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Tickets for Emirates GBR SailGP Team’s home event in Portsmouth on sale
Thursday, 12 December 2024Tickets for SailGP’s long-awaited return to the UK and Emirates GBR’s home event are now on sale. The most exciting racing on water will take place at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth on 19-20 July 2025. &n...
Scotland’s recreational boating sector up in arms about Clyde boating fee proposal
Thursday, 12 December 2024Scotland’s recreational boating community has united in opposition to Peel Ports Clydeport’s proposal to introduce a conservancy fee for leisure craft operating in the Clydeport area. Concerns have been raised that the fee will restri...
RNLI adapts superyacht inflatables for lifesaving operations
Thursday, 12 December 2024The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is enhancing its lifesaving capabilities with an inflatable staircase, originally designed for superyachts.
Simplicity and detail are keys to Quick Group’s sustainable successes
Thursday, 12 December 2024Quick Group recently presented its sustainability program and its targets for 2025. MIN sits down with Marco Rodi, chief operating & sustainability officer, to understand his drivers for change.
Tickets for SailGP 2025 in Portsmouth – and other iconic cities – released
Thursday, 12 December 2024Tickets for six more of SailGP’s 2025 events are now on sale, including those for Emirates GBR SailGP Team’s home event in Portsmouth, UK.
Azimut expands in Greece
Thursday, 12 December 2024Italian boat manufacturing firm Azimut has partnered with new company AZ Yachting Hellas SA, underscoring its targeted approach to growth in Greece.
Suntex to develop Lake Lewisville marina near Dallas
Thursday, 12 December 2024Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex) has announced its appointment to develop The Tribute Marina, situated along the eastern shoreline of Lake Lewisville on Wynnewood Peninsula in The Colony, Texas. The marina is part of the master-planned commu...
Cooking up a new range, GN Espace launches anodised, compact electric oven
Thursday, 12 December 2024Galley manufacturer GN Espace has added a new series of electric induction cookers, plus built-in ovens, to its Explorer range of compact cookers.
IOC President congratulates World Sailing on contribution to the Olympic Movement
Wednesday, 11 December 2024International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach met with World Sailing President Quanhai Li and World Sailing CEO David Graham at Olympic House in Lausanne to congratulate the federation on a very successful quadrennial and its excelle...
A NEW HELM FOR CATCH AT THE OLD FISH MARKET
Wednesday, 11 December 2024Catch at The Old Fish Market, Weymouth, has announced Ben Champkin as its new Chef Patron. Dorset-raised and celebrated for his dedication to seasonal, sustainable cooking, Ben’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for this renowned se...
boatpoint announces Winter Showcase
Wednesday, 11 December 2024Boat sales company boatpoint has launched its first Winter Showcase, introducing a fleet of new boats to buy at key locations across the UK.
Falmouth Harbour wins “Most Sustainable” Award
Wednesday, 11 December 2024Falmouth Harbour’s on-going drive toward sustainability in all its work has won it the “gong” for Most Sustainable Medium Sized Organisation in the Cornwall Sustainability Awards.
The Ultimate Sailing Calendar for 2025
Wednesday, 11 December 2024With so many incredible sailing destinations around the world offering exceptional water visibility, strong trade winds, beautiful weather, breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant cultures, choosing where to book your next sailing holida...
Countdown to Historic McIntyre Mini Globe Race
Wednesday, 11 December 2024On 28 December 2024, a fleet of ALMA Globe 5.80 19ft /5.8mtr plywood home-built yachts will set off from Marina de Lagos, Portugal, for the third Class Globe 5.80 Transat Race. After their ‘warm-up’ leg to Marina Rubicon...
New boat show to launch in Plymouth, UK, in 2025
Wednesday, 11 December 2024Plymouth is set to host a new boating festival in 2025. Plymouth Boat Fest will be held at Plymouth Yacht Haven on Saturday 21 June with a variety of boats, yachts, innovative watercraft, and traditional vessels in display.
Winners announced for the 2024 ‘Gussies’ electric boat awards
Wednesday, 11 December 2024The fifth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating, known as ‘The Gussies,’ has announced the recipients of its 2024 first place honours. The awards are determined by votes from a panel of 32 in...
NMMA acquires Mid-Atlantic Boat Show
Wednesday, 11 December 2024The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced its acquisition of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show in Charlotte, North Carolina, from Southeast Productions.
Vision Marine and Armada Pontoons to address lake boating regulations with new electric pontoon
Wednesday, 11 December 2024Vision Marine Technologies and Armada Pontoons have unveiled a strategic partnership to address a growing market challenge: boating on North America’s increasingly regulated lakes.
Lürssen delivers 142-metre Dragonfly after crash through dry-dock door
Wednesday, 11 December 2024The 142-metre yacht Dragonfly, previously known as Project Alibaba, has been delivered by the Lürssen shipyard.
Exclusive dealer appointed for Beneteau and Excess Catamarans in Thailand
Wednesday, 11 December 2024Primus Marine has been appointed as the exclusive dealer for Beneteau Powerboats and Sailboats, as well as Excess Catamarans, in Thailand. The new partnership aims to expand the presence of both brands in the Asia-Pacific region.
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