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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.

Barton Marine appoints head of sales and marketing
Barton Marine appoints head of sales and marketing
Wednesday, 24 May 2023

UK-based supplier of deck hardware, Barton Marine, has appointed Phil Wood as its new head of sales and marketing. 

As the weather warms up, RNLI launches lifesaving Float to Live campaign
As the weather warms up, RNLI launches lifesaving Float to Live campaign
Wednesday, 24 May 2023

The RNLI has launched a vital water safety campaign ahead of the bank holiday and half term week. 

Cruising Association launches updated ‘orca information and reporting’ portal
Cruising Association launches updated ‘orca information and reporting’ portal
Wednesday, 24 May 2023

The Cruising Association (CA) has launched an updated online portal and web pages for orca information and reporting, the result of a year-long effort to gather and analyse data on orca interactions.

New wheelchair accessible powerboat launched in Renfrewshire
New wheelchair accessible powerboat launched in Renfrewshire
Wednesday, 24 May 2023

A purpose-built wheelchair accessible powerboat has been launched on Castle Semple Loch in Renfrewshire by UK charity The Wheelyboat Trust and Castle Semple Centre, an outdoor activity centre located within Clyde Muirshiel Regional Pa...

Hurley Marine expands in Greece
Hurley Marine expands in Greece
Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Michigan-based dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine has signed a distribution agreement with Trezos Marine in Greece.

Solent maritime careers in the spotlight at Seawork2023
Solent maritime careers in the spotlight at Seawork2023
Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Young people with an interest in maritime careers can get inspired about the exciting options available to them at this year’s Careers Open Day at Seawork, Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition, taking place in S...

June 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
June 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Are you thinking about selling your boat?

PREMIER MARINAS OFFICIALLY OPENS NOSS ON DART MARINA
PREMIER MARINAS OFFICIALLY OPENS NOSS ON DART MARINA
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Friday 19 May saw the official opening of Premier Marinas’ new marina and boatyard at Noss on Dart.

Whales and walrus to receive greater legal protection
Whales and walrus to receive greater legal protection
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Walrus, narwhal, orca whales, sperm whales and hippopotamus are set to receive greater legal protections under the UK’s ban on importing, exporting and dealing in items containing ivory the government announced today (Tuesday 23 May 2023).<...

In focus: How Aqua superPower convinced the marine industry to get connected
In focus: How Aqua superPower convinced the marine industry to get connected
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Although I’ve been in the marine world from a recreational sports perspective for 40 years, my professional background is in automotive engineering tech, writes Aqua superPower’s CEO Alex Bamberg for Marine Industry News.

CO2-neutral fuels power new 95 yacht
CO2-neutral fuels power new 95 yacht
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Meros Yachtsharing welcomes CO2-neutral fuels to power their new 95 yacht. 

Chandler launches spiced rum brand
Chandler launches spiced rum brand
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Historic ship’s chandler Arthur Beale has launched its own rum brand, Sea Salted Spiced Rum.

Yessss appoints new CEO
Yessss appoints new CEO
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Marine business and marketing consultancy firm Yessss has announced the appointment of Chris Baird as joint CEO alongside Nona Pedersen.

Empowerment focus at women in maritime event
Empowerment focus at women in maritime event
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Last week (18 May 2023), professionals from various disciplines within the maritime industry came together to celebrate International Day for Women in Maritime, hosted and sponsored by OCIMF, Trinity House, Maritime UK, and WISTA UK.

In focus: ePropulsion offers extended warranty for Spirit outboards
In focus: ePropulsion offers extended warranty for Spirit outboards
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

ePropulsion is now offering a five year warranty for all new purchases of the ePropulsion Spirit series outboards – until the end of December 2023.

New sponsor for Sport Fishing Championship
New sponsor for Sport Fishing Championship
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Marine lighting solutions provider DuraBrite Lights has been announced as a sponsor of the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), the new sports league which aims to bring together the best sport fishermen from around the world to compete in a series ...

Hundreds of adventurers from around the world arrive in Portsmouth for Clipper Race Crew Allocation
Hundreds of adventurers from around the world arrive in Portsmouth for Clipper Race Crew Allocation
Monday, 22 May 2023

Over 450 adventurers, from 48 nations, filled the Portsmouth Guildhall for their Race Crew Allocation, one of the biggest and most highly anticipated events in the Clipper Race calendar. 

VIDEO: May’s World Sailing Show goes behind the scenes at the SailGP season 3 finale
VIDEO: May’s World Sailing Show goes behind the scenes at the SailGP season 3 finale
Monday, 22 May 2023

May’s World Sailing Show focuses on Tom Slingsby’s Team Australia in San Francisco as SailGP season three honours are decided. It was a close fought fight on the water between Australia, New Zealand and Team Emirates GBR, wit...

Cowes Classics Week Discount Entry Ends Soon
Cowes Classics Week Discount Entry Ends Soon
Monday, 22 May 2023

Those wishing to benefit from a discount when they enter for Cowes Classics Week 2023 may still do so, but time is running out.  The discount ends at midnight on Wednesday 31st May.

VIDEO: Countdown to Superyacht Cup Palma 2023 is well underway
VIDEO: Countdown to Superyacht Cup Palma 2023 is well underway
Monday, 22 May 2023

New entries have boosted the Superyacht Cup Palma fleet with just a month to go to the 27th edition of the annual celebration of sail.

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