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Twisted Revives Iconic Scorpion RIBs: A New Era Begins
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Twisted, renowned specialist in bespoke vehicles and boats, has announced the acquisition of Scorpion RIBs, a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). Following Scorpion RIBs’ entry into administration earlier ...
Overwhelming Demand for Luxury Adventure on the High Seas
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Oyster Yachts announces the opening of entries for the Oyster World Rally 2028-29 to unprecedented demand.
Newtown yacht equipment manufacturer makes waves with US expansion
Tuesday, 18 June 2024A Welsh marine equipment manufacturer has achieved a $5 million boost in export revenue after opening a dedicated international base in the US, thanks to support from the Welsh Government.
Historic Edinburgh Cup and Centenary Celebrations at South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 The picturesque coastal village of Abersoch is set to host a momentous event in the world of keelboat racing: the 76th Edinburgh Cup, the British Dragon Association National Championship. This year’s championship holds special significance as i...World Sailing commits to making sport “truly inclusive” with landmark Para Inclusive Strategy
Tuesday, 18 June 2024World Sailing is targeting a return to the Paralympic Games after publishing its first Para Inclusive Strategy which will guide the growth of the sport through to 2029.
Boat Club Trafalgar Unveils Brand-New Ballistic XP80 RIB
Monday, 17 June 2024Boat Club Trafalgar has announced the addition of Phoenix, a premium Ballistic XP80 8m RIB, to their fleet.
A WET AND WILD EDITION OF ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
Monday, 17 June 2024It was certainly a race to remember with crews battling the heavy conditions, especially around the Needles and the reach to St Catherine’s Point.
Notorious wins the Gold Roman Bowl
Saturday, 15 June 2024TP52 Notorious was first overall in the IRC Class and won the coveted Gold Roman Bowl and the Observer Trophy for Monohull Line Honours in the Round the Island Race.
RNLI lifesavers honoured by His Majesty The King in charity’s 200th anniversary year
Saturday, 15 June 2024Eight Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers and staff have been recognised for a combined 304 years of dedicated service to saving lives at sea in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours.
RNLI crews preparing for Round the Island Race as Official Race Charity for 2024
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crews on The Solent are gearing up to keep competitors safe in the annual Round the Island Race this Saturday.
Portsmouth Unit Celebrates 30 years of Volunteering
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Thirty years of volunteering afloat around the coastline of Britain was celebrated in Portsmouth by a national nautical charity recently.
UNIVERSAL YACHTING FLY THE FLAG FOR DUFOUR YACHTS AT SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Universal Yachting has announced its participation in the Southampton International Boat Show, from 13 to 22 September. This year, Universal Yachting will showcase three exceptional models from Dufour Yachts: The Dufour 37, the Dufour 41, and the ...
Sail Croatia strengthens fleet following strong demand for Private Yacht Tours
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Sail Croatia has announced plans to strengthen its fleet, with the addition of a Lagoon 55 catamaran in Spring 2025.
June 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Head over to BoatBid.com and have a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!
Beaulieu River photo competition winner’s presentation
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Lord Montagu has presented keen amateur photographer Maggie White with a canvas print of the action-packed sailing picture which made her the Beaulieu River photo competition winner for the third year running.
Team Crewsaver raising funds Cancer Research
Wednesday, 12 June 2024The first all-ladies angling team compete in Sea Angling Classic to reel in funds to support the fight against cancer.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Robert Glen
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Robert Glen of Barrus honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s European Commercial Marine Awards
savvy navvy wins British Marine Award second year running
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Marine technology company savvy navvy has been recognised for its international growth by the UK marine sector at the British Marine Trades Association Awards ceremony.
MDL champions pioneering sea and land-based crossing for quadruple amputee
Tuesday, 11 June 2024MDL Marinas is supporting Alex Lewis as he attempts the ground-breaking challenge to become the first ever quadruple amputee to row offshore across the south of England from Falmouth to Dover, before hand-cycling the return land-based journey back...
New crew, new name, new pilot boat at Falmouth Harbour
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Two new crew members have joined or changed roles in the Falmouth Harbour Pilot Boat team in the run up to the Harbour taking delivery of its new £1.6M state-of-the-art pilot boat this summer – the name of which has been revealed as &lsqu...About
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