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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.

Yamaha signs 5-year supply deal with Italian shipyard
Yamaha signs 5-year supply deal with Italian shipyard
Thursday, 22 September 2022

Yamaha Motor Europe has signed a new five-year outboard supply agreement with Italian shipyard Salpa Nautica.

America’s Cup: new AC40 reaches 34 knots on maiden sail
America’s Cup: new AC40 reaches 34 knots on maiden sail
Thursday, 22 September 2022

America’s Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, has conducted a successful maiden sail of the new AC40, in the waters of the ‘back paddock’ between Auckland’s Waiheke Island and Howick Beachlands.

European electric boat manufacturer expands into US
European electric boat manufacturer expands into US
Thursday, 22 September 2022

Magonis, the Spanish manufacturer of electric boats, has opened a new office in Connecticut, on the US east coast.

British Marine and RYA launch sustainability pledge at SIBS
British Marine and RYA launch sustainability pledge at SIBS
Thursday, 22 September 2022

British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have launched a new pledge designed to help all boat users actively declare their commitment to following sustainable boating practices.

River Hamble chairman: ‘No community has a greater right to use the water than any other’
River Hamble chairman: ‘No community has a greater right to use the water than any other’
Thursday, 22 September 2022

After a busy summer on the Hamble, MIN caught up with Hampshire county councillor and chairman of the River Hamble Harbour Board, councillor Seán Woodward, to understand the pressures that come with managing the competing interests of wate...

New GMBA appointment for US market
New GMBA appointment for US market
Thursday, 22 September 2022

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has appointed George Bellwoar as its second consultant to service the company’s US market.

ISA Yachts launches new model
ISA Yachts launches new model
Thursday, 22 September 2022

ISA Yachts, a brand of Italian superyacht builder Palumbo Group, has announced details of the latest model in the Granturismo line: the ISA GT 33.

Celebrating marine apprentices at the Southampton International Boat Show
Celebrating marine apprentices at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Tuesday 20 September was Schools, Apprenticeships and Careers Day at the Southampton International Boat Show and to get the day underway 65 apprentices from across the marine sector came together for a recognition ceremony to celebrate their achie...

More than half of Spirit Yachts on order are electric spec
More than half of Spirit Yachts on order are electric spec
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Sean McMillan, founder of Spirit Yachts, says that more than half the boats on order with the company are repeat orders for existing owners, but each repeat has gone from diesel to electric.

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...

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