RSS Feed

News

This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Watch: ‘Stupid’ New Zealand man filmed trying to ‘body slam’ orca
Watch: ‘Stupid’ New Zealand man filmed trying to ‘body slam’ orca
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

A New Zealand man has been described as ‘stupid’ and ‘irresponsible’ by the country’s Department of Conservation after he was filmed jumping off a boat in an attempt to ‘body slam’ an orca for social medi...

Sailing superyacht destroyed by fire in Phuket
Sailing superyacht destroyed by fire in Phuket
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Officials in Thailand are investigating the cause of a fire that levelled a luxury yacht moored in Chalong Bay, Phuket, on Monday (20 May 2024).

Boats ‘bump in’ as Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show begins
Boats ‘bump in’ as Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show begins
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

An array of boats have assembled on Australia’s Gold Coast for this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024 (SCIBS), which begins tomorrow (23 May 2024).

Inaugural Women’s America’s Cup Trophy arrives in Barcelona
Inaugural Women’s America’s Cup Trophy arrives in Barcelona
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

The inaugural Women’s America’s Cup trophy has been presented in Barcelona.

Brunswick releases 2023 sustainability report
Brunswick releases 2023 sustainability report
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Brunswick Corporation has released its 2023 sustainability report detailing an improved performance on the previous year in reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption and water use. The company attained zero waste to landfill status at a ...

Harken announces new commercial director
Harken announces new commercial director
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Sailboat hardware manufacturer Harken has promoted Emanuele Cecchini to commercial director of its European, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and African operations.

THE PUIG WOMEN’S AMERICA’S CUP TROPHY PRESENTED IN BARCELONA
THE PUIG WOMEN’S AMERICA’S CUP TROPHY PRESENTED IN BARCELONA
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women’s America’s Cup has been presented by Puig at the Fundació Joan Miró.

Ninety staff could lose their jobs at Princess Yachts
Ninety staff could lose their jobs at Princess Yachts
Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Princess Yachts is due to start consulting with its workforce and representatives shortly about redundancies, with up to 90 employees at risk of losing their jobs. The company is said to be looking to create a ‘leaner and more agile organis...

Australia’s New South Wales shock boating fee increase
Australia’s New South Wales shock boating fee increase
Tuesday, 21 May 2024

The Boating Industry Association (BIA) has expressed surprise and disappointment at the significant boating fee increases announced late on Friday (17 May) by Transport for New South Wales (NSW) in Australia.  

Major spike in UK river rescues in 2024
Major spike in UK river rescues in 2024
Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Unprecedented rainfall levels, water surges and numerous flood warnings resulted in River Canal Rescue (RCR) responding to more major incidents in the first three months of this year, than it did for the whole of 2023.

Sanlorenzo launches first superyacht with methanol-powered interior
Sanlorenzo launches first superyacht with methanol-powered interior
Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Sanlorenzo has launched the first unit of the 50Steel. This is being touted as the world’s first superyacht to be delivered with a green methanol reformer fuel cell system, capable of powering the onboard hotel systems with zero emissions. ...

Sailing world champion new CCO for Henri-Lloyd
Sailing world champion new CCO for Henri-Lloyd
Tuesday, 21 May 2024

It took months searching for the right person, but Simon Payne has been appointed as chief commercial officer at Henri-Lloyd. In this newly-created role, Payne will be working alongside executive chairman Knut Frostad.

Mishi Yachts taps shipyard expertise to create leisure yachts
Mishi Yachts taps shipyard expertise to create leisure yachts
Tuesday, 21 May 2024

A new(ish) sailing brand, Mishi Yachts, says it’ll be unveiling its 102 project at Monaco Yacht Show later this year. The Mishi brand has been created by Turkey’s Yonca Shipyard as its first venture into the leisure sector.

RNLI lifeboat flotilla celebrates 200 years of saving lives
RNLI lifeboat flotilla celebrates 200 years of saving lives
Tuesday, 21 May 2024

More than 40 rescue vessels, including both current and historical RNLI lifeboats as well as international boats, have celebrated the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) 200th anniversary.

June 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
June 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 20 May 2024

Are you thinking about selling your boat?

Chance discovery of “animal VC” announcement for Britain’s only POW dog
Chance discovery of “animal VC” announcement for Britain’s only POW dog
Monday, 20 May 2024

The official announcement awarding the “animal VC” to the only dog ever to be officially registered as a British prisoner of war has been discovered at The National Archives.

Aldridge wins statement silver in final pre-Paris test
Aldridge wins statement silver in final pre-Paris test
Monday, 20 May 2024

Marseille-bound Ellie Aldridge secured a statement silver medal at the Formula Kite World Championships following another consistent performance in Hyeres.

Raceboat for Auction
Raceboat for Auction
Monday, 20 May 2024

If ever you’ve dreamed of joining the exclusive band of powerboat racers who take on each other and the ocean to campaign these sea monsters in some of the most daunting races on the planet, now is the time to attend The London Concours Life...

New data on orca attacks and interactions released
New data on orca attacks and interactions released
Monday, 20 May 2024

The Cruising Association (CA) has analysed available orca interaction reports since 2020 to produce a new table showing locations by year and month along the Atlantic coasts of France, Portugal, Spain and through the Strait of Gibraltar. Skippers...

Ferretti Group officially opens refurbished Riva shipyard
Ferretti Group officially opens refurbished Riva shipyard
Monday, 20 May 2024

Ferretti Group officially opened its Riva shipyard in La Spezia in a ceremony attended by Chairman Tan Xuguang and CEO Alberto Galassi on Friday (17 May).

About

This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Follow Us