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NEW SKIPPERS SIGN UP FOR OYSTERBOAT DUTY
Tuesday, 16 April 2024Several new skippers are joining the crew of Oysterboat Terror for the 2024 season which starts on 14 May. They will be adding to a group of over 40 volunteers who regularly take paying guests out for a two-and-a-half-hour sail around Chichester H...
Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s BoatOne
Tuesday, 16 April 2024Alinghi Red Bull Racing officially presented its race yacht, BoatOne, with a Christening ceremony at dockside that featured a human tower from local Castellers. The local performers were joined by members of Alinghi Red Bull Racing to help support...
MDL Marinas prepares grand homecoming parade for iconic yacht Maiden
Tuesday, 16 April 2024MDL Marinas has announced that the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show will feature a special welcome home parade for the crew of Maiden on Saturday 20th April.
Silent-Yachts acquired out of administration
Tuesday, 16 April 2024Electric catamaran builder Silent-Yachts has revealed a new owner and new management after finalising a deal to take it out of administration.
Malibu Boats responds to lawsuit filed by former dealer
Tuesday, 16 April 2024American boatbuilder Malibu Boats has issued a statement in response to a lawsuit filed by boat dealership Tommy’s Boats on 10 April 2024.
Man arrested after historic New York fireboat taken for joyride
Tuesday, 16 April 2024A man has been arrested in New York after stealing a decommissioned New York City fireboat on the city’s Hudson River, before getting stuck and attempting to steal a sailboat, according to the NYPD.
Canal holiday company Anglo Welsh acquires Sally Narrowboats
Tuesday, 16 April 2024The narrowboat holiday company Anglo Welsh has bought Sally Narrowboats, offering canal boat hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal at Bradford on Avon Marina in Wiltshire, UK.
Paralympian champion, marine journalists and experts on stage at SIBS 2024
Tuesday, 16 April 2024The Southampton International Boat Show will host a Paralympic champion, journalists, marine writers and industry experts on its Foredeck Stage this September.
Ancasta gears up for spring boat shows and Beneteau sea trials
Tuesday, 16 April 2024As the boating community eagerly gears up for the season ahead, Ancasta has released its lineup for key spring boat shows across the UK and Europe, along with customer sea trial dates.
The Ocean Race sails into Athens for Our Ocean Conference
Tuesday, 16 April 2024The Ocean Race — a round-the-world race known for its marine advocacy — has arrived in Athens ahead of the Our Ocean Conference 2024, which starts today at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC) in Athens, Greece...
TWO MORE FINISHERS IN MCINTYRE OGR
Tuesday, 16 April 2024The crew of the former Whitbread yacht, Spirit of Helsinki FR (71), were greeted by cheering Finnish family and fans on the Trinity Landing pontoon, Cowes after successfully completing Leg 4 of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race in 40 days. Skipper Jus...
Spectator boats at large sailing events could be impacting marine wildlife with noise pollution
Monday, 15 April 2024International sailing events should try to reduce the underwater noise they create to avoid impacting marine wildlife, new research led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, suggests.
Actisense collaborates with Raymarine on Pathfinder
Monday, 15 April 2024Actisense has revealed it is now collaborating with Raymarine to maximise NMEA data efficiency with its Pathfinder system. (NMEA is a standard data format supported by all GPS manufacturers).
Video: Surreal moment two-storey houseboat floats across San Francisco Bay
Monday, 15 April 2024A large, two-storey houseboat — featuring a white picket fence — has been seen floating across San Francisco Bay after its owners were told to leave the nearby marina.
Sanlorenzo to show four boats at Palma Boat Show
Monday, 15 April 2024The Palma International Boat Show (25-28 April 2024) is hosting two Sanlorenzo yachts as well as two from Bluegame (one if its brands).
Fliteboard reveals full 2024 range
Monday, 15 April 2024Fliteboard, a brand of Mercury Marine and a leader in the e-foil industry, has revealed its 2024 product range, which includes the fourth generation of Fliteboard and Fliteboard Pro.
Brunswick names president of Venture Boat Group
Monday, 15 April 2024Brunswick Corporation has named Jerry Newton president of its Venture Boat Group division, effective immediately.
Nautilus Yachting launches ‘search and book’ service for charters
Monday, 15 April 2024Independent yacht broker Nautilus Yachting has launched a new ‘search and book’ search engine.
BoatClass training expands to more than 30 locations with Freedom Boat Club
Monday, 15 April 2024BoatClass, a leading provider of certified on-water boater training and a business within Brunswick Corporation, is expanding to more than 30 locations for the 2024 boating season, in partnership with Freedom Boat Club.
L’Esprit d’équipe 2nd in McIntyre Ocean Globe
Monday, 15 April 2024The light had faded as the former Whitbread winner L’Esprit d’équipe FR (85) from LES SABLES D’OLONNE France took second-in-line honours for Leg 4 of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race, crossing the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes ...
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