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United Yacht Sales defends three per cent sales increase
United Yacht Sales defends three per cent sales increase
Friday, 26 January 2024

United Yacht Sales has announced it sold three per cent more boats in 2023 than in 2022. The company says that this might seem like a modest increase, but when the obstacles of inflation, higher interest rates, and boat insurance challenges are f...

SAY Carbon Yachts files for insolvency
SAY Carbon Yachts files for insolvency
Friday, 26 January 2024

German boat builder, SAY GmbH, has filed for insolvency, according to an official statement released by the CEO, Karl Wagner. The process commenced on 23 January 2024, due to a slower than expected growth in sales following its recent investment ...

New Build Boats with Boatshed - Atomic 22
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Atomic 22
Friday, 26 January 2024

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!

UK sailing waste campaign saves spinnakers from landfill
UK sailing waste campaign saves spinnakers from landfill
Friday, 26 January 2024

A campaign launched by Cornwall-based non-profit Clean Sailors and social enterprise Waterhaul aims to save 200 spinnakers from landfills this winter by collecting, recycling and repurposing them into Waterhaul’s sell-out beach cleaning bag...

West System offers epoxy demos at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
West System offers epoxy demos at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Friday, 26 January 2024

West System experts will offer a series of practical demos and masterclasses on its marine epoxy solutions at the upcoming RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024, which takes place from 24 to 25 February at Farnborough International, UK.

Glasgow boat builder Ultimate Boats wins new deal to build two recyclable military RIBs
Glasgow boat builder Ultimate Boats wins new deal to build two recyclable military RIBs
Thursday, 25 January 2024

Glasgow UK boat builder Ultimate Boats is building two new recyclable RIBs after winning a deal with a UK maritime security client.

PlainSailing.com boosted to Platinum!
PlainSailing.com boosted to Platinum!
Thursday, 25 January 2024

Charter experts PlainSailing.com received the Feefo Platinum Service Award – the highest award possible from the independent review company!

MARITIME VOLUNTEER SERVICE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN TRAINING WARSASH MARITIME SCHOOL OFFICER CADETS
MARITIME VOLUNTEER SERVICE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN TRAINING WARSASH MARITIME SCHOOL OFFICER CADETS
Thursday, 25 January 2024

A new unit of the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) formed in Southampton in 2023 has been making positive waves with their local nautical community.  

BSS Welcomes Calor Confirmation of the Continued Supply of 3.9kg Propane and 4.5kg Butane Cylinders
BSS Welcomes Calor Confirmation of the Continued Supply of 3.9kg Propane and 4.5kg Butane Cylinders
Thursday, 25 January 2024

Just before Christmas, Calor’s Network Team reaffirmed that Calor is to continue to supply the 3.9kg propane and 4.5kg butane cylinder sizes and is working hard to return supply to normal as soon as possible.

Ferrari building first sailing yacht for ocean racing
Ferrari building first sailing yacht for ocean racing
Thursday, 25 January 2024

Luxury Italian car manufacturer Ferrari has revealed radical plans to take to the oceans and launch a sail racing team in partnership with yachtsman Giovanni Soldini (pictured above) as team principal.

Italy’s new marine hydrogen refuelling network signs up 25 marinas
Italy’s new marine hydrogen refuelling network signs up 25 marinas
Thursday, 25 January 2024

A total of 25 Italian marinas and ports have been enlisted to join a large hydrogen refuelling infrastructure project, set to commence by the summer of 2024.

North Sails launches sustainable sail cloth
North Sails launches sustainable sail cloth
Thursday, 25 January 2024

North Sails has launched a new sail cloth constructed from more than 90 per cent sustainable sources. Renew, a North Paneled Laminate (NPL) sailcloth for cruising boats 25 to 45ft, is said to require no sacrifice in performance or longevity.

boot Düsseldorf 2024: ‘Good mood’ dominates despite disruption
boot Düsseldorf 2024: ‘Good mood’ dominates despite disruption
Thursday, 25 January 2024

Halfway through its nine-day run, organisers of boot Düsseldorf 2024 say the show is heading in the right direction despite the unfavourable weather conditions and travel disruption in Germany.

EBI appoints three members as general assembly concludes
EBI appoints three members as general assembly concludes
Thursday, 25 January 2024

The European Boating Industry (EBI) has concluded its first general assembly of 2024 at boot Düsseldorf.

Brunswick Corporation begins 2024 with 15 new product launches
Brunswick Corporation begins 2024 with 15 new product launches
Thursday, 25 January 2024

Only three weeks into 2024, Brunswick Corporation has debuted 15 new products from across its brands at major global trade shows.

Ferrari to enter sailing competitions
Ferrari to enter sailing competitions
Thursday, 25 January 2024

A new project begins; a great challenge that stems from Ferrari’s racing DNA and innovative drive.

World Sailing up-date on Russian and Belarusian athletes
World Sailing up-date on Russian and Belarusian athletes
Wednesday, 24 January 2024

In line with the International Olympic Committee’s position on the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus as independent neutral athletes, the World Sailing Board met on 19 January and agreed that for athletes with a Russian or Be...

Sustainability takes centre stage at Formula Kite European Championships
Sustainability takes centre stage at Formula Kite European Championships
Wednesday, 24 January 2024

The organisers of the Formula Kite European Championships, held in Portsmouth last year, have been awarded the Platinum Clean Regatta Award, by conservation organisation, Sailors for the Sea.

A Glimpse into the Future of Boating: My Experience at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2024: Neil Chapman
A Glimpse into the Future of Boating: My Experience at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2024: Neil Chapman
Wednesday, 24 January 2024

The Düsseldorf Boat Show 2024 unfurled its sails, showcasing an impressive array of maritime wonders. Though slightly less crowded than in previous years, the show continued to be a beacon for boating enthusiasts and industry professionals.

Pershing reveals first renders of GTX80
Pershing reveals first renders of GTX80
Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Ferretti Group has revealed the first images of its new Pershing GTX80, the second model in the GTX range.

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