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BRITISH STREET FOOD AWARDS SET TO RETURN
Tuesday, 11 April 2023Gunwharf Quays is partnering with The British Street Food Awards to host the Southern heats of the competition at the South Coast’s biggest outlet shopping destination for the third consecutive year.
Sanlorenzo signs MoU ahead of acquisition of major yacht firm
Tuesday, 11 April 2023Italian luxury boatbuilder Sanlorenzo has signed a ‘non-binding Memorandum of Understanding’ as it ‘explores an acquisition’ of Simpson Marine — the firm’s largest and oldest dealer network in APAC.
Norfolk Broads boat hire firm bans alcohol after boaters ‘seen urinating off deck’
Tuesday, 11 April 2023A charter company in the Norfolk Broads has banned alcoholic drinks aboard its vessels after a spate of antisocial behaviour by drunken guests.
RS Electric signs new Spanish dealer and adds European demo sites
Tuesday, 11 April 2023RS Electric has confirmed a new dealer in Spain and announced three other demo locations across Europe, including the Netherlands, Italy and France.
Yamaha boat partners confirm South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show lineup
Tuesday, 11 April 2023Yamaha boat partners have confirmed details of the Yamaha outboards and marine products going on display at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place 21-23 April 2023.
Lifeboat falls off ‘low wage’ P&O ferry
Tuesday, 11 April 2023Maritime union RMT has written to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), after it was reported that a lifeboat had fallen off the new P&O vessel P&O Pioneer using low-paid agency crew.
Future of UK dinghy sailing under scrutiny during today’s free webinar
Tuesday, 11 April 2023Dinghy racing in the UK is still among the most vibrant and diverse small-boat racing circuits anywhere in the world, but can it do better?
Qinetiq inks £259m renewal of UK submarine agreement
Tuesday, 11 April 2023Hampshire-based multinational defence technology company Qinetiq Group has renewed its UK maritime strategic capability arrangement (MSCA) with the Submarine Delivery Agency for at least another decade.
EPIRB activation in extreme storm- PUFFIN Golden Globe Race
Monday, 10 April 2023At 1540UTC Ian Herbert Jones SKIPPER PUFFIN rang the GGR Race Office on Iridium phone to advise that he was in extreme weather and confused sea, 50 knots, gusting over 70 knots, running under bare poles, trying to hand steer downwind. The yacht wa...
Stellar six-medal haul kicks off 2023 for British Sailing Team
Sunday, 09 April 2023Micky Beckett secured his second consecutive Princess Sofia Trophy win as the British Sailing Team brought home four golds and two silvers from the iconic Palma regatta.
Kirsten Neuschäfer out of doldrums and defending her lead in the GGR
Friday, 07 April 2023In the northern hemisphere, it’s been tense for Kirsten Neuschäfer (ZAF), in less wind than her runner-up for longer. Every time it looks like she’s losing the lead, she finds the resources to grab some miles back, or clutch to th...
Ballistic XP80
Thursday, 06 April 2023Ballistic RIBs has announced the launch of its latest model, the XP80 Adventure RIB.
D-MARIN WINS TENDER TO TRANSFORM MARINA IN GREECE
Thursday, 06 April 2023Global marina network D-Marin has announced that they will develop the Pylos Marina, Greece, with a multi-million euro investment in partnership with TEMES S.A.
Freedom Boat Club Expands its Presence in Australia
Thursday, 06 April 2023Freedom Boat Club is planning to open three new locations in Australia at Bobbin Head, Pittwater and Lake Macquarie.
SailGP finalises record 12-event calendar for Season 4
Thursday, 06 April 2023 SailGP has unveiled its final Season 4 calendar, featuring a mix of already established fan-favourite locations, new territories and some welcome returns to the SailGP host city fold.As a continued sign of the league’s rapid growth, the se...
The ultimate guide to keeping surfaces ship shape this summer
Thursday, 06 April 2023Owning the boat that’s the envy of all the others in the marina this summer doesn’t happen by accident. It involves proper planning and maintenance.
Stories of resolve and resilience as 11th Hour Racing Team and Biotherm finish in Itajaí
Wednesday, 05 April 202311th Hour Racing Team earn final podium position for Leg 3 with Biotherm taking fourth place in the longest Leg in race history…
MDL Marinas partners with Ocean Globe Race
Wednesday, 05 April 2023After almost a quarter of a century, it is with great excitement that MDL Marinas announces it has partnered with the Ocean Globe Race to bring the iconic sailing race back to Southampton.
Fishing couple “owe their lives to Crewsaver”
Wednesday, 05 April 2023A couple’s fishing trip has emphasised the importance of wearing an approved, properly maintained and correctly worn lifejacket at all times when a freak wave caused their 6.8m boat to capsize off New South Wales, Australia.
Iconic sailing race returns to Southampton
Wednesday, 05 April 2023After almost a quarter of a century, the iconic Ocean Globe Race is returning to Southampton.
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