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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.

112-year-old tall ship topples over in Cape Town
112-year-old tall ship topples over in Cape Town
Monday, 22 May 2023

The 112-year-old tall ship, Bark Europa, fell on its side at the at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on Saturday morning. One sailor has been injured.

In Focus: UK electric retrofit specialist urges policy changes to speed transition
In Focus: UK electric retrofit specialist urges policy changes to speed transition
Monday, 22 May 2023

According to Wayne Peters, a passionate ocean advocate (who runs Sail Electric, the engineering division of the North Devon Marine Project): “Policy standards and training will be critical elements to accelerating the transition [to electri...

Volvo Penta introduces superyacht and new energy compatible IPS platform
Volvo Penta introduces superyacht and new energy compatible IPS platform
Monday, 22 May 2023

Targeted for 2025, Volvo Penta has released details about its Inboard Performance System (IPS) professional platform aimed at superyachts and professional craft.

Top award given to world’s first carbon-neutral floating venue – Oceandiva London
Top award given to world’s first carbon-neutral floating venue – Oceandiva London
Monday, 22 May 2023

Floating event venue provider, Oceandiva, has received Green Award’s prestigious Gold Certificate with a Platinum Label for its new vessel Oceandiva London, making it the world’s first carbon-neutral floating event venue to achieve th...

In Focus: Mercury Marine partners with Chinese firm to expand electric line
In Focus: Mercury Marine partners with Chinese firm to expand electric line
Monday, 22 May 2023

Mercury Marine has entered into an agreement with JJE, an electric propulsion leader in components, assemblies and systems for global automotive applications.

Emirates Team New Zealand’s new fleet for youth training
Emirates Team New Zealand’s new fleet for youth training
Monday, 22 May 2023

Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) is purchasing a renewed fleet of ten Elliott 7 yachts for the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) Mastercard Youth Training Programme (YTP) and Performance programme.

Marine casualty investigation specialist joins Hill Dickinson
Marine casualty investigation specialist joins Hill Dickinson
Monday, 22 May 2023

Martin Hall, leading practitioner in marine casualty, has joined global commercial law firm Hill Dickinson after a career spanning more than 40 years at Clyde & Co.

Ajeto! wins the RORC North Sea Race
Ajeto! wins the RORC North Sea Race
Sunday, 21 May 2023

Sixty-nine boats started the North Sea Race outside the Royal Harwich YC for the 180nm race bound for the Scheveningen Yacht Club, Netherlands. The overall winner after IRC time correction was the J/122 Ajeto! raced Two-Handed by Robin Verhoef &am...

Dunkirk Spirit at the Docks for the King
Dunkirk Spirit at the Docks for the King
Friday, 19 May 2023

Decked out and dressed overall in union jack bunting and signal flags, 30 Dunkirk Little Ships assembled in the centre basin of historic St Katharine Docks. This unique May event, showcasing these incredible and meticulously preserved war heroes, ...

Plymouth Fastnet 500
Plymouth Fastnet 500
Friday, 19 May 2023

The 2nd edition of the Plymouth Fastnet 500 takes place on 13 August. Starting on and finishing from Plymouth Sound, this is a great option to see the Fastnet rock in all its splendour without the logistical headaches before or after the race.&nbs...

Cruise ship rescues 17 people in ocean rescue
Cruise ship rescues 17 people in ocean rescue
Friday, 19 May 2023

The crew of cruise ship Carnival Dream helped to rescue 17 people stranded in the Belize Channel on Wednesday (17 May 2023), after the group’s boat capsized.

RNLI issues paddleboard warning as rescue stats jump
RNLI issues paddleboard warning as rescue stats jump
Friday, 19 May 2023

The RNLI has announced that in 2022, its lifeguards saw a staggering 155 per cent rise in paddleboarding incidents (compared with 2021) while volunteer lifeboat crews saw an increase of 20 per cent.

Tom Cunliffe introduces new interactive navigation app
Tom Cunliffe introduces new interactive navigation app
Friday, 19 May 2023

Renowned sailor and author, Tom Cunliffe has introduced a new interactive app using raster charts derived from UKHO data.

Yamaha promotes solutions to industry challenges at American Boating Congress
Yamaha promotes solutions to industry challenges at American Boating Congress
Friday, 19 May 2023

During the recent American Boating Congress (ABC), 8-10 May in Washington, D.C., Yamaha and other industry leaders conducted meetings on Capitol Hill to educate legislators about the benefits of sustainable marine fuel, the need to mitigate aquat...

Engineering firm helps develop hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger ships 
Engineering firm helps develop hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger ships 
Friday, 19 May 2023

Global engineering consulting company, Ricardo is working with the sustainable HYdrogen powered Shipping consortium (sHYpS) to design and develop hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technologies to power the next generation of zero emissions passenger ...

Tom Cunliffe introduces new interactive navigation app
Tom Cunliffe introduces new interactive navigation app
Friday, 19 May 2023

Renowned sailor, author and raconteur, Tom Cunliffe has introduced an exciting new interactive app using raster charts derived from UKHO data.

Freedom Boat Club increases presence in Australia
Freedom Boat Club increases presence in Australia
Friday, 19 May 2023

Freedom Boat Club has announced the planned opening of its newest club on Australia’s Gold Coast. Freedom’s third franchise territory in Australia, and fifth location in the region, will be based at Sanctuary Cove Marina to provide di...

New thruster technology from Italian manufacturer
New thruster technology from Italian manufacturer
Friday, 19 May 2023

Italian manufacturing specialist Quick Spa has added the new QSY line to its range of thrusters.

SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race 2024
SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race 2024
Thursday, 18 May 2023

The start date for the 705nm biennial SSE Renewables Round Ireland Yacht Race has been announced.

First-ever Boater Census paints picture of canal life in the 21st Century
First-ever Boater Census paints picture of canal life in the 21st Century
Thursday, 18 May 2023

The Canal & River Trust has published the results of its first-ever Boater Census of the 35,000 boats licensed on the charity’s 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales. The Census is intended to offer a snapshot of life on the wate...

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