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Turkish brand Aiata to make Düsseldorf debut
Turkish brand Aiata to make Düsseldorf debut
Friday, 06 December 2024

Anadolu Group, a Turkish conglomerate with interests in several sectors, has launched Aiata, a new yacht brand. The brand will introduce its first model, the Wayfinder 38, a 38-foot outboard walkaround, at the upcoming boot Düsseldorf show i...

boot 2025: Blue Innovation Dock lineup revealed  
boot 2025: Blue Innovation Dock lineup revealed  
Friday, 06 December 2024

boot Düsseldorf and the European Boating Industry (EBI) have confirmed details of the 2025 Blue Innovation Dock show stage lineup, which returns for a third year after a successful second edition in 2024.

Raymarine and WATCHIT join forces to provide a ‘complete safety ecosystem’
Raymarine and WATCHIT join forces to provide a ‘complete safety ecosystem’
Friday, 06 December 2024

Global marine electronics brand Raymarine has partnered with technology firm WATCHIT. The collaboration aims to improve boaters’ safety by integrating WATCHIT’s advanced anti-collision system with Raymarine’s Axiom chart plotter...

Azimut-Benetti Group and Ogyre to tackle ocean cleanup together 
Azimut-Benetti Group and Ogyre to tackle ocean cleanup together 
Friday, 06 December 2024

Italian boat manufacturing firm Azimut-Benetti Group has teamed up with Ogyre – a platform dedicated to recovering plastic waste from the oceans in collaboration with those who live at sea daily.

Couple in Porsche visit 238 RNLI stations to raise £130k
Couple in Porsche visit 238 RNLI stations to raise £130k
Friday, 06 December 2024

A couple from London has raised over £130,000 to fund a new Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat after visiting all 238 RNLI lifeboat stations across the UK and Ireland.

Race leader Dalin on another level
Race leader Dalin on another level
Thursday, 05 December 2024

Whether they are in the middle of the Indian Ocean – as the leaders Charlie Dalin and Sébastien Simon are – or just entering it by South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope and Cape Agulhas – the Vendée Globe fleet are...

Louis Burton is forced to abandon the Vendée Globe
Louis Burton is forced to abandon the Vendée Globe
Thursday, 05 December 2024

At around midday UTC yesterday, Wednesday 4 December, Louis Burton informed the Vendée Globe race management and his technical team that he had encountered serious damage to a mechanical element of the rigging of his IMOCA. 

Santa returns to Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs
Santa returns to Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs
Thursday, 05 December 2024

Santa is set to make a spectacular return to Llanishen Reservoir on Saturday 7 December. As he arrives by speedboat, children will eagerly await his appearance on the visitor centre balcony. The anticipation will build as Santa races across the wa...

Raymarine Collaborates With WATCHIT Collision Prevention System
Raymarine Collaborates With WATCHIT Collision Prevention System
Thursday, 05 December 2024

Raymarine has announced its collaboration with WATCHIT, an innovative leader in collision prevention focused on revolutionising boating safety. As part of the collaboration, WATCHIT’s advanced anti-collision technology will be combined with ...

Sail Together Project Continues
Sail Together Project Continues
Thursday, 05 December 2024

Fun, accessible and free of charge, Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) have announced the continuation of the Sail Together sailing project for a further three years with the aim to deliver RYA recognised sailing wee...

Princess Yachts lays off 250 staff amid ‘market challenges’
Princess Yachts lays off 250 staff amid ‘market challenges’
Thursday, 05 December 2024

British boatbuilder Princess Yachts has confirmed it plans to cut approximately 250 jobs at its Plymouth shipyard, citing “challenging market conditions” and a need to streamline its operations.

Vendée Globe: Louis Burton exits race after rig damage
Vendée Globe: Louis Burton exits race after rig damage
Thursday, 05 December 2024

Louis Burton has withdrawn from the Vendée Globe following major damage to the rigging of his IMOCA60 yacht, Bureau Vallée. The issue was reported to the Vendée Globe race management and Burton’s technical team around m...

Nimbus Group appoints US dealer amid layoffs and restructuring
Nimbus Group appoints US dealer amid layoffs and restructuring
Thursday, 05 December 2024

Nimbus Group, the manufacturer of brands including Aquador, Bella, Edgewater, Falcon, Flipper, Nimbus and Paragon Yachts, has entered into a dealer distribution agreement with ACY Yachts for the sale of Nimbus-branded boats in Texas and the Carib...

Propspeed partners with Nautilus Yacht Equipment in Greece and Cyprus
Propspeed partners with Nautilus Yacht Equipment in Greece and Cyprus
Thursday, 05 December 2024

Propspeed, a company specialising in underwater foul-release coatings, has announced the appointment of Nautilus Yacht Equipment as its exclusive partner in Greece and Cyprus, effective from 1 January 2025.

Rossinavi launches new electric catamaran concept Solsea
Rossinavi launches new electric catamaran concept Solsea
Thursday, 05 December 2024

Italian shipyard Rossinavi has introduced Solsea, a hybrid-electric catamaran superyacht. Developed in collaboration with designer Yves Béhar, Solsea is a vessel designed for active owners, with a focus on sustainability, efficiency and lo...

Barton Marine unveils redesigned Genoa cars for 2025
Barton Marine unveils redesigned Genoa cars for 2025
Thursday, 05 December 2024

Barton Marine has introduced a newly engineered range of Genoa cars, marking the culmination of several years of research and development.

Williams Jet Tenders apprentice recognised with national award
Williams Jet Tenders apprentice recognised with national award
Thursday, 05 December 2024

Anisha Roberts, an apprentice engineer at Williams Jet Tenders, has received the BAE Systems Advanced Apprentice of the Year Award at the 21st Annual National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards.

Steaming on the Solent in 2025
Steaming on the Solent in 2025
Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Shieldhall has released details about its sailing programme as the heritage steamship is set to celebrate its 70th birthday!

Fairline to host 2025 Mallorca Winter Showcase
Fairline to host 2025 Mallorca Winter Showcase
Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Fairline has announced it is hosting a new winter showcase in Puerto Portals, Mallorca.

The biggest test so far
The biggest test so far
Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Whilst the group consisting of Justine Mettraux (TeamWork Team Snef), Sam Davies (Initiatives Coeur), Boris Herrmann (Malizia Seaexplorer), Benjamin Dutreux (Guyot Environnement), Clarisse Crémer (L’Occitaine en Provence) are enduring...

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