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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.

US boat show moves to new location in 2025
US boat show moves to new location in 2025
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has confirmed the Chicago Boat Show is moving from McCormick Place to the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center (DES Convention Center) in 2025.

Rewilding projects show recovery of marine wildlife and habitats is possible
Rewilding projects show recovery of marine wildlife and habitats is possible
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

To celebrate World Rewilding Day (20 March 2024) the Marine Conservation Society shares some of its most successful restorative projects.  

New report shows simple measures needed to cut beach plastic pollution
New report shows simple measures needed to cut beach plastic pollution
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The Marine Conservation Society has launched its annual State of our Beaches 2023 report, highlighting the need for less single-use plastic items and more refillable options.  

Laura Taylor joins TMC Marine as consultant naval architect
Laura Taylor joins TMC Marine as consultant naval architect
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Marine consultancy TMC Marine has appointed Laura Taylor as a consultant naval architect.

SESCA’s 2024 Season Preview
SESCA’s 2024 Season Preview
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association’s 2024 season starts on Good Friday, 29 March at Lackford Lake, 5 miles NW of Bury St Edmunds.

Young gun Heathcote and Team GB veteran Grube win Paris 2024 selection
Young gun Heathcote and Team GB veteran Grube win Paris 2024 selection
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Sailors Vita Heathcote and Chris Grube will compete for Team GB in the mixed dinghy class at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the British Olympic Association has announced.

New Captain takes the helm
New Captain takes the helm
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Captain David Dominy, a former Royal Navy Captain, has joined Surrey-based maritime charity The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society as its new CEO.

Falmouth Pilot Boat to carry hero’s name back to land of his birth
Falmouth Pilot Boat to carry hero’s name back to land of his birth
Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Falmouth’s 46-year-old pilot boat LK Mitchell will leave the Harbour for a new working role on the West coast of Scotland in September this year – a fitting next stage for a vessel which has provided an incredible service for the Cornish ...
New BoatLife Fishing Championship Launched
New BoatLife Fishing Championship Launched
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

A new national Fishing Championship was officially launched to much acclaim at the BoatLife show last month.

World Sailing opens applications for courses for women coaches and officials
World Sailing opens applications for courses for women coaches and officials
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

After the success of the five Race Management Clinics and four Technical Courses held in 2023, World Sailing is once again opening applications for Member National Authorities (MNAs), events, Class Associations and sailing clubs to develop women c...

Candela secures record funding and partners with Groupe Beneteau
Candela secures record funding and partners with Groupe Beneteau
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Candela, a Swedish maker of electric hydrofoil vessels, has closed the largest funding round in the company’s history to expand production of its P-12 ferry.

Interview: Henri-Lloyd on relaunching its brand to the marine market
Interview: Henri-Lloyd on relaunching its brand to the marine market
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

With the trade launch of its 2024 Yachting collection at METSTRADE last November, Henri-Lloyd (HL) is marking 60 years of sailing apparel innovation by implementing a new, forward-facing vision aimed at creating brand stability. Following a turbu...

Cornish Crabbers appoints liquidator
Cornish Crabbers appoints liquidator
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

British boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers has been placed into liquidation following a creditors meeting.

Video: Port worker injured after cargo ship collides with cranes
Video: Port worker injured after cargo ship collides with cranes
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

A crane operator has been seriously injured, after an out-of-control container ship collided with four cranes in a Turkish port, knocking three of them over.

Typhoon International appoints new Ireland distributor
Typhoon International appoints new Ireland distributor
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Drysuit and marine equipment manufacturer Typhoon International has appointed Galway Maritime as its leisure distributor for Ireland.

Inaugural Dorset Boat Show set for April
Inaugural Dorset Boat Show set for April
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Boat sales company Boatpoint will host the inaugural Dorset Boat Show from 12 to 14 April 2024 at Portland Marina in Dorset, on the UK’s south coast (pictured above).

US marine charging specialist names French distributor
US marine charging specialist names French distributor
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Marysville, Washington-based DC charging specialist Balmar has appointed electrical systems supplier E-Nav Systems as its distributor for France.

THE HIDDEN WORLD OF HYDRO
THE HIDDEN WORLD OF HYDRO
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

There are many hidden parts to an America’s Cup campaign where innovation, performance and talent remain unseen. 

Dorset Boat Show in April
Dorset Boat Show in April
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Boat sales company, boatpoint, has announced it will host the Dorset Boat Show, taking place from 12 – 14 April, at Portland Marina in Dorset.

Amateur and professional artists are invited to enter new competition as The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition opens
Amateur and professional artists are invited to enter new competition as The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition opens
Monday, 18 March 2024

To celebrate the opening of The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition, professional and budding artists are being invited to enter their artworks of the maritime village in a new competition. 

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