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Sailfish Boats adds to dealer network
Monday, 27 February 2023US boatbuilder Sailfish Boats has added new dealerships to its network in Central America and southern Caribbean.
Webasto opens plant in Mexico dedicated to its EV battery charging business
Monday, 27 February 2023Germany-based component manufacturer Webasto recently opened a new plant in Guanajuato, Mexico. It is the first site dedicated to its production of electric vehicle charging components in the Americas region and one of three Webasto plants in Mex...
Record breaking year for The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge
Sunday, 26 February 2023It was announced at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on Saturday that a record breaking 17 university sailing clubs (USCs) successfully completed this year’s The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge, sponsored by Roos...
VIDEO: Young and exciting talent recognised at YJA Awards
Sunday, 26 February 2023The 2022 YJA Yachtsman of the Year and YJA Young Sailor of the Year trophies, regarded as the most prestigious awards in British boating, were awarded on the Main Stage at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on Saturday afternoon.
Wild start to Leg 3 from Cape Town
Sunday, 26 February 2023It was an extraordinary ‘stop-go’ type of start to Leg 3 of The Ocean Race in Table Bay as the five-boat IMOCA fleet set out on their 12,750nm adventure towards Itajaí in Brazil.
Portsmouth Yardstick numbers for the year ahead released
Friday, 24 February 2023The RYA has announced that the 2023 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show will mark the release date for the Portsmouth Yardstick Number list for the year ahead.
Weymouth Marina expands boat sales offering with new boatpoint office
Friday, 24 February 2023boatpoint, a leading boat sales company founded by national boating business, boatfolk, unveils a new office in Weymouth Marina.
London Luxury Afloat 2023 – tickets available now!
Friday, 24 February 2023Tickets are now on sale for London Luxury Afloat 2023, an unmissable luxury yachting event taking place in the heart of the capital (St. Katharine Docks, 18-22 April 2023).
Suntex Marinas continues US expansion
Friday, 24 February 2023Suntex Marina Investors continues its expansion in the US with the acquisition of Roosevelt Lake Marina in Roosevelt, Arizona.
Emotive images as Underwater Photographer of the Year announced
Friday, 24 February 2023The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year Award 2023 have been announced, with the winners capturing emotive images of magnificent and endangered underwater species.
Crestron Electronics partners with UK lighting firm
Friday, 24 February 2023AV distribution and automation company Crestron Electronics has appointed UK based lighting specialist Savage Lighting as its first LED lighting partner.
BBC presenter warns of risks of cold water swimming
Friday, 24 February 2023Former BBC Breakfast presenter and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin has teamed up with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to remind anyone planning a winter plunge to be aware of the risks as water temperatures reach their colde...
Video: Stranded yacht leaking fuel in Maui nature reserve
Friday, 24 February 2023A luxury motor yacht which grounded on rocks and reef in Maui on Monday (20 February 2023) has leaked an unknown quantity of fuel into the ocean.
Epoxy brand sponsors dinghy class world championships
Friday, 24 February 2023Epoxy brand PRO-SET® has announced its sponsorship of the International OK Dinghy 2023 World Championships, to be held at Lyme Regis Sailing Club, UK, 22-30 June 2023.
Hydrogen-powered shipping project wins multi-million pound funding
Friday, 24 February 2023A consortium led by zero-emission vessel provider ACUA Ocean in partnership with zero-emission infrastructure provider Unitrove has won a multi-million pound UK government grant in a major push to decarbonise the maritime sector.
Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Thursday, 23 February 2023Tokyo 2020 champion Eilidh McIntyre has announced she is retiring from Olympic campaigning.
VIDEO: Cargo ship breaks in half and sinks during Black Sea storm
Thursday, 23 February 2023One crewmember has died, and another is reportedly in critical condition, after a cargo ship broke in half and sank during a severe storm in the Black Sea.
Sailing startup SailTies makes first hire
Thursday, 23 February 2023Sailing digital logbook startup SailTies has completed its first hire, appointing Fi Edwards as its marketing specialist.
Marine firm fined £2 million after death of crewman
Thursday, 23 February 2023A marine company has been fined £2 million after unsafe practice led to the death of a crewman.
Peter Gray wins Seldén SailJuice Winter Series
Thursday, 23 February 2023The Staunton Harold Sailing Club sailor Peter Gray has won the overall title at this season’s Seldén SailJuice Winter Series, sailing an Osprey with Geoff Edwards.
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