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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.

Sanctioned Russian billionaire sues France over seized yachts
Sanctioned Russian billionaire sues France over seized yachts
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

A sanctioned Russian billionaire is suing French authorities as he attempts to regain access to his two immobilised superyachts worth around US$5.7m.

Ticket sales surge ahead of 2022 Genoa Boat Show
Ticket sales surge ahead of 2022 Genoa Boat Show
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Organisers of the 2022 Genoa International Boat Show have recorded a 37.3% increase in online ticket sales, compared to last year’s edition.

RS Sailing launch the new Mk2 RS Feva
RS Sailing launch the new Mk2 RS Feva
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

RS Sailing has announced the launch of the new Mk2 RS Feva. After 20 years, a deck design upgrade has been implemented to the model.

Beneteau appoints UK dealer
Beneteau appoints UK dealer
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Barrus is now the main UK dealer for the Beneteau Flyer Range and the Antares range of outboard boats.

Fairline to deliver 60% more boats in 2022
Fairline to deliver 60% more boats in 2022
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline says the company is on schedule to deliver 60 per cent more boats in 2022 than last year.

Suntex acquires New Jersey marina
Suntex acquires New Jersey marina
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Marina management firm Suntex Marinas has taken over the Channel Club Marina, located in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey.

Marine Industry News Issue 4 – SIBS September 2022 
Marine Industry News Issue 4 – SIBS September 2022 
Tuesday, 20 September 2022

The autumn boat shows arrive at a pivotal moment for the industry. In this issue, Marine Industry News investigates new composite waste recycling options, looks to eco marine tourism for next-gen boating and takes a look at how the leisure marine...

GGR entrant Guy deBoer runs onto rocks at night in Canaries
GGR entrant Guy deBoer runs onto rocks at night in Canaries
Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Guy deBoer (USA) has literally crashed out of the Golden Globe Race, after hitting rocks at night on the north coast of Fuerteventura, Las Palmas in the Canaries. As of last Saturday (18 Sep 2022), his yacht was stranded but he was safe with the ...

Latest salary survey from Marine Resources says there is room for improvement
Latest salary survey from Marine Resources says there is room for improvement
Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Around 2,000 respondents took part in Marine Resources most recent survey about salaries.

Big decisions from Ribeye pay dividends as sales of six XOs reported
Big decisions from Ribeye pay dividends as sales of six XOs reported
Tuesday, 20 September 2022

In early summer 2022 Ribeye announced it had become a long term distribution partner for XO boats, a Nordic manufacturer. In a mere eight weeks, it’s taken six orders with more expected to conclude at SIBS where the company is currently hos...

New AC40 tow tested behind ETNZ’s hydrogen chase boat
New AC40 tow tested behind ETNZ’s hydrogen chase boat
Tuesday, 20 September 2022

The new AC40 that will be used to pave the way for women and youth into the America’s Cup has touched the water for the first time in Auckland. Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) is continuing its extensive commissioning process out of the sh...

Fuel expenses cost as much as charters, but Borrow a Boat remains confident
Fuel expenses cost as much as charters, but Borrow a Boat remains confident
Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Despite some charter holiday expenses costing as much as the charter itself due to rising fuel costs, demand has been strong for yachting holidays and crewed charters, reports Borrow a Boat.

MIN and Barton Marine sponsor SIBS’ Women in Marine day
MIN and Barton Marine sponsor SIBS’ Women in Marine day
Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Marine Industry News and Barton Marine are among those co-sponsoring the inaugural Women in Marine day at Southampton Boat Show. This takes place on Thursday (22 Sept) with four main sessions focused on wellness, mentoring, panel discussions and ...

VIDEO: Containership capsizes in port, and sinks
VIDEO: Containership capsizes in port, and sinks
Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Turkey’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has confirmed that 24 containers were lost from the Sea Eagle after it keeled over in Iskenderun Port on 18 September 2022. The video below shows the moment when workers flee as the weight d...

First three days at the Southampton International Boat Show
First three days at the Southampton International Boat Show
Sunday, 18 September 2022

It has been a fabulous first three days at the 53rd Southampton International Boat Show with thousands of visitors from nautical newbies to seafaring superfans enjoying the late summer sun and the hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the very best of...

Inaugural Southampton International Boat Show Swim a great success
Inaugural Southampton International Boat Show Swim a great success
Sunday, 18 September 2022

Some 80 swimmers from across the region braved the morning chill (Sunday 18 September) to take part in the inaugural Southampton International Boat Show open water swimming event, hosted by Rees Leisure, raising money for local charity the Rose Ro...

Fairline’s CEO Paul Grys shares first stage of the brand’s transformational product development plan at SIBS
Fairline’s CEO Paul Grys shares first stage of the brand’s transformational product development plan at SIBS
Friday, 16 September 2022

Fairline has unveiled two show debuts at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show as part of initial transformational product development plan which takes the company to 2028.

Wetwheels Torbay announced at Southampton International Boat Show
Wetwheels Torbay announced at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 16 September 2022

Wetwheels has announced news of its eighth boat in the fleet – Wetwheels Torbay – at Southampton International Boat Show. 

Golden Globe Fleet approaching Lanzarote “Marina Rubicón film gate”
Golden Globe Fleet approaching Lanzarote “Marina Rubicón film gate”
Friday, 16 September 2022

There has been plenty of drama as boats and sailors had their first shake-down in the Bay of Biscay a steadfast Pat Lawless (IRL) leading the way, Ertan Beskardes (UK) had an electrical short and later knocked himself out falling into the cockpit,...

SailGP Season 4: Bigger, bolder and better than ever
SailGP Season 4: Bigger, bolder and better than ever
Friday, 16 September 2022 The fourth season of SailGP will deliver more events than ever as the league’s season-on-season expansion continues at impressive pace. SailGP’s national teams will compete around the world with the aim to reach 14 events – nearly ...

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