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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.

BoatLife Live
BoatLife Live
Wednesday, 23 February 2022

As the first, and newest, boat show of 2022 drew to a close on a high last month, organisers are already looking ahead to next year’s event.

Shocking moment helicopter crashes into the water in Miami
Shocking moment helicopter crashes into the water in Miami
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

A helicopter crashed into Miami’s famous South Beach on Saturday afternoon just metres away from swimmers. Two passengers on board the R44 helicopter were taken to hospital after the helicopter narrowly missed weekend beachgo...

X Shore signs €50 million battery deal
X Shore signs €50 million battery deal
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Sweden-based electric boat manufacturer X Shore has partnered with electric battery innovator Kreisel Electric to supercharge the next generation of its Eelex 8000 electric vessels.

MDL Marinas launches online visitor berthing booking system
MDL Marinas launches online visitor berthing booking system
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

MDL Marinas is launching a new online booking system, which allows berth holders and visitors to view real-time berth availability and to book vacant berths online.

Giant whales surprise paddleboarders in Australia
Giant whales surprise paddleboarders in Australia
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

A cinematographer in Australia has captured incredible footage of two huge Southern Right Whales swimming alongside paddleboarders.

Entries open to much-loved junior regatta
Entries open to much-loved junior regatta
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The Eric Twiname Junior Championships is back after a two-year absence – and entries are now open.

Royal Navy’s new £15m barge arrives in Portsmouth
Royal Navy’s new £15m barge arrives in Portsmouth
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

A strange green four-legged ‘monster’ has arrived in Portsmouth Naval Base to keep warships primed for front-line operations. It’s said the £15m ‘jack up barge’ – named Typhoon 3000 – will revolutio...

New rig climb experience at Cutty Sark
New rig climb experience at Cutty Sark
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

For the first time since arriving in Greenwich in 1954, visitors to Cutty Sark will be able to climb the famous masts.

Smartgyro sets sights on USA with expansion plan
Smartgyro sets sights on USA with expansion plan
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Gyro stabiliser specialist Smartgyro is expanding its presence in the US marine market by strengthening the supply chain and dealer network, creating a strategic base for stocking units in Baltimore, MD, establishing local sales support and inves...

Adding a touch of Luxury to a Marine Bathroom Interior
Adding a touch of Luxury to a Marine Bathroom Interior
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Gone are the days of ‘basic’ marine heads. Modern yacht bathrooms are now as luxurious as those found in quality homes and the equipment installed is stylish, efficient and easy to use.

Ocean protection competition launches
Ocean protection competition launches
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The Ocean Pitch Challenge aims to develop economically viable solutions for the protection of the oceans and coastal ecosystems and is back for its second edition this summer.

Read MIN’s issue three – February 2022
Read MIN’s issue three – February 2022
Monday, 21 February 2022

MIN’s spring issue is now online, as well as in print. This issue focuses on the spectacular growth of the electric boat market, the importance of big data, and achieving sustainability (instead of greenwashing).

MAIB calls for industry forum to manage PWC (jet ski) use
MAIB calls for industry forum to manage PWC (jet ski) use
Monday, 21 February 2022

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report into the collision between the rigid inflatable boat Rib Tickler and a Personal WaterCraft (Aug2020), an accident which caused the loss of one life. And, following on from th...

MDL Marinas launches new online visitor berthing booking system
MDL Marinas launches new online visitor berthing booking system
Monday, 21 February 2022

Responding to customer feedback, MDL Marinas is launching a new online booking system, offering berth holders and visitors the chance to book and pay for visitor berthing through its website.

Porsches among 4,000 cars on fire on ship
Porsches among 4,000 cars on fire on ship
Monday, 21 February 2022

Firefighters continue to struggle to put out a fire that broke out on Wednesday on a vessel carrying thousands of luxury cars, which is adrift off the coast of Portugal’s Azores islands.

BoatLife Live 2022 exhibitors report sales success
BoatLife Live 2022 exhibitors report sales success
Monday, 21 February 2022

BoatLife Live has reported positive sales and companies already rebooking for next year, after this weekend’s inaugural show. The organisers say there was overwhelming positive feedback on the show, the diverse range of boats, layout and vi...

RS Sailing launches RS Toura dinghy
RS Sailing launches RS Toura dinghy
Monday, 21 February 2022

RS Sailing has revealed details of its new RS Toura dinghy, which is currently in production and will be available this spring.

America’s Cup knowhow harnessed for land speed attempt
America’s Cup knowhow harnessed for land speed attempt
Monday, 21 February 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand says it has always commissioned external contracts to keep the design team sharp. So, when an independently funded project to attempt to beat the Wind Powered Land Speed World Record emerged, ETNZ found willing designers...

Yamaha announces creation of Marine Connected Division
Yamaha announces creation of Marine Connected Division
Monday, 21 February 2022

Yamaha has announced the creation of a marine connected division to incorporate its connected business model into Yamaha Marine’s business units.

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