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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.

Sustainable Boating at Crick Boat Show
Sustainable Boating at Crick Boat Show
Monday, 11 April 2022 Each year more than 250 canal boat industry exhibitors converge at Crick Marina for Britain’s biggest inland waterway event, the Crick Boat Show. The event, which this year takes place across the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend, 3 &ndas...
UNESCO diver’s spellbinding photos of ‘valley of a thousand roses’ coral reef
UNESCO diver’s spellbinding photos of ‘valley of a thousand roses’ coral reef
Monday, 11 April 2022

Earlier this year, a UNESCO-supported research expedition discovered one of the biggest deepwater coral reefs in the world, off the coast of Tahiti.

Volvo Penta North America appoints new president
Volvo Penta North America appoints new president
Monday, 11 April 2022

Fredrik Högberg has been appointed president of Volvo Penta North America.

New dealer in New York for Fairline
New dealer in New York for Fairline
Monday, 11 April 2022

Fairline Americas has announced Strong’s Marine as its new dealer for Rhode Island and the New York tri-state region of the US.

Marine Trades Association Awards Dinner returns in June
Marine Trades Association Awards Dinner returns in June
Monday, 11 April 2022

The Marine Trades Association (MTA) Awards Dinner returns this year and will be held on Monday 20 June at the Grand Café, Southampton.

Sealegs expands following 152 per cent order increase
Sealegs expands following 152 per cent order increase
Monday, 11 April 2022

Sealegs International has announced a record financial year result with a 152 per cent increase in orders, enabling the company to expand its team and production capabilities.

Fanautic Club to rebrand as Freedom Boat Club
Fanautic Club to rebrand as Freedom Boat Club
Monday, 11 April 2022

Fanautic Club is being rebranded under the Freedom Boat Club brand and service model following Freedom’s acquisition of Fanautic Club, one of the largest European boat clubs with 21 locations across Spain, which was comp...

Six-medal haul kickstarts British Sailing Team’s 2022 season
Six-medal haul kickstarts British Sailing Team’s 2022 season
Saturday, 09 April 2022

Britain’s elite sailors laid down a marker as the 2022 season got underway at Palma’s iconic Trofeo Princesa Sofia, bringing home medals in six of the ten classes.

Jubilee Sailing Trust in need of urgent funds
Jubilee Sailing Trust in need of urgent funds
Friday, 08 April 2022

The Jubilee Sailing Trust  could be forced to close unless it can raise a minimum of £500K by 14 April. A statement from the charity reads:

Aqua superPower joins the growing line-up of eco exhibitors at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Aqua superPower joins the growing line-up of eco exhibitors at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Friday, 08 April 2022

MDL Marinas has announced that global marine electric charging specialist Aqua superPower has joined the growing line-up of eco exhibitors at its Green Tech Boat Show, which is returning to MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery Marina 16 – ...

Cowes Classics Day 2022 Invites Classic Car and Classic Motor Boat Owners
Cowes Classics Day 2022 Invites Classic Car and Classic Motor Boat Owners
Friday, 08 April 2022

Cowes Classics Day, on 26 June, will showcase treasures of the past with a stunning collection of classic cars and beautiful historic motor boats. 

VIDEO: RLSS UK Deploys the Latest Drone Technology to Support Water Safety Rescues
VIDEO: RLSS UK Deploys the Latest Drone Technology to Support Water Safety Rescues
Friday, 08 April 2022

The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) is launching the UK’s first water rescue Emergency Drone Piloting Award.

VIDEO: Spirit Yachts announces Guernsey Regatta
VIDEO: Spirit Yachts announces Guernsey Regatta
Friday, 08 April 2022

This month modern classic yacht design and build company Spirit Yachts has revealed the details of its first ever regatta.

Should seized Russian yachts be decommissioned?
Should seized Russian yachts be decommissioned?
Friday, 08 April 2022

Seized maritime assets could pose a ‘significant risk’ to ports, harbours and marinas if there is no requirement to ensure superyachts detained under sanction rules are properly maintained, made safe or deactivated, says a leading mar...

Southampton charity Jubilee Sailing Trust faces closure
Southampton charity Jubilee Sailing Trust faces closure
Friday, 08 April 2022

The Jubilee Sailing Trust is facing closure once again, unless it can raise a minimum of £500,000 within a week, and a total of £1.2 million by the end of September 2022.

Aqua superPower joins Green Tech Boat Show
Aqua superPower joins Green Tech Boat Show
Friday, 08 April 2022

MDL Marinas has announced that global marine electric charging specialist Aqua superPower will exhibit at its Green Tech Boat Show, which is returning to MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery Marina 16-18 June 2022.

Lidl launches its own shipping line
Lidl launches its own shipping line
Friday, 08 April 2022

German supermarket giant Lidl has launched its own shipping line to help reduce delays and ease transport costs amid the ongoing supply chain crisis.

Neander appoints senior engineer
Neander appoints senior engineer
Friday, 08 April 2022

German outboard manufacturer, Neander Motors, has appointed James Barratt as senior engineer. In his new role, Barratt will be responsible for leading and managing product developments, including transmission design, testing and product...

UKSA launches new port operative apprenticeship programme
UKSA launches new port operative apprenticeship programme
Friday, 08 April 2022

UKSA is launching a new Port Operative Apprenticeship Programme, due to start this summer, as it expands its maritime career pathways.

Yamaha Marine appoints new marketing manager
Yamaha Marine appoints new marketing manager
Friday, 08 April 2022

Yamaha US Marine Business Unit has appointed Susan Camp to the position of division manager, marketing. In her new role, Camp will oversee Yamaha Marine advertising, events, tournaments and sponsorships, Yamaha pro staff and Yamaha Marine dealer ...

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