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The Incredible Hulks
Sunday, 30 April 2023Far from being super heroes the incredible hulks discussed here were places associated with despair and hopelessness.
Hot Topic: Holidaying with children
Sunday, 30 April 2023Henry Burkitt, founder & CEO of adventure sailing holiday specialists, Kraken Travel, explains how he sails with two young children.
ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS AT SEA ANGLING CLASSIC COMMUNITY EVENT
Friday, 28 April 2023Supported by headline sponsors Yamaha Motor UK and Extreme Boats, the Sea Angling Classic’s Crabbies’ Competition and Shoreline Clean Up will take place from Portchester Sailing Club on 21 May 2023.
Raymarine signs agreement with premium boat manufacturer
Friday, 28 April 2023Marine electronics specialist Raymarine has signed an exclusive agreement with NorthCoast Boats to fully outfit all its new vessels, starting with the recently announced NorthCoast 415HT, which will be the largest NorthCoast boat to date at 41 fe...
MarineMax reports Q2 increase in gross margin
Friday, 28 April 2023MarineMax, the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht, and superyacht services company, has announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended 31 March 2023.
Environmental focus at fishing competition community event
Friday, 28 April 2023The Sea Angling Classic is holding a Crabbies’ Competition and Shoreline Clean Up at Portchester Sailing Club, Hampshire, on 21 May 2023. Open to all children and families from the surrounding area, the organiser says the aim of the event i...
World’s first self-driving ferry launches
Friday, 28 April 2023Norwegian shipping company Torghatten and technology provider Zeabuz are delivering the world’s first self-driving city ferry for commercial operation.
Kirsten Neuschäfer makes history as the first woman to win a solo round-the-world race
Friday, 28 April 2023By crossing the finish line of the ancestor of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d’Olonne this Thursday at 21:43:47 CET, the South African sailor has achieved one of the greatest accomplishments in ocean racing. Winner of the Golden...
HM Coastguard launches website to promote awareness of 999 service
Friday, 28 April 2023HM Coastguard has launched a new website to promote the service as one of the UK’s four emergency services, in response to a startling lack of awareness.
In Focus: New safety films for first-time canal boaters
Friday, 28 April 2023A series of animated films designed to help boaters navigate the UK’s inland waterways safely has been launched by the Canal & River Trust and the Environment Agency.
In Focus: Close encounters down by 25 per cent for Orca AI customers
Friday, 28 April 2023Analysis from Orca AI, an automated situational awareness platform, says its system has reduced close encounter events by more than 25 per cent for its 100+ customer vessels.
May 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
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Fit a carbon monoxide detector: Warning issued after Port Hamble fatalities
Thursday, 27 April 2023The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has called for ‘further work’ into raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide, after the tragic death of two boaters in Port Hamble.
In Focus: Boat maintenance important for new owner safety
Thursday, 27 April 2023When boaters think of marine safety, their first thoughts often run to lifejackets, liferafts and flares, says Sarah Wallbank, CEO at August Race, but as well as the obvious equipment, boat owners – especially those new to the water –...
Apreamare co-founder Salvatore Pollio dies
Thursday, 27 April 2023Salvatore Pollio, the co-founder of the Italian boatyard Apreamare, has died at the aged of 89.
Scorpion RIBs appoints UK and Europe dealer
Thursday, 27 April 2023Scorpion RIBs has appointed the Ancasta Group as the official dealer for Scorpion RIBs in the UK and Europe.
Wally’s bespoke cruiser-racer hits the water
Thursday, 27 April 2023Wally has launched its new Wally101 Full Custom, at the boatbuilder’s Marina di Ravenna shipyard in northern Italy.
In Focus: Robin Knox-Johnston becomes oldest student at Fire-Aid Academy
Thursday, 27 April 2023Yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has become the oldest student to complete courses at the Fire-Aid Academy – finishing a series of refreshers on his 84th birthday.
Danfoss to deliver drivetrain for two new hybrid-electric ferries in Hong Kong
Thursday, 27 April 2023Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has been commissioned by Cheoy Lee Shipyard to deliver the hybrid-electric marine drivetrain system powering two new hybrid-electric ferries.
Les Sables d’Olonne gearing up for a huge GGR finish on Friday 28th!
Wednesday, 26 April 2023Kirsten Neuschäfer is holding first place, set to possibly break many records with only 180 miles to finish and a 100 mile lead and 23hr time credit on Abhilash Tomy on Bayanat.
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