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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.

Boating newspaper All at Sea sold to new owners
Boating newspaper All at Sea sold to new owners
Thursday, 08 December 2022

The publishers of British monthly boating newspaper, All at Sea, are selling the paper to new owners after deciding to retire.

Beneteau launches two new Torqeedo-powered electric boats
Beneteau launches two new Torqeedo-powered electric boats
Thursday, 08 December 2022

Beneteau has premiered two new electric sailing yachts, the Oceanis 30.1 and the First 44, at Salon Nautic de Paris.

Win a Suzuki-powered Rigiflex safety boat with an Extreme trailer for your sailing club
Win a Suzuki-powered Rigiflex safety boat with an Extreme trailer for your sailing club
Wednesday, 07 December 2022

The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show and Suzuki Marine are offering RYA Affiliated Clubs the chance to win a brand new Suzuki-powered Rigiflex safety boat with Extreme trailer, worth £6,400 (RRP).

New era for All at Sea
New era for All at Sea
Wednesday, 07 December 2022

It’s the start of a new era for All at Sea which, although now under new ownership, remains in familiar hands.

December 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
December 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 07 December 2022

The December 2022 BoatBid auction opened for bidding on Monday and will continue through to Sunday 11th December.

Oligarch’s $200m superyacht to be sold at auction for Ukraine
Oligarch’s $200m superyacht to be sold at auction for Ukraine
Wednesday, 07 December 2022

A superyacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk is reportedly to be sold at auction after it was seized in Croatia earlier this year.

VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand land speed team reaches 200km/h
VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand land speed team reaches 200km/h
Wednesday, 07 December 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand has finally been able to report some good news in its attempt to beat the land speed world record attempt.

Suntex purchases New Jersey marina
Suntex purchases New Jersey marina
Wednesday, 07 December 2022

Marina management firm Suntex Marinas has purchased Green Cove Marina in Brick, New Jersey. This is the latest of several marina acquisitions for Suntex on the Jersey Shore, after it took over the Channel Club Marina in September, and Key Harbor ...

Four Winns creates electric bowrider
Four Winns creates electric bowrider
Wednesday, 07 December 2022

Four Winns is expanding its offering of bowriders and deck boats with a new 100 per cent electric, 22 foot bowrider – the H2e. The brand, which falls under Groupe Beneteau, has partnered with Vision Marine Technologies to develop what it sa...

Man taken to hospital after gas explosion near Portsmouth sailing club
Man taken to hospital after gas explosion near Portsmouth sailing club
Wednesday, 07 December 2022

A man has been injured in a gas explosion aboard his 26ft boat, near Hardway Sailing Club in Portsmouth Harbour.

CL Yachts expands international sales network
CL Yachts expands international sales network
Wednesday, 07 December 2022

Hong Kong-based CL Yachts is expanding and strengthening its global sales networks following the launch of its new CLX96 and CLB65 models this year at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Hurley Marine expands distribution in Europe
Hurley Marine expands distribution in Europe
Wednesday, 07 December 2022

Michigan-based dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine is continuing to expand its distribution network with the recent appointments of Palby Marine for Denmark and Nautec AB in Sweden.

MarineMax acquires marine construction company
MarineMax acquires marine construction company
Tuesday, 06 December 2022

Recreational boat and yacht retailer, MarineMax, has acquired Midcoast Construction Enterprises (Midcoast Marine Group), a full-service marine construction company based on central Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Rogue wave kills cruise passenger, injures 4
Rogue wave kills cruise passenger, injures 4
Tuesday, 06 December 2022

A woman has died, and at least four other people have been injured, after a rogue wave struck a window on board a cruise ship off the coast of Argentina.

Electric propulsion firm Oceanvolt launches €800,000 crowdfunding campaign
Electric propulsion firm Oceanvolt launches €800,000 crowdfunding campaign
Tuesday, 06 December 2022

Finnish electric propulsion pioneer Oceanvolt has launched a crowdfunding campaign through Invesdor with a goal of raising €800,000 for 6.08 per cent of the company, which includes its fully owned subsidiary Oceanvolt USA. The equity shares ...

President of Mustang Survival resigns
President of Mustang Survival resigns
Tuesday, 06 December 2022

Jason Leggatt has announced his resignation from his role as president of Mustang Survival.

Northpoint partners with Elite Recreational Finance to expand in marine sector
Northpoint partners with Elite Recreational Finance to expand in marine sector
Tuesday, 06 December 2022

Northpoint Commercial Finance has announced a partnership with Elite Recreational Finance, which will focus on expanding Northpoint’s marine division with a retail finance programme. The partnership will combine Elite’s technology wit...

VIDEO: 2 men rescued from burning boat in Tampa Bay
VIDEO: 2 men rescued from burning boat in Tampa Bay
Tuesday, 06 December 2022

The US Coast Guard and fire crews have rescued two men after a boat caught fire on Monday morning (5 December 2022) in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Baxter Marine rebrands as Mallorca Marine Group
Baxter Marine rebrands as Mallorca Marine Group
Tuesday, 06 December 2022

Baxter Marine is expanding and rebranding under the umbrella of Mallorca Marine Group. The company will still be based in its previous home in Puerto Portals Marina in Mallorca.

B&G partners with Dufour Yachts
B&G partners with Dufour Yachts
Monday, 05 December 2022

Sailing navigation and instrument specialist, B&G has announced a new partnership with sailboat manufacturer Dufour Yachts.

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