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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.

America’s Cup team launches hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat
America’s Cup team launches hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat
Wednesday, 06 April 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) has launched its prototype hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat in Auckland with Emirates Team New Zealand team member Andrea Joy christening her Chase Zero in front of the wider team.

Northrop & Johnson acquires superyacht management company
Northrop & Johnson acquires superyacht management company
Wednesday, 06 April 2022

Luxury yacht brokerage Northrop & Johnson has acquired Med-based superyacht management company SYM.

Vita appoints new CEO of Vita Power division
Vita appoints new CEO of Vita Power division
Wednesday, 06 April 2022

Vita, a marine technology company that develops all-electric powertrains and a range of high-performance electric boats, has announced the appointment of Clive Johnson as CEO of its Vita Power division. 

Le Boat boosts fleet in Canada
Le Boat boosts fleet in Canada
Wednesday, 06 April 2022

Holiday boat rental company Le Boat has expanded its network and added six new Horizon Plus boats to its fleet on the Unesco World Heritage Rideau Canal in Ontario, Canada.

Annual 406Day raises awareness about life-saving beacons
Annual 406Day raises awareness about life-saving beacons
Wednesday, 06 April 2022

The annual 406Day campaign, a safety awareness day marked on 6 April, is today celebrating a decade of bringing attention to 406 MHz beacons.

New website for Yarmouth Harbour
New website for Yarmouth Harbour
Wednesday, 06 April 2022

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners has launched its brand-new website.

New website launched to showcase Yarmouth Harbour
New website launched to showcase Yarmouth Harbour
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners have announced the launch of a brand-new website at yarmouth-harbour.co.uk, which was developed with Isle of Wight based design and digital studio, Brightbulb.

Lymington Yacht Haven
Lymington Yacht Haven
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

2022 is a golden anniversary year for Lymington Yacht Haven. Nestled between a Georgian market-town and Hampshire’s New Forest, this well-established marina goes quietly from strength to strength.

VIDEO: The Cruising Association and Cowes Week team up to produce ‘first-timer’ video
VIDEO: The Cruising Association and Cowes Week team up to produce ‘first-timer’ video
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

With the debut of the new Club Cruiser Class at Cowes Week 2021, the Cruising Association and Cowes Week organisers have teamed up to produce a ‘first-timer’ video.

METSTRADE 2022 announced: new layout and bigger show planned
METSTRADE 2022 announced: new layout and bigger show planned
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

Following a one-off ‘pandemic edition’ last year, METSTRADE 2022 returns to full strength from 15-17 November in Amsterdam.

F1 and ex-Renault CEO joins offshore racing yard
F1 and ex-Renault CEO joins offshore racing yard
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

Inspiring Sport Capital (ISC) has gathered together a group of private investors to hold a majority share in composite hulls and parts builder CDK Technologies and has announced Cyril Abiteboul as the new CEO of CDK Technologies.

Cox Marine enters new markets in Poland and Finland
Cox Marine enters new markets in Poland and Finland
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

Cox Marine has expanded the distribution of its 300hp diesel outboard engine, the CXO300, to cover Poland and Finland, through its distributor Diesel Power AB.

Raymarine launches LightHouse 4
Raymarine launches LightHouse 4
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

Raymarine has announced LightHouse 4 – the latest operating system for Raymarine Axiom chartplotters, which offers new levels of ease of use, personalisation, features, and functionality.

£1.5m investment pays off for Scottish marina
£1.5m investment pays off for Scottish marina
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

Troon Yacht Haven has been awarded the highly acclaimed 5 Gold Anchors rating, following a £1.5m investment in the Ayrshire marina, on Scotland’s west coast.

Major US marina operators complete merger transition
Major US marina operators complete merger transition
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

Marine owner and operator, Suntex Marina Investors has completed its integration with Westrec Marinas following the recent announcement of the two companies’ merger.

Porto Montenegro offers free berths to Gulf Craft owners
Porto Montenegro offers free berths to Gulf Craft owners
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

Porto Montenegro is offering complimentary ‘home port berthing’ for owners who choose to base their Gulf Craft yachts in Porto Montenegro.

RYA open applications for The Together Fund
RYA open applications for The Together Fund
Monday, 04 April 2022

Non-profit organisations and OnBoard and Sailability venues in England are once again invited to apply for small grants for projects which connect with local communities.

Warsash Spring Series, 3 April
Warsash Spring Series, 3 April
Monday, 04 April 2022

Race Report – Warsash Spring Series supported by Helly Hansen, Week 4,  3 April.

Cruise ship becomes temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands
Cruise ship becomes temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands
Monday, 04 April 2022

Holland America Line’s Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and City of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in Rotterdam for three months to provide a tempor...

Sewage dumped into English waterways 372,000 times in 2021
Sewage dumped into English waterways 372,000 times in 2021
Monday, 04 April 2022

New data released by the Environment Agency reveals that water companies dumped sewage into English rivers, lakes, estuaries and seas 372,500 times last year, with discharges totalling 2.6 million hours.

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