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Mercury Marine launches Avator™ 20e and 35e electric outboards
Wednesday, 30 August 2023Mercury Marine has introduced the Avator 20e and 35e electric propulsion systems.
SailGP splashes down in London’s West End
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, officially launched its Season 4 ‘We Are Racing’ Global Brand Campaign with a week-long digital 3D OOH immersive full screen takeover at the world-renowned Piccadilly Lights, the la...New electric boat brand to launch at Cannes
Wednesday, 30 August 2023Ripple Boats, a new long-range electric boat brand from Norway, is hosting a launch party at the Cannes Yachting Festival this September, giving guests the chance to meet the brand’s executive team, ask questions, and be among the first to ...
Columbus Yachts reveals new flagship Atlantique 65
Wednesday, 30 August 2023Italian shipyard Columbus Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, has revealed its new flagship concept, the Atlantique 65.
Ferretti Group’s UAE dealer announces end to partnership
Wednesday, 30 August 2023Ocean 360, the exclusive dealer for Ferretti Group in the UAE, has announced the end of its partnership with the Ferretti Group, effective 1 September 2023.
Suzuki Marine appoints new executive
Wednesday, 30 August 2023Florida-based Suzuki Marine USA has appointed boating industry veteran Daiki Sugiura as its executive vice president for sales and marketing.
Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race officially opens
Wednesday, 30 August 2023The Lord Mayor of Southampton has officially opened the Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, on the UK’s south coast.
September 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Wednesday, 30 August 2023Are you thinking about selling your boat?
Putin spent $32m renovating his superyacht in 2022, investigation claims
Tuesday, 29 August 2023The Kremlin regime spent at least 3b roubles (US$32m) in 2022 refitting a yacht said to belong to Vladimir Putin, according to an investigation by the team of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
Video: Passengers flown home after cruise liner crashes into tanker
Tuesday, 29 August 2023After a ‘severe weather’ incident in Mallorca involving a cruise liner and a petrol tanker, 300 plus guests on a P&O cruise liner are set to be flown home. Britannia will return to the UK from Spain on Friday 1 September (with red...
North Sails names 727 Sailbags as European upcycling partner
Tuesday, 29 August 2023North Sails has appointed of 727 Sailbags as its European sail upcycling partner.
Industry experts to highlight trends at IBEX Education Conference
Tuesday, 29 August 2023The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the schedule of technical education included in the IBEX Education Conference, to be held during the show at the Tampa Convention Center, 3-5 October 2023.
Daniamant launches innovative L90 lifebuoy light with new LED technology
Tuesday, 29 August 2023Marine safety equipment manufacturer, Daniamant, announces the relaunch of its popular lifebuoy light, now featuring innovative LED technology – the L90 LED Lifebuoy Light.
Lord Mayor of Southampton opens Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race
Tuesday, 29 August 2023Today, after months of anticipation and amid great fanfare, the Lord Mayor of Southampton officially opened the Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in the heart of the city.
Below Deck Mediterranean’s ‘Captain Sandy’ to appear at the Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 29 August 2023The Southampton International Boat Show is delighted to welcome Captain Sandy, star of the hit series ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ – available to stream on Hayu – to the Show on Thursday 21 September and Sunday 24 Septem...
In pictures: Feadship’s 76m Project 822 hits the water
Tuesday, 29 August 2023Feadship’s latest 75.7-metre superyacht, known as Project 822, has been launched from drydock at the Dutch shipyard’s Van Lent facility at Kaag Island.
Howden Group acquires Curtis Marine
Tuesday, 29 August 2023Plymouth-based marine insurance broker Curtis Marine has been acquired by the Howden Group to become part of its expanding marine practice, trading under the Haven Knox-Johnston name.
Vision Marine hits 116mph to break electric speed record
Tuesday, 29 August 2023Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies has broken its own speed record during the 35th Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, a charity boat race in Missouri, US, that took place 26-27 August 2023.
Chichester Harbour Race Week report
Monday, 28 August 2023Liz Sagues reports on Chichester Harbour Race Week.
Final Countdown! McIntyre Ocean Globe Yachts arriving
Friday, 25 August 2023Great adventures start with a dream. But the crews of the 14 yachts arriving in Southampton for the start of the McIntyre Ocean Globe around the world know dreaming is not enough. Determination, grit, passion, patience, a sense of humour, a fat wa...
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