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Pleasure boats will not return to Bournemouth Pier following tragic deaths
Pleasure boats will not return to Bournemouth Pier following tragic deaths
Monday, 13 January 2025

Pleasure boats will not return to Bournemouth Pier this summer following the deaths of two children in 2023. 

X-Yachts chooses Garmin for digital switching and monitoring
X-Yachts chooses Garmin for digital switching and monitoring
Monday, 13 January 2025

As part of a new collaboration, marine electronics manufacturer, Garmin, is supplying X-Yachts with digital switching and monitoring for the boatbuilder’s new XR 41 model, which will be premiered at boot Düsseldorf 2025.

MB92 Group acquires superyacht painter Pinmar
MB92 Group acquires superyacht painter Pinmar
Monday, 13 January 2025

Leading superyacht refit, repair, and maintenance company MB92 Group has bought GYG Ltd., the superyacht painting, service and supply company that trades under the Pinmar, Pinmar Yacht Supply and Technocraft brands. MB92 reports that all brands w...

Nordic Marine Insurance fully acquired by West P&I
Nordic Marine Insurance fully acquired by West P&I
Monday, 13 January 2025

West P&I Club has fully acquired Nordic Marine Insurance (Nordic), subject to regulatory approval. The former initially acquired a significant stake in Nordic in 2020.

Sea.AI to unveil automated safety systems at boot Düsseldorf
Sea.AI to unveil automated safety systems at boot Düsseldorf
Monday, 13 January 2025

Sea.AI will introduce its latest machine vision safety system to the public at boot Düsseldorf, which kicks off on 18 January 2025.

CruiseAberdeenshire launched to boost Aberdeen’s global cruise market
CruiseAberdeenshire launched to boost Aberdeen’s global cruise market
Monday, 13 January 2025

VisitAberdeenshire and Port of Aberdeen have joined forces to launch CruiseAberdeenshire, a strategic partnership aimed at promoting the region to the global cruise market and securing long-term business growth.

34 still racing to Les Sables d’Olonne
34 still racing to Les Sables d’Olonne
Sunday, 12 January 2025

Of the 40 skippers who started the Vendée Globe exactly nine weeks ago today in Les Sables d’Olonne, there are 34 still racing following the unavoidable decision taken early this morning by Eric Bellion (STAND AS ONE – Altavia) ...

Eric Bellion skipper of STAND AS ONE – Altavia withdraws from the Vendée Globe
Eric Bellion skipper of STAND AS ONE – Altavia withdraws from the Vendée Globe
Sunday, 12 January 2025

After 62 days at sea racing, Éric Bellion, the French skipper of STAND AS ONE – Altavia has withdrawn from the Vendée Globe.

World Sailing invites bids to host inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships
World Sailing invites bids to host inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships
Saturday, 11 January 2025

World Sailing has announced the launch of the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships, a groundbreaking event set to celebrate and showcase inclusivity in the sport of sailing with a focus on disability.

Trailblazing athletes set to star at 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Trailblazing athletes set to star at 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Friday, 10 January 2025

Some of Britain’s hottest on-water talents are set to join tactical and technical experts and inspiring adventurers at this year’s RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February 2025) as the first guest speakers are revealed.

WATCH: Amazing footage of plane scooping ocean water to fight LA fires
WATCH: Amazing footage of plane scooping ocean water to fight LA fires
Friday, 10 January 2025

Amazing footage has been shared on social media which shows a firefighting plane scooping up water from the Pacific Ocean to douse flames from the nearby fire in Pacific Palisades.

Vendée Globe: Competitors battered off the Falkland Islands
Vendée Globe: Competitors battered off the Falkland Islands
Friday, 10 January 2025

Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance) is reataining his lead at the head of the Vendée Globe fleet with an ETA of 14 Jan. He’s 177 miles ahead of Yoann Richomme (Paprec-Arkea), with less than 1,700 miles to go.

Texas dealership acquires MarineMax facility
Texas dealership acquires MarineMax facility
Friday, 10 January 2025

NXTLVL Marine, a Texas-based marine dealership, has acquired MarineMax’s Austin location, marking another step in its expansion within central Texas.

Sail Training International names new chairman
Sail Training International names new chairman
Friday, 10 January 2025

Sail Training International (STI), a global charity focused on providing experiential learning through sail training for young people aged 15 to 25, has announced the appointment of James George as its new chairman.

Queensland marina reveals multi-million dollar development
Queensland marina reveals multi-million dollar development
Friday, 10 January 2025

A Queensland marina has revealed further details of its plans for an extensive upgrade and the introduction of a new name: Sandstone Point Marina, replacing the previous name of Spinnaker Sound Marina, which was established over 40 years ago.

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Marinas to benefit from adjustable bunk system from Golden Boat Lifts
Marinas to benefit from adjustable bunk system from Golden Boat Lifts
Friday, 10 January 2025

Advancing practical solutions for real-world challenges, Florida-based Golden Boat Lifts has released details of its new bunk system. The company’s owner Bill Golden calls it: “the most innovative improvement to the boating industry i...

Six projects share in Solent Freeport funding
Six projects share in Solent Freeport funding
Friday, 10 January 2025

Solent Freeport has invested £6.7 million in seed capital funding to support six projects in the UK’s south coast. Brian Johnson, Solent Freeport chair, say the funding announcement is an illustration of the organisation’s ambit...

British Keelboat League 2025
British Keelboat League 2025
Thursday, 09 January 2025

Entries are open for the latest edition of the British Keelboat League with the first event of the year taking place 25-26 January 2025 at London’s Queen Mary Reservoir.

New photographic exhibition Beaulieu River: In Focus
New photographic exhibition Beaulieu River: In Focus
Thursday, 09 January 2025

Known for its maritime history and picturesque landscapes, the 18th-century village of Buckler’s Hard has long inspired artists, photographers, and nature enthusiasts. Opening on 15th February, a new exhibition, Beaulieu River: In Focus, wil...

Is artificial intelligence changing marine marketing?
Is artificial intelligence changing marine marketing?
Thursday, 09 January 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI), namely generative AI, is redefining the landscape for marketers, communicators and media. Whether it’s transforming traditional search engine optimisation (SEO) or it’s creating new ways to understand and...

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