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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.

Solent welcomes national voice of the UK’s maritime industries
Solent welcomes national voice of the UK’s maritime industries
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Maritime UK, the country’s umbrella body for the maritime sector that supports over 1 million jobs and contributes £46.1bn to the British economy, is to hold its first in-person National Council meeting in over two years in t...

Youth development charity to extend its UK sail training provision with new membership
Youth development charity to extend its UK sail training provision with new membership
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Young people, schools and youth groups will benefit from the UK’s largest youth development sail training charity becoming a member of the Institute for Outdoor Learning.

VIDEO: Seven dead, 120 rescued as fire rips through ferry
VIDEO: Seven dead, 120 rescued as fire rips through ferry
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Seven people have been reported dead and a further 120 rescued, after a fire ripped through a passenger ferry in the Philippines.

Aqua superPower installs first charging network on major European lake
Aqua superPower installs first charging network on major European lake
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Aqua superPower is rolling out a charging infrastructure along the shores of Lago Maggiore, with the first installation at Marina di Verbella in the Ticino Natural Park in northern Italy.

New sustainability report urges superyacht fleet to reduce its carbon footprint
New sustainability report urges superyacht fleet to reduce its carbon footprint
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Superyacht refit, repair and maintenance group MB92 has released its second sustainability report, exploring options for how the existing global fleet of over 6,000 superyachts can reduce its significant carbon footprint.

Australia’s Marinas22 conference hails achievements of marina industry
Australia’s Marinas22 conference hails achievements of marina industry
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

The Marinas22 International Conference and Trade Exhibition concluded last night, with around 300 marina industry professionals attending a gala dinner and awards ceremony at JW Marriott Gold Coast.

Karpaz Gate Marina expands, adds new yacht club
Karpaz Gate Marina expands, adds new yacht club
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Karpaz Gate Marina in North Cyprus has announced the expansion of its leisure facilities and an enhanced dry dock area.

First flagship Arcona 50 sold
First flagship Arcona 50 sold
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Swedish boatbuilder Arcona has announced the new flagship Arcona 50, its first yacht designed by Jeppesen & Pons, has been sold.

Nautor appoints new agent in Mexico
Nautor appoints new agent in Mexico
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Finnish luxury sailing yacht builder Nautor has appointed Nautikos as the official agent for Nautor’s Swan boats in Mexico. 

Pontoons back for Plymouth swimmers
Pontoons back for Plymouth swimmers
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Two new swimming pontoons have been installed in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park this week, after a hugely successful trial last summer.

boatfolk is now taking bookings for its boat subscription service – Beyonder
boatfolk is now taking bookings for its boat subscription service – Beyonder
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

boatfolk has announced it is taking bookings for Beyonder, a new boat subscription service. The subscription model offers a much more accessible way for people to enjoy the boating lifestyle as the barrier of boat ownership is removed.

June 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
June 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Our June 2022 BoatBid auction is now open for entries. The auction will be running from;
Monday 13th June 2022 - 0900hrs (BST)
until
Sunday 19th June 2022 - 1900hrs (BST)

ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal Develop Next-Gen EPIRBs Ahead of IMO’s 2022 Mandate
ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal Develop Next-Gen EPIRBs Ahead of IMO’s 2022 Mandate
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal have announced the development of next generation EPIRBs which meet upcoming standards and incorporate more features to significantly enhance the chance of rescue in an emergency.

Yacht charter market set to boom in Europe
Yacht charter market set to boom in Europe
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Authors of a study tracking yacht charter sales in 20+ countries, say the report provides lucid analysis on how the growth trend will unfold.

Video: ETNZ turns America’s Cup engineering to land power
Video: ETNZ turns America’s Cup engineering to land power
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand says it has just completed a successful week of testing its wind powered land speed craft at Whenuapai Air Base, prior to moving it to Australia.

Neoline wind-powered merchant ship to use Solid Sails
Neoline wind-powered merchant ship to use Solid Sails
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

A development project for the construction of a 136m, wind-powered merchant ship is underway following the final selection of the wind-assisted propulsion technology for the vessel, an active crowdfunding campaign, and the forging of key strategi...

School boys from London benefit from a TSYT adventure
School boys from London benefit from a TSYT adventure
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

A group of boys from a Deptford secondary school have benefited from a residential voyage with Tall Ships Youth Trust — a charity that provides young people with unique and challenging experiences at sea – thanks to funding from wealth...

Karpaz Gate Marina Reveals Expansion and New Benefits for Boat Owners
Karpaz Gate Marina Reveals Expansion and New Benefits for Boat Owners
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Karpaz Gate Marina, the first international standard marina resort in North Cyprus, has announced the expansion of its facilities to offer new benefits for boat owners this season.

Watch: Man saves money by paddleboarding to work
Watch: Man saves money by paddleboarding to work
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Alex Kell, a financial planner from Gloucester, says paddleboarding to work has helped him save around £2,500 a year in petrol and parking costs.

Econowind to retrofit two cargo vessels with VentiFoils
Econowind to retrofit two cargo vessels with VentiFoils
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Dutch companies Econowind and Vertom say they’ll be installing wind-assist VentiFoil units on multiple vessels by the end of 2022. These will be retrofitted on Vertom’s general cargo vessels MV Progress and MV Perfect.

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