everything to gain.” America’s Cup latest news
“We’re the underdogs,” says Ainslie, “with everything to gain.” America’s Cup latest news
Friday, 11 October 2024

Ben Ainslie has spoken out ahead of the start of the final series of the America’s Cup. What was once almost a mythical date on the horizon is now right in front of the teams as they make final preparations.

VIDEO: Stunning 3D images of Ernest Shackleton’s ship released as film debuts in London
VIDEO: Stunning 3D images of Ernest Shackleton’s ship released as film debuts in London
Friday, 11 October 2024

Images of Endurance, brought together from 25,000 digital scans, have revealed the state of preservation of Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance – and it is truly remarkable.

Larger sizes for Orbit Winches as Ronstan develops range
Larger sizes for Orbit Winches as Ronstan develops range
Friday, 11 October 2024

Larger sizes, three-speed configurations and E1 Electric winches are a few of the new additions to Ronstan’s Orbit Winch range.

WhisperPower names exclusive distributor in Americas
WhisperPower names exclusive distributor in Americas
Friday, 11 October 2024

Dutch power systems manufacturer WhisperPower has appointed Mack Boring & Parts Co. as its exclusive distributor for its full range of products across north and central America.

Video: Dockmate sales director on improving safety with remote control docking systems
Video: Dockmate sales director on improving safety with remote control docking systems
Friday, 11 October 2024

At IBEX 2024, Art Hill sat down with Bill Karmis, sales director at Dockmate USA, to discuss Dockmate’s remote-controlled Dynamic Positioning System (DPS). This system offers an innovative solution for docking, enhancing precision and...

Suction mount cup offers versatile uses onboard
Suction mount cup offers versatile uses onboard
Friday, 11 October 2024

Railblaza – which manufactures electronics, mounting systems and accessories – has launched a Titan Grip Suction Mount.

IEMA to open new headquarters in Barcelona in 2025
IEMA to open new headquarters in Barcelona in 2025
Friday, 11 October 2024

US-based non-profit the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA) has confirmed plans to set up its new headquarters in Barcelona, effective from January 2025. The IEMA board of directors approved this decision, citing Barcelona’s st...

BARCELONA BECOMES THE ‘LIGHTHOUSE TO THE WORLD’ AT THE LOUIS VUITTON 37TH AMERICA’S CUP MATCH OPENING CEREMONY
BARCELONA BECOMES THE ‘LIGHTHOUSE TO THE WORLD’ AT THE LOUIS VUITTON 37TH AMERICA’S CUP MATCH OPENING CEREMONY
Thursday, 10 October 2024

Ahead of the climax of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, the ‘Match’ between the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand and the Challenger of Record INEOS Britannia, Barcelona became the ‘Lighthouse to the World’ with...

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