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The final push towards home
Monday, 13 January 2025The 10th edition of an historic Vendée Globe is set to finish off the Brittany coast with podium arrivals this week…
Marine showcase returns to the 2025 Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
Monday, 13 January 2025Building on the success of last year, British Marine has announced the return of the marine showcase at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2025 for the fourth consecutive year.
SailGP introduces high-speed titanium ‘T-Foils’ fleetwide in Auckland
Monday, 13 January 2025After nearly two years of rigorous testing, SailGP has rolled out its new high-speed titanium ‘T-foils,’ across the league’s international F50 fleet.
Jewellery design captures the spirit of the sea
Monday, 13 January 2025W&W Jewellery has collaborated with Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to co-design an exclusive jewellery concept that beautifully embodies the bespoke artistry of Sanlorenzo’s iconic creations.
Aqua superPower COO: what does the electric propulsion industry need next?
Monday, 13 January 2025
Aqua superPower’s COO, Karen Gill, asks how the industry can help accelerate the growth of electric propulsion in the marine industry.
Pleasure boats will not return to Bournemouth Pier following tragic deaths
Monday, 13 January 2025Pleasure boats will not return to Bournemouth Pier this summer following the deaths of two children in 2023.
X-Yachts chooses Garmin for digital switching and monitoring
Monday, 13 January 2025As part of a new collaboration, marine electronics manufacturer, Garmin, is supplying X-Yachts with digital switching and monitoring for the boatbuilder’s new XR 41 model, which will be premiered at boot Düsseldorf 2025.
MB92 Group acquires superyacht painter Pinmar
Monday, 13 January 2025Leading superyacht refit, repair, and maintenance company MB92 Group has bought GYG Ltd., the superyacht painting, service and supply company that trades under the Pinmar, Pinmar Yacht Supply and Technocraft brands. MB92 reports that all brands w...
Nordic Marine Insurance fully acquired by West P&I
Monday, 13 January 2025West P&I Club has fully acquired Nordic Marine Insurance (Nordic), subject to regulatory approval. The former initially acquired a significant stake in Nordic in 2020.
Sea.AI to unveil automated safety systems at boot Düsseldorf
Monday, 13 January 2025Sea.AI will introduce its latest machine vision safety system to the public at boot Düsseldorf, which kicks off on 18 January 2025.
CruiseAberdeenshire launched to boost Aberdeen’s global cruise market
Monday, 13 January 2025VisitAberdeenshire and Port of Aberdeen have joined forces to launch CruiseAberdeenshire, a strategic partnership aimed at promoting the region to the global cruise market and securing long-term business growth.
34 still racing to Les Sables d’Olonne
Sunday, 12 January 2025Of the 40 skippers who started the Vendée Globe exactly nine weeks ago today in Les Sables d’Olonne, there are 34 still racing following the unavoidable decision taken early this morning by Eric Bellion (STAND AS ONE – Altavia) ...
Eric Bellion skipper of STAND AS ONE – Altavia withdraws from the Vendée Globe
Sunday, 12 January 2025After 62 days at sea racing, Éric Bellion, the French skipper of STAND AS ONE – Altavia has withdrawn from the Vendée Globe.
World Sailing invites bids to host inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships
Saturday, 11 January 2025World Sailing has announced the launch of the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships, a groundbreaking event set to celebrate and showcase inclusivity in the sport of sailing with a focus on disability.
Trailblazing athletes set to star at 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Friday, 10 January 2025Some of Britain’s hottest on-water talents are set to join tactical and technical experts and inspiring adventurers at this year’s RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February 2025) as the first guest speakers are revealed.
WATCH: Amazing footage of plane scooping ocean water to fight LA fires
Friday, 10 January 2025Amazing footage has been shared on social media which shows a firefighting plane scooping up water from the Pacific Ocean to douse flames from the nearby fire in Pacific Palisades.
Vendée Globe: Competitors battered off the Falkland Islands
Friday, 10 January 2025Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance) is reataining his lead at the head of the Vendée Globe fleet with an ETA of 14 Jan. He’s 177 miles ahead of Yoann Richomme (Paprec-Arkea), with less than 1,700 miles to go.
Texas dealership acquires MarineMax facility
Friday, 10 January 2025NXTLVL Marine, a Texas-based marine dealership, has acquired MarineMax’s Austin location, marking another step in its expansion within central Texas.
Sail Training International names new chairman
Friday, 10 January 2025Sail Training International (STI), a global charity focused on providing experiential learning through sail training for young people aged 15 to 25, has announced the appointment of James George as its new chairman.
Queensland marina reveals multi-million dollar development
Friday, 10 January 2025A Queensland marina has revealed further details of its plans for an extensive upgrade and the introduction of a new name: Sandstone Point Marina, replacing the previous name of Spinnaker Sound Marina, which was established over 40 years ago.
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