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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.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE BY BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF BARCELONA
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE BY BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF BARCELONA
Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Emirates Team New Zealand have completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history. For the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand having won the America’s Cup three times in a row, it now presents an unprecedented opp...

Garmin acquires Lumishore
Garmin acquires Lumishore
Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Garmin has acquired Lumishore, a privately-held company that designs and manufactures high-performance above and underwater LED lighting systems for boats.

America’s Cup: Expansion plans confirmed after 2.5m attend in Barcelona
America’s Cup: Expansion plans confirmed after 2.5m attend in Barcelona
Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton has provided insight into plans for the continued growth of the America’s Cup, given early media speculation about future venue opportunities, confirming the event may seek a different venue that c...

Ocean Rodeo sold to Bainbridge International
Ocean Rodeo sold to Bainbridge International
Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Bainbridge International has completed its acquisition of Ocean Rodeo’s operating assets from Aluula Composites Inc.

Northrop & Johnson appoints commercial director for Europe
Northrop & Johnson appoints commercial director for Europe
Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Northrop & Johnson, a global luxury yacht brokerage, has announced the appointment of Ben Young as commercial director for Europe, effective immediately.

AkzoNobel opens first yacht paint training centre in Asia-Pacific
AkzoNobel opens first yacht paint training centre in Asia-Pacific
Wednesday, 23 October 2024

AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings division has opened its first Yacht Paint Application Center (YPAC) in the Asia-Pacific region, providing product and technical training alongside the latest digital paint application tools. The facility is locate...

BWA Yachting opens new office in St Vincent and Grenadines
BWA Yachting opens new office in St Vincent and Grenadines
Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Superyacht agency BWA Yachting has announced the opening of BWA Yachting St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). This expansion, made in partnership with Blue Destination Services, adds to the company’s growing presence in the Caribbean, where...

Supermarine’s ‘ambitious industrial plan’ brings Skipper BSK onboard
Supermarine’s ‘ambitious industrial plan’ brings Skipper BSK onboard
Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Supermarine has been appointed the official distributor for Italy, Spain, and Switzerland for Skipper, a brand from the BSK Marine shipyard in Greece. BSK specialises in producing high-end sports RIBs.

How Rightboat fulfilled its CEO’s market aspirations: being a safe second
How Rightboat fulfilled its CEO’s market aspirations: being a safe second
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

MIN sits down with Ian Atkins to find out why not being radical is exciting in its own way as online buying-and-selling platform, Rightboat, secures its ultimate market position.

Maritime UK Solent launches membership with introductory offer
Maritime UK Solent launches membership with introductory offer
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Maritime UK Solent is an award-winning internationally recognised regional cluster organisation working for industry to promote a thriving maritime sector within the central South Coast of England. It has been established for the sector by the sec...

MAIB report reveals fatal flaws in wheelchair-accessible boat accident 
MAIB report reveals fatal flaws in wheelchair-accessible boat accident 
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has uncovered a series of critical failings that led to a tragic accident at Roadford Lake, Devon, resulting in the deaths of two wheelchair users and one seriously injured. The incident occurred on...

Walcon Marine signs 15-year contract with British Marine
Walcon Marine signs 15-year contract with British Marine
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Walcon Marine will continue to deliver the marina for the Southampton International Boat Show for the next 15 years. The marina is among the largest recurring temporary marinas in the world.

Volvo Penta reports sales decrease in Q3 amid market ‘uncertainty’
Volvo Penta reports sales decrease in Q3 amid market ‘uncertainty’
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Volvo Group, the parent company of industrial engine and marine propulsion specialist Volvo Penta, has revealed the financial results of its fiscal third quarter.

Electric boatbuilder Candela races ahead with foiling passenger ferries
Electric boatbuilder Candela races ahead with foiling passenger ferries
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

As the maritime sector grapples with the urgency of fossil-free alternatives, Swedish electric boat producer Candela is changing the world of ferries and transportation.

Shortlist announced for Boat Builder Awards 2024
Shortlist announced for Boat Builder Awards 2024
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

A total of 31 companies from the global leisure marine boatbuilding sector and supply chain have been shortlisted for the 10th anniversary Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement 2024, organised in association with Raymarine.

Suntex opens Las Olas Marina ahead of FLIBS
Suntex opens Las Olas Marina ahead of FLIBS
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Suntex Marina Investors LLC, which operates the largest number of recreational marinas in the U.S., has announced the opening of Las Olas Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Flordia.

Vendée skippers to become citizen scientists as they circumnavigate the globe
Vendée skippers to become citizen scientists as they circumnavigate the globe
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Twenty five sailors have volunteered to take weather-marine measuring instruments onboard their IMOCA yachts during the Vendée Globe 2024.

Ellie Aldridge shortlisted for World Sailor of the Year
Ellie Aldridge shortlisted for World Sailor of the Year
Monday, 21 October 2024

Team GB’s history-making athlete Ellie Aldridge has been shortlisted for the prestigious World Sailor of the Year award.

Finalists revealed for 2024 World Sailing Awards
Finalists revealed for 2024 World Sailing Awards
Monday, 21 October 2024

World Sailing has announced the finalists for this year’s male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year, male and female Young World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award, World Sailing Technology Award and Team of the Y...

Sanlorenzo unveils project to build the first green methanol bi-fuel superyacht
Sanlorenzo unveils project to build the first green methanol bi-fuel superyacht
Monday, 21 October 2024

Sanlorenzo has unveiled plans to produce the first green methanol bi-fuel superyacht by 2027. The yard unveiled its LIFE MYSTIC (Methanol for Yachting Sustainable energy Transition applied to Internal Combustion engines) project, which is due to ...

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