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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.

Waste gobbling sharks on trial in Plymouth
Waste gobbling sharks on trial in Plymouth
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Remote operated ‘waste sharks’, which collect rubbish from the surface of the water are being trialled off the south Devon coast.

First solar-electric Sunreef Eco 80 delivered
First solar-electric Sunreef Eco 80 delivered
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Sunreef Yachts has delivered its first 24-metre Sunreef 80 Eco catamaran in Dubai. With composite-integrated solar panels built into the hull sides, mast, superstructure and bimini roof, the company says the Sunreef 80 Eco is a “pioneer in ...

Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch new climate education platform
Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch new climate education platform
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

A climate education platform, Protect Our Future, was launched by Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills OBE, and the Great Britain SailGP Team as part of their ambition to help over one million young people take action to protect nature, people, and the ...

Ocean Marketing appointed to represent Max Power thrusters
Ocean Marketing appointed to represent Max Power thrusters
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Max Power, manufacturer of bow and stern thrusters, has appointed Ocean Marketing for sales representation on the east coast of the US.

VIDEO: Barcelona To Host 37th America’s Cup In 2024
VIDEO: Barcelona To Host 37th America’s Cup In 2024
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have announced Barcelona as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in September and October 2024.

Win award-winning Raymarine equipment and a luxury holiday at MDL’s South Coast
Win award-winning Raymarine equipment and a luxury holiday at MDL’s South Coast
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Award-winning Raymarine navigational equipment and a luxury charter holiday are up for grabs in two spectacular free prize draws at this year’s South Coast Boat Show at MDL Marinas’ flagship Ocean Village Marina, 6 – 8 May.

Ukrainian boat manufacturer gives update
Ukrainian boat manufacturer gives update
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

BRIG, the Ukrainian RIB manufacturer headquartered from Kharkiv, has issued a statement updating the industry on its situation following the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Industry focus: will Russia burst the boating boom?
Industry focus: will Russia burst the boating boom?
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

David Lewin, Global Marina Business Advisors (GMBA) UK, asks if the marine industry is sufficiently futureproofed or is the bubble set to burst?

Brunswick appoints new chief technology officer
Brunswick appoints new chief technology officer
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Brunswick Corporation has appointed Alexandra Cattelan as its chief technology officer, effective immediately.

Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

London Luxury Afloat, the brand-new showcase event taking place in the heart of city, will be bringing together not one, not two, but four of the most luxurious sailing yachts from Oyster, as part of its stunning line-up of sailing, motor and supe...

Silver Yachts appoints new dealer for America and the Caribbean
Silver Yachts appoints new dealer for America and the Caribbean
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Silver Yachts has appointed Denison Yachting as its dealer for the SilverCat product line in the Americas and the Caribbean.

Silver Yachts, builder of custom, high-performance aluminum vessels, is also working with naval architec...

Marine LED lighting firm appoints European distributor
Marine LED lighting firm appoints European distributor
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Florida-based manufacturer of marine LED lighting, Lumitec, has announced the appointment of Global Distribution Solutions (GDS Ltd) as its European sales agent and UK distributor for Lumitec products.

Marine seat manufacturers merge
Marine seat manufacturers merge
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Leading commercial seat manufacturer Scot Seat has merged with KPM Marine, the maker of safety-critical products for the marine industry.

New Zealand Boat Show to go ahead
New Zealand Boat Show to go ahead
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Organisers of the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show have confirmed the event is to go ahead in May as planned, following a government announcement regarding New Zealand’s Covid-19 framework.

April 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
April 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
Monday, 28 March 2022

Summer time is here and so is our April 2022 BoatBid auction!

P&O to be banned from UK routes, says Shapps
P&O to be banned from UK routes, says Shapps
Monday, 28 March 2022

Transport secretary Grant Shapps is preparing to bar P&O Ferries from operating on UK routes unless replacement workers are paid the national minimum wage, it’s being widely reported.

Engineer who attempted to sink Russian superyacht speaks out from Ukrainian bunker
Engineer who attempted to sink Russian superyacht speaks out from Ukrainian bunker
Monday, 28 March 2022

The Ukrainian nautical engineer who attempted to sink Lady Anastasia – the yacht reputedly belonging to Alexander Mijeev (CEO of Rosoboronexport, a Russian military weapons company) – has taken up arms and is fighting for his homeland...

Canal & River Trust under fire for ‘cull’ of London boaters
Canal & River Trust under fire for ‘cull’ of London boaters
Monday, 28 March 2022

Hundreds of boaters protested against a ‘cull’ of a traditional way of life along the capital’s waterways on Saturday (26Mar22).

Australia defends SailGP Championship title amidst extraordinary scenes
Australia defends SailGP Championship title amidst extraordinary scenes
Monday, 28 March 2022

Australia win $1million race against Japan and the United States on an historic day at the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix that sees two champions celebrated.

207-year-old lost whaling ship discovered in Gulf of Mexico
207-year-old lost whaling ship discovered in Gulf of Mexico
Monday, 28 March 2022

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the discovery of the wreck of a 207-year-old whaling ship.

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