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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.

Acquera Yachting expands Caribbean presence ahead of season
Acquera Yachting expands Caribbean presence ahead of season
Thursday, 28 November 2024

Superyacht agency Acquera Yachting has expanded its Caribbean operations by opening two new offices in Antigua and Anguilla ahead of the Caribbean season, bringing its regional locations to eight.

Pushing the 24-hour solo monohull record higher
Pushing the 24-hour solo monohull record higher
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Unprecedented solo monohull speeds continue to be sustained by the leading five boats on the Vendée Globe as they head towards the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope. Les Sables d’Olonne’s Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil...

Teacher’s drowning prompts marina safety warning over ladder design
Teacher’s drowning prompts marina safety warning over ladder design
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

A 57-year-old teacher tragically died after falling into a marina because the ladders to help her climb out were too short, an inquest has heard.

Boat Building Academy enrols more women than men for first time
Boat Building Academy enrols more women than men for first time
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

For the first time in its 28-year history, women outnumber men on the UK’s Boat Building Academy (BBA) flagship 40-week course. The current cohort, based in Lyme Regis, Dorset, consists of eight women and seven men, surpassing the previous ...

Omaya Yachts appoints UK dealer
Omaya Yachts appoints UK dealer
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Bulgarian powercat brand Omaya Yachts has announced Horizon Boat Sales as its new dealer for the UK.

Axopar integrates Dometic units across 2025 fleet
Axopar integrates Dometic units across 2025 fleet
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Dometic has announced the continuation of its long-standing partnership with Finnish adventure boatbuilder, Axopar.

Grand Banks marine group expands to US west coast
Grand Banks marine group expands to US west coast
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Malaysian boatbuilder Grand Banks Yachts Limited, encompassing Grand Banks Yachts and Palm Beach Motor Yachts, has announced the expansion of its sales and service operations to the west coast of the United States. The company’s new of...

METSTRADE: Recharging boats’ coating with Hempel’s Infinity
METSTRADE: Recharging boats’ coating with Hempel’s Infinity
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

At last week’s METSTRADE, Hempel launched its latest product Infinity, a water-based, biocide-free performance recharger that renews existing silicone paint.

All At Sea – December 2024
All At Sea – December 2024
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

The post All At Sea – December 2024 appeared first on All At Sea.

British Marine members enjoy highly successful METSTRADE 2024
British Marine members enjoy highly successful METSTRADE 2024
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

British Marine members celebrated another outstanding METSTRADE, as Amsterdam played host to the world’s largest trade show for marine equipment, materials, and systems. Recording its highest ever attendance of leading marine professionals f...

New LeeSan Pump Out installed at Hobbs of Henley
New LeeSan Pump Out installed at Hobbs of Henley
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

After exceptional service pumping black water and waste water from boats for over 23 years, the old pump at Hobbs Boatyard, Henley finally required replacing.

MARINA DE VILAMOURA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AND LAUNCHES NOVA MARINA
MARINA DE VILAMOURA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AND LAUNCHES NOVA MARINA
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

On 23 November, Marina de Vilamoura, Portugal’s largest marina, celebrated a historic 50-year milestone.

Sustainable Christmas Gifts
Sustainable Christmas Gifts
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Greenall’s Gin and Mermaid Gin make for a great Christmas gift and both have a strong sustainable ethos so perfect for the eco friendly friend or relative.

Omaya Yachts announces Horizon Boat Sales as new UK dealer
Omaya Yachts announces Horizon Boat Sales as new UK dealer
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Omaya Yachts has chosen Horizon Boat Sales to represent the brand in the UK, as the completion of its debut yacht, the OMAYA 50 nears.

Enhancing boating safety with AI technology
Enhancing boating safety with AI technology
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

The U.S. Coast Guard has published the 2023 statistics for recreational boating incidents, showing a decline in both fatalities and overall incidents, and highlighting the primary causes of these accidents. The report identifies the top ...

Shootin’ the Breeze… with Arjen Conijn, Managing Director at Contest Yachts
Shootin’ the Breeze… with Arjen Conijn, Managing Director at Contest Yachts
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Arjen Conijn, Managing Director at Contest Yachts

Hot Topic: Make the most of this winter to enhance your 2025 boating
Hot Topic: Make the most of this winter to enhance your 2025 boating
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Mandy Boughton, Managing Director at Ancasta Yacht Services, discusses how to make the most of the ‘off’ season for a better boating experience when spring arrives.

Hull Waterside & Marina
Hull Waterside & Marina
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

This month we are in the north-east exploring a popular coastal marina.

Hot Topic: Benefits of Joining a Sailing Club
Hot Topic: Benefits of Joining a Sailing Club
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

You love spending your time on the water or outside, but have you thought of joining your local sailing club? We asked the RYA to share the benefits of club membership.

Sunseeker sentenced for importing Myanmar ‘blood’ teak
Sunseeker sentenced for importing Myanmar ‘blood’ teak
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

In a landmark case in the UK courts, Sunseeker has been handed stiff penalties for using ‘blood’ teak imported from Myanmar on some of the vessels it builds.

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