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Oyster now offers four shallow-draft models in its fleet line up
Oyster now offers four shallow-draft models in its fleet line up
Friday, 02 June 2023

New shallow-draft options on the Oyster 495, 595, 745 and 885 provide access to secluded bays and shallow cruising grounds, whilst still delivering high-spec upwind bluewater performance.

The go-to location for car shows and summer events in Eastbourne
The go-to location for car shows and summer events in Eastbourne
Friday, 02 June 2023

The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour continues to expand its reputation for being the go-to location for car shows and family-friendly days out this summer with a busy calendar of events.

Police ‘seal off and search’ pleasure boat after Bournemouth beach tragedy
Police ‘seal off and search’ pleasure boat after Bournemouth beach tragedy
Friday, 02 June 2023

Police have searched and impounded a pleasure boat off Bournemouth beach, following the tragic deaths of two young people. On Wednesday afternoon (31 May 2023), a 12-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy died after being pulled from the water on Bou...

Ribcraft announces new range of leisure RIBs
Ribcraft announces new range of leisure RIBs
Friday, 02 June 2023

British boat builder, Ribcraft, is launching a new range of high-end leisure RIBs and establishing a new global dealer network. The new Ribcraft Leisure range initially comprises three RIB models; 3.5m, 5.85m and 9.5m. These new boats will be base...

Row erupts after pregnant Sail Canada coach fired
Row erupts after pregnant Sail Canada coach fired
Friday, 02 June 2023

Controversy has erupted after two-time Olympian Lisa Ross was fired from her position on the coaching staff of Canada’s national sailing team, nine days after she told her employers she was pregnant and was planning to take maternity leave. ...

Oyster Yachts adds four shallow-draft models to fleet
Oyster Yachts adds four shallow-draft models to fleet
Friday, 02 June 2023

British boatbuilder Oyster Yachts has revealed new shallow-draft options on the Oyster 495, 595, 745 and 885 models. The firm says these options provide access to secluded bays and shallow cruising grounds, whilst still delivering high-spec upwind...

Azimut-Benetti Group to use vegetable-derived biofuel in new yachts
Azimut-Benetti Group to use vegetable-derived biofuel in new yachts
Friday, 02 June 2023

Azimut-Benetti Group and Eni Sustainable Mobility have signed an agreement for the supply and use of HVOlution, a biofuel produced from renewable raw materials. HVOlution, a biofuel made of 100 per cent HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), is produce...

Acua Ocean and HydroSurv announce intention to merge
Acua Ocean and HydroSurv announce intention to merge
Friday, 02 June 2023

Acua Ocean and HydroSurv, two UK-based companies specialising in maritime autonomous systems, have announced their intention to merge. The new company, to be named Blue Ocean Autonomy, will deliver turnkey solutions across a broad spectrum of capa...

Freedom Boat Club adds fourth Australian location
Freedom Boat Club adds fourth Australian location
Friday, 02 June 2023

Freedom Boat Club has unveiled plans for its newest club in Brisbane. Located at Manly Boat Harbour, the location provides direct access to Moreton Bay’s islands, fishing locations and the Tangalooma wrecks. This follows the opening of Freed...

Max Verstappen experiences F1 of the seas with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in Barcelona
Max Verstappen experiences F1 of the seas with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in Barcelona
Thursday, 01 June 2023

Double World Champion Max Verstappen today swapped Grand Prix racing on land for the F1 of the seas as he took to the waves in Barcelona with Arnaud Psarofaghis and the Alinghi Red Bull Racing America’s Cup team.

18 YEARS OF SUNSEEKER SUPPORT FOR THE MACMILLAN DORSET BIKE RIDE
18 YEARS OF SUNSEEKER SUPPORT FOR THE MACMILLAN DORSET BIKE RIDE
Thursday, 01 June 2023

Sunseeker is proud to support the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride for an 18th consecutive year. Cyclists are being sought for the annual Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride, which will take place on 2 July. The circular route will start in Corfe Mullen, and cyc...

Royal Yachting Association raise the flag for Pride
Royal Yachting Association raise the flag for Pride
Thursday, 01 June 2023

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) will be highlighting the power of inclusivity this Pride month by celebrating the voices and lived experiences of members from their LGBTQIA+ Network. The national governing body (NGB) will also be highlighting...

UK’s biggest ocean race poised for departure from Falmouth to Azores and Back
UK’s biggest ocean race poised for departure from Falmouth to Azores and Back
Thursday, 01 June 2023 A 40-strong fleet of international racing yachts has converged on Falmouth Harbour, poised for Saturday’s start of the 2,400 mile MailASail AZAB race to the Azores archipelago in the mid-Atlantic and back again. The four yearly race, devised a...
Crick Boat Show
Crick Boat Show
Thursday, 01 June 2023

Nearly 25,000 people visited the 23rd Crick Boat Show, which took place at Crick Marina near Daventry, across the Bank Holiday Weekend, 27-29 May.

Bournemouth beach: Two children dead after ‘major incident’
Bournemouth beach: Two children dead after ‘major incident’
Thursday, 01 June 2023

A man has been arrested after a 12-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy died after being pulled from the water on Bournemouth beach yesterday (31 May 2023). Eight other children had to be rescued after getting into difficulties off the beach in Dor...

German F1 star Sebastian Vettel backs first Germany SailGP team
German F1 star Sebastian Vettel backs first Germany SailGP team
Thursday, 01 June 2023

Two of Germany’s leading sports stars – four-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel and double Olympic sailing bronze medallist Erik Heil – have joined, alongside team owner Thomas Riedel, to announce the Germany SailGP Team. Th...

Wallywhy150 debuts at Venice Boat Show
Wallywhy150 debuts at Venice Boat Show
Thursday, 01 June 2023

Monaco-based luxury-yacht brand Wally has presented the all-new Wallywhy150 in Venice at the Salone Nautico Venezia (Venice Boat Show), which runs until 4 June 2023. The Wallywhy150 was created by the Wally-Ferretti Group Engineering team, with St...

Raymarine partners with Finnish amateur racer for solo circumnavigation
Raymarine partners with Finnish amateur racer for solo circumnavigation
Thursday, 01 June 2023

A Finnish sailor’s lifelong dream of sailing solo around the world is set to be powered by Raymarine electronics, as he prepares to undertake the gruelling Global Solo Challenge. Ari Känsäkosi plans to complete the 26,000 nautical ...

New Croatia dealer for Gozzi Mimì
New Croatia dealer for Gozzi Mimì
Thursday, 01 June 2023

The entire range of boats from the Italian shipyard Gozzi Mimì is now available from Navis Marine in Croatia. The long-established dealer Navis Marine has been offering a selection of models by the Naples-based yard since 2021. After seeing...

Viasat completes acquisition of Inmarsat
Viasat completes acquisition of Inmarsat
Thursday, 01 June 2023

Global communications company Viasat has completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, a British mobile satellite communications specialist. Viasat says the combined company ‘enhances our scale and scope to continue to drive growth in the increasin...

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