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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.

Crestron Electronics partners with UK lighting firm
Crestron Electronics partners with UK lighting firm
Friday, 24 February 2023

AV distribution and automation company Crestron Electronics has appointed UK based lighting specialist Savage Lighting as its first LED lighting partner.

BBC presenter warns of risks of cold water swimming
BBC presenter warns of risks of cold water swimming
Friday, 24 February 2023

Former BBC Breakfast presenter and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin has teamed up with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to remind anyone planning a winter plunge to be aware of the risks as water temperatures reach their colde...

Video: Stranded yacht leaking fuel in Maui nature reserve
Video: Stranded yacht leaking fuel in Maui nature reserve
Friday, 24 February 2023

A luxury motor yacht which grounded on rocks and reef in Maui on Monday (20 February 2023) has leaked an unknown quantity of fuel into the ocean.

Epoxy brand sponsors dinghy class world championships
Epoxy brand sponsors dinghy class world championships
Friday, 24 February 2023

Epoxy brand PRO-SET® has announced its sponsorship of the International OK Dinghy 2023 World Championships, to be held at Lyme Regis Sailing Club, UK, 22-30 June 2023.

Hydrogen-powered shipping project wins multi-million pound funding
Hydrogen-powered shipping project wins multi-million pound funding
Friday, 24 February 2023

A consortium led by zero-emission vessel provider ACUA Ocean in partnership with zero-emission infrastructure provider Unitrove has won a multi-million pound UK government grant in a major push to decarbonise the maritime sector.

Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Thursday, 23 February 2023

Tokyo 2020 champion Eilidh McIntyre has announced she is retiring from Olympic campaigning.

VIDEO: Cargo ship breaks in half and sinks during Black Sea storm
VIDEO: Cargo ship breaks in half and sinks during Black Sea storm
Thursday, 23 February 2023

One crewmember has died, and another is reportedly in critical condition, after a cargo ship broke in half and sank during a severe storm in the Black Sea.

Sailing startup SailTies makes first hire
Sailing startup SailTies makes first hire
Thursday, 23 February 2023

Sailing digital logbook startup SailTies has completed its first hire, appointing Fi Edwards as its marketing specialist.

Marine firm fined £2 million after death of crewman
Marine firm fined £2 million after death of crewman
Thursday, 23 February 2023

A marine company has been fined £2 million after unsafe practice led to the death of a crewman.

Peter Gray wins Seldén SailJuice Winter Series
Peter Gray wins Seldén SailJuice Winter Series
Thursday, 23 February 2023

The Staunton Harold Sailing Club sailor Peter Gray has won the overall title at this season’s Seldén SailJuice Winter Series, sailing an Osprey with Geoff Edwards.

Latest details released for Crick Boat Show 2023
Latest details released for Crick Boat Show 2023
Thursday, 23 February 2023

Advance tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Crick Boat Show, which takes place at Crick Marina, near Daventry in Northamptonshire, UK. The boat show will be held across the late May bank holiday weekend 27-29 May 2023, with an exclusive trade &a...

US marine body names new board members
US marine body names new board members
Thursday, 23 February 2023

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) has welcomed its new officers and board of directors.

Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Tokyo 2020 champion Eilidh McIntyre has announced she is retiring from Olympic campaigning.

Celebrating 2,000 miles of national treasures at Crick Boat Show
Celebrating 2,000 miles of national treasures at Crick Boat Show
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, will be celebrating the 2,000 miles of national treasures in its care at this year’s Crick Boat Show, 27-29 May.

Join the sustainable boating community at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Join the sustainable boating community at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Make your commitment to ‘Respect, Protect and Enjoy!’ our coasts and waterways at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (25 – 26 February). 

February 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
February 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Our February 2023 BoatBid auction opened for bidding on Monday 20th February and will continue through to Sunday 26th February.

Canadian electric boatbuilder secures US$2m investment
Canadian electric boatbuilder secures US$2m investment
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement with an unnamed investor, to sell almost half a million shares in a deal worth around US$2m.

Thirty-six tourists rescued after tour boat capsizes off Portugal
Thirty-six tourists rescued after tour boat capsizes off Portugal
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

A group of tourists say they were lucky to survive after their tour boat capsized off the coast of the Algarve in southern Portugal on Monday afternoon (20 February 2023), and several lifejackets failed to activate.

Propel appoints UK and Ireland distributor for its electric motors
Propel appoints UK and Ireland distributor for its electric motors
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Propel, the marine propulsion division of UK-based Saietta Group, has signed an exclusive agreement with Marathon Leisure, for sales and aftersales service of Propel’s electric marine motors in the UK and Ireland.

New partnership helps sailors to protect seagrass meadows
New partnership helps sailors to protect seagrass meadows
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

A new campaign is helping sailors do their part to tackle climate change by digitally mapping sensitive seabeds and eco-moorings across boating hotspots around the world.

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