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Electrika 2024
Monday, 11 December 2023Electrika 2024 is a brand new and unique experience for anyone interested in electric narrowboating.
Generations of RNLI lifesavers on call this Christmas
Monday, 11 December 2023The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is launching its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, with a focus on the generations of families who have volunteered their time and commitment 24/7, 365 days a year, to ensure the charity’s lifesavin...
Local marine partnership receives funding to deliver innovative conservation projects in Studland Bay
Monday, 11 December 2023The Studland Bay Marine Partnership has been awarded £186,000 from the Marine Management Organisation’s Fisheries and Seafood Scheme to support the conservation of Studland Bay’s precious marine ecosystems. Studland Bay is home t...
Sanlorenzo acquires majority stake in Simpson Marine Group
Monday, 11 December 2023Italian luxury yacht builder Sanlorenzo has signed an agreement with Mike Simpson to acquire his equity in Simpson Marine, one of the leading yacht sales and service companies in the Asia-Pacific.
Boating sector calls for urgent resolution of EU-US tariff dispute
Monday, 11 December 2023With the reimposition of tariffs in the transatlantic steel and aluminium dispute set to kick in on 1 January 2024, 87 trade associations representing various sectors have cosigned a statement urging US and EU leaders to reach an agreement to perm...
In Focus: Nanni calls for realism about environmental challenges
Monday, 11 December 2023According to Michele Insom, marketing director for marine engine manufacturer Nanni Industries, it’s time for the industry to start being realistic about green expectations.
World Boating Day initiative unveiled
Monday, 11 December 2023The Superyacht Life Foundation has unveiled further details of its new initiative, World Boating Day, following its launch during the Monaco Yacht Show.
boot Düsseldorf announces Breakfast Meeting 2024
Monday, 11 December 2023The European Boating Industry (EBI) and boot Düsseldorf have confirmed details of the upcoming Breakfast Meeting 2024, taking place on Tuesday 23 January during boot Düsseldorf 2024 (20-28 January).
In Focus: Legislation needs to catch up with opinion, says America’s Cup designer
Monday, 11 December 2023“I would like to see stronger and more immediate legislation to make using renewable fuels the most economic choice,” says Dan Bernasconi, chief technical officer of Emirates Team New Zealand (and by default, also CTO of Design Works)....
Sunstream acquires Sarasota Boating World
Monday, 11 December 2023Sunstream Boat Lifts, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic boat lifts and the SwiftShield Automatic Boat Cover System, has acquired Sarasota Boating World in Florida, USA.
Sam Davies is sixth on Retour a La Base
Sunday, 10 December 2023GBR’s Sam Davies (Initiatives Coeur) takes sixth place on the first Rètour à La Base.
Sam Goodchild is the new IMOCA Globe Series Champion
Sunday, 10 December 2023After finishing third in the Retour à la Base – his fifth consecutive third place finish of a remarkable debut season – the British yachtsman Sam Goodchild was confirmed today as IMOCA Globe Series Champion for 2023.
Dramatic photo finish decides winner of Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix
Sunday, 10 December 2023 Peter Burling’s New Zealand SailGP Team clinched a come-from-behind victory to win the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas in the most hotly contested final in SailGP history. In a thrilling, winner-takes-all final race...BIG umpire call leads to Emirates GBR missing the podium final in Dubai
Sunday, 10 December 2023Sir Ben Ainslie said his Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team had a “tough end” to the Emirates Dubai SailGP Presented by P&O Marinas after being disqualified from the last fleet race of the event.
British skipper Sam Goodchild takes third in Retour à La Base, wins 2023 IMOCA Globe Series title
Sunday, 10 December 2023British skipper Sam Goodchild (FOR THE PLANET) maintained his remarkably consistent form when he completed his first ever solo IMOCA race, the 3,500 nautical miles inaugural Retour à La Base from Martinique to Lorient in third place.
Richomme wins Retour a La Base
Saturday, 09 December 2023Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) wins inaugural Retour à La Base solo Transatlantic race.
Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team secure race win in Dubai after ‘tough start’
Saturday, 09 December 2023The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team finished the first day of the Emirates Dubai SailGP Presented by P&O Marinas with a race win after a “tough start”.
SUNSEEKER’S LONGEST-SERVING EMPLOYEE CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF DEDICATION
Friday, 08 December 2023Sunseeker International proudly marks a significant milestone as Dennis ‘Digger’ Barnes, Sunseeker’s first apprentice and longest-serving employee, celebrates an extraordinary 45 years of commitment and contribution to the iconic...
SailGP returns to Dubai this weekend
Friday, 08 December 2023As the season approaches the halfway point, SailGP is preparing for a show-stopping weekend when the league returns to the UAE for the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas, taking place December 9-10 at Mina Rashid.
Sport and film join forces to protect nature, people and the planet
Friday, 08 December 2023The two most successful Olympic sailors in the world, Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE are taking action to protect nature, people and the planet.
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