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Bilgeaway wins Water Pollution Award
Friday, 18 June 2021Bilgeaway has won the British Safety Industry Federation’s Water Pollution Award for its environmentally-friendly bilge discharge filter.
Offshore Team Germany claim leg three IMOCA class victory in Genova
Thursday, 17 June 2021Offshore Team Germany – the non-foiling IMOCA 60 skippered by German Olympian Robert Stanjek – has pulled off a spectacular victory in the third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe.
Haven Knox-Johnston’s new colours are even greener than before
Thursday, 17 June 2021Haven Knox-Johnston is making a pledge to reduce its environmental impact and improve sustainability across all business activities.
Thousands of loved ones to be remembered on new RNLI lifeboat
Thursday, 17 June 2021A new Shannon class lifeboat will proudly carry the names of thousands of loved ones when it launches on service at Wells-next-the-Sea next year, thanks to the latest fundraising campaign from the RNLI.
Winning gambit in final hours sees Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team clinch leg three victory
Thursday, 17 June 2021The third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe came to an exciting conclusion in the early hours of Thursday morning in Genova, when the Portuguese entry Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team pulled off a come-from-behind victory in the VO65 c...
Marine-i helps develop innovative mooring system for Falmouth Harbour
Wednesday, 16 June 2021Marine-i has announced its support for a pioneering new mooring system for use in Falmouth Harbour.
No agreement reached for Emirates Team New Zealand
Wednesday, 16 June 2021Emirates Team New Zealand representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and the Government, along with Auckland Council, have concluded exclusive discussions regarding funding for the next America’s Cup (AC37) following ETNZ’s succ...
Charity seeks wounded veterans for Long Way Up sailing adventure
Wednesday, 16 June 2021A Cornish charity has launched a campaign to find a team of wounded veterans for an ambitious 2,000-mile sailing expedition from Land’s End to John O’ Groats – and back.
British Marine CEO recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
Tuesday, 15 June 2021Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021.
Round the Island Race: Standard Entries close on Saturday
Tuesday, 15 June 2021With more than 1,000 entries already for the 90th anniversary Round the Island Race, there will be a big celebration of boating on 3 July.
Fairline Yachts acquired by Hanover Investors
Tuesday, 15 June 2021Motor yacht builder Fairline Yachts is being acquired for an undisclosed sum by Hanover Investors, as the company seeks to capitalise on the buoyant global market, it has been announced.
Pulse 63 by RS Electric Boats to debut at The Green Tech Boat Show
Tuesday, 15 June 2021RS Electric Boats will present their latest generation of electric RIB, the Pulse 63, for the first time at The Green Tech Boat Show 2021 hosted by MDL Marinas at Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth, 19 – 20 June.
Gosport Marine Festival takes to the water again
Tuesday, 15 June 2021Offering the people of Gosport a multitude of opportunities to get out on the water, the Gosport Marine Festival will return on 4 September 2021.
Broadblue 346 ECO debuts at The Green Tech Boat Show
Tuesday, 15 June 2021First, take a trip back to 2009 and a milestone for Broadblue Catamarans. The first electric drive model from UK production catamaran builder Broadblue was the Broadblue 345. This innovative 10.2m catamaran employed the Fischer Panda drive system ...
MDL Marinas releases its holiday ‘Green List’
Tuesday, 15 June 2021Holidays abroad may be a bit hit and miss at the moment, but if you take a staycation with MDL Marinas at one of its ‘Green List’ holiday destinations you will be on to a winner.
Andrew Simpson Yachting in the heart of the Solent
Monday, 14 June 2021Andrew Simpson Yachting is a new Training Centre of excellence based in Haslar Marina in Gosport, on the Solent.
A fast start to a long, interesting leg from Alicante to Genova
Sunday, 13 June 2021The third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe got underway today in Alicante, Spain where the 12-boat international fleet of yachts representing nine countries and crewed by sailors from around the world set off into the Mediterranean ...
Landmark Marine film unveiled as the global spotlight shines on Cornwall
Friday, 11 June 2021A landmark film showcasing the ambition and vision of Cornwall’s £1billion per annum Marine sector in general and the Port of Falmouth in particular has been released by Cornwall Marine Network, together with Maritime UK.
BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW THIS WEEKEND
Friday, 11 June 2021Some of the world’s most luxurious motor yacht brands, Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker are primed and ready for the launch of the 2021 British Motor Yacht Show this Saturday (10.00 – 19.00).
It’s an electric line up at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Friday, 11 June 2021It’s a truly electric line up of boats at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show, which opens its doors for the first time next weekend (19-20 June), at Queen Anne’s Battery marina, Plymouth.
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