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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.
Amazing 3D animation of the world’s most famous shipwrecks
Wednesday, 05 January 2022A mind-boggling 3D animation gives viewers a unique perspective on the depths of some of the world’s most famous shipwrecks including the Titanic, Costa Concordia and Bismarck.
Watch as RNLI make daring rescue after paragliders plunge into sea
Wednesday, 05 January 2022Newhaven RNLI has released footage of its crew making a dramatic rescue in front of sheer cliffs after two paragliders fell into the sea.
Totland Pier, café and moorings for sale
Wednesday, 05 January 2022The entire freehold of Totland Pier on the Isle of Wight – complete with 20 leasehold moorings, a fully operational bistro café and planning permission for a two-storey restaurant – is up for sale.
Suntex Marinas acquires Florida marina
Wednesday, 05 January 2022Suntex Marina Investors has acquired Caloosa Cove Marina, located in Islamorada in the Florida Keys.
Garmin acquires Vesper Marine
Wednesday, 05 January 2022Garmin has acquired Vesper Marine, a privately held provider of marine communication equipment and services. This acquisition is expected to bolster Garmin’s line-up of marine products and technology.
Billionaire’s superyacht sinks tanker in Bahamas
Tuesday, 04 January 2022A US billionaire’s superyacht struck a gas tanker off the coast of the Bahamas on Christmas Eve, causing the tanker to sink.
VIDEO: Humpbacks return to UK seas after whaling bans
Tuesday, 04 January 2022Humpback whale populations are recovering in British waters, according to a marine review of 2021.
Rossinavi reveals all-electric 40-metre catamaran
Tuesday, 04 January 2022Italian yard Rossinavi has revealed its first fully electric catamaran concept, the Sea Cat 40. The 42.75-metre catamaran design is said to have been inspired by phytoplankton, a type of marine algae that can convert sunlight into energy.
Boat rental platform Zizoo receives $7.5m in funding
Tuesday, 04 January 2022Online boat rental marketplace Zizoo has secured US$7.5 million in growth funding from Liquidity Group, a global capital market credit automation company and fund manager.
Electric outboard maker ePropulsion appoints new distributors in Asia
Tuesday, 04 January 2022Marine electric propulsion systems and services company ePropulsion is expanding across Asia with the appointment of two new distributors.
Yanmar launches new SD15 saildrive systems
Tuesday, 04 January 2022Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has announced the launch of custom solutions to pair with its new SD15 saildrive.
The Boat Race announces RNLI as official charity partner
Tuesday, 04 January 2022The Boat Race Company has announced the RNLI as its official charity partner for The Boat Race 2022.
Choosing your boat navigation app
Monday, 03 January 2022Hannah Cotterell, community manager at the savvy navvy boating app, considers the key things to look for in a boat navigation app.
Olympic sailing stars honoured in New Year list
Saturday, 01 January 2022A host of the British Sailing Team’s Tokyo 2020 stars have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for services to sailing.
boot Düsseldorf 2022 is cancelled
Wednesday, 29 December 2021Due to rising concerns regarding the omicron variant of covid-19, the German government has announced that no trade fairs are to take place in January, which includes boot Düsseldorf, according to news reports emerging from Germany.
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Saturday, 25 December 2021British Keelboat Academy announces 2022 squad
Thursday, 23 December 2021The British Keelboat Academy has announced its new squad for the 2022 season.
Voyage of a lifetime
Thursday, 23 December 2021On 9 January, a fleet of 25 British-built yachts, ranging in size from 54 – 73ft, will set sail on a circumnavigation of the world as the third edition Oyster World Rally begins from Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua.
Youth Sailing World Champion 2021
Wednesday, 22 December 2021The Royal Hospital School in Suffolk is celebrating after Year 12 student Sebastian Kempe won the Youth Sailing World Championship in Oman.
Milford Marina berth holders get into the Christmas spirit
Wednesday, 22 December 2021Berth holders at Milford Marina have once again got into the Christmas spirit by taking part in the annual Christmas boat dressing competition.
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