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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.

VDM-Reya to act as Henri-Lloyd’s exclusive French distributor
VDM-Reya to act as Henri-Lloyd’s exclusive French distributor
Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Henri-Lloyd has appointed VDM-Reya as its exclusive distributor in France. This means the clothing company’s full range of yachting and boating garb will be on show at two major boat shows: Cannes Yachting Festival and Grand Pavois at La Ro...

Hybrid stabiliser to ‘redefine’ industry, claims Quantum
Hybrid stabiliser to ‘redefine’ industry, claims Quantum
Wednesday, 26 June 2024

After almost five years in development and eight months of intense testing, the first F45 system has been installed on a 47m Feadship refit. Its creator, Quantum, says the new electric/hydraulic hybrid power system will redefine the marine stabil...

Towpath’s serious and dangerous issues cause Ware Boat Festival cancellation
Towpath’s serious and dangerous issues cause Ware Boat Festival cancellation
Wednesday, 26 June 2024

A UK boating festival has had to be cancelled at the last minute due to the state of a towpath which runs though its centre.

IKEA staff to learn about seafarers in its supply chain
IKEA staff to learn about seafarers in its supply chain
Wednesday, 26 June 2024

The Mission to Seafarers, a seafarer welfare charity, has entered into a three-year partnership with IKEA Supply AG. IKEA is going to work with the mission to build knowledge and awareness of the integral role of seafarers within the IKEA supply ...

2023 McIntyre Ocean Globe Prize giving
2023 McIntyre Ocean Globe Prize giving
Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Heather Thomas and her all-women Maiden crew have been crowned the 2023 McIntyre Ocean Globe champions during a lavish mid-summer day poolside prize-giving party, hosted by and at Marco Trombetti’s Translated villa headquarters in Rome.

Monna Lisa gets sustainable coating, thanks to AkzoNobel
Monna Lisa gets sustainable coating, thanks to AkzoNobel
Wednesday, 26 June 2024

International, AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand, has announced it’s painting over the Monna Lisa. Not, as keen spellers will realise, the Leonardo da Vinci painting housed in the Louvre, this Mona is actually a cable-laying vessel ow...

The Moorings introduces new charter destination: La Paz, Mexico
The Moorings introduces new charter destination: La Paz, Mexico
Wednesday, 26 June 2024

The Moorings has thrilled to announce the latest addition to its portfolio of sailing destinations: La Paz, Mexico. Bareboat and skippered charters aboard sail and power catamarans are available to book now for Winter 2024 departures.

Woodland Trust highlights ‘ticking threat’ of uncontrollable wildfires as Met Office issues amber weather warning
Woodland Trust highlights ‘ticking threat’ of uncontrollable wildfires as Met Office issues amber weather warning
Wednesday, 26 June 2024

An increasing threat of wildfires amid rising temperatures and Met Office warnings could have a “devastating” impact, according to the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.

First finishers reach Wicklow as SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race in end game
First finishers reach Wicklow as SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race in end game
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

After battling a range of weather conditions, the first boats in the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race reached the finishing-line at Wicklow today with both winning ‘line honours’ accolades.

100 Sailors, 100 Nautical miles – A Port Solent Challenge like no other
100 Sailors, 100 Nautical miles – A Port Solent Challenge like no other
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

MS Sailing Charity Oceans of Hope launches first-of-a-kind challenge. Over 100 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) will set sail from Port Solent Marina over an action-packed two weeks, June 30 – July 14.

All At Sea – July 2024
All At Sea – July 2024
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

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

Quadriplegic adventurer completes circumnavigation of UK
Quadriplegic adventurer completes circumnavigation of UK
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Quadriplegic adventurer Geoff Holt, founder of Wetwheels, has completed a circumnavigation of the UK. Holt, who was supported by Henri-Lloyd, took 26 days and covered some 1,880 nautical miles.

CRUISE TO SUCCESS
CRUISE TO SUCCESS
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Common mistakes when booking a cruise that could cost you a fortune. 

Shootin’ The Breeze With…  Tom Rinda, Cowes Week’s Chief Judge
Shootin’ The Breeze With… Tom Rinda, Cowes Week’s Chief Judge
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

AAS: You are Cowes Week’s Chief Judge – can you explain what this entails?
TR: I supervise, along with an assistant Chief, the intake of Protest filings, voluntary penalties accepted for rules infractions and redress hearings during...

Meals & Memories with a View
Meals & Memories with a View
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

This month we are in the beautiful Broads getting a taste, quite literally, of what three marinas there have to offer.

New Brazil team joins SailGP league
New Brazil team joins SailGP league
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

SailGP, the global racing championship, has partnered with Mubadala Capital, the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, to acquire a newly formed SailGP Team to represent Brazil.

RNLI searches for missing ‘Billy’ models from 1960s
RNLI searches for missing ‘Billy’ models from 1960s
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

The RNLI is on the search for its ‘Billies’. These are what it terms as ‘lifelike models’ (debatable as they’re truly horrifying) which were used in the 1960s as collecting aids.

Cannes show organisers reveal changes for 2024
Cannes show organisers reveal changes for 2024
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

The 47th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival – the inaugural event of the sailing season and Europe’s largest in-water boat show – is back from 10 to 15 September 2024. With works on the Vieux Port underway, organisers have ...

Five additional Brunswick facilities reach ‘zero to landfill’ status
Five additional Brunswick facilities reach ‘zero to landfill’ status
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Brunswick Corporation, one of the world’s largest recreational marine technology companies, has confirmed five additional facilities have now reached zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTLF) status.

Agilis Jettenders produces new model with 32 million custom combos
Agilis Jettenders produces new model with 32 million custom combos
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Agilis Jettenders has announced details of its latest tender, the Agilis 500D. Aside from its specifications, more on that below, the company says it features over 32 million combinations of colours, materials, and accessories available. Imagine ...

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