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Hempel closes investment deal and appoints new directors
Hempel closes investment deal and appoints new directors
Monday, 02 September 2024

Paints and coatings manufacturer Hempel A/S has closed its investment deal with CVC Funds.

Volvo Penta launches integrated hybrid-electric marine system
Volvo Penta launches integrated hybrid-electric marine system
Monday, 02 September 2024

Volvo Penta has announced the release of its new helm-to-propeller hybrid-electric package, a fully integrated system that includes advanced drive modes and intelligent features. Production of the new hybrid-electric solutions will begin on a lim...

HPi Verification Services appoints technical director
HPi Verification Services appoints technical director
Monday, 02 September 2024

HPi Verification Services (HPiVS), a provider of technical and regulatory verification services, has appointed Adam Greene as its new technical director (marine). Greene, previously naval architecture manager at Princess Yachts, has extensive exp...

Opening Round of Louis Vuitton Cup Concludes
Opening Round of Louis Vuitton Cup Concludes
Sunday, 01 September 2024

Barcelona delivered some stunning conditions on the fourth day of the first round robin stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup with an easterly breeze that oscillated around 10 knots allowing the Race Committee to set a course running close to the Barcelo...

INEOS Britannia picks up third win of Louis Vuitton Cup in thrilling race against the French
INEOS Britannia picks up third win of Louis Vuitton Cup in thrilling race against the French
Sunday, 01 September 2024

In one of the most thrilling races of the 37th America’s Cup so far, INEOS Britannia picked up their third win of the event against Orient Express Racing Team.

INEOS Britannia second in the Challengers Leaderboard after intense Day 3 at Louis Vuitton Cup
INEOS Britannia second in the Challengers Leaderboard after intense Day 3 at Louis Vuitton Cup
Saturday, 31 August 2024

INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron in the 37thAmerica’s Cup, sits second on the Challengers Leaderboard after the third day of the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series).

PATIENCE AND ACCURACY REWARDED ON DAY THREE OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
PATIENCE AND ACCURACY REWARDED ON DAY THREE OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Saturday, 31 August 2024

It was a tough day at the office for the world’s greatest sailors competing at the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona with light winds eliciting those sporting extremes of both elation and frustration. It was a day where the slightest drop in co...

Shootin’ the Breeze… Adam Jones
Shootin’ the Breeze… Adam Jones
Saturday, 31 August 2024

We catch up with ‘London Perch Finder’ Adam Jones about angling using solunar theory, and also his YouTube channel.

HOT TOPIC: Anchoring With Care
HOT TOPIC: Anchoring With Care
Saturday, 31 August 2024

Here we share some invaluable advice on how to minimise your impact when anchoring, from the RYA’s environmental programme, The Green Blue.

Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge visits America’s Cup Team INEOS Britannia in Barcelona
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge visits America’s Cup Team INEOS Britannia in Barcelona
Friday, 30 August 2024

Double Olympic Champion and sub-two-hour marathon runner (INEOS 1:59 Challenge) Eliud Kipchoge has visited the British America’s Cup team, INEOS Britannia, at their base in Barcelona.

WIND SHUTS DOWN AFTER TWO RACES ON SECOND DAY OF LOUIS VUITTON CUP
WIND SHUTS DOWN AFTER TWO RACES ON SECOND DAY OF LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Friday, 30 August 2024

A tricky day for the Race Officers at the Louis Vuitton Cup who managed to get two races completed before the wind shut-down to below the 6.5 knot lower limit average across a zephyr-laden course and caused the racing to be reluctantly cancelled a...

Round Britain eRIB Challenge Completed
Round Britain eRIB Challenge Completed
Friday, 30 August 2024

18-year-old Harry Besley has completed a never attempted before journey around Britain in his electric RIB, stopping at over 45 locations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, travelling approximately 1,708 nm over the course of 31...

Ferretti Group reports record earnings margin for H1 2024
Ferretti Group reports record earnings margin for H1 2024
Friday, 30 August 2024

Italian boatbuilding giant Ferretti Group has published its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2024, showing an increase in both growth and profitability.

America’s Cup: New Zealand’s boat damaged after crane mishap
America’s Cup: New Zealand’s boat damaged after crane mishap
Friday, 30 August 2024

Emirates Team New Zealand encountered a significant setback in their America’s Cup defence on Thursday (29 August 2024) when their AC75 boat, Taihoro, was damaged during a crane accident in Barcelona.

RS Aero production taken in-house after builder enters administration
RS Aero production taken in-house after builder enters administration
Friday, 30 August 2024

RS Marine Group is moving the production of its RS Aero in-house after the current builder, MTAG Composites, went into administration.

Harris Boats launches new electric pontoon boat
Harris Boats launches new electric pontoon boat
Friday, 30 August 2024

Harris Boats is launching the brand’s first all-electric pontoon – the Cruiser e-210. The 23ft Cruiser e-210 has a Mercury Avator 35e outboard engine and can accommodate 12 passengers.

Princess Yachts appoints distributor for Hong Kong region
Princess Yachts appoints distributor for Hong Kong region
Friday, 30 August 2024

UK-based boatbuilder Princess Yachts has appointed Sunazure NextWave Yachting as its distributor for the Hong Kong region.

Setback for Emirates Team New Zealand
Setback for Emirates Team New Zealand
Thursday, 29 August 2024

After racing on Race day one of the Louis Vuitton Round Robin, as the team were lifting their AC75 ‘Taihoro’ from the water, there was an issue with the lift and the boat landed heavily onto its supporting cradle.

INEOS Britannia kicks off Louis Vuitton Cup with race win against its oldest rivals
INEOS Britannia kicks off Louis Vuitton Cup with race win against its oldest rivals
Thursday, 29 August 2024

INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37thAmerica’s Cup, kicked off the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) with a win against its oldest rivals, New York Yacht Club American Mag...

RACING FIT FOR ROYALTY ON DAY ONE OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
RACING FIT FOR ROYALTY ON DAY ONE OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Thursday, 29 August 2024

His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain was treated to a real spectacle on day one of the Louis Vuitton Cup with desperately close racing and some very interesting take-aways in light-airs. The King took to a hydrogen powered foiling support vessel to...

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