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CREATING ITALY’S MOST VALUABLE CLUSTER OF PREMIUM MARINAS
CREATING ITALY’S MOST VALUABLE CLUSTER OF PREMIUM MARINAS
Friday, 20 September 2024

At the Genoa Boat Show D-Marin set out its plans for expansion in Italy, including its most recent acquisition that creates the most valuable marina cluster in the Mediterranean.

America’s Cup challenger: finalists in place for Louis Vuitton Cup
America’s Cup challenger: finalists in place for Louis Vuitton Cup
Friday, 20 September 2024

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the team representing the Circolo della Vela Sicilia yacht club, has secured its place in the Louis Vuitton Cup final after a last race against NYYC American Magic.

Vendée Globe president confirms he will announce biodiversity zones for 2024 race
Vendée Globe president confirms he will announce biodiversity zones for 2024 race
Friday, 20 September 2024

In an opening press conference for the Vendée Globe 2024 – due to start on 10 November – Alain LeBoeuf, president of the Vendée Department, has announced that he will soon announce new biodiversity protection zones on t...

Video: Smugglers’ ship sunk to form Ireland’s first artificial reef
Video: Smugglers’ ship sunk to form Ireland’s first artificial reef
Friday, 20 September 2024

A former smugglers’ ship, MV Shingle, has been sunk off the coast of County Mayo to form Ireland’s first artificial reef. The 60-metre vessel, which was seized by Irish authorities in 2014 after being intercepted with 32 million cigar...

Cockwells reveals new limousine tender design
Cockwells reveals new limousine tender design
Friday, 20 September 2024

Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has unveiled the first renders of its latest project, a 9.8-metre limousine tender, designed exclusively for an international client.

Myths of America’s Cup debunked in new book: There Is No Second
Myths of America’s Cup debunked in new book: There Is No Second
Friday, 20 September 2024

Seasoned British America’s Cup journalist Magnus Wheatley explains his fascination with the America’s Cup and the itch that compelled him to debunk the origin myths of ‘the most famous race in history’.

The Moorings adds new catamaran and charter destination to its roster
The Moorings adds new catamaran and charter destination to its roster
Friday, 20 September 2024

Luxury yacht charter company The Moorings is introducing a new five-cabin sailing catamaran from Robertson and Carise to its international fleet and is relaunching La Paz, Mexico, as a charter destination.

LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI BOUNCE-BACK FROM ADVERSITY TO SECURE PLACE IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP FINAL
LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI BOUNCE-BACK FROM ADVERSITY TO SECURE PLACE IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP FINAL
Thursday, 19 September 2024

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the team representing the Circolo della Vela Sicilia yacht club, secured their place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final after a last race against NYYC American Magic where there were plenty more questions than answers before ...

YAMAHA ANNOUNCES NEW DEALER PARTNERSHIP
YAMAHA ANNOUNCES NEW DEALER PARTNERSHIP
Thursday, 19 September 2024

Yamaha Motor UK has announced a new partnership with Yachts.Co International. The new deal will see the company’s range of outboards available on boats purchased from Yachts.Co International dealerships, which has locations in both Swansea ...

Charities urge stronger protection for UK seas
Charities urge stronger protection for UK seas
Thursday, 19 September 2024

A new series of reports published today by a coalition of nature charities means the UK is the first nation to map and estimate the amount of carbon stored in its seabed habitats, including in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

Iconic Bluebird K7 on display at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu on 6 October
Iconic Bluebird K7 on display at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu on 6 October
Thursday, 19 September 2024

The legendary Bluebird K7, driven by Donald Campbell in his record-breaking water speed attempts, will be heading South from the Ruskin Museum on Sunday 6 October, and will be on display outside the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.

TV’s Rob Rinder to headline Boat Show finale and judge his show standouts
TV’s Rob Rinder to headline Boat Show finale and judge his show standouts
Thursday, 19 September 2024

For the first time ever, TV personality and celebrity barrister, Rob Rinder will be joining the Southampton International Boat Show on Sunday, 22 September! Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to see him explore the show, hand out awards a...

ALINGHI RED BULL RACING EXITS THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
ALINGHI RED BULL RACING EXITS THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Thursday, 19 September 2024

The team that lit up Barcelona in more ways than one and staged a dynamic, forward-looking challenge for the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, exits at the semi-final stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup with lessons learned and a laser-focus on c...

Marine Industry News magazine – Issue 12 – September 2024
Marine Industry News magazine – Issue 12 – September 2024
Thursday, 19 September 2024

Read the latest issue of Marine Industry News magazine online. Click below.

Genoa Boat Show kicks off with increase in international exhibitors
Genoa Boat Show kicks off with increase in international exhibitors
Thursday, 19 September 2024

The 64th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show begins today (19 September 2024), running until Tuesday (24 September 2024). The event, Italy’s premier boat show and one of the largest such events in the Mediterranean, is expecting to...

IBEX 2024 announces schedule of networking events and discussions
IBEX 2024 announces schedule of networking events and discussions
Thursday, 19 September 2024

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), a technical trade event for the recreational marine industry in North America, has released its full schedule of events. These include a range of special sessions and network...

Video: New footage revealed of Titan sub’s hull wreckage
Video: New footage revealed of Titan sub’s hull wreckage
Thursday, 19 September 2024

Recently released footage from the US Coast Guard reveals the wreckage of the Titan submersible, including its tail cone, resting on the ocean floor. The deep-sea vessel imploded in June 2023, killing all five passengers aboard during its descent...

Riva names exclusive dealer in US
Riva names exclusive dealer in US
Thursday, 19 September 2024

Riva, a brand of Italian boating giant Ferretti Group, has signed a new dealership agreement with Jeff Brown Yachts in the United States. As the exclusive dealer for Riva boats along the US West Coast, Jeff Brown Yachts will manage distribution, ...

‘We love water’ campaign launched in anticipation of 2025 boot Düsseldorf 
‘We love water’ campaign launched in anticipation of 2025 boot Düsseldorf 
Thursday, 19 September 2024

The 2025 edition of boot Düsseldorf has unveiled further plans for the 56th edition, including its new campaign under the tagline ‘We love water’. The annual event, returning from 18 to 26 January 2025, is the world’s large...

Crick Boat Show insures itself for success with new title sponsor
Crick Boat Show insures itself for success with new title sponsor
Thursday, 19 September 2024

Haven Knox-Johnston has secured a three-year title sponsorship deal with the Crick Boat Show, a significant boost for the event taking place 23-26 May 2025. While this partnership is great news for the show, the official name, “Crick Boat S...

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