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SIBS 2023: ePropulsion partners with the RYA
Tuesday, 19 September 2023ePropulsion is the RYA’s new official innovation partner, a four-year partnership that aims to increase education about electric propulsion, new products and sustainable innovations.
boatfolk launches collaboration with SailTies
Tuesday, 19 September 2023National boating business, boatfolk, launches the all-new logbook in the boatfolk app, powered by SailTies.
Sunsail and The Moorings celebrate key sustainability achievements
Tuesday, 19 September 2023One year after the launch of ‘Our OCEAN Promise’, international yacht charter companies, Sunsail and The Moorings, are celebrating key sustainability achievements.
Sunsail and The Moorings announce exclusive new partnership with Dufour Yachts
Tuesday, 19 September 2023International yacht sales and charter companies, Sunsail and The Moorings, unveil a new partnership with renowned French sailing yacht manufacturer, Dufour Yachts.
Charity Swim at the Southampton International Boat Show a huge success
Monday, 18 September 2023Some 60 swimmers from across the country braved the early morning start to take part in the Southampton International Boat Show open water swimming event, which returned to the boat show on Sunday 17 September, raising money for local charity the ...
Long range helicopter medivac underway for Injured OGR sailor
Monday, 18 September 2023The Portuguese Rescue Coordination Center is working with the McIntyre Ocean Globe crisis management team to coordinate a long-range helicopter medivac of injured sailor Stéphane Raguenes on board the French yacht TRIANA...
Marine Industry News magazine – Issue 8 – September 2023
Monday, 18 September 2023As boat show season gets into full swing, the Marine Industry News takes a look at how leisure marine companies are best serving those newer to the boating sector.
SIBS 2023: Electric foiling no longer a novelty, says Candela
Monday, 18 September 2023Bringing its C-8 to the UK for viewing at Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), Maria Rohman Candela’s head of marketing (pictured above) admits “it’s not a novelty anymore.” And she’s delighted. Rohman says th...
SIBS 2023: New marine insurance launches
Monday, 18 September 2023Howden UK & Ireland has launched its new marine insurance practice at the Southampton International Boat Show. The new marine practice provides a full spectrum of insurance solutions to the marine industry, UK boat owners ...
SIBS 2023: Borrow A Boat joins London share trading venue
Monday, 18 September 2023Restructured, streamlined and ready to trade shares, Matt Ovenden, Borrow A Boat’s CEO and founder, is feeling confident.
SIBS 2023: New breed of owner for Spirit Yachts
Monday, 18 September 2023Spirit Yachts says it’s noticing a marked change in its new customers, who increasingly have no sailing experience.
BIA partners with Australia’s oldest battery producer
Monday, 18 September 2023The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is partnering with Century Batteries, Australia’s oldest battery manufacturer with a history of designing, manufacturing and supplying batteries since 1928.
SIBS 2023: World debut of Fairline Squadron 58
Monday, 18 September 2023British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline has unveiled the all-new Squadron 58 at Southampton International Boat Show.
SIBS 2023: Sunsail and The Moorings partner with Dufour Yachts
Monday, 18 September 2023International yacht sales and charter companies, Sunsail and The Moorings, has unveiled a new partnership with French sailing yacht manufacturer, Dufour Yachts.
Howden Group launches new marine practice under Haven Knox-Johnston name
Monday, 18 September 2023Howden UK & Ireland has launched its new marine insurance practice at the Southampton International Boat Show. The new marine practice provides a full spectrum of insurance solutions to the marine industry, UK boat owners and blue o...
Maritime Inspiration for Schools and Community with Falmouth Harbour Open Days
Monday, 18 September 2023 Secondary school students from across Cornwall are invited to join the first of two inspirational Open Days run by Falmouth Harbour and a host of partners looking at the dynamic maritime past, present and future of the Port of Falmouth and beyond. F...boatfolk expands and appoints new boatcare Boat Sales Manager
Monday, 18 September 2023boatcare, a national boat repairs and maintenance company, part of boatfolk, announces a brand-new role and the appointment of Deena Currie as boatcare Boat Sales Manager, as the company responds to its continued growth across the UK.
McIntyre OGR entrant “Triana” diverting with injured crew
Sunday, 17 September 2023At 14:00 UTC, skipper of yacht Triana FR (66), Jean d’Arthuys, informed McIntyre Ocean Globe race control of an incident onboard. Crew member Stéphane Raguenes had fallen on deck, resulting in a seri...
VIDEO: NYYC AMERICAN MAGIC TAKE THE WIN
Sunday, 17 September 2023Having come into the final day of the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup here in Vilanova i La Geltrú sitting in fifth place, it was an outside bet at best that NYYC American Magic could climb the leaderboard and chal...
Bruising final day ends a difficult weekend in Vilanova for INEOS Britannia
Sunday, 17 September 2023The final day of racing at the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup saw INEOS Britannia finish in sixth place overall.
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