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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.

Vision Marine unveils ‘unsinkable’ Phantom rotomoulded boat
Vision Marine unveils ‘unsinkable’ Phantom rotomoulded boat
Thursday, 22 February 2024

Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies has unveiled its new Phantom, a rotomoulded, recyclable boat that the company describes as unsinkable and indestructible.

Catana launches flagship Bali 5.8 catamaran
Catana launches flagship Bali 5.8 catamaran
Thursday, 22 February 2024

French boatbuilder Catana Group has launched the new Bali Catamarans flagship, the Bali 5.8, as it marks the brand’s 10th anniversary this year.

Saxdor Yachts appoints dealer in Asia-Pacific
Saxdor Yachts appoints dealer in Asia-Pacific
Thursday, 22 February 2024

Finnish boatbuilder Saxdor Yachts has appointed Hong Kong-based DCH Marine as its new dealer for the Asia-Pacific region.

Videoworks reveals new structure as order book grows
Videoworks reveals new structure as order book grows
Thursday, 22 February 2024

Italian tech company Videoworks has reported sustained growth as it expands into key markets and continues to hire new staff, doubling the size of its team in a relatively short period. As a result, the company has rearranged its internal structu...

2024 Barton Rising Star To Be Unveiled and New Dinghy Products at The RYA Dinghy Show
2024 Barton Rising Star To Be Unveiled and New Dinghy Products at The RYA Dinghy Show
Thursday, 22 February 2024

Drop by Barton Marine stand Q20 at the RYA Dinghy Show to discover exciting dinghy equipment launches and celebrate the grand announcement of the talented 2024 Barton Rising Star.

Class Associations at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Class Associations at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Thursday, 22 February 2024

The RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2024 supported by Sunsail is gearing up to deliver an action-packed weekend for watersports enthusiasts from 24-25 February at Farnborough International.

ePropulsion to power EV-ready Cheetah R630
ePropulsion to power EV-ready Cheetah R630
Thursday, 22 February 2024

RS Marine Group is collaborating with ePropulson’s X Series electric outboards to power the group’s Cheetah R630 EV-ready RIB.

Yamaha Motor UK announces winners of 2023 Dealer Awards
Yamaha Motor UK announces winners of 2023 Dealer Awards
Thursday, 22 February 2024

Yamaha Motor UK has announced the winners of its 2023 Dealer Awards, which were presented at this year’s all-product Dealer Conference.

EVRIKA AND WHITE SHADOW FINISH LEG 3 IN OGR
EVRIKA AND WHITE SHADOW FINISH LEG 3 IN OGR
Thursday, 22 February 2024

In the dusky evening light, skipper Dominique Dubois helmed the impressive Swan 65, Evrika FR (07) across the Punta del Este finish line in 12 knots winds at 22.42 UTC, after 37 days at sea. The French crew, composed of close family and friends, l...

Quick strengthens partnership with LKQ Aquafax
Quick strengthens partnership with LKQ Aquafax
Thursday, 22 February 2024

Marine equipment manufacturer Quick has reinforced its partnership with distributor LKQ Aquafax.

Two Chinese teams take top two podiums in seventh stage of Clipper Race
Two Chinese teams take top two podiums in seventh stage of Clipper Race
Thursday, 22 February 2024

It was a duo of Chinese teams, representing the cities of Qingdao and Zhuhai, who took first and second place in the latest stage of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. 

Six Months Until America’s Cup Racing Begins
Six Months Until America’s Cup Racing Begins
Thursday, 22 February 2024

In just six months’ time, the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup will begin and see the finest sailing and design teams in the world go head-to-head for the oldest trophy in international sport.

Do marine industry bodies tick the boxes?
Do marine industry bodies tick the boxes?
Wednesday, 21 February 2024

It is critical for any industry body to constantly review its financial position, its management structure, its offering to members, its standing within government and the industry, the environment and the economic landscape it is operating in. T...

Malibu Boats chief executive steps down
Malibu Boats chief executive steps down
Wednesday, 21 February 2024

US boatbuilder Malibu Boats has confirmed that Jack Springer will be departing as chief executive officer on or before May 17, 2024.

Call to Women in STEM to inspire girls at Maritime Roadshow
Call to Women in STEM to inspire girls at Maritime Roadshow
Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Maritime UK Solent (MUK Solent) is asking women working in the sector in STEM – science, technology, engineering and maths-related jobs to help them inspire young women to pursue similar careers.

Boatlife 2024 maintains year-on-year attendance
Boatlife 2024 maintains year-on-year attendance
Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Organisers of the Boatlife 2024 boat show in Birmingham, UK, say they are pleased with a series of successful sales across the four-day event, which saw attendance figures closely mirroring those of last year’s show.

The Foiling Organization joins EBI and Confindustria Nautica
The Foiling Organization joins EBI and Confindustria Nautica
Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Genoa-based association of the foiling industry, The Foiling Organization, has joined both the European Boating Industry (EBI) and The Italian Marine Industry Association, Confindustria Nautica, this month.

Imtra expands Zipwake control options and availability
Imtra expands Zipwake control options and availability
Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Marine systems specialist Imtra has introduced the all-new Zipwake Mini Controller in the US market, and expanded the availability of the Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control Solution, with new boatbuilding partners.

Linssen Yachts appoints new dealer in Netherlands
Linssen Yachts appoints new dealer in Netherlands
Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Dutch boatbuilder Linssen Yachts, which specialises in steel displacement motor yachts, has appointed Sanzi Yachts in Sneek as its official dealer for the northern Netherlands.

Glasgow’s Ultimate Boats delivers recyclable patrol boat Loch Lomond
Glasgow’s Ultimate Boats delivers recyclable patrol boat Loch Lomond
Wednesday, 21 February 2024

UK boatbuilder Ultimate Boats has delivered a new state-of-the-art recyclable patrol boat to fellow Scottish organisation Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority.

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