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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.

THE NEW AC75 LAUNCHES
THE NEW AC75 LAUNCHES
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

As the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup nears, the intensity ramps up and with four teams revealing their box-fresh AC75s, it’s abundantly clear that different solutions have been found for very similar questions.

Highlights from the 2024 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Highlights from the 2024 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

The South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, one of the largest regional boat shows in the UK, concluded its highly successful three-day event last weekend at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Southampto...

Baltimore sues owner of ‘unseaworthy’ ship behind bridge collapse
Baltimore sues owner of ‘unseaworthy’ ship behind bridge collapse
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

The city of Baltimore has sued the operator and owner of the container ship Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, causing the four-lane bridge to collapse and killing six construction workers.

Debuts, innovation and iconic homecoming mark successful 2024 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Debuts, innovation and iconic homecoming mark successful 2024 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

The South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, one of the largest regional boat shows in the UK, concluded its three-day event on Sunday (21 April 2024) at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.

Nautor Swan appoints Asia distributor
Nautor Swan appoints Asia distributor
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Nautor Swan has appointed yacht sales and service company Simpson Marine as its dealer and agent for the Asia market.

MarineMax expands to $1bn marina development in Texas
MarineMax expands to $1bn marina development in Texas
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Yacht retailer MarineMax has expanded to Rowlett, Texas, with the grand opening of its newest location, MarineMax Lake Ray Hubbard, situated at Sapphire Bay Marina.

Archipelago Yachts secures over 150% of funding target
Archipelago Yachts secures over 150% of funding target
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Following an investment round via crowdfunding site Crowdcube, Archipelago Yachts has hit 157 per cent of its funding target.

Wescom announces first sMRT Alert products
Wescom announces first sMRT Alert products
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Survival solutions specialist Wescom Group has released the first of its new series of distress beacons. The firm says the Alert AIS DSC Man Overboard device offers enhanced localised recovery with simplified fitting, faster activation and wearer...

American Boat & Yacht Council management changes
American Boat & Yacht Council management changes
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced significant organisational changes aimed at enhancing its business development, education programmes, member services and marketing strategies. 

Tottenham owner’s 98m superyacht sets sail after he pays $5m fine
Tottenham owner’s 98m superyacht sets sail after he pays $5m fine
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Joe Lewis, the convicted billionaire owner of Tottenham Hotspur F.C., can use his superyacht again after paying a US$5m fine.

Marine businesses come together at MAA’s 2024 Press Lunch
Marine businesses come together at MAA’s 2024 Press Lunch
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

A 120-strong gathering of marine industry professionals and journalists gathered for MAA’s annual press lunch on Friday (19 April 2024).

Maiden wins Ocean Globe Race with all-female crew
Maiden wins Ocean Globe Race with all-female crew
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Sailing yacht Maiden has won the Ocean Globe Race 2023-2024, smashing numerous records in the process, including becoming the first all-female crew to win a round-the-world race.

Turkish shipyard enters leisure market with supersail brand
Turkish shipyard enters leisure market with supersail brand
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Yonca Shipyard, a builder of composite vessels based in Tuzla, near Istanbul, is entering the leisure market with the new Mishi Yachts brand.

Wim van der Valk retires: management buyout of Dutch shipyard
Wim van der Valk retires: management buyout of Dutch shipyard
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Having been at the helm of the Van der Valk shipyard since its foundation in 1967, Wim van der Valk marked his 79th birthday on 18 April by officially confirming his retirement.

Boating industry comes together to develop Environmental Footprint Standard
Boating industry comes together to develop Environmental Footprint Standard
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

A group of 16 leading recreational boat manufacturers and eight marine industry associations is coming together to develop the first-ever environmental footprint methodology for recreational boats under 24 metres.

Dynamiq appoints exclusive dealer in Turkey
Dynamiq appoints exclusive dealer in Turkey
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Monaco-based superyacht builder Dynamiq has appointed Candas Balci of BLC Yachts as its exclusive dealer in the Republic of Turkey.

MAIDEN WINS McINTYRE OCEAN GLOBE!
MAIDEN WINS McINTYRE OCEAN GLOBE!
Monday, 22 April 2024

Maiden UK (03) has won the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race taking first in IRC handicap rankings against a 14 strong fleet of very experienced and committed sailors. They have also been written into the history books as the first ever all-women crew to ...

First look: America’s Cup challenger INEOS Britannia’s AC75
First look: America’s Cup challenger INEOS Britannia’s AC75
Monday, 22 April 2024

INEOS Britannia, the British challenger of record representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd for the 37th America’s Cup, has revealed its AC75 race boat for the first time.

Torqeedo makes viable propellors from ocean plastics
Torqeedo makes viable propellors from ocean plastics
Monday, 22 April 2024

Torqeedo, a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, plans to divert and integrate ocean-bound plastics into its emission-free boating products.

Fairline announces new California representative
Fairline announces new California representative
Monday, 22 April 2024

British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline has announced MRN Yacht Sales as its partner in California, and will operate as Fairline San Francisco. 

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