News
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.
Adrift sailor, Elvis, survives on ketchup for 24 days
Monday, 23 January 2023Elvis Francois of Dominica has been rescued by the Colombian navy after his sailboat was swept out to sea while he was making repairs. During his ordeal, he survived by eating ketchup and seasoning – the supplies he had onboard – and ...
Turkish superyacht firm confirms 13 yachts under construction
Monday, 23 January 2023Turkish boatbuilder, Numarine has confirmed it currently has 13 yachts under construction at its 35,000sqm production facility near Istanbul.
Video of sunken yacht, legendary Route du Rhum competitor, surfaces
Monday, 23 January 2023Amazing footage released by Chantier naval étoile marine shows Kriter V about six metres deep in the port of Saint-Malo (where it had been moored before sinking).
AquaMarine launches new waterproof bag range
Monday, 23 January 2023AquaMarine has revealed details of its new range of waterproof bags. The new range includes dry tube bags, backpacks, crew duffle bags and a fully insulated cooler and rigger bag.
Oceanr boasts fully sustainable economic ecosystem
Monday, 23 January 2023Oceanr says it has been at the heart of a quiet revolution in sustainable fashion since its foundation, crafting high-end apparel for superyachts, luxury resorts and private clients from all over the world, with partners including Richard Br...
Burgess partners with Starship Yachts in Asia
Monday, 23 January 2023Burgess and Starship Yachts have announced a partnership agreement for the Hong Kong and Macau markets, with Starship Yachts’ owner and CEO Edwin Ho becoming Burgess’ chief representative for these markets.
Wellcraft announces new performance cruiser
Monday, 23 January 2023Extending its performance cruiser series, Wellcraft has announced the Wellcraft 435.
Golden Globe attrition, frustration and barnacles fueling the GGR mindgame
Friday, 20 January 2023With Elliott out of the race and Jeremy beaten by barnacles, there are now just five contenders left for the GGR trophy in Les Sables d’Olonne and two sailors in Chichester Class with Guy Waites about to be dropped.
Bow thruster capability integrated into Yamaha’s boat control system
Friday, 20 January 2023Yamaha Marine has partnered with boat systems specialist Vetus to incorporate a bow thruster into its Helm Master EX boat control system to offer customers fully integrated, joystick controlled boat handling.
Integrel and Navico partner at boot
Friday, 20 January 2023Power generation management and storage specialist Integrel Solutions is partnering up with Navico Group at the boot Dusseldorf show (21-29 January 2023).
Chartwell Marine secures grant to develop ‘market-first’ methanol-fuelled vessel
Friday, 20 January 2023Naval architect Chartwell Marine has been awarded a £320,000 Innovate UK Smart Grant to test the feasibility of a methanol-fuelled vessel design – said to be a market-first.
New bow rider model from Finnish boat builder
Friday, 20 January 2023Finnish boat builder Yamarin has launched a new six-metre model in its bow rider range. The Yamarin 59 BR will be presented for the first time at boot Düsseldorf, 21 to 29 January 2023.
In pictures: Winners of Amateur Marine Photographer of the Year 2022
Friday, 20 January 2023Stoneways Marine has revealed the winners of its inaugural Amateur Marine Photographer of the Year competition.
VIDEO: Silent-Yachts’ solar-powered superyacht with ‘unlimited’ range
Friday, 20 January 2023Austrian yacht builder Silent-Yachts, a global leader in solar-electric catamarans, has released a first-look video showcasing the design of its new Silent 120 Explorer superyacht.
Irish Sailing appoints Tim Bourke as new CEO
Friday, 20 January 2023The board of Irish Sailing has appointed Tim Bourke as its new CEO.
Mayflower Marina’s Jolly Jacks Bistro and Bar to relaunch under new ownership
Thursday, 19 January 2023Jolly Jacks Bar and Bistro, based at Mayflower Marina, Plymouth, is due to reopen under new ownership next month.
London Luxury Afloat 2023
Thursday, 19 January 2023London’s St Katharine Docks Marina is preparing to host the prestigious London Luxury Afloat boat show for a second year this April. Following the ‘huge success’ of the inaugural 2022 event, organiser British Marine was delighted...
RYA welcomes legislation to regulate the safe operation of personal watercraft
Thursday, 19 January 2023Legislation from the Department for Transport (DfT) to bring some previously unregulated activities within the scope of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA) 1995 was yesterday (18 January) laid before Parliament.
RNLI fundraiser and his dog embark on 6,000-mile round-Britain walk
Thursday, 19 January 2023Tim Jones is aiming to raise £500,000 for the charity that saves lives at sea with pooch Monty, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, by his side.
‘Confidential’ design for scrapped Royal Yacht revealed
Thursday, 19 January 2023London-based superyacht design firm Vitruvius Yachts has revealed details of its design for the Royal Yacht Britannia — a national flagship that was scrapped after being dubbed a Boris Johnson “vanity project”.
About
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.
Follow Us