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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.
New project launches to provide funded sailing programmes for young people affected by lockdown
Friday, 11 June 2021The Clipper Race has partnered with a new campaign, Our Isles and Oceans, which will create funded programmes for young people affected by the pandemic and lockdown.
SELVA MARINE FIRST FOR UKCA CERTIFICATION
Friday, 11 June 2021Following the UK’s departure from the EU, new Government legislation requires all new outboard motors imported from 1 January 2021, and sold in Great Britain from 2022, to be accredited with the new UKCA mark.
HRH The Prince of Wales visits the RNLI College
Friday, 11 June 2021His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited the RNLI’s College based in Poole, Dorset to see where the charity’s volunteer crew and lifeguards from around the UK and Ireland are trained.
VIDEO: Super rare long snouted seahorse spotted in the wild!
Thursday, 10 June 2021First F-35B Lightning landing on HMS Prince of Wales
Wednesday, 09 June 2021An F-35B Lightning aircraft has landed on board the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, for the first time.
Morgan Cup Race bound for Dartmouth
Wednesday, 09 June 2021The Royal Ocean Racing Club Season’s Points Championship continues with the Morgan Cup Race, which will start on Friday 11 June 11 and finish at the historic town of Dartmouth, Devon. One of the jewels in the crown among West Country harbour...
Close finishes in Leg 2 leave it all square
Wednesday, 09 June 2021The second leg of The Ocean Race Europe finished in Alicante, Spain, the culmination of three days of tight racing between the 12 international crews since they left Cascais, Portugal.
Karpaz Gate Marina Announces ‘Back2Boating’ Packages
Tuesday, 08 June 2021Award-winning marina offers safe berthing outside the EU for British boat owners impacted by post-Brexit rules including the Schengen 90-day limit and VAT liability for returning boats
New Vortec Marine Brokerage Location
Tuesday, 08 June 2021Vortec Marine Brokerage have opened a new waterfront office at Swanwick Marina, this will be their temporary home until the completion of the new Pavillion building with marina frontage at Premier Swanwick.
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