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MDL expands berthing options at UK marina
MDL expands berthing options at UK marina
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

MDL Marinas is launching new dry berthing facilities at its Sparkes Marina, on the southeast tip of Hayling Island in Hampshire.

D-Marin automates payment and energy sockets at its marinas
D-Marin automates payment and energy sockets at its marinas
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

D-Marin has unveiled its new ‘smart pedestal,’ designed to improve its customers’ convenience as they use its marinas.

Nominations open for inaugural Honours superyacht award
Nominations open for inaugural Honours superyacht award
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Nominations are now open for the inaugural Honours, a new awards ceremony for the superyacht industry.

The Secret Waterfront Hotel
The Secret Waterfront Hotel
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Nestled discreetly overlooking the marina and the Firth of Clyde, an Ayrshire hotel is making waves in the hospitality sector just three years after opening.

MDL expands dry berthing and dry stack facilities to offer customers greater choice and flexibility
MDL expands dry berthing and dry stack facilities to offer customers greater choice and flexibility
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Offering its customers even more choice when it comes to boat storage and care, MDL Marinas is launching new dry berthing facilities at its Sparkes Marina.

Venice canals start to run dry, leaving gondolas stranded
Venice canals start to run dry, leaving gondolas stranded
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Italy is facing another year of severe drought, with the Alps receiving less than half of the expected snowfall this winter and water levels in the north of the country falling to record lows, according to science and environmental groups.

Sail Arch enters European market
Sail Arch enters European market
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

US manufacturer Atlantic Towers has signed Sailtec as the European distributor of its Sail Arch mounting platform, which helps to carry equipment on sailing yachts.

New yacht charter agency launches in Barbados
New yacht charter agency launches in Barbados
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

365 Yacht Charters, a new yacht charter booking agency, has launched in Barbados. It’s offering a platform for customers to explore and book different catamarans, luxury motorboats, fishing charters, power boats and more.

Industry spotlight: How UK marine collaborations bring big benefits to end users
Industry spotlight: How UK marine collaborations bring big benefits to end users
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Collaboration between two people or companies can multiply the benefits for all involved. Not only by generating exciting new ideas, but also for sharing resources, learning and innovation for both parties — and their customers.

YSA Design joins team developing first zero-emission cruise ship
YSA Design joins team developing first zero-emission cruise ship
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

YSA Design has joined the team planning to build the world’s first zero-emission cruise ship, following a formal invitation to join the consortium behind the Northern Xplorer (NX) venture. The Oslo-based design firm will oversee key aspects...

Winners of 2022 Neptune Awards for marine marketing revealed
Winners of 2022 Neptune Awards for marine marketing revealed
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Marine Marketers of America (MMA) has announced this year’s winners of its 2022 Neptune Awards for marine marketing.

Marlow Ropes expands sales team
Marlow Ropes expands sales team
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Marlow Ropes has appointed Rob Henderson as its UK leisure marine sales manager.

SBS BoatLife closes on a high
SBS BoatLife closes on a high
Monday, 20 February 2023

SBS BoatLife drew a top-quality crowd over four days at the NEC, putting this Midlands show firmly on the map.

Maiden set to race this year
Maiden set to race this year
Monday, 20 February 2023

The iconic yacht Maiden and her all-female crew will enter the 2023 Ocean Global Race Starting in Europe in September.

VIDEO: SailGP boat ripped apart as freak storm hits Sydney
VIDEO: SailGP boat ripped apart as freak storm hits Sydney
Monday, 20 February 2023

A severe weather event has resulted in significant damage to the wing sails and at least one boat at the SailGP technical site, following the day’s racing at the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney on Saturday (18 February 2023).

A SailGP day that won’t be forgotten…
A SailGP day that won’t be forgotten…
Monday, 20 February 2023

The dramatic first day at last month’s Australia SailGP was plagued by technical issues, near capsizes, messy manoeuvres and even an Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team crew member falling overboard.

Marina group confirms Mediterranean expansion
Marina group confirms Mediterranean expansion
Monday, 20 February 2023

Italian marina network Marinedi Group has revealed plans to expand its network to encompass 25 marinas in the Mediterranean by 2026.

Banque Populaire withdraws from Vendée Globe after maternity controversy
Banque Populaire withdraws from Vendée Globe after maternity controversy
Monday, 20 February 2023

After a huge controversy surrounding the dropping of their Vendée Globe skipper Clarisse Cremer, Banque Populaire has pulled out of competing in the next Vendée Globe, due to take place in 2024.

WATCH: Brit goes overboard in chaotic SailGP race
WATCH: Brit goes overboard in chaotic SailGP race
Monday, 20 February 2023

Ben Ainslie, driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, has relived the moment grinder Matt Gotrel fell through the fairing of the British F50 on the first day of racing in Sydney.

‘Extremely positive’: SBS Boatlife 2023 welcomes 14,000 visitors
‘Extremely positive’: SBS Boatlife 2023 welcomes 14,000 visitors
Monday, 20 February 2023

SBS BoatLife has reported impressive crowds with 14,000 visitors attending its second event, which took place over four days at the NEC in Birmingham from 16-19 February 2023.

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