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Yamaha confirms lineup ahead of BoatLife event
Yamaha confirms lineup ahead of BoatLife event
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Yamaha has confirmed the lineup of its outboards and marine products on display at the upcoming BoatLife boat show, which runs from 15-18 February 2024 at Birmingham’s NEC.

Two New Locations
Two New Locations
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Freedom Boat Club has announced its continued expansion across Spain with the addition of two new locations in Murcia located at the San Pedro del Pinatar and the Tomas Maestre marina.

Tohatsu partners with Ilmor on electric outboard
Tohatsu partners with Ilmor on electric outboard
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Japanese outboard engine manufacturer Tohatsu Corporation is partnering with US marine engine manufacturer Ilmor Marine to create a line of electric products, starting with a 6kW outboard.

Prometheus Sailing Expands UK Charter Fleet
Prometheus Sailing Expands UK Charter Fleet
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

UK charter business and operator of the Sunsail charter fleet in the UK, Prometheus Sailing Limited, have expanded their fleet of modern Sunsail 41.0 yachts in the UK.

Brunswick collaborates with Apex.AI on autonomous solutions
Brunswick collaborates with Apex.AI on autonomous solutions
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Brunswick Corporation has partnered with Apex.AI, a specialist in embedded software technology and middleware solutions.

Popular Garmin marine products now available in new black colour
Popular Garmin marine products now available in new black colour
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Garmin has announced a new black colour option for three popular marine products, adding to a growing list of Garmin devices to offer this alternative.

Garmin’s Panoptix PS70 live sonar for deep-sea fishing
Garmin’s Panoptix PS70 live sonar for deep-sea fishing
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Garmin has unveiled the Panoptix PS70, the latest addition to its award-winning live sonar lineup.

Garmin expands GPSMAP x3 series with new 16-inch chartplotter
Garmin expands GPSMAP x3 series with new 16-inch chartplotter
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Garmin has announced the GPSMAP® 16×3 chartplotters— the newest addition to its popular GPSMAP x3 series that combines the same easy-to-use features, including built-in Garmin Navionics+ mapping and sonar support, with a stunning h...

Eleven Round the “Rock” in McIntyre OGR Leg Three
Eleven Round the “Rock” in McIntyre OGR Leg Three
Monday, 12 February 2024

It’s been a very dramatic few days in the Ocean Globe Race. The Italian IRC leader Translated 9 ITL (09) has retired from Leg 3 after being forced to divert to the Falkland Islands to repair cracks in the hull of the Swan 65, following three...

RYA Yachtmaster of the Year announced
RYA Yachtmaster of the Year announced
Monday, 12 February 2024

The RYA’s President, HRH The Princess Royal, presented 24-year-old Freddie Jablonski with the prestigious RYA Yachtmaster® of the Year award at the annual stakeholder lunch at Trinity House in London.  The event was attended by gues...

Nearly 30 injured as Miami tour boat collides with another vessel
Nearly 30 injured as Miami tour boat collides with another vessel
Monday, 12 February 2024

An accident near the Port of Miami has left 29 people injured, and over a dozen hospitalised, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department.

More embarrassment for Navy as second ship fails to depart on Nato exercise
More embarrassment for Navy as second ship fails to depart on Nato exercise
Monday, 12 February 2024

A Royal Navy aircraft carrier failed to depart on schedule for a Nato exercise just a week after its sister ship had to pull out due to a mechanical fault.

New CEO at Baltic Yachts
New CEO at Baltic Yachts
Monday, 12 February 2024

Finnish sailing yacht builder Baltic Yachts has appointed a new CEO, Tom von Bonsdorff, who joined the company on 5 February 2024.

IBEX organisers appoint new executive director
IBEX organisers appoint new executive director
Monday, 12 February 2024

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam, co-owners of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), have promoted Anne Dunbar to executive director of IBEX.

Centouno Navi arrives in Saudi Arabia
Centouno Navi arrives in Saudi Arabia
Monday, 12 February 2024

Italian shipyard Centouno Navi has arrived in Saudi Arabia, after signing an agreement with Saudi business house Durah al Fodah.

Aquator Marine and Centtrip partner on yacht finance solution
Aquator Marine and Centtrip partner on yacht finance solution
Monday, 12 February 2024

Aquator Marine and Centtrip have formed a new partnership to help simplify the financial challenges faced by yacht owners and crew with a new range of services tailored for yacht management.

Smart marina technology deployed at Hamble Point Marina
Smart marina technology deployed at Hamble Point Marina
Monday, 12 February 2024

UK marina group MDL Marinas has partnered with marine digitalisation firm Falco and its marina management software provider Havenstar to trial smart marina technology at its popular Hamble Point Marina at the mouth of the River Hamble.

March 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
March 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 12 February 2024

Are you thinking about selling your boat?

Source your new sailing set up
Source your new sailing set up
Sunday, 11 February 2024

The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show will be packed to the rafters with the latest on-water kit. From foiling trimarans to high-performance sails, the Show will have all you need for the sailing season ahead.

Large scale multi emergency services exercise in Gravesend
Large scale multi emergency services exercise in Gravesend
Saturday, 10 February 2024 A large scale mass casualty exercise took place on LV21 in Gravesend Reach on 9 February. The code named ‘Exercise Red Ship’ has been declared one of the largest exercises ever held on the River Thames.

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