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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.

New RYA Foundation Youth Fund supports young sailors
New RYA Foundation Youth Fund supports young sailors
Tuesday, 03 October 2023

A new fund from the RYA Foundation has been set up to aid young people in reaching their full potential in sailing.

SailGP returns to Dubai for the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix
SailGP returns to Dubai for the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix
Tuesday, 03 October 2023 SailGP has announced the return of the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas, to Mina Rashid, Dubai.
The announcement of Dubai – which will be the sixth stop in Season 4 – will take the league to a record 13-ev...
Barton Marine launches outboard motor sling
Barton Marine launches outboard motor sling
Tuesday, 03 October 2023

British deck equipment manufacturer Barton Marine has launched a new outboard motor sling, alongside the market premieres of the Tuphblox Tufnol range and Carbon Fibre Tiller Extension series, which were on display at the recent Southampton Inter...

Finding ‘support’, ‘confidence’ and ‘joy’ onboard
Finding ‘support’, ‘confidence’ and ‘joy’ onboard
Monday, 02 October 2023

As the 2023 sailing season comes to a close for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, young people who’ve benefited from a sailing adventure with the Trust for the first time this year have reported they’ve found ‘support’, &ls...

AkzoNobel opens first phase of world-class testing and training center
AkzoNobel opens first phase of world-class testing and training center
Monday, 02 October 2023

Awlgrip and International, two of AkzoNobel’s leading yacht brands, continue to set the standard in customer support and innovation with its new Application Research Center, a world-class center of excellence offering a cutting edg...

New Sunbeam Launched in Centenary Year
New Sunbeam Launched in Centenary Year
Monday, 02 October 2023

The Solent Sunbeam Class, known for its rich history and enduring elegance, continues to flourish with the launch of the magnificent GRP Solent Sunbeam V74 Odyssey.

UK fined €32m by European Court of Justice over red diesel
UK fined €32m by European Court of Justice over red diesel
Monday, 02 October 2023

The UK has been fined €32m (£28m) by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), for allowing pleasure boats to use lower-tax ‘red diesel‘ in the final days of its EU membership.

Behind the scenes of the new Topper dinghy design
Behind the scenes of the new Topper dinghy design
Monday, 02 October 2023

In 2021, Topper International faced a challenge when the deck mould used in the manufacture of its flagship Topper dinghy was found to have cracked, bringing production to a halt. Until the point the Topper deck mould cracked, production had been...

New mission to locate lost WW2 shipwrecks sunk during Dunkirk evacuation
New mission to locate lost WW2 shipwrecks sunk during Dunkirk evacuation
Monday, 02 October 2023

A new research project is attempting to detect and identify undiscovered Allied shipwrecks lost during the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II.

Panellists announced for Women in Marine event at METSTRADE
Panellists announced for Women in Marine event at METSTRADE
Monday, 02 October 2023

The panellists for the 2023 Women in the Marine Industry International event at METSTRADE have been announced by the organisers, METSTRADE, British Marine, Marine Industry News and Soundings Trade Only.

Camper & Nicholsons makes management changes
Camper & Nicholsons makes management changes
Monday, 02 October 2023

Superyacht brokerage and service firm Camper & Nicholsons has made two key appointments, strengthening its management teams.

‘Confidence’ and ‘joy’ found onboard Ancasta-supported sailing adventures
‘Confidence’ and ‘joy’ found onboard Ancasta-supported sailing adventures
Monday, 02 October 2023

Young people who’ve benefited from a sailing adventure with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust for the first time this year have reported they’ve found ‘support’, ‘confidence’ and ‘joy’ onboard.

International Yacht Company opens office in Dubai
International Yacht Company opens office in Dubai
Monday, 02 October 2023

Superyacht brokerage and charter company the International Yacht Company (IYC) has opened a new office in Dubai, in partnership with Vision Investments Limited, a subsidiary of Al Ameeri Group Holding.

Karpaz Gate Marina Wins Prestigious Sustainable Smart Marina Award
Karpaz Gate Marina Wins Prestigious Sustainable Smart Marina Award
Sunday, 01 October 2023

Karpaz Gate Marina, the sole international standard marina in North Cyprus, has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious title of Sustainable Smart Marina following an awards ceremony at the Monaco Sustainable & Smart Marina Rendezvo...

Hot Topic: Unlocking the flow state
Hot Topic: Unlocking the flow state
Sunday, 01 October 2023

Discover how sailing takes you to new mental horizons.

ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE
ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE
Friday, 29 September 2023

On January 7, qualified sailors  will attempt a challenge which has not yet been achieved in the world of sailing: a solo round-the-world race on a giant Ultim multihull.  Preparations are stepping up all the time as the competitors are ...

Pen Duick VI First Across Equator! Excitement as fleet struggles South
Pen Duick VI First Across Equator! Excitement as fleet struggles South
Friday, 29 September 2023

Skipper Marie Tabarly and her determined Pen Duick VI crew were first to cross the doldrums, reach the South Easterly Trades and yesterday morning first to cross the equator. She is now 337 nm ahead of their closest rivals Spirit of Helsinki. ...

Brunswick named as one of America’s greenest companies
Brunswick named as one of America’s greenest companies
Friday, 29 September 2023

Brunswick Corporation has been named on Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Greenest Companies for 2024.

Monaco Yacht Show: Fincantieri launches interior design brand
Monaco Yacht Show: Fincantieri launches interior design brand
Friday, 29 September 2023

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has debuted a new marine interiors brand, Operae Interiors, at the Monaco Yacht Show.

New president at the Boat House Group
New president at the Boat House Group
Friday, 29 September 2023

US boat dealer and marine services provider the Boat House Group has promoted Rick Gasaway to president, effective immediately.

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