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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.

Fund Britain’s Waterways flotilla to Westminster
Fund Britain’s Waterways flotilla to Westminster
Monday, 08 April 2024

A large flotilla of boats will be travelling in convoy up the River Thames and standing off the Palace of Westminster, to draw the attention of Parliament to the Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) campaign.

Video: INEOS Britannia’s AC75 arrives in Barcelona ahead of America’s Cup
Video: INEOS Britannia’s AC75 arrives in Barcelona ahead of America’s Cup
Monday, 08 April 2024

Ineos Britannia’s race boat for the 37th America’s Cup has made the 1,000 mile journey from its UK base in Northamptonshire to Barcelona, Spain. The AC35’s arrival in Spain follows two-and-a-half years of design, build and fit-o...

Spirit Yachts commissioned to build Q Class
Spirit Yachts commissioned to build Q Class
Monday, 08 April 2024

British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts has been commissioned to build a contemporary version of a Q Class yacht. Alongside Dykstra Naval Architects, Spirit was selected as the build yard by the project’s owner. The project is no...

Sacs Tecnorib grows dealer network in Europe
Sacs Tecnorib grows dealer network in Europe
Monday, 08 April 2024

The Sacs Tecnorib distribution network is expanding, as the company reveals it has signed seven new dealership agreements for the distribution of Pirelli speedboats in Europe in 12 months.

Ocean Cleanup plastic pollution ‘sweeper’ deployed in Bangkok
Ocean Cleanup plastic pollution ‘sweeper’ deployed in Bangkok
Monday, 08 April 2024

The Ocean Cleanup has deployed its first Interceptor river cleanup solution in the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok – part of a wider partnership to tackle plastic pollution leaking from one the world’s busiest working rivers...

Harken named official supplier for 37th America’s Cup
Harken named official supplier for 37th America’s Cup
Monday, 08 April 2024

Sailboat hardware manufacturer Harken has been named an official supplier by NYYC American Magic, challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in international sports.

The world’s most expensive superyacht duvet?
The world’s most expensive superyacht duvet?
Monday, 08 April 2024

CC Design is producing what it believes to be the world’s most luxurious tailored duvet for clients in the superyacht industry. . . and it costs a mere €59,000.

Twin Vee appoints new CFO
Twin Vee appoints new CFO
Monday, 08 April 2024

Twin Vee PowerCats, a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of recreational and commercial power boats, has appointed Michael P. Dickerson as its chief financial & administrative officer, effective 4 April.

Australian Formula Kite winner claims overall trophy in Palma as Olympic rival falters
Australian Formula Kite winner claims overall trophy in Palma as Olympic rival falters
Saturday, 06 April 2024

Australian kiteboarder Breiana Whitehead has been awarded the trophy for overall winner of the 53 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by Iberostar at the World Cup Series event in Palma.

Welsh wizard Beckett inspires with Palma three-peat
Welsh wizard Beckett inspires with Palma three-peat
Saturday, 06 April 2024

The British Sailing Team’s Micky Beckett scored a crucial victory in the countdown to Paris 2024, winning the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma for the third consecutive year.

Pivotal moment for INEOS Britannia as AC75 arrives in Barcelona
Pivotal moment for INEOS Britannia as AC75 arrives in Barcelona
Saturday, 06 April 2024

INEOS Britannia’s race boat for the 37th America’s Cup has made the 1,000 mile journey from its UK base in Northamptonshire to Barcelona, Spain.

Spirit Yachts Announces Q Class Commission
Spirit Yachts Announces Q Class Commission
Friday, 05 April 2024

British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts announced it has been commissioned to build a contemporary version of a Q Class yacht. Alongside Dykstra Naval Architects, Spirit was selected as the build yard by the project’s owner.

‘Unfortunate decision’: Maritimo’s MD steps down amid controversy
‘Unfortunate decision’: Maritimo’s MD steps down amid controversy
Friday, 05 April 2024

The managing director of Maritimo, Tom Barry-Cotter, has resigned from his position at the Australian boatbuilder after revealing that the company—founded by his father—is moving in a direction he is “not comfortable with.&rdquo...

Oyster Yachts announces return to profit
Oyster Yachts announces return to profit
Friday, 05 April 2024

British yacht manufacturer Oyster Yachts has announced a return to profit following an increase in turnover in 2023.

‘Unprecedented’ rise in SOS calls from Red Sea attacks
‘Unprecedented’ rise in SOS calls from Red Sea attacks
Friday, 05 April 2024

A Royal Navy-led ‘999 emergency centre’ has dealt with an ‘unprecedented’ rise in distress calls due to the Red Sea crisis.

New Build Boats with Boatshed - Allsea Boats
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Allsea Boats
Friday, 05 April 2024

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!

Superyacht refit firm MB92 launches real-time monitoring portal
Superyacht refit firm MB92 launches real-time monitoring portal
Friday, 05 April 2024

MB92 Group, a superyacht refit and repair company with shipyards in Barcelona and La Ciotat, has introduced The Bridge. According to Rubén Carmona, IT & digitalisation director, this is a ‘pivotal milestone’ ...

Smartgyro appoints new CEO
Smartgyro appoints new CEO
Friday, 05 April 2024

Italy-headquartered gyro stabilisation company, Smartgyro, has appointed Carlo Galli Tognota as its new chief executive officer. With a 20-year career in the marine industry, the company says Galli Tognota brings a wealth of experience and a prov...

Free risk mitigation webinar from US Coast Guard
Free risk mitigation webinar from US Coast Guard
Friday, 05 April 2024

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) have opened registration for the next webinar in their risk mitigation series. Entitled ‘Don’t be a statistic: data saves lives’, it will be held 1 ...

Yamaha Marine UK partners with Sea Angling Classic
Yamaha Marine UK partners with Sea Angling Classic
Friday, 05 April 2024

Yamaha Marine UK is partnering with Sea Angling Classic to support this year’s angling event, taking place between 20-23 June 2024 at Port Solent on the UK’s south coast.

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