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Falkirk Wheel launches eBoat hire fleet powered by ePropulsion
Falkirk Wheel launches eBoat hire fleet powered by ePropulsion
Monday, 19 June 2023

The Falkirk Wheel now has a hire fleet of four eBoats as part of its visitor attractions, powered by ePropulsion’s silent Spirit electric outboard motors. 

July 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
July 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 19 June 2023

Are you thinking about selling your boat?

New Zealand wins SailGP Season 4 opener
New Zealand wins SailGP Season 4 opener
Monday, 19 June 2023 In light winds off Navy Pier New Zealand best mastered tough conditions in front of packed shorelines to win the season-opening Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix in Chicago. Peter Burling led his team to victory over Tom Slingsby’s Australia ...
Former Google CEO buys abandoned superyacht for $67.6m
Former Google CEO buys abandoned superyacht for $67.6m
Monday, 19 June 2023

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has reportedly purchased the superyacht Alfa Nero, which was ditched in Antigua after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The 81.3-metre Oceanco vessel was moored at Antigua Yacht Club Marina in February 2022. The vesse...

METSTRADE launches start-up pitching competition
METSTRADE launches start-up pitching competition
Monday, 19 June 2023

A new pitching competition is launching as part of the inaugural Start-Up Pavilion at this year’s METSTRADE marine trade exhibition, which takes place in Amsterdam from 15-17 November 2023. The competition is organised by maritime start-up h...

Highfield Boats opens new warehouse
Highfield Boats opens new warehouse
Monday, 19 June 2023

Highfield Boats has opened a new warehouse and rigging facility in Cadillac, Michigan. The company has also made a series of new appointments and partnerships to aid its North American expansion. The new 50,000 sqft warehouse is already operationa...

Savvy Navvy launches next-gen boating app in over 100 countries
Savvy Navvy launches next-gen boating app in over 100 countries
Monday, 19 June 2023

Marine technology company Savvy Navvy has launched its V2. This new-and-improved app is said to offer greater speed and a smoother user experience as well as some feature upgrades. The company says it has integrated ongoing feedback from its boati...

Sandbanks ferry resumes after car falls into water
Sandbanks ferry resumes after car falls into water
Monday, 19 June 2023

The Sandbanks chain ferry service is now back in action, after it was suspended when a car became stuck in the water. Sandbanks is a daily vehicular chain ferry that crosses the entrance of Poole Harbour in the English county of Dorset. Dorset Pol...

Visitor registration for IBEX 2023 now open
Visitor registration for IBEX 2023 now open
Monday, 19 June 2023

Registration for the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) is now open. IBEX 2023 is taking place at the recently renovated Tampa Convention Centre from 3-5 October 2023. Organisers say that IBEX 2023 will offer more t...

Survitec opens new UK service centre
Survitec opens new UK service centre
Monday, 19 June 2023

Survival technology solutions provider Survitec has expanded its UK servicing capability with the opening of a new service centre in Southampton. Fitted out with equipment and facilities for the servicing and repair of liferafts, lifejackets, imme...

VIDEO: The Ocean Race – opening up
VIDEO: The Ocean Race – opening up
Sunday, 18 June 2023

Both the IMOCA and VO65 fleets are finally free of the English Channel and into the more open waters of the Bay of Biscay / Celtic Sea / North Atlantic.

VIDEO: Teams battle light, challenging conditions
VIDEO: Teams battle light, challenging conditions
Saturday, 17 June 2023

The five VO65s and three IMOCA boats racing to the Grand Finale in Genova are battling light and challenging conditions as they work to exit the English Channel and begin the next phase of the race, in more open waters.

RNLI volunteers and staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
RNLI volunteers and staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Friday, 16 June 2023

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers and have been recognised in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours for their roles in helping the charity save lives at sea.

VIDEO: Racing to the Grand Finale in Genova continues despite drama and shock of collision
VIDEO: Racing to the Grand Finale in Genova continues despite drama and shock of collision
Friday, 16 June 2023

Eight boats, spread across two fleets, are racing to Italy while 11th Hour Racing Team considers its next steps in The Hague…

Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team race with purpose in Chicago as they unveil solar panel installation ahead of SailGP Season 4
Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team race with purpose in Chicago as they unveil solar panel installation ahead of SailGP Season 4
Friday, 16 June 2023

Ahead of the opening event of SailGP Season 4, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has unveiled a first-of-its-kind solar panel installation with its partner Low Carbon, doubling down on their commitment to become one of the most sustainable elite ...

UKSA launches the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
UKSA launches the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
Friday, 16 June 2023

UKSA has announced it is creating the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project in partnership with the Blue Marine Foundation.

Yamaha Offers Trade-in Bonus on new Yamaha Outboards up to 15hp
Yamaha Offers Trade-in Bonus on new Yamaha Outboards up to 15hp
Friday, 16 June 2023

Yamaha Marine UK has announced it is launching a Trade-In Bonus offer on new Yamaha outboard engines up to 15hp from 1 June – 31 July 2023 inclusive.

MDL Marinas trials smart marina technology to enhance customer experience
MDL Marinas trials smart marina technology to enhance customer experience
Friday, 16 June 2023

MDL Marinas has partnered with innovative marine digitalisation firm Falco and its marina management software provider, Havenstar, to trial smart marina technology at its Queen Anne’s Battery marina.

‘Dramatic’ change in wave climate at Haslar Marina following breakwater installation
‘Dramatic’ change in wave climate at Haslar Marina following breakwater installation
Friday, 16 June 2023

Berth holders and visitors to boatfolk’s Haslar Marina in Gosport can be certain of a good night’s sleep now Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has completed the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater at the eastern en...

Harbour Master Sailing Challenge
Harbour Master Sailing Challenge
Friday, 16 June 2023

Committed to providing safe water access for all workers afloat, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems is sponsoring the Harbour Master Sailing Challenge.

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