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RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show expands to 171 exhibitors
Tuesday, 27 February 2024The season-opening RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show attracted almost 9,000 visitors over two days at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in the UK.
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show ‘delivers’
Tuesday, 27 February 2024Farnborough International welcomed a vibrant celebration of small boat sailing and boardsports last weekend as thousands descended on the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show supported by Sunsail.
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to host immersive experience in London
Tuesday, 27 February 2024Sanlorenzo Yachts UK is hosting a Sanlorenzo Immersive Experience at St Katharine Docks in central London, from 11-24 March 2024.
Barrus technical service manager awarded by Yanmar
Tuesday, 27 February 2024Mark Harrison, technical service manager for the marine diesel division at Barrus, has been recognised by Yanmar Marine International (YMI) in its 2024 Service Awards.
Shootin’ the Breeze… with Paul Elgood, Development Director at The Wheelyboat Trust
Tuesday, 27 February 2024Paul Elgood
Dickinson leads Brits with impressive ILCA 7 Euros 4th
Monday, 26 February 2024Finley Dickinson was the pick of the British sailors in Athens as he narrowly missed out on a medal in the ILCA 7 class at the ILCA Senior European Championships.
Free accessories on 2023 WaveRunners
Monday, 26 February 2024Customers will receive accessories worth up to £1,250 when they buy a new 2023 WaveRunner model* from an authorised Yamaha dealer.
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to host immersive experience in London
Monday, 26 February 2024Sanlorenzo Yachts UK is hosting a Sanlorenzo Immersive Experience at the historic St Katherine Docks, 11-24 March.
The Famous Project crew set for Atlantic return challenge
Monday, 26 February 2024Fresh from an excellent third place on the RORC Caribbean 600 race and multiple training laps around the island of Antigua itself, the seven strong The Famous Project crew will leave Antigua on 27 February for their first all-female ocean passage ...
Boat operator fined for speeding in Falmouth Harbour
Monday, 26 February 2024 A boat owner caught on Falmouth Harbour’s CCTV system operating at almost three times the 6 knot inner harbour limit during a busy summer’s day has been ordered to pay £3,061 in fines and costs by Magistrates sitting in Truro. The ...
American couple missing after Caribbean yacht hijacking
Monday, 26 February 2024Police in two Caribbean countries are investigating the disappearance of a US couple whose catamaran was hijacked off the island of Grenada.
Smartgyro expands into Australasian market
Monday, 26 February 2024Italy-headquartered gyro stabilisation company Smartgyro is expanding across the Australasian market, partnering with Power Equipment in Australia and New Zealand, and Electrical Marine in Thailand.
Lagoon ends partnership with Simpson Marine in Asia
Monday, 26 February 2024Catamaran manufacturer Lagoon has announced the conclusion of its longstanding partnership with Simpson Marine, a yacht dealership in Asia.
Leadership changes at Pleasurecraft, Indmar and Velvet Drive
Monday, 26 February 2024US boatbuilder Correct Craft has announced leadership changes within its subsidiaries, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Velvet Drive Transmissions, and Indmar Marine Engines.
In Focus: Biocide-free coatings proven suitable for leisure craft, says Hempel
Monday, 26 February 2024According to Santiago Arias, head of product sustainability at Hempel, it’s time boat owners were encouraged to explore alternatives when making decisions about hull protection. They need to understand and consider the impact of biocides on...
Cargo ship hits bridge, causing fatalities
Monday, 26 February 2024The owner of a cargo vessel has been detained after a ship hit a bridge in Guangzhou, south China, causing the bridge to part-collapse and resulting in the death of at least five people.
Cox Marine signs new Turkish distribution partner
Monday, 26 February 2024British outboard manufacturer Cox Marine has appointed BTM Co to its distribution network as the sole distributor for Turkey.
Sterna and Explorer Finish Leg 3 of OGR
Sunday, 25 February 2024The final two yachts racing leg three of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race are in! Just as day broke under a cloudy gray sky, Sterna SA (42) the South African Swan 53, crossed the Yacht Club Punta del Este finish line at 09:16 UTC, 24th February. The ...
RNLI volunteers greeted by rare sight on return from tasking on River Thames
Sunday, 25 February 2024At Midday on 25 February, Gravesend’s lifeboat ‘Olive Laura Deare II’ was returning to its station following a tasked job by HM Coastguard at Crossness, when crew on board were surprised to see three porpoi...
A ‘rollercoaster weekend’ for Emirates GBR and new Driver Giles Scott
Sunday, 25 February 2024Hannah Mills said the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix was a “rollercoaster weekend” for the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team.
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