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Greenline offers alternative to traditional generators across range
Monday, 11 November 2024Greenline Yachts is offering extended battery packs and special alternators that can eliminate generators on all its diesel models. The new ‘Responsible Power Pack’ technology, features a combination of bigger battery packages and alt...
First ‘near-zero’ emission cruise ship heads to Arctic
Monday, 11 November 2024Captain Arctic, which is described as the first near-zero carbon emission cruise ship available for charter, is heading to the Arctic.
METSTRADE: Electric propulsion control range released by Glendinning Products
Monday, 11 November 2024USA based Glendinning Products is introducing a range of controls designed for electric propulsion applications.
XO Boats and Seakeeper collaborate to provide stable rides
Monday, 11 November 2024XO Boats (a Finnish boat manufacturer) and Seakeeper are starting a collaboration with ‘Seakeeper Ride’. XO Boats will be offering Seakeeper’s latest gyro stabiliser system as standard equipment across all its boat models, incl...
Tenth Vendée Globe enjoys gentle first hours as Kiwi Colman leads record fleet south
Sunday, 10 November 2024The record sized fleet of 40 solo sailors enjoyed a gentle opening to the Vendée Globe this afternoon off Les Sables d’Olonne on the French Atlantic coast, crossing the start line of the mythical solo non-stop race around the world at...
Vendée Globe starts
Sunday, 10 November 2024The Vendée Globe skippers have now set off on the most famous and challenging of circumnavigations, with more than 24,000nm to cover solo, non-stop, and without assistance.
BOATLIFE 2025 CANCELLED
Saturday, 09 November 2024Pendigo Events and the NEC Group confirm that BoatLife 2025, scheduled to take place from 6 – 9 February in Birmingham, has been cancelled.
DEFENDER AND CHALLENGER OF RECORD PAVING THE WAY FOR THE 38TH AMERICA’S CUP
Friday, 08 November 2024The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Emirates Team New Zealand have confirmed that the RNZYS has accepted a Notice of Challenge for the 38th America’s Cup from the Royal Yacht Squadron Limited, represented by INEOS Britannia, which will ...
Budget and carbon caps for 38th America’s Cup?
Friday, 08 November 2024Just when the sailing world was drawing breath after the hullaballoo of the 37th America’s Cup, the 38th one starts its cycle.
Dutch submersible builder emphasises safety in wake of Titan disaster
Friday, 08 November 2024Dutch submersible builder U-Boat Worx has launched its 60th submarine, a customised Super Yacht Sub 3, marking a significant milestone in its 20-year history.
Yamaha Motors reports drop in shipments for outboards as US demand wanes
Friday, 08 November 2024Yamaha Motor Co. Has announced its consolidated business results for the first nine months of fiscal 2024.
Interest in Ferretti’s Riva intensifies as LVMH said to be circling
Friday, 08 November 2024Rumours continue to swirl about the future of the Ferretti Group as a potential buyout or investment by LVMH, specifically relating to Riva, is seemingly on the cards.
Aquila Power Catamarans appoints Pacific dealer
Friday, 08 November 2024Aquila Power Catamarans has announced Hawaii Yacht Sales, based at Ala Wai Harbour in Honolulu, as its latest dealer. Hawaii Yacht Sales now brings Aquila’s offerings to the Pacific region.
Yacht Racing Forum returns to discuss competitive sailing
Friday, 08 November 2024The Yacht Racing Forum / Design & Technology Symposium is taking place on November 20-22 in Amsterdam. Organisers expect members of the yacht racing community and sailing industry from all over the world to make up the 200+ delegates as the s...
MDL Marinas raises £10,000 for charity through summer events
Friday, 08 November 2024MDL Marinas says its marina teams raised £10,000 over the summer through a series of fundraising efforts to support local communities and national charities.
MDL Marinas raises £10,000 for charity through summer initiatives
Thursday, 07 November 2024MDL Marinas’ marina teams have raised £10,000 over the summer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting local communities and national charities. These funds will benefit a range of important causes, including Hamble Li...
Italian Sea Group sues NY Times over Bayesian sinking investigation
Thursday, 07 November 2024The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has announced legal proceedings against the New York Times in response to an article published on 31 October 2024.
US marine industry focused on tariffs, trade and access as Trump returns to power
Thursday, 07 November 2024A day after Donald Trump confirmed his return to the White House, Frank Hugelmeyer, president and CEO of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), has issued a statement on behalf of the 36,000 businesses that comprise the US recreati...
Girl, 11, killed by boat propeller on Florida lake
Thursday, 07 November 2024An 11-year-old girl has been killed after being thrown from a boat and struck by its propeller on Lake Osborne in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Rolex World Sailor of the Year named for 2024
Thursday, 07 November 2024Sailing’s top performers were recognised at the World Sailing Awards ceremony at Singapore’s historic Chijmes Hall, where the 2024 Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards marked its 30th anniversary.
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