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Sole surviving D-Day landing craft gets restoration go-ahead
Friday, 22 September 2017Sanya Serenity Coast claims line honours in Clipper Race
Thursday, 21 September 2017Sanya Serenity Coast claimed line honours after arriving in Punta del Este, Uruguay, in the longest ever individual race of the Clipper Race’s 11 edition history after setting off from Liverpool on 20 August.
On her team’s achievemen...
POST HURRICANE MARIA WORK STARTS
Thursday, 21 September 2017Mike Golding captivates visitors at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show
Thursday, 21 September 2017Young Vendee2020Vision Sailors take on British Record
Thursday, 21 September 2017Four of Britain’s young offshore sailing talent are on standby for an assault on the Length of Britain Challenge, from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
The current record held by British sailor Phil Sharp stands at three days, 11 h...
Next generation of talent celebrated
Thursday, 21 September 201734 apprentices took centre stage as British Marine honoured them at its annual Graduation Ceremony at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show.
In its seventh year, the ceremony celebrates graduating apprentices from all areas of the industry, i...
Powerboat certification for disabled people soon to be available across the country
Wednesday, 20 September 2017Fairline Yachts reveals plans for brand new day boat
Wednesday, 20 September 2017Fairline Yachts has announced plans for a new 33ft express cruiser.
This new model will be the first from Fairline’s new project ‘F-Line’ series and will launch in early 2019.
Spirit Yachts unveils full designs of 34m wooden superyacht
Wednesday, 20 September 2017British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts has unveiled the designs for its pioneering 34m sailing yacht, the Spirit 111’, for the first time at the Southampton Boat Show.
As the largest single-masted wooden yacht to be buil...
Princess sees strong start to the boat show season
Wednesday, 20 September 2017Princess Yachts has emerged from the Cannes Yachting Festival with order books reaching a record €0.73billion (£0.64billion) at retail value. Representing an 85 per cent like-for-like increase on 2016, the news is a great start to the b...
SmartFind G8 AIS
Wednesday, 20 September 2017The SmartFind G8 AIS, the world’s first AIS EPIRB, has received Type Approval Certification for use on the Cospas Sarsat satellite system, meaning the beacon will soon be rolling off McMurdo’s Portsmouth factory production line.
Key ...
Ocean Youth Trust South announce new Staff Skipper for sail training vessel Prolific
Wednesday, 20 September 2017Ocean Youth Trust South has announced that Peta Koczy has been appointed as the new Staff Skipper for the sail training vessel Prolific. She will take over in November when Andy Viney leaves after five years with the charity.
Peta is aged 2...
Britain’s boatbuilders are buoyant
Wednesday, 20 September 2017MDL MARINAS UNVEILS NEXT STAGE OF OCEAN VILLAGE’S TRANSFORMATION
Tuesday, 19 September 2017This year’s Southampton Boat Show sees MDL Marinas mark the next chapter of the highly anticipated £3.5million transformation of Ocean Village Marina, climaxing this October with the opening of the five-star, luxury Southampton Harbour...
WINDS OF CHANGE AMONG BENETEAU OUTBOARDS
Tuesday, 19 September 2017Immediately after the launch of the Barracuda 6 this autumn, Beneteau announced three new outboard models that will complete the renewal of the Antares and Barracuda ranges.
With a higher level of finish and additional features, the new Antares ...
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust prepare for an emotional homecoming
Tuesday, 19 September 2017MDL and Beds on Board launch official partnership
Tuesday, 19 September 2017MDL Marinas has launched a unique integrated partnership with online boat accommodation platform, Beds on Board, marking its continued position as a pioneer within the marine industry.
In a world-first tie-up between a marina group and a sharing...
Love Island winner, Amber Davies, to host very special Ladies Day at boat show
Tuesday, 19 September 2017Ladies Day, in association with the Grand Café, Southampton is set to be another show-stopper at this year’s TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show. Hosted by Love Island favourite, Amber Davies, ladies can enjoy the ultimate in liv...
ALL HANDS ON DECK IN PREPARATION FOR MARIA
Tuesday, 19 September 2017Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 celebrates world launch
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