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POST HURRICANE MARIA WORK STARTS
Thursday, 21 September 2017Assault Engineers clearing the road at Meyers, Tortola. Image: Crown Copyright 2017
Mike Golding captivates visitors at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show
Thursday, 21 September 2017Image: Robert Stanwyck (FACTORY IMAGES)
Young 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 2017Image: Lars Maagaard
Fairline 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 2017Image: Robert Stanwyck (FACTORY IMAGES)
MDL 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 2017Moonspray sailing around St Ann’s Head in Milford Haven
MDL 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 2017Image: Crown Copyright 2017
Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 celebrates world launch
Monday, 18 September 2017Swift Trawler 35. Image: Christopher Ison
Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship
Monday, 18 September 2017With just seconds separating lap times from the Area Finals, the stage was set for the National Final of the 2017 Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship to be real nail biter at TheYachtmarket.com Southampton Boat Show.
Watch the video here https://yo...
The Star shines brightly at the end of the Bart’s Bash rainbow
Monday, 18 September 2017 The fourth year of the world’s largest sailing event, Bart’s Bash, got off to a terrific start in New Zealand at the Whangaruru Sailing Club in Oakura Bay, New Zealand as sailing and yacht clubs around the world geared up to run their own...About
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