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Vilanova i la Geltrú announced as host venue for first AC37 preliminary regatta
Monday, 20 March 2023The Catalonian port of Vilanova i la Geltrú, has been announced as the host venue for the first preliminary regatta of the 37th America’s Cup. Racing will take place over four days between 14-17th September 2023 in the AC40.
New dealer appointments for Greenline Yachts hybrid and electric fleet
Monday, 20 March 2023Greenline Yachts is expanding its network of dealers in territories including Malta, the Netherlands, Germany, Vietnam and New Zealand.
Oyster to host webinar on long-distance sailing
Monday, 20 March 2023Oyster is to host a free webinar which it says will help sailors choose the right yacht for a circumnavigation.
Feadship releases outside images of ‘muscular’ Project 823
Monday, 20 March 2023Feadship says it has moved its 67.40m Project 823 outside of the construction hall at the Kaag yard for final outfitting in advance of sea trials later this year.
Airmar hires brand manager
Monday, 20 March 2023Airmar Technology Corporation, which describes itself as a leader in ultrasonic transducers and chirp technology, has named Suzanne Hawley as the brand manager for the company’s wholly owned distributor, Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialist...
Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race Skippers announced
Sunday, 19 March 2023The 11 skippers set to lead teams of amateur sailors from all walks of life around the globe has been revealed.
Emirates GBR race ready in New Zealand for the penultimate event of SailGP Season 3
Friday, 17 March 2023As Sir Ben Ainslie and his Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team head to the penultimate event of the Season 3 Championship it’s all to play for as the pressure ramps up to secure a spot in the San Francisco Season 3 Grand Final in May.
Stage is set for SailGP’s sellout New Zealand debut
Friday, 17 March 2023 SailGP continues its ever-expanding journey into new territories this weekend with the league’s first-ever New Zealand event taking place on March 18 and 19 at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch. In the spectacular setting of Ly...Princess S62 joins the London Luxury Afloat line-up
Friday, 17 March 2023The organisers of London Luxury Afloat have announced that Princess Motor Yacht Sales have joined the line-up for this year’s show, showcasing the Princess S62.
VIDEO: First AC40 regatta of 37th America’s Cup cycle
Friday, 17 March 2023The historic Catalonian port of Vilanova i la Geltrú, has been announced as the Host Venue for the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup, with racing to take place over four days between 14 – 17 September 2023 in t...
Choosing the right yacht for a circumnavigation webinar
Friday, 17 March 2023Oyster hosts free webinar to help sailors choose the right yacht for a circumnavigation.
5000-mile blob of seaweed heading to Florida
Friday, 17 March 2023A colossal 5000-mile wide mass of seaweed is heading towards the beaches of Florida, having formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Ancasta Group acquires Spencer Rigging
Friday, 17 March 2023Ancasta Group has announced the acquisition of Cowes-based Spencer Rigging to expand its portfolio of yacht services.
savvy navvy app promotes marine businesses
Friday, 17 March 2023Navigation app savvy navvy has launched a new promoted pins feature, enabling marine businesses to reach a geo-targeted audience.
Pontoon manufacturer expands sales team
Friday, 17 March 2023Pontoon manufacturer and water access specialist, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has announced the appointment of Bryan Stewart, expanding its sales team in the UK.
Yatco announces new director of charter
Friday, 17 March 2023Yatco has appointed Mike Hutton as new director of charter and Christos Rigalos as field representative for Greece. Hutton will be based in the UK, is a seasoned charter professional with over 22 years of experience in the yacht charter market an...
New Zeelander 5 to make world debut at Palm Beach Boat Show 2023
Friday, 17 March 2023Zeelander Yachts is presenting the latest addition to its line of sportscruisers, the Zeelander 5, at the Palm Beach Boat Show, which takes place 23-26 March 2023. The vessel will be moored at Palm Harbor Marina during the show.
New study shows microfibres stunt mussel growth
Thursday, 16 March 2023A new study has demonstrated, for the first time, the effect of exposing juvenile mussels to polyester and cotton microfibres at environmentally relevant concentrations over a prolonged timescale.
VIDEOS! America’s Cup Round-Up
Thursday, 16 March 2023Time is the great enemy of any America’s Cup campaign, so February and the first half of March have been a busy time with a noticeable ramping up of the intensity all round.
The Great British Spring Clean 2023 – Smart Bins Make Councils #LitterHeroes All Year Round
Thursday, 16 March 2023This year, the eighth annual Great British Spring Clean takes place on 20 March. Together with the Great Big School Clean, the UK’s ‘biggest mass-action environmental event’ encourages participants to pick up bags of litter &ndas...
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