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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.

Vision Marine secures $3m government investment
Vision Marine secures $3m government investment
Thursday, 11 January 2024

Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies has secured an investment of ‘up to’ US$3m from the government of Québec, through Investissement Québec, in the form of a subscription to preferred shar...

Startup showcase scheduled for Miami Boat Show
Startup showcase scheduled for Miami Boat Show
Thursday, 11 January 2024

Yachting Ventures and Seaworthy Collective have launched the Blue Startup Pitch Event, which will run on 16 February 2024 at Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.

Avikus and AquaSport Boats announce new collaboration
Avikus and AquaSport Boats announce new collaboration
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Avikus and AquaSport Boats have announced, in conjunction with the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a collaboration to create the world’s first autonomously equipped recreational sport boat company.

Final Countdown To McIntyre Ocean Globe – Leg Three
Final Countdown To McIntyre Ocean Globe – Leg Three
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

WITH JUST SEVEN DAYS to the start of leg three to Cape Horn of the MCINTYRE OCEAN GLOBE, Explorer AU (28) has finally crossed the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron finish line 62 days after the start of Leg 2. The Swan 57, and her 10 crew, skippere...

2024 CAPE HORN HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
2024 CAPE HORN HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

The sight of the six 35m extreme multihulls screaming off down the Atlantic at the start of the Arkea Ultim Challenge solo round the world race from Brest, France, provides a timely reminder for sailing enthusiasts everywhere to nominate their fav...

The sprint is on: Clipper Race fleet heads for Airlie Beach
The sprint is on: Clipper Race fleet heads for Airlie Beach
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

A cannon blast on Fort Scratchley, Newcastle, marked the start of the sixth stage of the Clipper 2023-24 Race. With an OCS (on course side) from PSP Logistics, it was UNICEF that was clean across the line first, but less than a bow sprit split the...

Mercury Marine unveils two new Avator electric outboards
Mercury Marine unveils two new Avator electric outboards
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Mercury Marine has unveiled two new low-voltage electric outboards, the Avator 75e and 110e, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Spain declares environmental emergency as millions of plastic pellets spill from ship
Spain declares environmental emergency as millions of plastic pellets spill from ship
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Communities across Northern Spain are fearing an environmental disaster as millions of tiny pellets, which were spilled by a cargo ship off Portugal last month, continue to wash ashore.

January 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
January 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Head over to BoatBid.com and have a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!

Mercury Marine unveils two new Avator electric outboards at CES
Mercury Marine unveils two new Avator electric outboards at CES
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, is unveiling two new low-voltage Avator electric outboards, the Avator 75e and 110e, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Simrad debuts first ultrawide marine display
Simrad debuts first ultrawide marine display
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Marine electronics and navigation specialist Simrad Yachting has introduced the new NSX Ultrawide marine display.

Yanmar developing experimental hydrogen marine engine
Yanmar developing experimental hydrogen marine engine
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Japanese engine manufacturer Yanmar Power Technology is developing a hydrogen-powered four-stroke high-speed marine engine for coastal vessels in Japan.

Caudwell Marine partners with ZF on diesel outboard
Caudwell Marine partners with ZF on diesel outboard
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

British marine propulsion technology firm Caudwell Marine has partnered with propulsion specialist ZF to develop a transmission system for its new V6 diesel outboard engine.

Aquabase watermakers now represented in the UK and Ireland
Aquabase watermakers now represented in the UK and Ireland
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

French manufacturer SLCE Watermakers has appointed Technical Marine Supplies to represent its Aquabase-branded watermakers in the UK and Ireland.

ABYC announces board members at annual meeting
ABYC announces board members at annual meeting
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) marked its 70th anniversary, welcomed new board members, and honoured award recipients at its annual meeting in Annapolis, Maryland.

British couple face £200k bill after merchant sailors accidentally set century-old boat ablaze
British couple face £200k bill after merchant sailors accidentally set century-old boat ablaze
Tuesday, 09 January 2024

A British couple are facing a bill of up to £200,000, after partying sailors set their 100-year-old wooden boat on fire by landing flares on the deck.

RNLI 200 Stamp Collection Unveiled
RNLI 200 Stamp Collection Unveiled
Tuesday, 09 January 2024

In honour of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) monumental 200-year anniversary, Isle of Man Post Office has launched of an exclusive stamp collection, paying homage to two centuries of maritime valour and life-saving endeavour...

CA Webinar on ‘Applying for a VLS-T (Long Stay Temporary Visa for France)’
CA Webinar on ‘Applying for a VLS-T (Long Stay Temporary Visa for France)’
Tuesday, 09 January 2024

Date: 1900 hrs, 22 January 2024
Tickets: Free for members / £10 for non-members
Registration: Members and non-members can book at www.theca.org.uk/france-visa-2024

Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Tuesday, 09 January 2024

Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 is taking on the challenge of sailing around Britain single handed. Here is his latest update:

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