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World Sailing Trust supports better maternity policies in sailing
Monday, 27 March 2023World Sailing Trust (WST) has launched Project Juno, bringing together six initial recommendations and considerations to support better maternity policies in sailing setting it on a more inclusive course when it comes to women who wish to become ...
Lalizas appoints new UK head of sales
Monday, 27 March 2023Lalizas UK has appointed Jack Sharland as its new head of sales. Sharland will concentrate on strengthening the sales team, as well as expanding the company’s presence within the UK safety marine market.
Report finds superyacht industry suffering from ‘insufficient’ sustainability data
Friday, 24 March 2023A new report by superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company MB92 Group concludes that the superyacht supply chain is in need of increased regulation and environmental assessment to improve sustainability across the industry.
Suffolk sailmaker partners with not-for-profit Clean Sailors
Friday, 24 March 2023Suffolk sailmaker OneSails GBR (East) has opened the doors of its sail loft for the collection of old and end-of-life sail materials, joining Clean Sailors’ global project, ReSail.
Alex Thomson buys controversial Vendée Globe yacht
Friday, 24 March 2023Alex Thomson has bought Banque Populaire’s IMOCA 60 following the team’s withdrawal from the next Vendée Globe in 2024 due to the controversy over dropping female skipper Clarisse Crémer.
Dutch e-propulsion firm appoints exclusive UK and Ireland distributor
Friday, 24 March 2023AR Peachment has been appointed the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Dutch e-propulsion manufacturer Combi Electric Propulsion Systems.
Pontoon manufacturer sponsors Harbour Master Sailing Challenge
Friday, 24 March 2023Irish pontoon manufacturer, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) is sponsoring the Harbour Master Sailing Challenge.
Barton signs distribution agreement in Singapore
Friday, 24 March 2023Barton Marine has signed a new partnership and distribution agreement with EELAT Ltd in Singapore.
Yatco appoints chief operating officer to lead international team
Friday, 24 March 2023Yatco, the online multiple listing service for buying, selling and chartering yachts, has appointed Frank Dargavage as its chief operating officer (COO).
Dover’s new marina welcomes you
Thursday, 23 March 2023Sitting at the feet of the green cradling hills of Dover, the newly opening Outer Marina is nestled within the protective reach of the harbour arms. It is here that sailing community can moor their leisure vessels and relax as they immerse themsel...
Dozens injured after high winds topple ship in Edinburgh dockyard
Thursday, 23 March 2023At least 33 people have been injured after a ship became dislodged and tipped over in high winds at a dockyard in Edinburgh.
March 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Thursday, 23 March 2023Head over to BoatBid.com to take a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!
Vetus announces new headquarters
Thursday, 23 March 2023Vetus says it’s going to build a new waterfront and headquarters in the same neighbourhood of Schiedam, where the company’s founder Willem den Ouden started the business from his home nearly 60 years ago.
Former Propspeed GM launches new marine business development service
Thursday, 23 March 2023Nona Pedersen, formerly general manager at Propspeed, has launched Yessss — a new business development service for the marine industry.
‘Olympic archive’ yacht Collective Spirit gets new lease of life
Thursday, 23 March 2023Collective Spirit, the sailing yacht that was built using over 1,200 donations of wooden items to celebrate the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, has been acquired by Hamble-based Universal Yachting.
Omnisense signs IMDS as representative in UK and Europe
Thursday, 23 March 2023Singapore-based night-vision company Omnisense Systems has partnered with International Manufacturers Direct Sales (IMDS) in the UK and Europe, for representation of its premium marine thermal night vision camera systems.
RNLI reports rise in lives saved to 506 in 2022
Thursday, 23 March 2023New data released by the RNLI shows that lifeboat crews and beach lifeguards saved a total of 506 lives last year, which equates to more than one life every day.
VisionF Yachts appoints new general manager
Thursday, 23 March 2023Turkish yacht builder VisionF Yachts has strengthened its team by appointing Ali Tanir as general manager. Founded in 2019, the Istanbul-based shipyard specialises in producing composite and aluminium motor catamarans, and says it’s now poi...
Technology saved our lives, says captain after whale sinks boat
Wednesday, 22 March 2023Four people have been plucked from a liferaft in the Pacific Ocean – after a ‘huge whale’ crashed into their 1976 Kelly Peterson 44, Raindancer. The incident occurred on 13 March 2023.
Sir Michael Arthur set to take the helm as RYA chair
Wednesday, 22 March 2023The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has appointed professor Sir Michael Arthur, an experienced racing and cruising sailor and accomplished British academic, as the new chair of its board.
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