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Rooster celebrates 25th anniversary at RYA show
Wednesday, 21 February 2024Performance watersports accessories and equipment brand Rooster is marking its 25th anniversary at the upcoming RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, which runs from February 24-25 2024 at Farnborough International in the UK.
Women in marinas – the push for gender equality in the workforce
Tuesday, 20 February 2024Melanie Symes, owner of Innovamarina, asks how the marina industry can tackle gender disparity in the sector.
Newport International Boat Show acquired
Tuesday, 20 February 2024Informa Markets’ South Florida Ventures has acquired the Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) from the Newport Restaurant Group, adding the show to its growing portfolio of boating and yachting events.
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 announced
Tuesday, 20 February 2024An emotive photograph showing a freediver examining the aftermath of whaling sees Alex Dawson from Sweden named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024.
BoatLife 2024 round-up
Tuesday, 20 February 2024During its four-day run, BoatLife 2024 – Powered by Suzuki, solidified its position as an important sales show for the UK boating community.
Rossinavi reveals new yacht brand
Tuesday, 20 February 2024Italian boatbuilder Rossinavi has revealed a new yacht brand called Nolimits. The lineup of the fleet consists of five all-aluminium yachts between 30 to 45 metres. The yachts will all be built in Italy, with exterior design by Fulvio De Simoni. ...
Marine Exhibitors Celebrate Success at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2024
Tuesday, 20 February 2024In its third consecutive year, British Marine is delighted to report that the designated marine exhibit at the sell-out Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, has once again proved to be a resounding success, creating new opportunities for marine ...
Seldén Mast launches new kicker fitting
Tuesday, 20 February 2024Seldén Mast, manufacturer of mast and rigging systems for dinghies, keelboats and yachts, is launching a new kicker fitting at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2024, which takes place at Farnborough International in the UK between 24-25...
Dockmate launches remote Thrusterhold feature
Tuesday, 20 February 2024Dockmate, a manufacturer of wireless remote controls for yachts, has launched ThrusterHold, a new feature for its wireless remote control systems.
Renovation of Oklahoma marina completed
Tuesday, 20 February 2024US-based marina construction firm Marine Development Inc. (MDI) has completed the renovation of Nine Marina in Eufaula, Oklahoma.
“Getting Into Racing” webinar
Monday, 19 February 2024The crew at Haven Knox-Johnston invite you to register for their free of charge, upcoming online webinar, “How to get into racing”, which is being held on Thursday 29 February at 7:30pm.
2023 YJA Awards Winners Revealed
Monday, 19 February 2024The winners of YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the YJA Young Sailor of the Year, supported by Henri-Lloyd, have been revealed.
Trio Triumph in Leg 3 of McIntyre Ocean Globe
Monday, 19 February 2024It was a rainy, nighttime arrival for the former Whitbread winner, L’Esprit d’équipe, as the wind built in a large rain squall for their Punta del Este finish. Skippered by Les Sables d’Olonne sailor Lionel Regnier, this F...
Best of boardsports at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Monday, 19 February 2024The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show supported by Sunsail, is the watersports enthusiast’s must-attend event of the year, taking place at Farnborough International on 24-25 February.
Video: Ineos Britannia’s AC40 catches fire while training in Barcelona
Monday, 19 February 2024Ineos Britannia, Britain’s challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, has suffered damage to one of its one-design supplied AC40 training boats, Athena, after an electrical battery fire onboard.
Winner of YJA Yachtsman of the Year revealed
Monday, 19 February 2024The winners of the YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the YJA Young Sailor of the Year for 2023 have been revealed.
Contest Yachts appoints Australia and New Zealand dealer
Monday, 19 February 2024Contest Yachts has appointed Australian and New Zealand yacht importer Windcraft as its representative in the region, as the Dutch boatbuilder expands in the APAC region.
Queensland marina acquired in multi-million deal
Monday, 19 February 2024Australian alternative asset manager MA Financial has acquired East Coast Marina in Queensland’s Manly Harbour for A$33m (US$21.6m).
Cox Marine unveils newest outboard in V8 diesel range
Monday, 19 February 2024British outboard manufacturer Cox Marine has launched the newest model in its product lineup, the Cox Marine 350, a 350-horsepower variant of the British firm’s flagship V8 outboard.
Boatbuilder and epoxy brand sponsor British OK Dinghy team
Monday, 19 February 2024This year’s International OK Dinghy World Championship will be held from 26 February to 2 March 2024. The joint sponsors for the Great Britain team at the 2024 OK Dinghy World Championship are Pro-Set Epoxy and Ovington Boats.
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