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Care South donates £1,000 to The Friends of Dolphin
Care South donates £1,000 to The Friends of Dolphin
Thursday, 12 September 2024

Care South, residential and home care provider and registered charity, has donated £1,000 to Poole-based charity, The Friends of Dolphin.

Haven Knox-Johnston Becomes Title Sponsor of Crick Boat Show
Haven Knox-Johnston Becomes Title Sponsor of Crick Boat Show
Thursday, 12 September 2024

Haven Knox-Johnston, the boat insurance specialists, has announced a three-year title sponsorship agreement with the Crick Boat Show. 

Fischer Panda UK to Showcase New Marine Power Concept at Southampton Boat Show
Fischer Panda UK to Showcase New Marine Power Concept at Southampton Boat Show
Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Fischer Panda UK debuts it’s latest offering from its extensive range of systems at this year’s show. In partnership with Clayton Power, Fischer Panda UK’s portfolio has expanded to offer a unique, versatile, all-in-one power sol...

Mercury Marine unveils new 150R/200R V6 outboards during Cannes Yachting Festival
Mercury Marine unveils new 150R/200R V6 outboards during Cannes Yachting Festival
Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Mercury Marine and Mercury Racing launched two new Racing outboards on the opening day of the Cannes Yachting Festival. In addition, this week Mercury also announced new colour options for the 150hp FourStroke and introduced a new mid-range Jet ou...

PRINCESS YACHTS REVEALS NEW BRAND POSITIONING: ‘DISTINCTION IN DETAIL’
PRINCESS YACHTS REVEALS NEW BRAND POSITIONING: ‘DISTINCTION IN DETAIL’
Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Princess Yachts has revealed a new brand positioning, summed up in the new brand line: ‘Distinction in Detail’.

The Cruising Association and Imray present the 2025 edition of the Cruising Almanac
The Cruising Association and Imray present the 2025 edition of the Cruising Almanac
Tuesday, 10 September 2024

2025 Cruising Almanac Cruising Association, in partnership with Imray, is unveiling the 2025 edition of the CA Cruising Almanac.

BRITISH LEAD INTO LOUIS VUITTON CUP SEMI-FINALS AS FRANCE BOW OUT IN STYLE
BRITISH LEAD INTO LOUIS VUITTON CUP SEMI-FINALS AS FRANCE BOW OUT IN STYLE
Monday, 09 September 2024

It was a day of tie-breaks and heartbreaks as the Round Robin stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup drew to a close. For INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, it was unbridled joy as they secured the top spot in the Challenger standings after a dram...

INEOS Britannia wins Round Robin stage of Louis Vuitton Cup after Sail-Off for top spot
INEOS Britannia wins Round Robin stage of Louis Vuitton Cup after Sail-Off for top spot
Monday, 09 September 2024

INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, has ended the Round Robin stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup on the top of the leaderboard.

RACING ABANDONED ON DAY 8 OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
RACING ABANDONED ON DAY 8 OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Sunday, 08 September 2024

Barcelona saw some dynamic and fast-moving conditions today with a northerly airflow switching east but ushering in significant rain showers and the ever-present threat of thunderstorms coming off the hills to the north of the city. With the risk ...

INEOS Britannia secures spot in Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final
INEOS Britannia secures spot in Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final
Saturday, 07 September 2024

INEOS Britannia has secured its spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final with wins against Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI) and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (ITA) on the penultimate day of Round Robin 2. The British Challenger of Record, racing for the R...

INEOS BRITANNIA SIGNAL THEIR INTENT IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
INEOS BRITANNIA SIGNAL THEIR INTENT IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Saturday, 07 September 2024

Conditions were pitch-perfect in Barcelona for the seventh day of the Louis Vuitton Cup, with the wind clocking round to the south-south-west and delivering a breeze that topped out at 17 knots and an off-axis swell – challenging conditions ...

UK PREMIERE OF THE ALL-NEW DUFOUR 44 AT SOUTHAMPTON
UK PREMIERE OF THE ALL-NEW DUFOUR 44 AT SOUTHAMPTON
Friday, 06 September 2024

Universal Yachting has announced the UK debut of the Dufour 44 at the Southampton International Boat ShowSouthampton Boat Show.

2026 Golden Globe Race – two years to go!
2026 Golden Globe Race – two years to go!
Friday, 06 September 2024

The countdown has started for the fourth edition of the Golden Globe Race, set to commence on September 6, 2026. With just two years remaining, 29 sailors from 12 countries, including two women and the race’s first Generation Z entrant, have...

Yamaha Motor returns to SIBS with extensive range on display and on-water Helm Master EX demo
Yamaha Motor returns to SIBS with extensive range on display and on-water Helm Master EX demo
Friday, 06 September 2024

Yamaha Motor UK will showcase a range of its outboard engines, inflatable boats, personal watercraft and a range of craft from its boat partners at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show between 13th – 22nd September.

SWISS SCORE VITAL WIN ON DAY SIX OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
SWISS SCORE VITAL WIN ON DAY SIX OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Thursday, 05 September 2024

After yesterday’s cancellation of racing due to inclement weather, the Louis Vuitton Cup schedule got right back on track with five races completed in a shifting 6-10 knot thermal southerly breeze that challenged the sailors. The big story o...

Fine margins and exciting racing on day six of the Louis Vuitton Cup
Fine margins and exciting racing on day six of the Louis Vuitton Cup
Thursday, 05 September 2024

After thunderstorms cut short racing on Tuesday and cancelled racing yesterday, INEOS Britannia finally got underway in Round Robin 2 this afternoon.

Expedition Zero to Unveil Groundbreaking “Net Zero” Yacht Design at Southampton International Boat Show
Expedition Zero to Unveil Groundbreaking “Net Zero” Yacht Design at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 05 September 2024

Expedition Zero, a trailblazer in sustainable expedition sailing, will unveil an innovative yacht design at the Southampton International Boat Show 2024. This much-anticipated debut will occur during a 30-minute Foredeck Stage presentation on Sept...

Radio Icon Steve Power to electrify boat show with first-ever live performance and exclusive interviews
Radio Icon Steve Power to electrify boat show with first-ever live performance and exclusive interviews
Thursday, 05 September 2024

Steve Power, the beloved South Coast radio personality, is set to make a splash at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show as he brings his signature style and musical flair to the Shipyard stage at 12:45pm on Friday 13 September for...

Sharing the vision of a premium selection of marinas at the autumn boat shows
Sharing the vision of a premium selection of marinas at the autumn boat shows
Thursday, 05 September 2024

This autumn, D-Marin will share its vision for a selection of premium marinas, highlighting its rapid expansion along the French and Italian coasts, providing updates on its Livorno Marina project with Azimut|Benetti Group, and demonstrating its i...

boatpoint Announces Two Used Boat Shows for 2024
boatpoint Announces Two Used Boat Shows for 2024
Thursday, 05 September 2024

boatpoint has announced two must-visit boat shows this September: the Southampton Used Boat Show and the Dorset Used Boat Show, both taking place from 13 – 22 September.

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