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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.

Largs Yacht Haven
Largs Yacht Haven
Wednesday, 01 February 2023

This month we visit a Five Gold Anchor marina situated on Scotland’s west coast, which is known for its sheltered cruising and racing.

Honda Marine Monitor app
Honda Marine Monitor app
Wednesday, 01 February 2023 Overview

Honda Marine Monitor is designed to track boat and engine data, accessible through the accompanying smartphone app and website.

Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Gruelling Golden Globe
Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Gruelling Golden Globe
Tuesday, 31 January 2023

149 days ago, on Sept 4th 2022, 15 men and one woman set out from Les Sables d’Olonne. Their dreams and aspirations were to circumnavigate solo in the extreme Golden Globe Race. In 1968, nine set out on the first such mission and only one fi...

Marine showcase returns to the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2023
Marine showcase returns to the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2023
Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Following the success of the first designated marine showcase at the sell-out 2022 Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, British Marine is pleased to announce the return of the marine showcase at this year’s show (21 – 26 February, NE...

Investigation ordered after Trident nuclear submarine ‘fixed with superglue’
Investigation ordered after Trident nuclear submarine ‘fixed with superglue’
Tuesday, 31 January 2023

An investigation has been ordered after workers on a Trident submarine seemingly glued broken bolts back together in a nuclear reactor chamber.

Mercury Marine adds five zero-to-landfill facilities
Mercury Marine adds five zero-to-landfill facilities
Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has added five facilities to its list of zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTL) operations.

MarineMax reports Q1 increases in revenue and gross margin
MarineMax reports Q1 increases in revenue and gross margin
Tuesday, 31 January 2023

MarineMax, the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht retailer, has announced record results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2022.

RNLI appoints new chair as it looks to ‘evolve search and rescue capability’
RNLI appoints new chair as it looks to ‘evolve search and rescue capability’
Tuesday, 31 January 2023

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has appointed Janet Legrand KC (Hon) as its new chair.

Second Riva 130 Bellissima launches
Second Riva 130 Bellissima launches
Tuesday, 31 January 2023

The second hull of the Riva 130 Bellissima, the largest flybridge of the Riva range, has entered the water.

Extinction Rebellion unveils spoof blue plaques shaming MPs over sewage vote
Extinction Rebellion unveils spoof blue plaques shaming MPs over sewage vote
Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Activists have been installing satirical blue plaques across Cornwall to highlight the impact of dumping raw sewage into the sea, after Conservative MPs were ‘named and shamed’ for voting to allow private companies to continue dumping...

Mastervolt introduces new high-capacity lithium-ion batteries
Mastervolt introduces new high-capacity lithium-ion batteries
Monday, 30 January 2023

Mastervolt has launched three new lithium-ion batteries – the MLI Ultra 12/3000, the MLI Ultra 12/6000 and the MLI Ultra 24/6000.

Green Innovator Award opens for nominations
Green Innovator Award opens for nominations
Monday, 30 January 2023

Nominations for MDL’s Green Innovator Award are now open. 

VIDEO: Hydrogen-powered, ‘flying’ superyacht concept
VIDEO: Hydrogen-powered, ‘flying’ superyacht concept
Monday, 30 January 2023

Italian design studio, Lazzarini has revealed its latest design concept Plectrum, a 74-metre (242ft) foiling ‘flying’ superyacht.

boot Düsseldorf 2023 reports on impressive comeback
boot Düsseldorf 2023 reports on impressive comeback
Monday, 30 January 2023

boot Düsseldorf registered nearly 237,000 visitors from over 100 countries and more than 1,500 exhibitors from 68 nations across its 16 exhibition halls when the show returned this year from 21 to 29 January.

New facility in Mexico for Canadian manufacturer
New facility in Mexico for Canadian manufacturer
Monday, 30 January 2023

Canada’s Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) has announced that it will begin construction of an additional boat manufacturing plant in Chihuahua City, Mexico.

Canal & River Trust appoints new fundraising director
Canal & River Trust appoints new fundraising director
Monday, 30 January 2023

The Canal & River Trust has appointed Maggie Gardner as the charity’s new fundraising director.

BWA supports St Barths Bucket Regatta
BWA supports St Barths Bucket Regatta
Monday, 30 January 2023

Global yacht agency BWA Yachting has become a ‘Friend of the Bucket’, by supporting the upcoming 2023 St Barths Bucket Regatta.

Briton arrested after ‘hiding’ Russian superyacht by changing name from Tango to Fanta
Briton arrested after ‘hiding’ Russian superyacht by changing name from Tango to Fanta
Friday, 27 January 2023

A British man has been arrested, after allegedly helping an oligarch to hide his ownership of seized superyacht Tango — by renaming it Fanta.

Raymarine extends ‘preferred supplier’ deal by five years
Raymarine extends ‘preferred supplier’ deal by five years
Friday, 27 January 2023

Raymarine has confirmed a five-year extension to its ‘preferred supplier’ arrangement with Dutch motor yacht builder, Linssen Yachts.

America’s Cup: Olympic rower joins Emirates Team New Zealand
America’s Cup: Olympic rower joins Emirates Team New Zealand
Friday, 27 January 2023

Emirates Team New Zealand has secured a substantial injection of power to its sailing team lineup for its defence of the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona in 2024, with four new names from varied backgrounds of elite New Zealand sports &mdash...

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