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Littlehampton RNLI marks next milestone in RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
Monday, 18 March 2024On 16 March, representatives from Littlehampton lifeboat station took part in the next stage of the RNLI’s ‘Connecting our Communities’ relay-style event – one of the ways in which the charity is mark...
Echo Yachts to construct world’s largest sailing catamaran
Monday, 18 March 2024Australian superyacht builder Echo Yachts has signed a contract to construct a full-custom 57-metre twin-masted catamaran sailing superyacht.
ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference 2024 programme confirmed
Monday, 18 March 2024ICOMIA and the Singapore Boating Industry Association have confirmed the programme for the ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference 2024, which takes place in Singapore from 23-24 April 2024.
Twin Vee PowerCats expands to Middle East
Monday, 18 March 2024Florida boatbuilder Twin Vee PowerCats has appointed Maz Boats as its exclusive dealer for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar.
Record participation at Yare superyacht networking event
Monday, 18 March 2024The 14th edition of the Yare (Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience) event has concluded in Italy, with organisers reporting a record attendance with over 550 participants.
Superyacht refit firm builds recycling centre in Port of Barcelona
Monday, 18 March 2024MB92 Group, a superyacht refit, repair, and maintenance company with facilities in Spain and France, has joined with Pinmar to build a new plastic recycling centre in collaboration with the Barcelona Port Authority.
Vetus freezes prices until January 2025
Monday, 18 March 2024Vetus, which designs complete marine product systems, has committed to maintain its prices across the board until January 2025.
Eagle steps up as Lowrance’s latest fishfinder
Monday, 18 March 2024Marine electronics maker Lowrance says Eagle, its latest offering in the brand’s entry-level fishfinder/chartplotter lineup, is its most accessible fishfinder yet.
Enjoy up to 50% ownership onboard ‘Project Ocean’ this summer
Friday, 15 March 2024Arksen has introduced the opportunity for like-minded adventurers to enjoy up to 50 per cent ownership of ‘Project Ocean’, a groundbreaking long-range explorer vessel, as part of the Arksen Co-ownership programme, a club that “re...
Cold water dipping launches at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs
Friday, 15 March 2024Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs in North Cardiff is adding cold water dipping to its water activity programme, due to popular demand.
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Nordic Season Boats
Friday, 15 March 2024Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!
Electric hydrofoiling ferry to service New Zealand’s Lake Manapōuri
Friday, 15 March 2024Arguably New Zealand’s most beautiful lake, Lake Manapōuri, will be getting a high-tech upgrade. Meridian Energy is set to operate an electric hydrofoiling ferry, the Candela P-12, there in 2025.
BA Concorde makes final journey, on a barge
Friday, 15 March 2024British Airways’ Concorde has made its way back home to the Intrepid Museum in New York, via barge along the Hudson River. It follows a months-long restoration project in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
MariTrace to launch new superyacht tracking system
Friday, 15 March 2024MariTrace is set to launch its latest product, Mercury, at this year’s Superyacht Technology Show. And when it does? It says it’ll be setting new and improved standards for tracking devices.
Sustainable fuel only at powerboat event
Friday, 15 March 2024Billed as the first ever sustainable handicap powerboat racing event in the UK, Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club (WMBRC) is looking for entrants.
Yamaha offers up to £380 additional trade-in bonus for limited time
Friday, 15 March 2024Yamaha Marine UK is offering a trade-in bonus offer of up to £380 on any purchase of a new portable or versatile outboard engine from an authorised Yamaha dealer (see below).
Boat Builder Awards 2024 opens for entries
Friday, 15 March 2024The annual Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has opened for entries.
Looking back on success. GGR race winner misses ocean’s solace
Friday, 15 March 2024Kirsten Neuschäfer, winner of Golden Globe Race (GGR) has admitted she’s missing the solace of the ocean. She says she’d far rather be alone on Minnehaha than in the spotlight. But the South African sailor has had to become accus...
Yamaha offers up to £380 additional trade-in bonus on new portable or versatile outboards
Thursday, 14 March 2024Yamaha Marine UK has announced their trade-in bonus offer of up to £380 on any purchase of a new portable or versatile outboard engine from an authorised Yamaha dealer.*
Record number of boats debut at Auckland Boat Show
Thursday, 14 March 2024Organisers of the 2024 Auckland Boat Show say it’s displaying a record number of boats newly released in the New Zealand market.
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