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Freedom Boat Club Announces Two New Locations on Sydney Harbour
Freedom Boat Club Announces Two New Locations on Sydney Harbour
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Freedom Boat Club has announced the opening of two new locations on Sydney Harbour: Freedom Boat Club Mosman Bay at Mosman Bay Marina and Freedom Boat Club Manly at North Harbour Marina. Both locations will be corporate-owned and add to Freedom&rs...

‘Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry’ research report
‘Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry’ research report
Thursday, 16 November 2023

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released a first-of-its-kind comprehensive, peer reviewed research report outlining a portfolio of technologies to support the reduction of carbon emissions from recreational b...

Sailors’ Society launches Christmas Appeal to ease festive separation for seafarers
Sailors’ Society launches Christmas Appeal to ease festive separation for seafarers
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Christmas has always been a time when we want to be at home with loved ones. But many seafarers will be spending Christmas thousands of miles from those they love and may only get a few moments on the phone to share the festivities with them.

‘Christmas Village’ now open daily at Gunwharf Quays
‘Christmas Village’ now open daily at Gunwharf Quays
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Gunwharf Quays has welcomed back its popular festive ‘Christmas Village’ attraction, with new activities added for 2023 following two successful years at the waterfront shopping outlet.

ePropulsion Launches Brand New X Series Electric Outboard Motor Line-up at METSTRADE
ePropulsion Launches Brand New X Series Electric Outboard Motor Line-up at METSTRADE
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

ePropulsion has announced the latest expansion to its product portfolio with the launch of the brand-new X Series at METSTRADE 2023. The X Series comprises three innovative electric outboard motors, the X12, X20 and X40, offering remarkable electr...

AC40 WINS WORLD SAILING’S BOAT OF THE YEAR 2023
AC40 WINS WORLD SAILING’S BOAT OF THE YEAR 2023
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

At the World Sailing Awards in Malaga, the AC40 has been announced as the 2023 winner of the Boat of the Year – ‘presented to mark outstanding boat design, innovative concepts and ground-breaking technological advancements that are cha...

Ocean Safety unveils new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023
Ocean Safety unveils new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety has unveiled its striking new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023.

Raymarine wins DAME Design award for Alpha Performance Display Series
Raymarine wins DAME Design award for Alpha Performance Display Series
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Raymarine has announce its new Alpha Series has won the ‘Navigation and Communication’ category of the 2023 DAME Awards at the METSTRADE industry show in Amsterdam.

November 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
November 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Head over to BoatBid.com and have a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!

UKSA enhances maritime training for students with new state of the art TRANSAS simulator suite
UKSA enhances maritime training for students with new state of the art TRANSAS simulator suite
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

UKSA is enhancing training for its maritime students with the addition of a new state of the art TRANSAS simulator suite, giving students the opportunity to perform training exercises in various parts of the world across a range of vesse...

Garmin selected as an Official Supplier for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Garmin selected as an Official Supplier for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Garmin® has been selected as an Official Supplier by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the Italian challenger for the 37th America’s Cup.

‘Inspiring’ volunteers met by The Princess Royal
‘Inspiring’ volunteers met by The Princess Royal
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

The invaluable contributions of volunteers across sailing and boating communities have been celebrated by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, President of the RYA, and guests at an awards ceremony in central London.

New OLAS N2K MOB alert and smart protection hub launched
New OLAS N2K MOB alert and smart protection hub launched
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Exposure Marine is launching the NMEA 2000 connected OLAS N2K, its latest developments in OLAS Smart protection.

Gimson and Burnet scoop second Euro title
Gimson and Burnet scoop second Euro title
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Anna Burnet and John Gimson’s bid for Paris 2024 gold enjoyed a timely boost as they were crowned Nacra 17 European champions for the second time in three years.

Chatham partners with Joules for Summer 2024
Chatham partners with Joules for Summer 2024
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Chatham has announced a three-year partnership with British country clothing brand, Joules.

Safety tips and checklists feature on new app for seafarers
Safety tips and checklists feature on new app for seafarers
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

A new app for seafarers, launched by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, is a chance for those working at sea to have safety advice, checklists and important resources at their fingertips.   

Maritime Volunteers Set Sights On Solent
Maritime Volunteers Set Sights On Solent
Monday, 13 November 2023

The Maritime Volunteer Service Southampton Unit celebrated its inaugural meeting, with a gathering attended by distinguished guests, including the charity’s Chief Volunteer Officer and Regional Volunteer Officer South.

Turnaround cruises highlight of Falmouth Harbour’s record cruise season
Turnaround cruises highlight of Falmouth Harbour’s record cruise season
Monday, 13 November 2023

The beguiling chance to step onto a luxury cruise liner to start and finish a holiday in Cornwall for the first time in decades has been a draw for thousands of passengers in a record season which has rein...

Season 15 of Seldén sponsored winter sailing series kicks off this weekend
Season 15 of Seldén sponsored winter sailing series kicks off this weekend
Monday, 13 November 2023

The 15th edition of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series gets underway this weekend (18-19 November 2023) with the Fernhurst Books Draycote Dash in Warwickshire. 

Young cancer survivor inspires Musto t-shirt design for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity after sailing adventure
Young cancer survivor inspires Musto t-shirt design for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity after sailing adventure
Monday, 13 November 2023

Lucie Matthews has been announced winner of the national Musto competition to design the official 2024 t-shirt for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, the charity that supported her following cancer treatment.

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