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Heesen Yachts appoints agent for Middle East region
Friday, 06 September 2024Heesen Yachts has announced the appointment of Hisham Abushakra as its market agent for the Middle East region.
SWISS SCORE VITAL WIN ON DAY SIX OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Thursday, 05 September 2024After yesterday’s cancellation of racing due to inclement weather, the Louis Vuitton Cup schedule got right back on track with five races completed in a shifting 6-10 knot thermal southerly breeze that challenged the sailors. The big story o...
Fine margins and exciting racing on day six of the Louis Vuitton Cup
Thursday, 05 September 2024After thunderstorms cut short racing on Tuesday and cancelled racing yesterday, INEOS Britannia finally got underway in Round Robin 2 this afternoon.
Expedition Zero to Unveil Groundbreaking “Net Zero” Yacht Design at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 05 September 2024Expedition Zero, a trailblazer in sustainable expedition sailing, will unveil an innovative yacht design at the Southampton International Boat Show 2024. This much-anticipated debut will occur during a 30-minute Foredeck Stage presentation on Sept...
Radio Icon Steve Power to electrify boat show with first-ever live performance and exclusive interviews
Thursday, 05 September 2024Steve Power, the beloved South Coast radio personality, is set to make a splash at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show as he brings his signature style and musical flair to the Shipyard stage at 12:45pm on Friday 13 September for...
Sharing the vision of a premium selection of marinas at the autumn boat shows
Thursday, 05 September 2024This autumn, D-Marin will share its vision for a selection of premium marinas, highlighting its rapid expansion along the French and Italian coasts, providing updates on its Livorno Marina project with Azimut|Benetti Group, and demonstrating its i...
boatpoint Announces Two Used Boat Shows for 2024
Thursday, 05 September 2024boatpoint has announced two must-visit boat shows this September: the Southampton Used Boat Show and the Dorset Used Boat Show, both taking place from 13 – 22 September.
Ferretti Group CCO steps down
Thursday, 05 September 2024Italian boating giant Ferretti Group has announced a change in its management structure. Stefano de Vivo, who has been with the company for over a decade, will step down from his roles as chief commercial officer of Ferretti Group and managing di...
Bayesian yacht sinking: Victims ‘suffocated in cabin air bubble’
Thursday, 05 September 2024Four of the victims of the Bayesian superyacht disaster died from a lack of oxygen after an air bubble on the sunken boat ran out, it has been reported in Italian media.
Bainbridge International announces Zhik distribution
Thursday, 05 September 2024UK-headquartered sail cloth and hardware manufacturer,Bainbridge International, has been announced as the exclusive distributor of Zhik branded apparel for the UK and Ireland.
Bainbridge will assume the distribution role in September...
Bainbridge International Announces Zhik Distribution
Thursday, 05 September 2024Bainbridge International has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Zhik branded apparel for the UK and Ireland.
Lumishore adds new features to its Eclipse collection
Thursday, 05 September 2024Lumishore, a leading manufacturer of high-performance marine LED lighting systems, is expanding its Eclipse Lighting Collection. The range, designed for boats up to 45ft, now includes onboard RGB options such as strip lights, neon flex, and court...
Only one month until the J Class Barcelona Regatta will see J’s take centre stage in Barcelona during the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
Wednesday, 04 September 2024J Class yachts will enjoy a welcome return to the America’s Cup spotlight when four stunning examples – Shamrock V, Velsheda, Rainbow and Svea – muster in Barcelona during the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup to race at the...
Onboard with Boatshed - Preparing your boat for sale: think like a buyer not a seller
Wednesday, 04 September 2024Preparing your boat for sale: think like a buyer not a seller
The Cruising Association launches dedicated Motorboat Section
Wednesday, 04 September 2024The CA has announced the launch of its new dedicated Motorboat Section, set to make its official debut on Monday 16 September, at the Southampton International Boat Show.
ADVANCE YACHT SYSTEMS DEBUTS NEXT-GEN PAGURO GENERATORS
Wednesday, 04 September 2024Advance Yacht Systems has announced the launch of the latest Paguro generators.
Video: America’s Cup racing cancelled after lightning strike
Wednesday, 04 September 2024Racing at the Louis Vuitton Cup today has been cancelled due to stormy weather in Barcelona. This follows lightning and thunder yesterday (Tuesday 3 September) that saw the first day of Round Robin 2 in the 37th America’s Cup cut short.
...New location and new products for Suzuki at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 04 September 2024Suzuki will be exhibiting in a new location within Mayflower Park – stand E048 on the main quayside opposite the Ocean Hall, overlooking the pontoons.
First apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is shortlisted for top award
Wednesday, 04 September 2024The first apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has been shortlisted as a finalist for the inaugural British Marine Apprentice of the Year award.
INCOMING STORM FRONT CANCELS DAY SIX OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Wednesday, 04 September 2024After yesterday’s inclement weather that saw the abandonment of the second race of the day between Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and Emirates Team New Zealand in the Louis Vuitton Cup second Round Robin, unfortunately it’s more of the same ...
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