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Maserati trimaran ‘thrown into air’ by violent storm at Italian marina
Maserati trimaran ‘thrown into air’ by violent storm at Italian marina
Friday, 19 August 2022

Severe storms in northern Italy have caused devastation at the Maserati Multi70 Sailing Team boatyard near Marina di Carrara.

British freediver sets new national record
British freediver sets new national record
Friday, 19 August 2022

London-based freediver Gary McGrath has broken the British freediving record at a prestigious freediving competition in the Bahamas.

Win a Yamaha inflatable and outboard combo at SIBS
Win a Yamaha inflatable and outboard combo at SIBS
Friday, 19 August 2022

Yamaha Marine UK is running a competition to win a YAM240T inflatable boat, coupled with a Yamaha 2.5hp portable outboard at the Southampton International Boat Show, which takes place 16-25 September.

Karpaz Gate Marina launches RYA course and hotel package
Karpaz Gate Marina launches RYA course and hotel package
Friday, 19 August 2022

Karpaz Gate Marina, an international-standard marina resort in North Cyprus, has announced a unique opportunity for people to achieve powerboat skipper qualifications while staying at its on-site boutique hotel.

VIDEO: Stand-up paddleboarder watches in horror as alligator attacks another gator
VIDEO: Stand-up paddleboarder watches in horror as alligator attacks another gator
Friday, 19 August 2022

A stand-up paddleboarder in Florida got more than she bargained for during a recent trip to Florida’s Silver Springs State Park, when she turned a corner and encountered a cannibal alligator violently ripping into its prey.

Spirit Yachts reveals new Spirit 72DH
Spirit Yachts reveals new Spirit 72DH
Friday, 19 August 2022

Spirit Yachts has revealed photos of its new Spirit 72DH (Deckhouse) sailing yacht.

Sunsail and The Moorings provide yacht technician opportunities for students
Sunsail and The Moorings provide yacht technician opportunities for students
Friday, 19 August 2022

As students across Britain receive their exam results this week, yacht charter companies Sunsail and The Moorings have announced a new partnership with the Marine Engineering Department at Coleg Llandrillo, a college in North Wales. The firms wil...

Over 250 powerboats to feature at SIBS 2022
Over 250 powerboats to feature at SIBS 2022
Thursday, 18 August 2022

The Southampton International Boat Show offers the chance for visitors to see a full range of powerboats from all over the world, showcasing a variety of designs, performance and styling characteristics from international manufacturers, supported...

Win a Yamaha inflatable and outboard combo worth over £1300 at SIBS
Win a Yamaha inflatable and outboard combo worth over £1300 at SIBS
Thursday, 18 August 2022

Yamaha Marine UK is running a competition to win a YAM240T inflatable boat, coupled with a Yamaha 2.5hp portable outboard at the Southampton International Boat Show, 16 – 25 September.

Karpaz Gate Marina Launches Unique RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course and Hotel Package
Karpaz Gate Marina Launches Unique RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course and Hotel Package
Thursday, 18 August 2022

Karpaz Gate Marina, in North Cyprus, has announced a unique opportunity for people to achieve powerboat skipper qualifications while staying at its on-site boutique hotel.

Beachgoers warned to stay away after sewage released in UK seas
Beachgoers warned to stay away after sewage released in UK seas
Thursday, 18 August 2022

Pollution warnings are in place across dozens of beaches in England and Wales, after untreated sewage was pumped into the sea following storms in mid-August.

VIDEO: Cargo ship’s wheelhouse ripped apart by bridge
VIDEO: Cargo ship’s wheelhouse ripped apart by bridge
Thursday, 18 August 2022

A skipper is counting the cost of a decision to try and pass under a bridge on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal near Rilland after its wheelhouse was destroyed.

WATCH: Huge lightning strike on yacht in USA marina
WATCH: Huge lightning strike on yacht in USA marina
Thursday, 18 August 2022

Amazing footage and images shared on social media (taken by Harry Minucci) shows the moment a 40 foot boat was struck by a bolt of lightning. This happened in Columbia Yacht Club, South Boston, USA in early July.

Nautor’s Swan launches first motor yacht, appoints Asian dealership
Nautor’s Swan launches first motor yacht, appoints Asian dealership
Thursday, 18 August 2022

Nautor’s Swan has launched its first motor yacht, the Swan Shadow, and has appointed an Asian dealership for the boat.

savvy navvy partners with charter company Zizoo
savvy navvy partners with charter company Zizoo
Thursday, 18 August 2022

Marine technology company, savvy navvy, has teamed up with Zizoo, a boat rental platform, to give marine tourists across the globe access to an app which it describes as ‘Google maps for boats’.

Solent Platinum Jubilee raises £12,000 for Wetwheels
Solent Platinum Jubilee raises £12,000 for Wetwheels
Thursday, 18 August 2022

Sailing charity Wetwheels Foundation has confirmed that the recent Solent Platinum Jubilee celebrations in August have helped raise £12,000, which will all be used to help more disabled people access the water.

Reel Masters fishing festival coming to Weymouth
Reel Masters fishing festival coming to Weymouth
Thursday, 18 August 2022

Reel Masters, the UK’s first exhibition and competition held for saltwater lure anglers, is taking place in Weymouth, Dorset, from 30 September – 2 October 2022.

Vesper Cortex-V1 marine VHF radio with SOTDMA smartAIS & wired handset
Vesper Cortex-V1 marine VHF radio with SOTDMA smartAIS & wired handset
Thursday, 18 August 2022 Overview

This powerful and efficient 6 channel amplifier is the difference between hearing the music and feeling it. With an impressive 150W RMS per channel (at 4 ohm), this amplifier can power up to six pairs of speakers or four pairs of...

Inaugural Southampton International Boat Show Swim
Inaugural Southampton International Boat Show Swim
Wednesday, 17 August 2022

A total of 125 swimmers will take to Southampton water early in the morning on 18 September in this new bucket list open water swimming event. 

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