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Fund British Waterways urges government to stop dithering
Tuesday, 12 November 2024Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) is lamenting the recent UK budget, which made no mention of public investment to safeguard Britain’s inland waterways, despite much talk by the government about rebuilding the country through increased p...
Savvy Navvy embraces scratch cards as it takes on Australian and New Zealand distributor
Tuesday, 12 November 2024Savvy Navvy has signed Australia-based Paddy Wester as its exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor.
Slimline filter added to Wavebrite’s grey water systems
Tuesday, 12 November 2024British manufacturer Wave International has launched a new Wavebrite Slimline filter to support its range of Wavebrite Grey Water systems, which comply with EU Waste Water Standards. The Wavebrite Slimline will be on show for the first time at ME...
DARWIN200 conservation voyage reaches Sydney Australia
Tuesday, 12 November 2024Today, the iconic DARWIN200 conservation mission aboard historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde sailed into Sydney Harbour for a programme of conservation projects and events in multiple locations in New South Wales and Hobart, Tasmania i...
Sunseeker appoints former Princess Yachts CEO
Monday, 11 November 2024Antony Sheriff, former executive chairman of Princess Yachts, has joined Sunseeker International as a non-executive advisory board member. Sheriff, who guided Princess from 2016 to 2023, departed following its acquisition by KPS Partners.
Vendée Globe: emotional farewells as the epic solo non-stop race sets sail
Monday, 11 November 2024Huge crowds gathered to send off the 40 skippers undertaking the epic Vendée Globe on Sunday (10 November).
BoatLife 2025 cancelled
Monday, 11 November 2024Pendigo Events and the NEC Group have confirmed that the UK boat show, BoatLife 2025, scheduled to take place from 6 to 9 February 2025 in Birmingham, has been cancelled.
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust launches Christmas appeal during ‘challenging time for all charities’
Monday, 11 November 2024Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity is asking for your support this Christmas to help even more young survivors get on the water for much needed support in 2025.
Greenline offers alternative to traditional generators across range
Monday, 11 November 2024Greenline Yachts is offering extended battery packs and special alternators that can eliminate generators on all its diesel models. The new ‘Responsible Power Pack’ technology, features a combination of bigger battery packages and alt...
First ‘near-zero’ emission cruise ship heads to Arctic
Monday, 11 November 2024Captain Arctic, which is described as the first near-zero carbon emission cruise ship available for charter, is heading to the Arctic.
METSTRADE: Electric propulsion control range released by Glendinning Products
Monday, 11 November 2024USA based Glendinning Products is introducing a range of controls designed for electric propulsion applications.
XO Boats and Seakeeper collaborate to provide stable rides
Monday, 11 November 2024XO Boats (a Finnish boat manufacturer) and Seakeeper are starting a collaboration with ‘Seakeeper Ride’. XO Boats will be offering Seakeeper’s latest gyro stabiliser system as standard equipment across all its boat models, incl...
Tenth Vendée Globe enjoys gentle first hours as Kiwi Colman leads record fleet south
Sunday, 10 November 2024The record sized fleet of 40 solo sailors enjoyed a gentle opening to the Vendée Globe this afternoon off Les Sables d’Olonne on the French Atlantic coast, crossing the start line of the mythical solo non-stop race around the world at...
Vendée Globe starts
Sunday, 10 November 2024The Vendée Globe skippers have now set off on the most famous and challenging of circumnavigations, with more than 24,000nm to cover solo, non-stop, and without assistance.
BOATLIFE 2025 CANCELLED
Saturday, 09 November 2024Pendigo Events and the NEC Group confirm that BoatLife 2025, scheduled to take place from 6 – 9 February in Birmingham, has been cancelled.
DEFENDER AND CHALLENGER OF RECORD PAVING THE WAY FOR THE 38TH AMERICA’S CUP
Friday, 08 November 2024The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Emirates Team New Zealand have confirmed that the RNZYS has accepted a Notice of Challenge for the 38th America’s Cup from the Royal Yacht Squadron Limited, represented by INEOS Britannia, which will ...
Budget and carbon caps for 38th America’s Cup?
Friday, 08 November 2024Just when the sailing world was drawing breath after the hullaballoo of the 37th America’s Cup, the 38th one starts its cycle.
Dutch submersible builder emphasises safety in wake of Titan disaster
Friday, 08 November 2024Dutch submersible builder U-Boat Worx has launched its 60th submarine, a customised Super Yacht Sub 3, marking a significant milestone in its 20-year history.
Yamaha Motors reports drop in shipments for outboards as US demand wanes
Friday, 08 November 2024Yamaha Motor Co. Has announced its consolidated business results for the first nine months of fiscal 2024.
Interest in Ferretti’s Riva intensifies as LVMH said to be circling
Friday, 08 November 2024Rumours continue to swirl about the future of the Ferretti Group as a potential buyout or investment by LVMH, specifically relating to Riva, is seemingly on the cards.
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