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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.
ePropulsion UK to exhibit at Green Tech Boat Show
Tuesday, 08 June 2021ePropulsion 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
Tuesday, 08 June 2021To 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
Tuesday, 08 June 2021Following 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
Tuesday, 08 June 2021A 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.
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