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Northrop & Johnson named European agent for Doggersbank flagship
Northrop & Johnson named European agent for Doggersbank flagship
Monday, 16 September 2024

Northrop & Johnson Yacht broker Jaap Havenga has been appointed the exclusive Europe-wide agent for the latest models from explorer yacht brand, Doggersbank. Northrop & Johnson will be the European agent for Doggersbank 90 Offsh...

Castagnola Yacht completes yacht refit using West System epoxy 
Castagnola Yacht completes yacht refit using West System epoxy 
Monday, 16 September 2024

Italian shipyard Castagnola Yacht has completed the refit of the 38-metre motoryacht Angra entirely with West System epoxy. 

A spectacular start to the Southampton International Boat Show 2024
A spectacular start to the Southampton International Boat Show 2024
Sunday, 15 September 2024

The 55th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show 2024 launched in spectacular style on Friday, 13th September, kicking off a thrilling 10-day celebration that has already wowed thousands of visitors. The opening weekend has set the stag...

Two more race wins and a near-collision for INEOS Britannia on day two of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final
Two more race wins and a near-collision for INEOS Britannia on day two of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final
Sunday, 15 September 2024

INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, has ended day two of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final with two more wins against Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI).

BRITISH AND ITALIANS MOVE TO MATCH POINT IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP SEMI-FINALS
BRITISH AND ITALIANS MOVE TO MATCH POINT IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP SEMI-FINALS
Sunday, 15 September 2024

Stellar conditions on a stunning Sunday in Barcelona, brought the crowds out at the Fanzones and Race Village and gave a truly global audience a thrilling spectacle of top-class racing in the dynamic AC75 yachts. As the sun sets on a glorious day,...

Sunsail and The Moorings crowned winners of British Marine Sustainability Award 2024
Sunsail and The Moorings crowned winners of British Marine Sustainability Award 2024
Saturday, 14 September 2024

British Marine has announced Sunsail and The Moorings as the winners of the Sustainability Award at the Southampton International Boat Show.

RUTHLESS EXECUTION FROM THE BRITISH AND ITALIANS IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP SEMI-FINALS
RUTHLESS EXECUTION FROM THE BRITISH AND ITALIANS IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP SEMI-FINALS
Saturday, 14 September 2024

The business end of the Louis Vuitton Cup began today under bright sunshine on the stunning waters off Barcelona, with the first day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals seeing two utterly ruthless performances from the top two Challenger teams to...

INEOS Britannia opens Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final with two wins against the Swiss
INEOS Britannia opens Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final with two wins against the Swiss
Saturday, 14 September 2024

The Semi-Final of the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) began with two back-to-back wins in impressive style for INEOS Britannia.

55th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show gets underway
55th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show gets underway
Friday, 13 September 2024

Captain Glenn Shephard from the hit TV show Below Deck Sailing Yacht took centre stage today as the special guest at the Southampton International Boat Show, the UK’s largest boating festival.

HRH The Princess Royal visits the Southampton International Boat Show
HRH The Princess Royal visits the Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 13 September 2024

HRH The Princess Royal, accompanied by the Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre, visited the 55th Southampton International Boat Show today (Friday 13 September), marking a significant highlight of the event’s opening day.<...

SIBS 2024 opens for business on bright day with large crowds
SIBS 2024 opens for business on bright day with large crowds
Friday, 13 September 2024

Southampton International Boat Show 2024 is open. The ceremony was co-hosted by Robert Parton, president of British Marine and (below left) capt. Glenn Shephard from Below Deck (the horribly addictive series about crews working on superyachts)....

MAKING A SPLASH: SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW OPENS ITS DOORS FOR THE 55TH EDITION
MAKING A SPLASH: SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW OPENS ITS DOORS FOR THE 55TH EDITION
Friday, 13 September 2024

Southampton International Boat Show, Britain’s biggest festival of boating and watersports, kicked off today with a spectacular performance by 16-year-old wingfoiling champion Hugo Dobrejivic. Hugo wowed audiences with flips, tricks and exci...

Fischer Panda UK to distribute methanol fuel cells and generators
Fischer Panda UK to distribute methanol fuel cells and generators
Friday, 13 September 2024

Fischer Panda UK is going to be distributing the EFOY range of fuel cell power generators on behalf of Fuel Cell Systems. EFOY fuel cells use Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) technology. The process is said to be quiet and clean as chemical energ...

INEOS Britannia selects Alinghi Red Bull Racing as Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final opponent
INEOS Britannia selects Alinghi Red Bull Racing as Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final opponent
Friday, 13 September 2024

INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, has chosen to race Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI) in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final.

Exciting times for CRM as new system launched by TheYachtMarket.com
Exciting times for CRM as new system launched by TheYachtMarket.com
Friday, 13 September 2024

A new customer relationship management (CRM) system is about to hit the broker market courtesy of TheYachtMarket.com. It’s called Stantia and has been designed to manage boat inventory, customer relationships, reports etc etc etc.

Marine-grade stainless steel boat trailer launched by Extreme Trailers
Marine-grade stainless steel boat trailer launched by Extreme Trailers
Friday, 13 September 2024

Extreme Trailers has launched a marine-grade stainless steel boat trailer, marking the first of its kind in Europe. Today’s unveiling at SIBS (13 September 2024) is said to be a significant milestone for the trailer manufacturer.

Master distributor roster grows at Sunseeker
Master distributor roster grows at Sunseeker
Friday, 13 September 2024

Sunseeker International has passed another milestone in its global expansion strategy. This time it’s appointed DCH Marine as its exclusive master distributor for the Asia Pacific region. Sunseeker now has four of these on its roster (taske...

More sports join the call for clean water
More sports join the call for clean water
Friday, 13 September 2024

According to the Clean Water Sports Alliance (CWSA), a collection of national governing bodies calling for change: “Almost half of Great Britain’s total medal haul at the Paris 2024 Games (47 per cent) came from water-based sports with...

Small craft market must tell customers of dangers, says MAIB, to avoid passenger injury
Small craft market must tell customers of dangers, says MAIB, to avoid passenger injury
Friday, 13 September 2024

Poor posture, inadequate seating and a host of other factors can lead to life-changing injuries on RIBs as passenger safety is pulled into focus by recent events. If the sector’s reputation is to survive accidents like Seadogz, owners and o...

NEW RIVALRIES SET TO BE IGNITED AT THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
NEW RIVALRIES SET TO BE IGNITED AT THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
Friday, 13 September 2024

The UniCredit Youth America’s Cup is a glimpse into the very future of the America’s Cup itself. The crucible of ambition and, indeed, the very cauldron of competition, the waters of Barcelona are going to be jumping to a very differen...

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