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“A real sight to see” – all eyes on Portsmouth as Olympic kiting comes to UK
“A real sight to see” – all eyes on Portsmouth as Olympic kiting comes to UK
Thursday, 14 September 2023

Britain’s top kite foil athletes have promised sports fans a “showcase” of the Olympics’ newest and fastest discipline on the eve of the Formula Kite European Championships.

VIDEO: Musto cements relationship with Clarisse Crémer, in new partnership with L’OCCITANE en Provence
VIDEO: Musto cements relationship with Clarisse Crémer, in new partnership with L’OCCITANE en Provence
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Musto will continue their support of talented offshore sailor Clarisse Crémer (FRA), partnering with her new team L’OCCITANE en Provence.

SailGP and Mubadala bring the world’s most exciting racing on water to the UAE’s capital for the first time
SailGP and Mubadala bring the world’s most exciting racing on water to the UAE’s capital for the first time
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 Abu Dhabi is gearing up for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix. Tickets are now on sale to witness some of the sport’s best athletes representing national teams from around the globe unleash their prowess on the waters of Mina Zayed, Abu D...
RNLI marks 200 years of lifesaving with new range of commemorative gifts
RNLI marks 200 years of lifesaving with new range of commemorative gifts
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will mark its 200th anniversary in March 2024. As the charity prepares to celebrate this incredible milestone, supporters can mark the occasion with a new range of commemorative gifts.

RS Electric Boats announces £5.4m project funding in place for ZENOW
RS Electric Boats announces £5.4m project funding in place for ZENOW
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

RS Electric Boats has announced that its ZENOW (Zero Emission Network of Workboats) project has received £4.1 million in grant funding from the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) and Innovate UK, as part of its Zero Emissio...

INEOS Britannia Announce Race Crew For the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú
INEOS Britannia Announce Race Crew For the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

It’s been over two and a half years since the shutters came down on the racing in Auckland for the 36th America’s Cup, but the show’s back on the road with the first of three Preliminary Regattas set to start on 14 September, in ...

Premier Marinas and Marine Resources Invite All Enthusiasts to Explore Marina Careers at SIBS
Premier Marinas and Marine Resources Invite All Enthusiasts to Explore Marina Careers at SIBS
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Marine Resources, in the marine industry recruitment sector, has announced its presence at the Southampton Boat Show 2023.

Orient Express Racing Team looking forward to first competitive outing
Orient Express Racing Team looking forward to first competitive outing
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Orient Express Racing Team has announced an experienced race crew as the team prepares for its debut competitive outing with their new AC40 at the first Preliminary Regatta on the road to the 37th America’s Cup in 2024.

VETUS to Spotlight Product Innovations & OEM Integration
VETUS to Spotlight Product Innovations & OEM Integration
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

VETUS has announced its Autumn show participation calendar where it will showcase its broad range of product developments and innovative systems. The season will begin with Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) (stands E054, E054A), and Grand...

Entries For The Stoneways’ Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition Now Open
Entries For The Stoneways’ Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition Now Open
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Stoneways Marine, the Dorset based boat and marine trade insurance provider, has launched its 2023 Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition with a brand new theme and an exciting lineup of prizes.  The theme for 2023 is “Boa...

MDL Marinas installs solar panels at Poole marina
MDL Marinas installs solar panels at Poole marina
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Supporting its commitment to sustainability and further investing in its green infrastructure, MDL Marinas has installed a new system of solar panels at its Cobb’s Quay Marina in Poole, Dorset.

Great Britain and The Netherlands lead Olympic qualifiers after Allianz Sailing World Championships
Great Britain and The Netherlands lead Olympic qualifiers after Allianz Sailing World Championships
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

World Sailing has confirmed the first 107 boats and boards qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games following the 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships, The Hague.
 
Great Britain and The Netherlands lead the way with eight each. S...

VIDEO: EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND PREPARE FOR FIRST RACING OF 37th AMERICA’S CUP
VIDEO: EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND PREPARE FOR FIRST RACING OF 37th AMERICA’S CUP
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Emirates Team New Zealand are gearing up for the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup, to be contested later this week in Vilanova i La Geltrú.

Boatshed Partner with FLIBS 2023
Boatshed Partner with FLIBS 2023
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Boatshed.com are proud to be partnering with The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2023.

VIDEO: Ocean Globe Race starts
VIDEO: Ocean Globe Race starts
Monday, 11 September 2023

History was made as the cannons of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, signaled the start of the inaugural McIntyre Ocean Globe mirroring the original 1973 Whitbread. Hundreds of spectators boats witnessed the stunning scenes as the 14...

Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team wins France Sail Grand Prix in intense final
Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team wins France Sail Grand Prix in intense final
Monday, 11 September 2023

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has won the France Sail Grand Prix in an intense final race against Australia and Spain. Sir Ben Ainslie’s crew overtook race leaders Australia on the penultimate leg of the final to seal the deal in sp...

VIDEO: How the teams are looking ahead of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta
VIDEO: How the teams are looking ahead of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta
Monday, 11 September 2023

The pre-event practice racing that has been held in Barcelona ahead of the first Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú from the 14 – 17 September, has given us an early look into the form and revealed much about the sailor&rsquo...

Marine specialist Spinlock unveils its new head office at historic Cowes landmark
Marine specialist Spinlock unveils its new head office at historic Cowes landmark
Monday, 11 September 2023 Award-winning Isle of Wight marine equipment specialist Spinlock has unveiled its impressive new headquarters at an historic landmark – Cowes Town Police Station. Spinlock, honoured with the first King’s Award for Innovation in April, is...
Southampton International Boat Show at the forefront of environmental protection and sustainability
Southampton International Boat Show at the forefront of environmental protection and sustainability
Monday, 11 September 2023

From the exhibitor’s Environmental Pledge to The Green Blue’s Boating Pledge, the latest new products and sustainability practices and learning about exciting wildlife projects, the Southampton International Boat Show is at the forefro...

UKSA funds record 80 per cent of Superyacht Cadetship students as it makes training accessible to all
UKSA funds record 80 per cent of Superyacht Cadetship students as it makes training accessible to all
Monday, 11 September 2023

UKSA has announced 80 per cent of the September intake for its Superyacht Cadetship course are receiving funding in a move to ensure the maritime industry is accessible to as many young people as possible.

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