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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.

National Historic Ships UK Awards 2023 – Winners Announced
National Historic Ships UK Awards 2023 – Winners Announced
Thursday, 23 November 2023

The winners of the Photography Competition, Marsh Volunteer Awards, Excellence in Maritime Conservation Award and Flagships of the Year were revealed during an Awards Ceremony filmed at The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh and str...

SailGP highlights commitment to climate action with first ever Race For The Future takeover in Dubai
SailGP highlights commitment to climate action with first ever Race For The Future takeover in Dubai
Thursday, 23 November 2023 SailGP will highlight its ongoing commitment and passion to climate action with the first of many Race For The Future takeovers at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas, taking place 9 – 10 December.  Held at the...
Salcombe Gin partners with the heroic RNLI
Salcombe Gin partners with the heroic RNLI
Thursday, 23 November 2023

With a love and respect for the sea at the heart of everything they do, multi-award winning Salcombe Gin has partnered with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to launch ‘Four Seas’ by Salcombe Gin.  Commemora...

Yachting Ventures and EBI Call For Startups To Join Pitching Competition At boot Düsseldorf 2024
Yachting Ventures and EBI Call For Startups To Join Pitching Competition At boot Düsseldorf 2024
Thursday, 23 November 2023

The winning startup will receive a free stand at boot Düsseldorf 2025 as well as other benefits.

Shakespeare® Marine crowned ‘most innovative marine antenna manufacturer’ at British Made Awards 2023
Shakespeare® Marine crowned ‘most innovative marine antenna manufacturer’ at British Made Awards 2023
Thursday, 23 November 2023

Shakespeare® Marine was crowned the winner of the ‘most innovative marine antenna manufacturing company’ at this year’s British Made Awards.

PREMIER MARINAS ACQUIRES TRAFALGAR WHARF SITE
PREMIER MARINAS ACQUIRES TRAFALGAR WHARF SITE
Thursday, 23 November 2023

The Trafalgar Group has completed the sale of the Trafalgar Wharf site in Portsmouth Harbour, including the dry stack boat storage and Trafalgar Shipyard to Premier Marinas for an undisclosed sum.

Spectacular OGR Southern Ocean Sleigh Rides
Spectacular OGR Southern Ocean Sleigh Rides
Thursday, 23 November 2023

It doesn’t come much better, or closer racing than this at the bottom of the world, deep in the Southern Ocean. Pen Duick VI FR (14), skipped by Marie Tabarly, is first on the leaderboard, IRC ranking and Flyer Class. She and her h...

SailGP cancels 2024 Auckland event
SailGP cancels 2024 Auckland event
Thursday, 23 November 2023

SailGP has decided not to stage its upcoming event in Auckland, which was due to take place in March 2024, due to issues with the land required for a spectator facility.

NOAA set to delay decision on whale-strike speed rule
NOAA set to delay decision on whale-strike speed rule
Thursday, 23 November 2023

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is expected to delay its expansion of the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction rule until 2024.

GMBA appoints four global consultants
GMBA appoints four global consultants
Thursday, 23 November 2023

Marine consulting group Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has appointed new advisors in the markets of Hong Kong, Latin America and Japan for the first time. In addition, the group has appointed a new advisor in Sweden to replace the outgoin...

British Marine calls on UK businesses to take part in industry sentiment poll
British Marine calls on UK businesses to take part in industry sentiment poll
Thursday, 23 November 2023

British Marine has launched the latest edition of its quarterly tracker survey, which collects data on the performance and outlook of British marine businesses.

Icom launches ‘world-first’ IP-M60 marine VHF/LTE hybrid radio
Icom launches ‘world-first’ IP-M60 marine VHF/LTE hybrid radio
Thursday, 23 November 2023

Marine radio manufacturer Icom has unveiled the new IP-M60, which the firm describes as the ‘world’s first marine VHF/LTE hybrid radio’.

World’s most expensive mattress offered to superyacht owners
World’s most expensive mattress offered to superyacht owners
Thursday, 23 November 2023

The world’s most expensive mattress, The Auguste, is now available to superyacht owners around the globe.

Sailing the World
Sailing the World
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Zach (27) and Becka (27), both from the South of England, have transformed their dreams into reality, transitioning from landlubbers to seasoned sailors. Deciding to ditch traditional conventions of entering the property market and now travelling ...

New electric propulsion products from EVOY
New electric propulsion products from EVOY
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Evoy expands its motor fleet with two powerful new inboards, increased battery selection, and range extension capability.

UK cadets are very different from their global counterparts
UK cadets are very different from their global counterparts
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

The first conference for UK cadets has revealed some stark contrasts with their fellow Gen Z seafarers across the globe.  

Swapping horsepower for sail power
Swapping horsepower for sail power
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Adrian Newey OBE, Chief Technical Officer at Red Bull Racing F1 Team, has chosen Oyster Yachts to build his ‘dream bluewater sailing boat’, with the ambition one day to sail around the world.

Nimbus Group introduces new brand to US market
Nimbus Group introduces new brand to US market
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Sweden’s Nimbus Group is introducing its Finnish brand Aquador to the North American market from January 2024.

Galeon Yachts expands to US West Coast
Galeon Yachts expands to US West Coast
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Galeon Yachts has expanded to the US West Coast with a new dealer, Silver Seas Yachts.

Missing sailor found alive on tattered vessel two weeks after setting sail to Bermuda
Missing sailor found alive on tattered vessel two weeks after setting sail to Bermuda
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

A sailor who lost contact with his family while sailing from New Jersey to Bermuda on a solo adventure has been rescued by the US Coast Guard, after he was spotted hundreds of miles from shore.

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