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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.

RYA Cymru Wales appoints first female chair
RYA Cymru Wales appoints first female chair
Friday, 28 October 2022

The Royal Yachting Association Cymru Wales (RYA CW) has appointed Sian Reynolds as chair of its board.

Versadock launches new Z-Series pontoon float
Versadock launches new Z-Series pontoon float
Friday, 28 October 2022

Modular floating pontoon manufacturer, Versadock is launching its new Z-Series pontoon float which has also just been revealed as a DAME Design Award nominee.

Victorian boat lift will reopen after £450K repair
Victorian boat lift will reopen after £450K repair
Friday, 28 October 2022

The Canal & River Trust has confirmed that the Anderton Boat Lift, reportedly the world’s first boat lift, will reopen in the spring after a major £450,000 repair package.

Southampton marina scoops top award
Southampton marina scoops top award
Friday, 28 October 2022

Southampton’s Shamrock Quay marina has won ‘outstanding overall site’ at the 2022 MDL in Bloom awards.

INEOS Britannia reveals new ‘T6’ test boat
INEOS Britannia reveals new ‘T6’ test boat
Thursday, 27 October 2022

The British America’s Cup team, INEOS Britannia, today launched their first test boat for the 37th America’s Cup code-named T6, designed and built-in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG F1 Applied Science, a division of the Mercedes-AMG Pe...

Raymarine And Avikus To Explore World’s First Autonomous Leisure Boat Solution
Raymarine And Avikus To Explore World’s First Autonomous Leisure Boat Solution
Thursday, 27 October 2022

AVIKUS, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup, and Raymarine have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

Row erupts after South Africa refuses to seize oligarch’s superyacht
Row erupts after South Africa refuses to seize oligarch’s superyacht
Thursday, 27 October 2022

A row has erupted in South Africa after the government says it will not seize a sanctioned Russian oligarch’s superyacht attempting to dock in Cape Town, despite the city’s mayor calling for the country to bar it from entering.

Williams Jet Tenders appoints new head of marketing
Williams Jet Tenders appoints new head of marketing
Thursday, 27 October 2022

Jet tender specialist Williams Jet Tenders has appointed Tom Dowdell as head of marketing within the commercial team.

Dockmate introduces wireless remote-control system for boat conversions
Dockmate introduces wireless remote-control system for boat conversions
Thursday, 27 October 2022

Dockmate, a manufacturer of wireless remote-control systems for yachts, has introduced a new, wireless remote-control product for conversion upgrades on older boats.

MMA calls for 2022 Neptune Awards judges
MMA calls for 2022 Neptune Awards judges
Thursday, 27 October 2022

Marine Marketers of America (MMA), an organisation for marketing professionals in the recreational marine industry, is selecting the judging panel for the 2022 Neptune Awards competition.

BoatLife reports ‘extremely high’ rebook rate for 2023
BoatLife reports ‘extremely high’ rebook rate for 2023
Thursday, 27 October 2022

With less than four months until SBS BoatLife opens at NEC, Birmingham, numerous new exhibitors and partners have been coming on board in rapid succession.

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust seeks skippers to join 2023 trips
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust seeks skippers to join 2023 trips
Thursday, 27 October 2022

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is looking for freelance skippers for the 2023 summer season.

Sweden electrifies and automates ferry service with Kongsberg Maritime
Sweden electrifies and automates ferry service with Kongsberg Maritime
Thursday, 27 October 2022

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Holland Shipyards Group to provide electrification and control systems for electric ferries, on behalf of the Swedish Transport Administration.

Castoldi launches US division
Castoldi launches US division
Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Castoldi is creating a permanent presence in the US with an American office in Seattle called Castoldi USA Inc.

Rapid exhibitor momentum for SBS BoatLife 2023
Rapid exhibitor momentum for SBS BoatLife 2023
Wednesday, 26 October 2022

With less than four months until SBS BoatLife opens at NEC, Birmingham, numerous new exhibitors and partners have been coming on board in rapid succession.

METSTRADE, British Marine and Soundings Trade Only announce the panelists for the Women in the Marine Industry International event at METSTRADE 2022
METSTRADE, British Marine and Soundings Trade Only announce the panelists for the Women in the Marine Industry International event at METSTRADE 2022
Wednesday, 26 October 2022

METSTRADE, British Marine and Soundings Trade Only are joining forces to create the first global event focused on female professionals working in the recreational marine industry, ‘Women in the Marine Industry International.’  &nb...

Cruising Association publishes informative ‘Channel Crossing Paperwork Procedures’ webinar
Cruising Association publishes informative ‘Channel Crossing Paperwork Procedures’ webinar
Wednesday, 26 October 2022

The Cruising Association hosted a webinar for members and non-members on 17 October on ‘Channel Crossing Paperwork Procedures’, which is published for public viewing.

63rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opens
63rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opens
Wednesday, 26 October 2022

The marine world is gathering in Florida, as the 63rd edition of the world’s largest in-water boat show opens its doors at midday today.

UK’s Dixon Yacht Design unveils new superyacht: SY Juno
UK’s Dixon Yacht Design unveils new superyacht: SY Juno
Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Dixon Yacht Design has unveiled SY Juno, a 350ft cross-over concept that mixes motor yacht and sailing yacht design, and ‘defies sailing convention but not the sailing experience’.

England rugby team calls on RNLI for training in Jersey
England rugby team calls on RNLI for training in Jersey
Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Lifeguards from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) were on hand to watch over England’s international rugby squad as they took part in a team-building exercise on the coast of Jersey on Tuesday morning (25 October 2022).

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