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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.

Fishers’ wellbeing project shortlisted for award
Fishers’ wellbeing project shortlisted for award
Wednesday, 05 April 2023

SeaFit, a project initiated by the Fishermen’s Mission with the Seafarers Hospital Society, has been shortlisted in the ‘Innovation of the Year’ category for this year’s Fishing News awards. The project, supported by the M...

UK announces £1.6bn water pollution plan
UK announces £1.6bn water pollution plan
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

The UK has pledged to try and clean up its act, announcing a new £1.6 billion plan to reduce the unacceptable levels of pollution in its waterways.

Saudi fund acquires 33% of Azimut Benetti Group
Saudi fund acquires 33% of Azimut Benetti Group
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is a new minority shareholder in Italian luxury yacht group Azimut Benetti, with a 33 per cent share of the company.

Helm founders re-acquire yacht charter business
Helm founders re-acquire yacht charter business
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

London-based yacht charter broker Helm has been re-acquired by its founders, Peter Harrison-Hill and Simon Morgan, after being sold to Borrow.

Far East Boats launches first all-electric catamaran
Far East Boats launches first all-electric catamaran
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Chinese sailboat builder Far East Boats has announced the launch of a brand-new electric catamaran, the Fareast 42C, at this year’s China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (March 28-31 2023).

Multiple shows for Ancasta this spring
Multiple shows for Ancasta this spring
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Spring is shaping up to be very busy for the team at Ancasta International Boat Sales as it prepares for multiple boat shows over the next two months, each designed to get people onboard and experience its range of international power and sail br...

SUNSEEKER WILL PRESENT A TRIO OF YACHTS AT LONDON LUXURY AFLOAT
SUNSEEKER WILL PRESENT A TRIO OF YACHTS AT LONDON LUXURY AFLOAT
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Sunseeker’s largest European distributor, Sunseeker London Group, is presenting a beautiful line-up of luxury motor yachts at the upcoming London Luxury Afloat from Tuesday 18 – Saturday 22 April.

Giant barge in Dorset could be used as accommodation for 500 asylum seekers
Giant barge in Dorset could be used as accommodation for 500 asylum seekers
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

The Home Office is set to reveal plans for a ‘mega barge’ to be the UK’s first offshore accommodation for asylum seekers.

World’s Most Popular Boat Type Goes Electric
World’s Most Popular Boat Type Goes Electric
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Center console boats are the most popular recreational vessels on the water, with around 50,000 sold annually in the US alone and many more globally.

Noblesse Yachts Offers Participation in Legendary Regattas
Noblesse Yachts Offers Participation in Legendary Regattas
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Noblesse Yachts has announced its latest offering that allows interested parties to actively participate in some of the most prestigious sailing regattas in the world.

Superyacht UK Technical Seminar returns for 2023
Superyacht UK Technical Seminar returns for 2023
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

The annual Superyacht UK Technical Seminar returns to London on 18 April 2023, alongside British Marine’s London Luxury Afloat boat show.

boatfolk announces first boatpoint Boat Show at Deacons Marina
boatfolk announces first boatpoint Boat Show at Deacons Marina
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

boatfolk has announced the launch of its inaugural boatpoint Boat Show, taking place at Deacons Marina from 21 – 23 April.

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.

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