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Garmin reports record results for Q3 2024
Thursday, 31 October 2024Garmin has announced its financial results for the third quarter ending 28 September 2024, reporting record consolidated revenue and operating income for the period. The company, which specialises in GPS navigation and wearable technology for the...
British Marine Members set to shine at METSTRADE 2024 showcasing the best of British on the international stage
Thursday, 31 October 2024British Marine is once again preparing to make waves at METSTRADE, the world’s largest trade show for the marine equipment industry, held in Amsterdam from 19-21 November 2024. Over 40 British Marine member companies will be featured in the ...
Life jacket earns spot in Time magazine’s Best Inventions of 2024
Thursday, 31 October 2024Editors at Time magazine have selected the Atlas 190 DLX Pro Sensor Life Jacket, made by Mustang Survival, as one of the best inventions of 2024.
KenCraft rebrands under Bay Rider Boats name
Thursday, 31 October 2024KenCraft Boats, a North Carolina-based boatbuilder with a 50-year history of manufacturing inshore and offshore centre consoles, bay boats, and skiffs, will now produce its entire line under the Bay Rider Boats brand name.
Outboard Motor Sling from Barton Marine up for innovation award
Thursday, 31 October 2024Barton Marine’s Outboard Motor Sling has been nominated in the Equipment Innovation of the Year category at The British Yachting Awards 2024.
Fire breaks out at UK nuclear submarine shipyard
Wednesday, 30 October 2024A large fire broke out early Wednesday morning (30 October 2024) at BAE Systems’ nuclear submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, resulting in two individuals being hospitalised for suspected smoke inhalation.
Groupe Beneteau to sell housing division
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Groupe Beneteau has received approval from the French Competition Authority to proceed with the sale of its housing division, which manufactures leisure homes for the outdoor hospitality industry, to Trigano, a French group that makes recreationa...
Volvo Penta expands Assisted Docking to more boaters
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking system is an industry-first innovation in semi-automated boating that gives boaters enhanced control and precision when docking.
FLIBS: Barcelona’s De Antonio Yachts talks US expansion, flagships and America’s Cup
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Builder of the official electric boat of the 37th America’s Cup, De Antonio Yachts discusses the expansion of De Antonio Yachts Miami and new flagships
Raymarine Adds Powerful Functionality to Alpha Performance Displays
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Raymarine has announced a free upgrade to its line of award-winning Alpha Performance Displays with the release of the Alpha 3.0 software update. Packed with valuable tools for interacting with instrument data such as new visualisations and autopi...
The six women taking on the world alone in this year’s Vendée Globe
Wednesday, 30 October 2024The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe, which starts from Les Sables d’Olonne on November 10th, features a record-equalling entry of six female skippers to match the last race in 2020-’21.
Brunswick Corporation recognised as top company for women by Forbes
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Brunswick Corporation has been recognised by global business magazine Forbes as one of the ‘World’s Top Companies for Women 2024’. Forbes placed Brunswick as the 179th top-rated company for women in a list of 400, which was comp...
Nanni announces technical partnership for Vendée Globe 2024
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Nanni has entered a new partnership with skipper Arnaud Boissières for the 2024 edition of the Vendée Globe. Boissières’ IMOCA vessel, La Mie Câline, is powered by a Nanni N4.38 engine.
Baglietto sells 56m custom motor yacht
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Italian boatbuilder Baglietto has confirmed the sale of a new 56-metre custom motor yacht constructed in steel and aluminium. The vessel’s design is by Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design, who will also oversee the interior design in collaborat...
Saudi Red Sea Authority vision mixes superyachts, tourists and sustainability
Wednesday, 30 October 2024The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) is striving to take its place in Saudi Vision 2030, which includes diversifying the nation’s economy beyond oil and gas. The SRSA was established in 2021.
Hythe Marina Village
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Hythe Marina Village, the UK’s first marina village, is a vibrant waterfront community nestled on the western shore of Southampton Water.
Spotlight on… Conwy Marina
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Conwy Marina – a stunning gateway to adventures on the Welsh coast.
Vendée Globe
Wednesday, 30 October 2024The Vendée Globe is a single-handed, non-stop, non-assisted round-the-world yacht race held every four years. For this 10th edition, 40 skippers will be at the start of the race, a participation record.
Shootin’ the Breeze… Ben Willis, Head of Leisure and Commercial (UK & IE) Sales at Typhoon International
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Ben Willis, Head of Leisure and Commercial (UK & IE) Sales at Typhoon International, discusses the company’s relationship with the RNLI and the limited edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit.
Dockmate Elevates User Experience With DPS V2
Tuesday, 29 October 2024Dockmate has announced that its new feature for their wireless remote control systems, Dockmate Positioning System (DPS), has been completely redesigned for easy retrofit, increased safety and ease of use.
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