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ePropulsion UK to exhibit at Green Tech Boat Show
ePropulsion UK to exhibit at Green Tech Boat Show
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

ePropulsion UK have joined the growing list of exhibitors at the inaugural Green Tech Boat Show, hosted by MDL.

Sustainability leads the way at the 2021 Southampton International Boat Show
Sustainability leads the way at the 2021 Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

To mark World Oceans Day (8 June), the organiser of the Southampton International Boat Show, British Marine, has pledged to make the 2021 edition the most sustainable and environmentally friendly in its 52 year history.

Greek Customs acknowledges the rights of UK yachts to retain their EU VAT status
Greek Customs acknowledges the rights of UK yachts to retain their EU VAT status
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

Following the complaint to the European Union by the Cruising Association on the VAT Status of UK yachts in Greece after returning from outside EU Waters, the latest announcement received from the Greek Customs authority acknowledges the rights of...

Glass Ships in Bottles Exhibition
Glass Ships in Bottles Exhibition
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

A collection of 150 vintage glass ships in bottles and new glass artworks go on show at the Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside, Ayrshire, on 11 September.

World Oceans Day – Ocean Awareness Survey
World Oceans Day – Ocean Awareness Survey
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Ocean Conservation Trust, have published the results of the largest ever ocean literacy* survey held in England and Wales, which measured public awareness, attitudes, knowledge and b...

boatfolk launches Coastline Deadline
boatfolk launches Coastline Deadline
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

The marine environment is facing unprecedented change as a direct result of human activity and climate change. These challenges will have major implications for global biodiversity, infrastructure, human health and the productivity of the marine e...

UK’s first £5m marine landscape partnership ‘SeaScapes’ launches in North East
UK’s first £5m marine landscape partnership ‘SeaScapes’ launches in North East
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

As 8 June is World Ocean Day it is the perfect opportunity to introduce the UK’s first marine Landscape Partnership scheme and brand-new project team in the North East: SeaScapes.

IMRAY Launches Crowd-Funding Campaign
IMRAY Launches Crowd-Funding Campaign
Tuesday, 08 June 2021

This World Oceans Day, Imray is getting ready to launch its new product, Explore with Imray.

Sixth place in Taranto for the Great Britain SailGP Team
Sixth place in Taranto for the Great Britain SailGP Team
Sunday, 06 June 2021

Taranto, Italy, put on a great show for the eight SailGP teams this weekend. In what commentator David ‘Freddie’ Carr called the best light wind racing he had ever seen, the leaderboard was constantly changing. In the end it was the Ja...

Coastal sprint shuffles the leaderboard
Coastal sprint shuffles the leaderboard
Saturday, 05 June 2021

The Ocean Race Europe fleet returned to competitive action in Cascais, Portugal today where the 12 international teams representing nine countries took on the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy coastal race ahead of the start tomorrow of the second...

THREE WATCH MANNING MODEL HELPS PROTECT BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE CATCH
THREE WATCH MANNING MODEL HELPS PROTECT BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE CATCH
Friday, 04 June 2021

The Royal Navy River Class patrol vessels aim to spend around 320 days of the year at sea, with one of their primary roles to help protect England’s fishery grounds – as well as protecting UK waters from greater threats.

Photo finish for The Ocean Race Europe
Photo finish for The Ocean Race Europe
Thursday, 03 June 2021

The opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe came to a nail-biting conclusion in Cascais, Portugal with the winners in both the VO65 and IMOCA 60 classes decided only in the last few moments of the four-day passage from Lorient, France.

SailGP’s eight-nation fleet touches down in Taranto
SailGP’s eight-nation fleet touches down in Taranto
Thursday, 03 June 2021

In just a few days SailGP’s adrenaline-fueled racing is set to kick-off for the first ever Italy Sail Grand Prix on June 5-6 in Taranto.

Fairline Yachts announces line-up  for British Motor Yacht Show
Fairline Yachts announces line-up for British Motor Yacht Show
Thursday, 03 June 2021

Fairline Yachts has announced it is set to display three of its luxurious designs at this year’s return of the British Motor Yacht Show (12 – 20 June), including the sporty F//LINE 33 dayboat, the elegant flybridge model, the Squadron ...

Hempel World Cup Series kicks off at Allianz Regatta
Hempel World Cup Series kicks off at Allianz Regatta
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

The 2021 Hempel World Cup Series will kick off at the Allianz Regatta in Medemblik, The Netherlands today [2 June and will run through to 13 June with eight Olympic classes and world class talent on the water.

Paul Goodison takes flight in Great Britain SailGP F50 ahead of Italy Sail Grand Prix
Paul Goodison takes flight in Great Britain SailGP F50 ahead of Italy Sail Grand Prix
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Yesterday, 1 June, the Great Britain SailGP Team took flight in the stunning surroundings of the Taranto Harbour in southern Italy for the first time, as training began for the Italy Sail Grand Prix this weekend.

All to play for during final night at sea after a day of fast and furious racing
All to play for during final night at sea after a day of fast and furious racing
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Leg One is likely to be decided in the final hours with one last hurdle between the fleet and the finish line off Cascais.

RYA WELCOMES RED DIESEL EXTENDED IMPLEMENTATION DATE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
RYA WELCOMES RED DIESEL EXTENDED IMPLEMENTATION DATE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

HM Revenue and Customs have now confirmed that the change from red diesel to white diesel for propulsion in Northern Ireland, will be delayed until 1 October 2021.

VIDEO: Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed
VIDEO: Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

The wreck of sunken fishing vessel Nicola Faith, which went missing off the coast of Colwyn Bay on 27 January, has been raised from the seabed by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.

Flagship of the Year Awards
Flagship of the Year Awards
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

National Historic Ships UK has appointed three vessels as its Flagships of the Year 2021.

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