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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.

First look: America’s Cup challenger INEOS Britannia’s AC75
First look: America’s Cup challenger INEOS Britannia’s AC75
Monday, 22 April 2024

INEOS Britannia, the British challenger of record representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd for the 37th America’s Cup, has revealed its AC75 race boat for the first time.

Torqeedo makes viable propellors from ocean plastics
Torqeedo makes viable propellors from ocean plastics
Monday, 22 April 2024

Torqeedo, a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, plans to divert and integrate ocean-bound plastics into its emission-free boating products.

Fairline announces new California representative
Fairline announces new California representative
Monday, 22 April 2024

British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline has announced MRN Yacht Sales as its partner in California, and will operate as Fairline San Francisco. 

New Zealand electric startup expands in Europe with new UK office
New Zealand electric startup expands in Europe with new UK office
Monday, 22 April 2024

Electric propulsion company ZeroJet is establishing a sales office in Southampton, UK, to meet increasing demand for its 18kW electric jet unit.

Sunreef Yachts appoints New Zealand distributor
Sunreef Yachts appoints New Zealand distributor
Monday, 22 April 2024

Marine dealer Ray White Marine group has been appointed as Sunreef Yachts’ exclusive distributor in New Zealand. Ray White Marine has a strong history of Sunreef Yachts sales with multiple vessels already based in New Zealand and Australia ...

UK gov announces £8 million boost for AI maritime
UK gov announces £8 million boost for AI maritime
Monday, 22 April 2024

The UK government is launching an £8 million Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to drive maritime innovation and harness the benefits of AI to boost productivity.

Inaugural World Foiling Congress promotes new research
Inaugural World Foiling Congress promotes new research
Monday, 22 April 2024

The first World Foiling Congress, produced by The Foiling Organization, was attended by 220 professionals from 16 countries in Italy last week.

Going electric
Going electric
Friday, 19 April 2024

In 2019, George and Sinead bought Muhuhu, an Oyster Mariner 25 Ketch from Boatshed Hayling Island. In the March issue of All At Sea (page 19) you can read about how they've converted their fossil fuel yacht to electric and how far it's tak...

Plea for events to control noise from spectators’ boats
Plea for events to control noise from spectators’ boats
Friday, 19 April 2024

International sailing events should try to reduce the underwater noise they create to avoid impacting marine wildlife, new research led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, suggests.

Risk of collateral damage for yachts in southern Red Sea
Risk of collateral damage for yachts in southern Red Sea
Friday, 19 April 2024

Attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea are continuing. The tragic loss of three crew aboard the container ship True Confidence, struck by an anti-ship ballistic missile on 6 March, underscores how very little protection is a...

£10-a-pop laser to be installed on warship
£10-a-pop laser to be installed on warship
Friday, 19 April 2024

The Royal Navy is adding to its arsenal in the next three years – it will be installing what it describes as ‘a powerful laser weapon’ on a warship in 2027. The image above is what the navy says it could look like, when fired fr...

Yamaha showcases power at South Coast Boat Show
Yamaha showcases power at South Coast Boat Show
Friday, 19 April 2024

Today sees the start of the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show which is taking place at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, and Yamaha says the show will feature a ‘stellar line-up’ of its outboards and marine products.

Management restructure for Bainbridge International
Management restructure for Bainbridge International
Friday, 19 April 2024

Bainbridge International has reorganised its management with four new divisions created to deliver a tighter focus. Key product lines and stock management for each division will now fall under individual managers’ remits, along with develop...

Sea Clean launches waterless cleaning products
Sea Clean launches waterless cleaning products
Friday, 19 April 2024

New eco-friendly company Sea Clean UK is launching a range of boat cleaning products which are said to achieve a high-quality finish without the need for water.

Spectra Watermakers tackles 48V market
Spectra Watermakers tackles 48V market
Friday, 19 April 2024

Spectra Watermakers, a Katadyn Group company specialising in small-scale, energy-efficient desalination systems, says it is meeting changing market demand by providing 48V watermakers needed for the rapidly evolving electric and hybrid trends in ...

YAMAHA AT THE SOUTH COAST & GREEN TECH BOAT SHOW
YAMAHA AT THE SOUTH COAST & GREEN TECH BOAT SHOW
Thursday, 18 April 2024

Showcasing a stellar line up of Yamaha outboards and marine products, Yamaha boat partners are all set for the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton between 19-21 April.

UK marine industry resilient as exports surge 33%
UK marine industry resilient as exports surge 33%
Thursday, 18 April 2024

British Marine, the membership organisation leading the UK leisure, superyacht, and small commercial marine industry, has released its new annual economic report, detailing the economic impact of the UK marine industry from 2022-23.

MAA lunch rap and other stuff happening at Boatshed
MAA lunch rap and other stuff happening at Boatshed
Thursday, 18 April 2024

- 25 Years of Boatshed

Standout debuts at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024
Standout debuts at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024
Thursday, 18 April 2024

Returning to MDL Marinas’ flagship Ocean Village Marina from 19-21 April 2024, this year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show hosts several impressive debuts across its exclusive selection of global power and sail brands.

Study reveals worst North Atlantic areas for plastic waste
Study reveals worst North Atlantic areas for plastic waste
Thursday, 18 April 2024

A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory in the UK, has revealed five high-risk zones where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life.

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