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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.

Pivotal moment for INEOS Britannia as AC75 arrives in Barcelona
Pivotal moment for INEOS Britannia as AC75 arrives in Barcelona
Saturday, 06 April 2024

INEOS Britannia’s race boat for the 37th America’s Cup has made the 1,000 mile journey from its UK base in Northamptonshire to Barcelona, Spain.

Spirit Yachts Announces Q Class Commission
Spirit Yachts Announces Q Class Commission
Friday, 05 April 2024

British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts announced it has been commissioned to build a contemporary version of a Q Class yacht. Alongside Dykstra Naval Architects, Spirit was selected as the build yard by the project’s owner.

‘Unfortunate decision’: Maritimo’s MD steps down amid controversy
‘Unfortunate decision’: Maritimo’s MD steps down amid controversy
Friday, 05 April 2024

The managing director of Maritimo, Tom Barry-Cotter, has resigned from his position at the Australian boatbuilder after revealing that the company—founded by his father—is moving in a direction he is “not comfortable with.&rdquo...

Oyster Yachts announces return to profit
Oyster Yachts announces return to profit
Friday, 05 April 2024

British yacht manufacturer Oyster Yachts has announced a return to profit following an increase in turnover in 2023.

‘Unprecedented’ rise in SOS calls from Red Sea attacks
‘Unprecedented’ rise in SOS calls from Red Sea attacks
Friday, 05 April 2024

A Royal Navy-led ‘999 emergency centre’ has dealt with an ‘unprecedented’ rise in distress calls due to the Red Sea crisis.

New Build Boats with Boatshed - Allsea Boats
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Allsea Boats
Friday, 05 April 2024

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!

Superyacht refit firm MB92 launches real-time monitoring portal
Superyacht refit firm MB92 launches real-time monitoring portal
Friday, 05 April 2024

MB92 Group, a superyacht refit and repair company with shipyards in Barcelona and La Ciotat, has introduced The Bridge. According to Rubén Carmona, IT & digitalisation director, this is a ‘pivotal milestone’ ...

Smartgyro appoints new CEO
Smartgyro appoints new CEO
Friday, 05 April 2024

Italy-headquartered gyro stabilisation company, Smartgyro, has appointed Carlo Galli Tognota as its new chief executive officer. With a 20-year career in the marine industry, the company says Galli Tognota brings a wealth of experience and a prov...

Free risk mitigation webinar from US Coast Guard
Free risk mitigation webinar from US Coast Guard
Friday, 05 April 2024

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) have opened registration for the next webinar in their risk mitigation series. Entitled ‘Don’t be a statistic: data saves lives’, it will be held 1 ...

Yamaha Marine UK partners with Sea Angling Classic
Yamaha Marine UK partners with Sea Angling Classic
Friday, 05 April 2024

Yamaha Marine UK is partnering with Sea Angling Classic to support this year’s angling event, taking place between 20-23 June 2024 at Port Solent on the UK’s south coast.

Yamaha unveils WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign
Yamaha unveils WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign
Friday, 05 April 2024

Yamaha Marine UK, in conjunction with Santander UK, has launched its latest WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign to support watersports enthusiasts who want to get out onto the water this summer.

Top 10 Things to do at Crick Boat Show 2024
Top 10 Things to do at Crick Boat Show 2024
Thursday, 04 April 2024

The 2024 Crick Boat Show, to be held across the late May Bank Holiday Weekend 25-27 May at Crick Marina, near Daventry in Northamptonshire, is the UK’s biggest inland waterways festival and offers a fantastic day...

Gravesend RNLI tasked to injured crew on board cargo ship
Gravesend RNLI tasked to injured crew on board cargo ship
Thursday, 04 April 2024

On Wednesday 3 April at 6:33pm, Gravesend RNLI was requested to launch by London Coastguard to a crew member who had suffered an injury onboard a Ro-Ro Cargo vessel in the area of Grays on the River Thames.

Arksen broadens dealer network within UK market
Arksen broadens dealer network within UK market
Thursday, 04 April 2024

Arksen has announced a partnership with a new dealership as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. Yeoward Boatyards joins Arksen, focusing on the South West region of the UK and becoming the first dealer of the eagerly anticipated Discovery Seri...

Yamaha unveils new WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign
Yamaha unveils new WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign
Thursday, 04 April 2024

In a bid to support thrill-seeking watersports enthusiasts looking to get out onto the water this summer, Yamaha Marine UK has announced its latest WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign, in conjunction with Santander UK. 

KARPAZ GATE MARINA ANNOUNCES 2024 BERTHING PACKAGES AND RATES
KARPAZ GATE MARINA ANNOUNCES 2024 BERTHING PACKAGES AND RATES
Thursday, 04 April 2024

Ahead of the season, Karpaz Gate Marina has announced there will be no price increases in rates for boat owners at its full marina resort facilities in 2024. Berth holders and visitors can also benefit from a range of competitive packages at the m...

Suntex joint venture targets $1.25bn in marina deals
Suntex joint venture targets $1.25bn in marina deals
Thursday, 04 April 2024

Suntex Marina Investors has established a new joint venture that plans to acquire more than $1.25bn worth of marina property in the United States.

Yamaha Motor closes acquisition of Torqeedo
Yamaha Motor closes acquisition of Torqeedo
Thursday, 04 April 2024

Yamaha Motor has closed its acquisition of marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo.

Burgess enters South America market
Burgess enters South America market
Thursday, 04 April 2024

Full-service superyacht firm Burgess has launched into South America, after partnering with BYS International (Brazil Yacht Services), which is based in Brazil.

Azimut unveils new fleet flagship Grande 44M
Azimut unveils new fleet flagship Grande 44M
Thursday, 04 April 2024

Italian boatbuilder Azimut has revealed its new flagship – the Grande 44M.

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