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MarineMax acquires US boat dealership
Monday, 05 June 2023Recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has acquired C&C Boat Works, a full-service boat dealer in Crosslake, Minnesota. The transaction expands MarineMax’s footprint in Minnesota to five locations. Family-owned C&C Boat Works...
British Sailing Team unveils lineup for Olympic test event
Monday, 05 June 2023Tokyo 2020 sailors John Gimson, Anna Burnet and Emma Wilson will headline the group of athletes picked to represent Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Olympic test event. The medal-winning trio are part of a 14-strong squad that will compete in Marse...
IBEX calls for entries to 2023 Innovation Awards
Monday, 05 June 2023Organisers of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) are calling for entries for the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards programme. IBEX 2023 takes place between 3-5 October 2023 in Florida, at the Tampa Convention Centre...
Bertram Yachts expands production and launches new vessel
Monday, 05 June 2023American boatbuilder Bertram Yachts has extended its production reach worldwide and launched its latest vessel, Drifter B. Bertram is extending its capabilities with its newest site at the Baglietto facilities in Carrara, Italy. The company says t...
Marina Industries Association confirms new sponsor
Monday, 05 June 2023Choice Energy is now sponsoring the Marina Industries Association (MIA), following a recent group energy procurement tender. Choice Energy is an Australian energy consultancy specialising in energy procurement and quality commercial solar solution...
VIDEO: Ocean microplastics found to be rife by teams sailing around the world
Friday, 02 June 2023Preliminary results from the initial legs of the current edition of The Ocean Race show microplastics in each one of the 40 samples analysed so far, with as many as 1,884 microplastics per cubic metre (pm3)* of water in some locations.
Oyster now offers four shallow-draft models in its fleet line up
Friday, 02 June 2023New shallow-draft options on the Oyster 495, 595, 745 and 885 provide access to secluded bays and shallow cruising grounds, whilst still delivering high-spec upwind bluewater performance.
The go-to location for car shows and summer events in Eastbourne
Friday, 02 June 2023The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour continues to expand its reputation for being the go-to location for car shows and family-friendly days out this summer with a busy calendar of events.
Police ‘seal off and search’ pleasure boat after Bournemouth beach tragedy
Friday, 02 June 2023Police have searched and impounded a pleasure boat off Bournemouth beach, following the tragic deaths of two young people. On Wednesday afternoon (31 May 2023), a 12-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy died after being pulled from the water on Bou...
Ribcraft announces new range of leisure RIBs
Friday, 02 June 2023British boat builder, Ribcraft, is launching a new range of high-end leisure RIBs and establishing a new global dealer network. The new Ribcraft Leisure range initially comprises three RIB models; 3.5m, 5.85m and 9.5m. These new boats will be base...
Row erupts after pregnant Sail Canada coach fired
Friday, 02 June 2023Controversy has erupted after two-time Olympian Lisa Ross was fired from her position on the coaching staff of Canada’s national sailing team, nine days after she told her employers she was pregnant and was planning to take maternity leave. ...
Oyster Yachts adds four shallow-draft models to fleet
Friday, 02 June 2023British boatbuilder Oyster Yachts has revealed new shallow-draft options on the Oyster 495, 595, 745 and 885 models. The firm says these options provide access to secluded bays and shallow cruising grounds, whilst still delivering high-spec upwind...
Azimut-Benetti Group to use vegetable-derived biofuel in new yachts
Friday, 02 June 2023Azimut-Benetti Group and Eni Sustainable Mobility have signed an agreement for the supply and use of HVOlution, a biofuel produced from renewable raw materials. HVOlution, a biofuel made of 100 per cent HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), is produce...
Acua Ocean and HydroSurv announce intention to merge
Friday, 02 June 2023Acua Ocean and HydroSurv, two UK-based companies specialising in maritime autonomous systems, have announced their intention to merge. The new company, to be named Blue Ocean Autonomy, will deliver turnkey solutions across a broad spectrum of capa...
Freedom Boat Club adds fourth Australian location
Friday, 02 June 2023Freedom Boat Club has unveiled plans for its newest club in Brisbane. Located at Manly Boat Harbour, the location provides direct access to Moreton Bay’s islands, fishing locations and the Tangalooma wrecks. This follows the opening of Freed...
Max Verstappen experiences F1 of the seas with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in Barcelona
Thursday, 01 June 2023Double World Champion Max Verstappen today swapped Grand Prix racing on land for the F1 of the seas as he took to the waves in Barcelona with Arnaud Psarofaghis and the Alinghi Red Bull Racing America’s Cup team.
18 YEARS OF SUNSEEKER SUPPORT FOR THE MACMILLAN DORSET BIKE RIDE
Thursday, 01 June 2023Sunseeker is proud to support the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride for an 18th consecutive year. Cyclists are being sought for the annual Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride, which will take place on 2 July. The circular route will start in Corfe Mullen, and cyc...
Royal Yachting Association raise the flag for Pride
Thursday, 01 June 2023The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) will be highlighting the power of inclusivity this Pride month by celebrating the voices and lived experiences of members from their LGBTQIA+ Network. The national governing body (NGB) will also be highlighting...
UK’s biggest ocean race poised for departure from Falmouth to Azores and Back
Thursday, 01 June 2023 A 40-strong fleet of international racing yachts has converged on Falmouth Harbour, poised for Saturday’s start of the 2,400 mile MailASail AZAB race to the Azores archipelago in the mid-Atlantic and back again. The four yearly race, devised a...Crick Boat Show
Thursday, 01 June 2023Nearly 25,000 people visited the 23rd Crick Boat Show, which took place at Crick Marina near Daventry, across the Bank Holiday Weekend, 27-29 May.
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