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Panamanians survive 11 days adrift thanks to floating coconuts
Panamanians survive 11 days adrift thanks to floating coconuts
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Three Panamanian men have survived 11 days drifting in the Pacific, surviving on rainwater and coconuts that floated past.

GAC Pindar named logistics supplier for Ineos Britannia
GAC Pindar named logistics supplier for Ineos Britannia
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

GAC Pindar has been named the official logistics supplier for Ineos Britannia, the British challenger for the 37th America’s Cup. The appointment follows the successful provision of freight services between the UK and Europe for the team by...

Williams Jet Tenders stars in spy blockbuster film
Williams Jet Tenders stars in spy blockbuster film
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Tender specialist Williams Jet Tenders’ SportJet 250 will star on the silver screen in the upcoming blockbuster film Argylle.

Marine Resources appoints recruitment director
Marine Resources appoints recruitment director
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

British marine recruitment company Marine Resources has appointed Oliver Wells to the position of recruitment director.

Yamaha delivers Tech Talk session
Yamaha delivers Tech Talk session
Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Yamaha has participated in the RYA Training Conference 2024, an annual conference for RYA instructors and other training centre principles, which took place over the weekend of 27-28 January 2024 in Oxfordshire.

Foresti & Suardi’s Versari Collection
Foresti & Suardi’s Versari Collection
Wednesday, 07 February 2024 Introduction

Foresti & Suardi’s Versari Collection emerges as a pinnacle of computerised numerical control (CNC) manufacturing. Coming from the acquisition of Versari & Delmonte, this collection integrates into the product range ...

Pen Duick VI First To Cape Horn
Pen Duick VI First To Cape Horn
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

The renowned 73ft Bermudan Ketch, Pen Duick VI FR (14) skippered by the equally legendary Marie Tabarly, rounded the notorious Cape Horn at 04:51 UTC, 6th February.

Missing solo sailor turns up in Hawaii after five weeks
Missing solo sailor turns up in Hawaii after five weeks
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

The US Coast Guard has located the missing sailor Noel Rubio, who has arrived in Hawaii after sparking a large-scale search when he failed to arrive as scheduled.

Quick Group acquires US yacht service firm
Quick Group acquires US yacht service firm
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

Quick Group has acquired Yachting Marine Service (YMS), a Florida-based yacht service firm, which Quick says will become a key service hub for the group.

Maxwell Marine’s retractable anchor arm
Maxwell Marine’s retractable anchor arm
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 Introduction

The Maxwell Marine retractable anchor arm is designed for boat owners who want to maintain the sleek profile of their boat and prefer a discreet anchor system. With its streamlined design and smart functionality, it seamlessly int...

Bayliner adds five models to Trophy series
Bayliner adds five models to Trophy series
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

Bayliner Boats, a Brunswick Corporation brand, has added five new models to its Trophy series. Both the Pilothouse and Explorer series, originally part of the company’s European offering, are making their North America debut this week, unde...

Nippon Paint Marine appoints new president
Nippon Paint Marine appoints new president
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

Nippon Paint Marine, manufacturer of biocide-free marine coatings, has appointed Gladys Goh as its president, effective immediately.

ASTenders appoints Australia and New Zealand distributor
ASTenders appoints Australia and New Zealand distributor
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

German boatbuilder ASTenders has appointed Carbon Yachts as its exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand.

First halls at Sunreef’s Middle East shipyard operational
First halls at Sunreef’s Middle East shipyard operational
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

Sunreef Yachts is gearing up for the grand opening of its new shipyard in the UAE, with the first manufacturing halls at Ras Al Khaimah now operational.

New Suzuki DF250 ‘KURO’ to make UK debut at BoatLife
New Suzuki DF250 ‘KURO’ to make UK debut at BoatLife
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

Suzuki’s latest new outboard motor is set to be a real head-turner at the BoatLife show at the NEC (15 – 18 February).

Dockmate integrated with Aventics Marex OS
Dockmate integrated with Aventics Marex OS
Tuesday, 06 February 2024

Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, is now compatible with components of Aventics Marex OS propulsion control from Emerson, formerly known also as Rexroth Marex OS.

Team GB’s Emma Wilson vows to go one better after World Championship silver
Team GB’s Emma Wilson vows to go one better after World Championship silver
Monday, 05 February 2024

Emma Wilson won silver in a dramatic climax to the iQFOiL World Championships in Lanzarote – and vowed to go one better at this summer’s Olympics.

British team for the Women’s and Youth America’s Cup announce sailing squad and major new sponsorship
British team for the Women’s and Youth America’s Cup announce sailing squad and major new sponsorship
Monday, 05 February 2024

Hannah Mills OBE and Sir Ben Ainslie have announced the Athena Pathway squad of sailors that, entered through Challenging Club the Royal Yacht Squadron, will seek to make history by winning the inaugural Puig Women’s America’s Cup and ...

Explore new horizons at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Explore new horizons at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Monday, 05 February 2024

Are you feeling the winter chills? Or have you made it your mission to upskill this year?

Royal Navy flagship pulls out of historic Nato drill due to ‘rusty propeller’
Royal Navy flagship pulls out of historic Nato drill due to ‘rusty propeller’
Monday, 05 February 2024

One of the UK’s most state-of-the-art aircraft carriers has been withdrawn from a historic Nato drill after last-minute checks revealed mechanical issues with the propeller.

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