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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.
Castoldi launches its waterjets in the US
Wednesday, 26 October 2022Italian waterjet and jet tender manufacturer Castoldi is creating a permanent presence in the United States with an American office in Seattle.
St. Katharine Docks appoints new marina general manager
Wednesday, 26 October 2022Central London marina St. Katharine Docks has appointed Paul Atkins as the new marina general manager.
Why buying a used boat is good for the environment!
Wednesday, 26 October 2022Boatshed are passionate about being able to play a role in looking after the environment. One of our customers, Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 has provided us with his thoughts on Boatshed and how selling used boa...
Dutch boatbuilder takes over boatyard
Wednesday, 26 October 2022Sustainable yacht builder Vaan Yachts has taken over yacht service company Yagra in Hellevoetsluis. Vaan will take over the site, buildings, marina, equipment and employees, with Yagra’s activities incorporated into a dedicated entity, Vaan...
Arctic sailor wins £2,500 award for climate change story
Wednesday, 26 October 2022An Arctic sailor from Norway has won £2,500 for his account of climate change on the island of Svalbard. Jon Amtrup’s article, The icy sound of climate change, was the judges’ first choice in Yachting Monthly’s Brian Black...
SBS BOATLIFE WELCOME OCEANЯ AS APPAREL PARTNER
Tuesday, 25 October 2022BoatLife Events are delighted to welcome OCEANЯ on board as their apparel partner for SBS BoatLife 2023.
RNLI lifeguards keep England rugby team safe during aquatic training
Tuesday, 25 October 2022Lifeguards from the 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.
Green fingered winners of MDL in Bloom announced
Tuesday, 25 October 2022MDL Marinas is delighted to announce Shamrock Quay as the Outstanding Overall Site winner of its annual MDL in Bloom awards, sponsored by Towergate Insurance.
2022 DAME Design Award nominees revealed
Tuesday, 25 October 2022METSTRADE, the organiser of the DAME Award, has announced that 48 products from a total field of 104 entries spanning 14 countries have been nominated to enter the final rounds of the 2022 DAME Award competition.
Green Tech Boat Show moves to Southampton
Tuesday, 25 October 2022The Green Tech Boat Show is moving to Southampton, organiser MDL Marinas has confirmed.
MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show comes to Southampton
Tuesday, 25 October 2022MDL Marinas has announced that its Green Tech Boat Show is moving to Southampton.
Wetwheels Foundation announced as SBS BoatLife 2023 charity
Tuesday, 25 October 2022SBS BoatLife has confirmed that they will be supporting the Wetwheels Foundation as the chosen charity for 2023.
HP Watermakers opens flagship warehouse in US
Tuesday, 25 October 2022HP Watermakers is opening a new ‘flagship’ warehouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Milan-based watermaker manufacturer, which produces fully automatic watermakers for yachting and luxury resorts, says the new warehouse will serve a...
Wider partners with US broker to sell superyachts
Tuesday, 25 October 2022Italian boatbuilder Wider has partnered with luxury broker Northrop & Johnson to sell two of its superyachts, a 170ft and a 210ft, that currently make up the builder’s superyacht range.
Scottish boatbuilder embeds electric propulsion into traditional rudder
Tuesday, 25 October 2022A Scottish boatbuilder, A & R Way Ltd (Lochgilphead), has embedded an electric propulsion system into a rudder on a new-build Oban Skiff. Adam Way made a replica rudder with a core of Sapele and cheeks of larch, with an ePropulsion Spirit 1 E...
Ingenity partners with Hacker-Craft
Tuesday, 25 October 2022Ingenity Electric has signed a multiyear agreement to provide and install all-electric drivetrains in new Hacker-Craft models.
Princess Yachts announces Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show line-up
Tuesday, 25 October 2022Princess Yachts will present the show premiere of the Princess V50 sports yacht at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (26-30 October 2022).
RNLI and others to benefit from auction of £1.1M classic car collection
Monday, 24 October 2022The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is one of many beneficiaries set to benefit from the sale of a collection of classic cars from the late banker Robert Furniss Riding.
Nautical Ventures creates new sailboat division
Monday, 24 October 2022US boat dealership Nautical Ventures Group (NVG) has launched a new sailboat division that includes the Excess Catamarans, Beneteau First Racing and Hobie Cat boats and kayaks brands, as well as Laser Performance sailboats, Beneteau Oceanis and O...
Founder and MD of Pendennis Shipyard, Henk Wiekens, passes away
Monday, 24 October 2022British superyacht refit and repair yard Pendennis has confirmed the death of its co-founder and managing director, Henk Wiekens.
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