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New full-fibre network enhances life-saving operations around the UK’s coastline
New full-fibre network enhances life-saving operations around the UK’s coastline
Tuesday, 27 August 2024

A £175 million communications network connecting 163 remote radio sites across 11,000 miles of UK coastline is now operational ensuring His Majesty’s (HM) Coastguard’s effective frontline emergency response continues for thousand...

INEOS Britannia ends Preliminary Regatta with win against Orient Express Racing Team
INEOS Britannia ends Preliminary Regatta with win against Orient Express Racing Team
Sunday, 25 August 2024

INEOS Britannia has ended the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta with a win against the French Orient Express Racing Team. The British Challenger of Record, racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, fought hard to secure the win after incurring an e...

EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND WIN THE LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND WIN THE LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
Sunday, 25 August 2024

As the sun set in Barcelona on a memorable Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, it was Emirates Team New Zealand spraying the Moët & Chandon champagne as winners, after a super-tight final battle with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. Undoubtedly t...

INEOS Britannia secures race win in dramatic battle against Alinghi Red Bull Racing
INEOS Britannia secures race win in dramatic battle against Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Saturday, 24 August 2024

INEOS Britannia started the third day of the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta with a race win against Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI). The match race was the most intense of the regatta so far, with both teams executing the start before an extremel...

CHANGING FORTUNES ON DAY THREE OF LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
CHANGING FORTUNES ON DAY THREE OF LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
Saturday, 24 August 2024

On day 3 there was no change at the top of the leaderboard overnight with Emirates Team New Zealand holding firm after a win against the Swiss whilst the charging Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli kept the pressure on and secured the second podium spot wit...

Ben Ainslie vows to come back stronger after ‘tough’ race between INEOS Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand
Ben Ainslie vows to come back stronger after ‘tough’ race between INEOS Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand
Friday, 23 August 2024

For the first time in the 37th America’s Cup, Challenger of Record INEOS Britannia faced Defender Emirates Team New Zealand in their AC75 race boats. It wasn’t the result the British team, racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, was h...

KIWIS ON TOP AT LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
KIWIS ON TOP AT LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
Friday, 23 August 2024

Barcelona, once again, put on its finest display today on day two of the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta. The standings show that Emirates Team New Zealand sit on top of the leaderboard tonight and today, the Defenders of the Louis Vuitton 37th ...

WILLIAMS JET TENDERS TO DISPLAY BRAND NEW MODELS AT SIBS
WILLIAMS JET TENDERS TO DISPLAY BRAND NEW MODELS AT SIBS
Friday, 23 August 2024

Williams Jet Tenders is making a splash during this year’s Southampton Boat Show (SIBS) with the debut of its refreshed SportJet 520 and a limited-edition TurboJet 325, marking the company’s 20th anniversary in style.

New partnership to provide added protection for RNLI lifesavers
New partnership to provide added protection for RNLI lifesavers
Friday, 23 August 2024

Grangers has entered a three-year partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), becoming the charity’s ‘Official Aftercare Partner’.

RS Aero Cycle Challenge takes charity bike ride to another level
RS Aero Cycle Challenge takes charity bike ride to another level
Friday, 23 August 2024

Four members of the RS Marine Group team are taking on a challenge in memory of their much-loved friend and colleague, Maciej Nowaczyk, who sadly lost his fight with cancer earlier this year.

LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA OPENING DAY REVEALS PLENTY
LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA OPENING DAY REVEALS PLENTY
Thursday, 22 August 2024

The Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta got underway in Barcelona today with all four scheduled races between the six competing teams taking place in near-perfect conditions.

MDL Marinas partners with iconic Guinness Bar at SIBS
MDL Marinas partners with iconic Guinness Bar at SIBS
Thursday, 22 August 2024

MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, has announced its sponsorship of the legendary Guinness Bar at the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), running from 13th to 22nd September at Mayflower Park. 

Sea shanty line-up dances up a storm at summer party for Beaulieu River berth and mooring holders
Sea shanty line-up dances up a storm at summer party for Beaulieu River berth and mooring holders
Thursday, 22 August 2024

Glastonbury Festival performers the Old Time Sailors danced up a storm at Beaulieu River’s summer party with their sea shanty line-up.

Daniel Craig’s birthday gift to the RNLI
Daniel Craig’s birthday gift to the RNLI
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Actor Daniel Craig has donated his personal limited edition 007 x Triumph motorcycles to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for their 200th anniversary year of lifesaving.

Debuts galore at the Southampton International Boat Show 2024
Debuts galore at the Southampton International Boat Show 2024
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

The Southampton International Boat Show 2024 is poised to become the epicentre of global marine innovation, with an impressive lineup of world and UK boat and product debuts. This year’s event will feature groundbreaking launches from renown...

Pumpout for Portland
Pumpout for Portland
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Just completed by Midlands based marine sanitation specialists LeeSan is their latest pumpout installation which has been installed in Portland Marina.

INEOS Britannia announces America’s Cup race crew
INEOS Britannia announces America’s Cup race crew
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, has announced its race crew that will challenge to create history by becoming the first British team to win sport’s oldest int...

10 Reasons to Visit the Southampton International Boat Show
10 Reasons to Visit the Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

The 55th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park, Southampton, from 13 – 22 September. To whet your appetite, here are 10 great reasons to visit this year’s show.

Swanwick restaurant makes waves with a super successful opening week
Swanwick restaurant makes waves with a super successful opening week
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

A restaurant based at Premier Marinas’ Swanwick Marina has made a splash with roaring trade in its first week of opening.

New America’s Cup Partnership
New America’s Cup Partnership
Tuesday, 20 August 2024

ePropulsion has announced its new partnership with America’s Cup to power their autonomous race marks at the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona.

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