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AMERICA’S CUP ENTERS THE E-SPORTS ARENA
Tuesday, 09 April 2024America’s Cup is taking a leap into the virtual world with the launch of its official simulation videogame, AC Sailing, along with its first-ever e-sports world championship, America’s Cup E-series.
Vision Marine partners with battery producer
Tuesday, 09 April 2024Electric marine propulsion company, Vision Marine Technologies, is partnering with Neogy, a subsidiary of Startec Energy Group and lithium battery producer based in Pompignac, France.
Torqeedo masterminds German emission-free river cruises
Tuesday, 09 April 2024Torqeedo, a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, has been commissioned by Eichberger Schiffservice to provide a fully integrated electric propulsion system for a demonstrator of a luxurious and innovative hous...
Start-Up Pavilion returns to METSTRADE
Tuesday, 09 April 2024Following a successful debut last year, METSTRADE will host its second Start-Up Pavilion in November, in collaboration with Yachting Ventures. Last year’s event featured 15 startups showcasing their products and technologies, garnering atte...
New hires and marketing changes at Raymarine and FLIR
Tuesday, 09 April 2024Raymarine and FLIR Maritime – global leaders in high-performance marine electronics and thermal cameras for the recreational boating, marine first responder and law enforcement markets – has announced new team members, including Gordo...
Sportfishing manufacturer appoints new dealer in Turkey
Tuesday, 09 April 2024Invincible International, the exclusive International distributor of Invincible high-performance sportfishing boats, has appointed Channelr as its new dealer in Gocek, Turkey. Channelr, headed by Riza Cagdas Cakir, specialises in supplying a rang...
Fund Britain’s Waterways flotilla to protest at Westminster
Tuesday, 09 April 2024A large flotilla of boats will be travelling in convoy up the River Thames in London and standing off the Palace of Westminster, to draw the attention of parliament to the Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) campaign.
Pilot project for emission-free river cruises launched
Monday, 08 April 2024Torqeedo has announced that it has been commissioned by Eichberger Schiffservice to provide a fully integrated electric propulsion system for a demonstrator of a luxurious and innovative houseboat developed by Eichberger.
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The Ocean Race gathers critical polar ocean data from Antarctica and the Northwest Passage
Monday, 08 April 2024The Ocean Race is providing critical data to international scientists studying the impact of climate change and plastic pollution on ocean health.
Fund Britain’s Waterways flotilla to Westminster
Monday, 08 April 2024A large flotilla of boats will be travelling in convoy up the River Thames and standing off the Palace of Westminster, to draw the attention of Parliament to the Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) campaign.
Video: INEOS Britannia’s AC75 arrives in Barcelona ahead of America’s Cup
Monday, 08 April 2024Ineos Britannia’s race boat for the 37th America’s Cup has made the 1,000 mile journey from its UK base in Northamptonshire to Barcelona, Spain. The AC35’s arrival in Spain follows two-and-a-half years of design, build and fit-o...
Spirit Yachts commissioned to build Q Class
Monday, 08 April 2024British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts has been commissioned to build a contemporary version of a Q Class yacht. Alongside Dykstra Naval Architects, Spirit was selected as the build yard by the project’s owner. The project is no...
Sacs Tecnorib grows dealer network in Europe
Monday, 08 April 2024The Sacs Tecnorib distribution network is expanding, as the company reveals it has signed seven new dealership agreements for the distribution of Pirelli speedboats in Europe in 12 months.
Ocean Cleanup plastic pollution ‘sweeper’ deployed in Bangkok
Monday, 08 April 2024The Ocean Cleanup has deployed its first Interceptor river cleanup solution in the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok – part of a wider partnership to tackle plastic pollution leaking from one the world’s busiest working rivers...
Harken named official supplier for 37th America’s Cup
Monday, 08 April 2024Sailboat hardware manufacturer Harken has been named an official supplier by NYYC American Magic, challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in international sports.
The world’s most expensive superyacht duvet?
Monday, 08 April 2024CC Design is producing what it believes to be the world’s most luxurious tailored duvet for clients in the superyacht industry. . . and it costs a mere €59,000.
Twin Vee appoints new CFO
Monday, 08 April 2024Twin Vee PowerCats, a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of recreational and commercial power boats, has appointed Michael P. Dickerson as its chief financial & administrative officer, effective 4 April.
Australian Formula Kite winner claims overall trophy in Palma as Olympic rival falters
Saturday, 06 April 2024Australian kiteboarder Breiana Whitehead has been awarded the trophy for overall winner of the 53 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by Iberostar at the World Cup Series event in Palma.
Welsh wizard Beckett inspires with Palma three-peat
Saturday, 06 April 2024The British Sailing Team’s Micky Beckett scored a crucial victory in the countdown to Paris 2024, winning the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma for the third consecutive year.
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