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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.

boatpoint welcomes the arrival of the first Quarken 27 T-Top V2 Onyx in the world
boatpoint welcomes the arrival of the first Quarken 27 T-Top V2 Onyx in the world
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

boatpoint has announced the arrival of the first Quarken 27 T-Top V2 Onyx.

RNLI issues Easter safety warning
RNLI issues Easter safety warning
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

The RNLI has issued a Bank Holiday safety warning after a new study revealed around 15 per cent of the UK population have experienced the terror of being cut off by an incoming tide at the coast.

Rowing and watersports pontoons
Rowing and watersports pontoons
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 Introducing

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) designs, manufactures and installs pontoons, creating water access solutions for the leisure marine and commercial marine industries. 

British Marine report highlights ‘post-pandemic bounceback’
British Marine report highlights ‘post-pandemic bounceback’
Monday, 03 April 2023

British Marine has released its latest Key Performance Indicators (KPI) report for the 2021/22 financial year, detailing a range of economic trends and statistics from across the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry, which ...

Ukrainian ship rescues Russian sailing vessel in Pacific
Ukrainian ship rescues Russian sailing vessel in Pacific
Monday, 03 April 2023

The skipper of a Russian sailing vessel has revealed how a Ukrainian-crewed bulker rescued them after their ship became disabled in the Pacific.

Sunreef partners with RIB manufacturer in Middle East
Sunreef partners with RIB manufacturer in Middle East
Monday, 03 April 2023

Sunreef Yachts has entered a partnership with Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) manufacturer Ribco in the Middle East.

MDL supports marine industry charity ride
MDL supports marine industry charity ride
Monday, 03 April 2023

MDL Marinas has confirmed it is sponsoring the ‘Marine Industry does the Isle of Wight’ charity bike ride as part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations.

MDL supports marine industry charity ride as part of 50th anniversary celebrations
MDL supports marine industry charity ride as part of 50th anniversary celebrations
Monday, 03 April 2023

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, MDL is sponsoring the ‘Marine Industry does the Isle of Wight’ charity bike ride.

Body found in marina; man initially suspected of foul play released
Body found in marina; man initially suspected of foul play released
Monday, 03 April 2023

A man suspected of murdering a woman after she was found in the Thames and Kennet Marina has been released with no further action.

Ocean Safety strengthens sales team
Ocean Safety strengthens sales team
Monday, 03 April 2023

Ocean Safety has appointed Mary Clark as its sales office manager.

New station for RNLI’s Tower Lifeboat crew
New station for RNLI’s Tower Lifeboat crew
Monday, 03 April 2023

A new station for the Tower lifeboat RNLI crew has been floated under Tower Bridge to its permanent home. It is expected to be fully operational by the end of April and is said to have vital new additions, including a more private space for casua...

Founders of yacht charter business HELM retake control of company
Founders of yacht charter business HELM retake control of company
Monday, 03 April 2023

International yacht charter brokerage HELM has been re-acquired by its founders Peter Harrison-Hill and Simon Morgan.

UK-first for Apprenticeship Graduate
UK-first for Apprenticeship Graduate
Friday, 31 March 2023

An Essex student has become the first apprentice in the UK to complete a new course aimed to providing a new route into the marine sector for young people.

New forklift for Plymouth Dry Stack
New forklift for Plymouth Dry Stack
Friday, 31 March 2023

Yacht Haven Quay has taken delivery of a brand new Wiggins Bull Marine Forklift to support dry stack and boatyard operations at their Plymouth facility.

Get onboard with Ancasta at spring boat shows
Get onboard with Ancasta at spring boat shows
Friday, 31 March 2023

Spring is shaping up to be very busy for the team at Ancasta as it prepares for five boats shows, each designed to get people onboard and experience its impressive range of international power and sail brands.

MDL Marinas celebrates its 50th Anniversary
MDL Marinas celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Friday, 31 March 2023

The UK’s leading marina operator and one of Europe’s largest marina groups, MDL Marinas is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

METSTRADE partners with The Foiling Organization
METSTRADE partners with The Foiling Organization
Friday, 31 March 2023

METSTRADE has partnered with The Foiling Organization to bring a new Foiling Technology Pavilion (FTP) to the trade show in Amsterdam, 15-17 November 2023. The pavilion in hall 7 will showcase manufacturers of foiling hardware and technology, and...

UK marina group celebrates 50th Anniversary
UK marina group celebrates 50th Anniversary
Friday, 31 March 2023

One of the UK’s leading marina operators, MDL Marinas is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

Sunseeker appoints sustainability and environmental manager
Sunseeker appoints sustainability and environmental manager
Friday, 31 March 2023

Sunseeker International has appointed a permanent sustainability and environmental manager.

FSC urges boatbuilders to ‘pay more attention’ to timber origins
FSC urges boatbuilders to ‘pay more attention’ to timber origins
Friday, 31 March 2023

A new industry initiative launched by the FSC certification scheme – the Forest Stewardship Council – focuses on the impact of the yachting industry on the world’s forests.

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