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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.

Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup – Final Day
Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup – Final Day
Sunday, 17 September 2023

Having 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...

VIDEO: First day of the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup
VIDEO: First day of the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup
Saturday, 16 September 2023

The first day of the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup was a day of mixed fortunes, drama, desperation, nail-biting excitement, exquisite light-airs technique and tension untold with a new name on the podium and brilliance shinin...

Clipper Race fleet embarks on transatlantic race from Spain to Punta del Este
Clipper Race fleet embarks on transatlantic race from Spain to Punta del Este
Saturday, 16 September 2023

The Clipper Race fleet has departed for Punta del Este as the second race in the circumnavigation left from Puerto Sherry, Spain yesterday, which was the first stopover destination following an electric Race Start from Portsmouth.

Winners of the Southampton International Boat Show Exhibitor Environmental Innovation Awards revealed
Winners of the Southampton International Boat Show Exhibitor Environmental Innovation Awards revealed
Saturday, 16 September 2023

Yesterday at the Southampton International Boat Show (Friday 15 September), Sunsail and The Moorings were officially revealed as winners of the Exhibitor Environmental Innovation Awards.

VIDEO: Racing on Day 1 of Preliminary Regatta abandoned
VIDEO: Racing on Day 1 of Preliminary Regatta abandoned
Friday, 15 September 2023

The picturesque, stunning Mediterranean conditions of yesterday were replaced briefly today by conditions that multiple America’s Cup winner Glenn Ashby described as “downright atrocious,” from the commentary booth as the rain in...

Southampton International Boat Show 2023 opens
Southampton International Boat Show 2023 opens
Friday, 15 September 2023

The Southampton International Boat Show opened its doors this morning (15 September) and will be showcasing hundreds of exhibitors from across the marine sector, with the event running to 24 September.

Cannes Yachting Festival announces major changes for 2024
Cannes Yachting Festival announces major changes for 2024
Friday, 15 September 2023

The organisers of the Cannes Yachting Festival have confirmed changes to the show layout for September 2024, due to ongoing modernisation works at the old port.

SIBS 2023: Marathon Leisure adds Kicker Audio to portfolio
SIBS 2023: Marathon Leisure adds Kicker Audio to portfolio
Friday, 15 September 2023

Celsus UK, the European distributor for Kicker Marine Audio, has confirmed Marathon Leisure as its wholesale partner for the UK marine market.

Dean & Waters superyacht management firm to launch at Monaco
Dean & Waters superyacht management firm to launch at Monaco
Friday, 15 September 2023

A new superyacht management company, Dean & Waters, will present its range of services for the first time at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show (27-30 September 2023).

Barton Marine launches new carbon tiller extensions
Barton Marine launches new carbon tiller extensions
Friday, 15 September 2023

British deck equipment manufacturer Barton Marine has launched a new range of strong, lightweight and colourful carbon tiller extensions suitable for all dinghy types.

Northrop & Johnson partners with VisionF Yachts
Northrop & Johnson partners with VisionF Yachts
Friday, 15 September 2023

Northrop & Johnson is partnering with new Turkish boatbuilder VisionF Yachts. The agreement was announced during the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival.

Dutch boatbuilder opens office in Puerto Portals
Dutch boatbuilder opens office in Puerto Portals
Friday, 15 September 2023

Dutch boatbuilder Wajer has opened an office on the island of Mallorca in Puerto Portals. The new office will serve as a base for the Wajer team and will house an extensive sample display where the materials and colours of new Wajers can be selec...

Alinghi Red Bull Racing ready for take-off in Vilanova
Alinghi Red Bull Racing ready for take-off in Vilanova
Thursday, 14 September 2023

America’s Cup boats often fly above water and on Tuesday Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team put on a true “air show” off the coast of Vilanova i La Geltrú, Catalonia, where the team’s AC40s eng...

“A real sight to see” – all eyes on Portsmouth as Olympic kiting comes to UK
“A real sight to see” – all eyes on Portsmouth as Olympic kiting comes to UK
Thursday, 14 September 2023

Britain’s top kite foil athletes have promised sports fans a “showcase” of the Olympics’ newest and fastest discipline on the eve of the Formula Kite European Championships.

Cannes 2023: Sunseeker commits £40m to product development
Cannes 2023: Sunseeker commits £40m to product development
Thursday, 14 September 2023

UK boatbuilder Sunseeker International has revealed its product development plan and shipyard development strategy during a press reception at Cannes Yachting Festival 2023.

Highfield Boats expands electric tender range
Highfield Boats expands electric tender range
Thursday, 14 September 2023

Three new all-electric models, the CL310E, CL360E and CL380E, have been added to the Highfield Boats Classic Tender range, featuring the Navy Evo electric outboard motor from ePropulsion.

Rolls-Royce partners with ZF on integrated pod propulsion systems
Rolls-Royce partners with ZF on integrated pod propulsion systems
Thursday, 14 September 2023

Rolls-Royce is adding pod drives to its mtu yacht portfolio, in cooperation with marine propulsion specialists ZF.

Swedish e-boat firm X Shore launches first commercial vessel
Swedish e-boat firm X Shore launches first commercial vessel
Thursday, 14 September 2023

The Swedish technology company and electric boatbuilder X Shore has launched the X Shore Pro, its third model and the first dedicated to the professional sector.

Cruise ship with 206 onboard stranded in Arctic
Cruise ship with 206 onboard stranded in Arctic
Thursday, 14 September 2023

A luxury cruise ship with 206 passengers and crew onboard has run aground in a remote stretch of Greenland, remaining stuck even after high tide.

Pulling-e collaborates with Frank Neubelt of GYC studio on sustainable yacht concepts
Pulling-e collaborates with Frank Neubelt of GYC studio on sustainable yacht concepts
Thursday, 14 September 2023

Propulsion house Pulling-e is partnering with acclaimed yacht designer Frank Neubelt, to introduce cutting-edge sustainable yachting concepts.

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