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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.

Latest details released for Crick Boat Show 2023
Latest details released for Crick Boat Show 2023
Thursday, 23 February 2023

Advance tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Crick Boat Show, which takes place at Crick Marina, near Daventry in Northamptonshire, UK. The boat show will be held across the late May bank holiday weekend 27-29 May 2023, with an exclusive trade &a...

US marine body names new board members
US marine body names new board members
Thursday, 23 February 2023

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) has welcomed its new officers and board of directors.

Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Tokyo 2020 champion Eilidh McIntyre has announced she is retiring from Olympic campaigning.

Celebrating 2,000 miles of national treasures at Crick Boat Show
Celebrating 2,000 miles of national treasures at Crick Boat Show
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, will be celebrating the 2,000 miles of national treasures in its care at this year’s Crick Boat Show, 27-29 May.

Join the sustainable boating community at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Join the sustainable boating community at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Make your commitment to ‘Respect, Protect and Enjoy!’ our coasts and waterways at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (25 – 26 February). 

February 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
February 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Our February 2023 BoatBid auction opened for bidding on Monday 20th February and will continue through to Sunday 26th February.

Canadian electric boatbuilder secures US$2m investment
Canadian electric boatbuilder secures US$2m investment
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement with an unnamed investor, to sell almost half a million shares in a deal worth around US$2m.

Thirty-six tourists rescued after tour boat capsizes off Portugal
Thirty-six tourists rescued after tour boat capsizes off Portugal
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

A group of tourists say they were lucky to survive after their tour boat capsized off the coast of the Algarve in southern Portugal on Monday afternoon (20 February 2023), and several lifejackets failed to activate.

Propel appoints UK and Ireland distributor for its electric motors
Propel appoints UK and Ireland distributor for its electric motors
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Propel, the marine propulsion division of UK-based Saietta Group, has signed an exclusive agreement with Marathon Leisure, for sales and aftersales service of Propel’s electric marine motors in the UK and Ireland.

New partnership helps sailors to protect seagrass meadows
New partnership helps sailors to protect seagrass meadows
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

A new campaign is helping sailors do their part to tackle climate change by digitally mapping sensitive seabeds and eco-moorings across boating hotspots around the world.

MDL expands berthing options at UK marina
MDL expands berthing options at UK marina
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

MDL Marinas is launching new dry berthing facilities at its Sparkes Marina, on the southeast tip of Hayling Island in Hampshire.

D-Marin automates payment and energy sockets at its marinas
D-Marin automates payment and energy sockets at its marinas
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

D-Marin has unveiled its new ‘smart pedestal,’ designed to improve its customers’ convenience as they use its marinas.

Nominations open for inaugural Honours superyacht award
Nominations open for inaugural Honours superyacht award
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Nominations are now open for the inaugural Honours, a new awards ceremony for the superyacht industry.

The Secret Waterfront Hotel
The Secret Waterfront Hotel
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Nestled discreetly overlooking the marina and the Firth of Clyde, an Ayrshire hotel is making waves in the hospitality sector just three years after opening.

MDL expands dry berthing and dry stack facilities to offer customers greater choice and flexibility
MDL expands dry berthing and dry stack facilities to offer customers greater choice and flexibility
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Offering its customers even more choice when it comes to boat storage and care, MDL Marinas is launching new dry berthing facilities at its Sparkes Marina.

Venice canals start to run dry, leaving gondolas stranded
Venice canals start to run dry, leaving gondolas stranded
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Italy is facing another year of severe drought, with the Alps receiving less than half of the expected snowfall this winter and water levels in the north of the country falling to record lows, according to science and environmental groups.

Sail Arch enters European market
Sail Arch enters European market
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

US manufacturer Atlantic Towers has signed Sailtec as the European distributor of its Sail Arch mounting platform, which helps to carry equipment on sailing yachts.

New yacht charter agency launches in Barbados
New yacht charter agency launches in Barbados
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

365 Yacht Charters, a new yacht charter booking agency, has launched in Barbados. It’s offering a platform for customers to explore and book different catamarans, luxury motorboats, fishing charters, power boats and more.

Industry spotlight: How UK marine collaborations bring big benefits to end users
Industry spotlight: How UK marine collaborations bring big benefits to end users
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Collaboration between two people or companies can multiply the benefits for all involved. Not only by generating exciting new ideas, but also for sharing resources, learning and innovation for both parties — and their customers.

YSA Design joins team developing first zero-emission cruise ship
YSA Design joins team developing first zero-emission cruise ship
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

YSA Design has joined the team planning to build the world’s first zero-emission cruise ship, following a formal invitation to join the consortium behind the Northern Xplorer (NX) venture. The Oslo-based design firm will oversee key aspects...

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