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Gran Canaria tourist beaches closed as shark is spotted close to shore
Thursday, 20 June 2024Spanish police have closed Melenara beach in Gran Canaria after a hammerhead shark was spotted swimming near the beach.
MDL Marinas renews sponsorship of Key Yachting’s 2024 J-Cup Regatta
Thursday, 20 June 2024In support of its Hamble Point Marina tenant and regatta host Key Yachting, MDL Marinas has confirmed that it will once again be sponsoring the UK’s J-Cup Regatta for 2024.
Scottish rising star makes impressive class debut in Mini Fastnet
Thursday, 20 June 2024Scottish sailor Rebecca Coles, 23, has achieved an impressive second-place finish in her debut Classe Mini offshore sailing race, the Mini Fastnet, alongside co-skipper Carlos Manera Pascual.
Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell take flight in Barcelona with Ben Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell with Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff visited INEOS Britannia at their base in Barcelona as preparations continue ahead of the 37th America’s Cup.
MDL Marinas returns to sponsor Key Yachting’s 2024 J-Cup Regatta
Wednesday, 19 June 2024In support of its Hamble Point Marina tenant and regatta host Key Yachting, MDL Marinas is pleased to confirm that it will once again be sponsoring the UK’s J-Cup Regatta for 2024.
Former Solent hotel No Man’s Fort sold at auction for slashed price
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Two former Victorian island forts – Spitbank Fort and former hotel No Man’s Fort – have sold at auction for a fraction of the original price.
Twisted Revives Iconic Scorpion RIBs: A New Era Begins
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Twisted, renowned specialist in bespoke vehicles and boats, has announced the acquisition of Scorpion RIBs, a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). Following Scorpion RIBs’ entry into administration earlier ...
Man dies, two rescued after yacht capsizes on Great Barrier Reef
Wednesday, 19 June 2024One man has died, and two others were rescued after their yacht capsized, prompting a large search and rescue operation off Australia’s Queensland coast.
Overwhelming Demand for Luxury Adventure on the High Seas
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Oyster Yachts announces the opening of entries for the Oyster World Rally 2028-29 to unprecedented demand.
Riva renews partnership with Italian design studio
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Riva and design studio Officina Italiana Design have renewed their exclusive collaboration contract for five more years. The agreement, signed at a ceremony attended by Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi and Officina Italiana Design founding...
Milestone agreement bodes well for EU-NZ free trade
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Last month a historic milestone was reached with the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EU FTA) coming into force after years of negotiations. This agreement marks a significant leap forward for New Zealand businesses, providing ...
Welsh marine supplier boosts revenue by $5m after US expansion
Wednesday, 19 June 2024A Welsh marine equipment manufacturer has increased export revenue by $5m after opening a dedicated international base in the US.
Volvo Penta partners with AI maritime startup
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Cetasol, the Gothenburg-based maritime sustainability startup and Volvo Penta have signed a partnership to accelerate efficiency gains through intelligent marine technology.
Rizzardi appoints exclusive dealer for Indonesia
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Italian boatbuilder Rizzardi Yachts has appointed Indonesia-based yachting and marine leisure company Yacht Sourcing as its exclusive dealer in Indonesia.
Newtown yacht equipment manufacturer makes waves with US expansion
Tuesday, 18 June 2024A Welsh marine equipment manufacturer has achieved a $5 million boost in export revenue after opening a dedicated international base in the US, thanks to support from the Welsh Government.
Historic Edinburgh Cup and Centenary Celebrations at South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 The picturesque coastal village of Abersoch is set to host a momentous event in the world of keelboat racing: the 76th Edinburgh Cup, the British Dragon Association National Championship. This year’s championship holds special significance as i...World Sailing commits to making sport “truly inclusive” with landmark Para Inclusive Strategy
Tuesday, 18 June 2024World Sailing is targeting a return to the Paralympic Games after publishing its first Para Inclusive Strategy which will guide the growth of the sport through to 2029.
Former Mercury Marine employees describe ‘confusion’ after mass layoffs
Tuesday, 18 June 2024Former employees of Mercury Marine have spoken of anxiety and confusion after hundreds of layoffs at the company’s Fond du Lac headquarters.
America’s Cup skipper to deliver METSTRADE 2024 Breakfast Briefing
Tuesday, 18 June 2024Terry Hutchinson, the skipper and president of operations for New York Yacht Club American Magic, will address an international audience of marine professionals at the METSTRADE 2024 Breakfast Briefing on 19 November, the show’s opening day...
Coldplay to release LP made using river plastic
Tuesday, 18 June 2024Coldplay will press its latest LP using recycled river plastic, intercepted by The Ocean Cleanup from Rio Las Vacas in Guatemala.
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