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Iqnautics kicks off first funding round
Iqnautics kicks off first funding round
Friday, 05 May 2023

Dutch startup Iqnautics has announced the launch of its first funding round to build out its product with additional features.

Video: RNLI sea shanty band to perform at Charles III Coronation concert
Video: RNLI sea shanty band to perform at Charles III Coronation concert
Friday, 05 May 2023

This weekend, The 85ers — a sea shanty choir made up of Portishead RNLI sea-going volunteers — will perform at the Coronation concert to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III.

Royal Southern North Sails May Regatta this weekend
Royal Southern North Sails May Regatta this weekend
Thursday, 04 May 2023

The Royal Southern Yacht Club Summer Series starts this Bank Holiday weekend, 7-8 May with the North Sails May Regatta.

Portishead RNLI sea shanty band to perform at Coronation Concert
Portishead RNLI sea shanty band to perform at Coronation Concert
Thursday, 04 May 2023

A group of six Portishead RNLI sea-going volunteers started a sea shanty band in 2021, during a period of lockdown in hope of lifting the spirits of the RNLI’s volunteers and supporters.

National Boat Count reveals drop in licence compliance
National Boat Count reveals drop in licence compliance
Thursday, 04 May 2023

The Canal & River Trust’s annual National Boat Count has shown a 1.9 per cent rise in boat numbers on its network across England and Wales, and that external economic factors may be affecting boaters, with licence compliance now standin...

Video: US Coast Guard helicopter nearly crashes into ocean during rescue
Video: US Coast Guard helicopter nearly crashes into ocean during rescue
Thursday, 04 May 2023

Dramatic footage shared online shows the moment a US Coast Guard helicopter was almost blown into the ocean, during the medical evacuation of a cruise ship passenger.

Thomas Tison and nlcomp partner to build sustainable foiling boat
Thomas Tison and nlcomp partner to build sustainable foiling boat
Thursday, 04 May 2023

The French firm Thomas Tison Yacht Design & Engineering is joining with Italian shipyard Northern Light Composites (nlcomp) to develop the ecoFoiler, a 3.8-metre foiling dinghy made with recyclable materials.

Vetus introduces new Bow Pro thruster for smaller vessels
Vetus introduces new Bow Pro thruster for smaller vessels
Thursday, 04 May 2023

Bow thruster specialist Vetus has introduced a new smaller boat Bow Pro thruster for 140 mm tunnels.

Arcona acquires Swedish boatbuilder
Arcona acquires Swedish boatbuilder
Thursday, 04 May 2023

Arcona Group, the owner of Swedish sailboat maker Arcona Yachts, has acquired the boatbuilding company SailYard AB in Uddevalla.

Lürssen’s secretive 90-metre Norn makes maiden voyage
Lürssen’s secretive 90-metre Norn makes maiden voyage
Thursday, 04 May 2023

German shipyard Lürssen has launched its latest vessel, the 90-metre Norn, previously known as project 1601.

Aquator and LJ eLogbooks partner on digital logbook platform
Aquator and LJ eLogbooks partner on digital logbook platform
Thursday, 04 May 2023

Aquator Marine and LJ eLogbooks have formed a new partnership to offer a comprehensive yacht management solution for yacht owners, captains and yacht managers.

Tall Ships Youth Trust returns to Royal Albert Dock to celebrate Eurovision
Tall Ships Youth Trust returns to Royal Albert Dock to celebrate Eurovision
Wednesday, 03 May 2023

The UK’s oldest and largest youth development sail training charity, Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT), and one of its flagship Challenger vessels will return to Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool this week as part of the dock’s progra...

All At Sea – May 2023
All At Sea – May 2023
Wednesday, 03 May 2023

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Millennial buyers lead recreational boating boom
Millennial buyers lead recreational boating boom
Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Two in five (40 per cent) of millennials that purchased their boat during the pandemic boating boom reported intent to upgrade their vessel, according to a recent private seller survey conducted by Boat Trader, an online boating marketplace based...

METSTRADE launches Start-Up Pavilion for 2023
METSTRADE launches Start-Up Pavilion for 2023
Wednesday, 03 May 2023

The 2023 METSTRADE marine trade exhibition will host a Start-Up Pavilion for the first time, providing a space for emerging start-ups to showcase their new products and technologies.

Camper & Nicholsons announces joint venture, appoints Asia CCO
Camper & Nicholsons announces joint venture, appoints Asia CCO
Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Camper & Nicholsons is establishing two new offices: one in Athens and one in Singapore. The firm is also appointing a chief commercial officer for the Asia region as it expands its offerings worldwide.

Video: Kirsten Neuschäfer makes history in Golden Globe Race
Video: Kirsten Neuschäfer makes history in Golden Globe Race
Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Skipper Kirsten Neuschäfer received a hero’s welcome in the channel of Les Sables d’Olonne, after completing the Golden Globe Race and becoming the first woman to win a round-the-world solo race.

Ocean Safety introduces new commercial liferafts at Seawork
Ocean Safety introduces new commercial liferafts at Seawork
Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Marine safety equipment specialist, Ocean Safety, is launching its new 14 and 16-person ISO 9650 Type 1 compliant commercial liferafts at Seawork, 13-15 June 2023.

New company supports Sea-Alliance Group’s expansion plans
New company supports Sea-Alliance Group’s expansion plans
Wednesday, 03 May 2023

International maritime business specialist, Sea-Alliance Group is launching a new company in Greece to support its strategic ‘full-service’ expansion in the country as well as strengthen its network in the Mediterranean.

NMMA Canada appoints new executive director
NMMA Canada appoints new executive director
Wednesday, 03 May 2023

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has appointed Marie-France MacKinnon as its executive director for Canada.

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