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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.

New food delivery app for yacht captains launches in Caribbean
New food delivery app for yacht captains launches in Caribbean
Friday, 31 March 2023

A new app allows sailors in the Caribbean to order daily groceries — from fresh bread and local fruit to water and sparkling wine — with delivery directly to the boat.

Boating industry sets ambitious 2030 target on end-of-life boats
Boating industry sets ambitious 2030 target on end-of-life boats
Thursday, 30 March 2023

For the first time, the boating industry in Europe represented by European Boating Industry is launching a roadmap for solving the roadblocks to end-of-life boat recycling.

SUNSEEKER SUPERHAWK 55 UK DEBUT
SUNSEEKER SUPERHAWK 55 UK DEBUT
Thursday, 30 March 2023

Visitors to the second annual Sunseeker on Show witnessed an icon return to home soil in a phenomenal indoor display.

Entries are lining-up for Superyacht Cup Palma summer celebration
Entries are lining-up for Superyacht Cup Palma summer celebration
Thursday, 30 March 2023

Superyacht Cup Palma is celebrating an influx of entries since the recent publication of the Notice of Race detailing the 27th edition of Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta, which this year offers a new 90ft Class aimed at smaller p...

Dunkirk Spirit at St Katharine Docks
Dunkirk Spirit at St Katharine Docks
Thursday, 30 March 2023

Union jack bunting and signal flags at the ready. Dunkirk spirit is coming to St Katharine Docks for the Royal Coronation Weekend (5 -8 May).

Fire on Philippine ferry kills at least 31, 225 rescued
Fire on Philippine ferry kills at least 31, 225 rescued
Thursday, 30 March 2023

A fire that swept through a ferry in the Philippines has killed at least 31 people, including several children.

Telegraph Group acquires UK marine publisher
Telegraph Group acquires UK marine publisher
Thursday, 30 March 2023

Telegraph Media Group has acquired The Chelsea Magazine Company (CMC), an independent publisher of marine and lifestyle content, for an undisclosed amount.

Newly formed Mercator Marine Group sets sights on Europe expansion
Newly formed Mercator Marine Group sets sights on Europe expansion
Thursday, 30 March 2023

The Mercator Marine Group has confirmed the takeover of technical-nautical companies Technautic and Technik Fürs Boot (TFB).

US battery developer reveals lithium-ion cell with ‘200% run-time’
US battery developer reveals lithium-ion cell with ‘200% run-time’
Thursday, 30 March 2023

Californian battery cell developer Amprius Technologies has released details of its new lithium-ion cell, which has been shown to deliver ‘unprecedented’ energy density of 500 Wh/kg and a run-time of around 200 per cent compared to mo...

World Sailing appoints Hannah Stodel as Para World Sailing manager
World Sailing appoints Hannah Stodel as Para World Sailing manager
Thursday, 30 March 2023

British Paralympic sailor Hannah Stodel has joined World Sailing as Para World Sailing manager.

Sunseeker Superhawk 55 makes UK debut
Sunseeker Superhawk 55 makes UK debut
Thursday, 30 March 2023

UK luxury boatbuilder Sunseeker has launched its new Sunseeker Superhawk 55 at the appointment-only Sunseeker on Show event. 

New UK law boosts seafarer wages
New UK law boosts seafarer wages
Thursday, 30 March 2023

The thousands of seafarers regularly entering UK waters should enjoy better pay protections, as the government passes a new UK law in an attempt to boost rights and working conditions while preventing firms from using legal loopholes to pay low w...

March’s Caption Entries!
March’s Caption Entries!
Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Here are the entries sent in for March’s caption competition. Thank you to everyone who submitted one.

Experts to discuss the future of boating at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Experts to discuss the future of boating at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Industry leaders and eco experts will come together at this year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show to discuss the future of boating in the show’s first panel discussion.

Experts to discuss the future of boating at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Experts to discuss the future of boating at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Industry leaders and eco experts will come together at this year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show to discuss the future of boating in the show’s first panel discussion.

Introducing Elounda Hills, Crete – Greece’s largest island set to welcome first branded residential resort & boutique marina
Introducing Elounda Hills, Crete – Greece’s largest island set to welcome first branded residential resort & boutique marina
Wednesday, 29 March 2023 Camper & Nicholsons Marinas will provide management, operational and branding services to the boutique marina at Elounda Hills, creating a new global destination for yacht owners and enthusiasts.

Entries Now Open For The Stoneways Marine VPRS National Championship 2023
Entries Now Open For The Stoneways Marine VPRS National Championship 2023
Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Returning in top ‘form’ for summer 2023, entries for The Stoneways Marine VPRS National Championship are officially open and already coming in.

UK to house asylum seekers on disused cruise ships and barges
UK to house asylum seekers on disused cruise ships and barges
Wednesday, 29 March 2023

The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said “nothing is off the table” in the government’s plan to reduce the use of hotels to house asylum seekers, as the Home Office announces plans to house asylum seekers in ba...

Cowes Classics Week’s Club-based Social Program Embraces Six Local Yacht Clubs
Cowes Classics Week’s Club-based Social Program Embraces Six Local Yacht Clubs
Wednesday, 29 March 2023

The Royal London Yacht Club, organiser of Cowes Classics Week, says its popular club-based social program will this year include events at six local yacht clubs.

US government awards $20m in boating infrastructure grants
US government awards $20m in boating infrastructure grants
Wednesday, 29 March 2023

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has announced more than $20 million in grant funding to assist states and territories in the construction, renovation and maintenance of marinas and other boating facilities for outdoor recreation.

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