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CMC Marine restructures ahead of US expansion
Friday, 16 February 2024The US branch of CMC Marine, which produces electrically operated stabilisation systems, will play a central role in the three-year, €10 million growth plan that was announced by the company’s founder Alessandro Cappiello in November 2...
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Knysna Catamaran
Friday, 16 February 2024Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!
Slingsby lays down the gauntlet to next generation of SailGP stars in latest Racing on the Edge
Friday, 16 February 2024 SailGP will return to the iconic waters of Sydney Harbour next week for its eighth stop in the Season 4 calendar. With only one week to go, the hometown favorite – Australia’s Tom Slingsby – is ruffling feathers in the latest e...Wider launches WiLder 60 from new shipyard in Italy
Friday, 16 February 2024Italian shipyard Wider has launched the first WiLder 60 from the brand’s new shipyard in Fano, Italy, marking the yard’s second launch in under a month.
RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2024 announced
Friday, 16 February 2024The RYA’s president, HRH The Princess Royal, presented 24-year-old Freddie Jablonski with the prestigious RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2024 award.
Sunsail announced as official Sailing Holiday Partner of the RYA
Thursday, 15 February 2024The RYA has announced a new four-year partnership with sailing holiday providers, Sunsail.
Lorient Grand Large confirmed as host of 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championship
Thursday, 15 February 2024Lorient Grand Large, Yacht Club de France and the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) will host the 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championship as a fleet of Sun Fast 30 One Design takes to the water off the coast of Brittany in September 2024. ...
OK Dinghy World Championship
Thursday, 15 February 2024The OK Dinghy World Championship is set to take place in Brisbane, Australia in February, following a pre-world regatta earlier in the month. The championship promises exciting racing conditions with warm weather averaging 28-30°C and 12-18 kn...
Gentoo Sailing Team to Conduct World-Leading Ocean Research
Thursday, 15 February 2024The University of Portsmouth is partnering with Gosport-based ocean sailing team, Gentoo Sailing Team, to help protect our planet’s marine ecosystems.
BoatLife Opens
Thursday, 15 February 2024The NEC Birmingham welcomed a packed hall of visitors today at BoatLife 2024 – Powered by Suzuki as Ollie Ollerton, from Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, opened the four-day event.
Miami Boat Show 2024: Yamaha unveils hydrogen outboard
Thursday, 15 February 2024Yamaha Motor Co has unveiled a hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats, along with a prototype fuel system integrated into a vessel that the company plans to further refine for testing later this year.
Miami Boat Show 2024: Fliteboard’s new models
Thursday, 15 February 2024eFoil maker Fliteboard has launched the new Flite Air and Flite Air Pro at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show, which is taking place until 18 February 2024.
Miami Boat Show 2024: Galeon Yachts launches 435 GTO
Thursday, 15 February 2024Galeon Yachts has introduced its new Galeon 435 GTO to the US market for the first time at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show (14-18 February 2024).
BoatLife 2024 opens its doors for third edition
Thursday, 15 February 2024The third edition of the BoatLife show has kicked off, running 15-18 February 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.
Garmin expands GPSMAP x3 series of chartplotters
Thursday, 15 February 2024Marine electronics manufacturer Garmin has expanded its GPSMAP x3 series of chartplotters with the new GPSMAP 16×3, featuring a 16-inch display.
Port of Newhaven upgraded to support offshore wind farm
Thursday, 15 February 2024Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has installed a floating concrete breakwater within the Port of Newhaven, on the UK south coast, to provide safe berthing facilities for crew transfer vessels (CTVs). The upgrade is part of the refurbishme...
Speaker and sponsors confirmed for IMarEST annual dinner
Thursday, 15 February 2024British actor, comedian, presenter and screenwriter Mark Williams will be the special guest speaker at the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) annual dinner on 25 April 2024, which takes place at the Leonardo Royal H...
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 will start from Kiel
Wednesday, 14 February 2024Organisers of The Ocean Race have confirmed Kiel as the host of the start of The Ocean Race Europe. The event is scheduled to start on 10 August, 2025.
Miami International Boat Show opens across six locations
Wednesday, 14 February 2024The Miami International Boat Show 2024 is preparing to open across Miami and Miami Beach, running from today (14 February) until February 18 across six locations.
Trinidad and Tobago declares national emergency after ‘mystery’ oil spill
Wednesday, 14 February 2024Cleanup has begun in Trinidad and Tobago after a large oil spill near the twin-island nation caused by a mysterious capsized vessel.
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