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Top youth talents take home national titles
Top youth talents take home national titles
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Over 300 of the UK’s best young racing talents battled it out in tough conditions at the 2024 RYA Youth National Championships, held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy during the Easter break (1-5 April).

OGR nears its completion and 2027 Ocean Globe Announced
OGR nears its completion and 2027 Ocean Globe Announced
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

As the end of the 2023 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race draws closer, the big question is who will win this historic 50th Anniversary celebration of the first-ever Whitbread Race? And the French are dominating. In leg 4, Pen Duick VI FR (14) looks set to...

AMERICA’S CUP ENTERS THE E-SPORTS ARENA
AMERICA’S CUP ENTERS THE E-SPORTS ARENA
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

America’s Cup is taking a leap into the virtual world with the launch of its official simulation videogame, AC Sailing, along with its first-ever e-sports world championship, America’s Cup E-series.

Pilot project for emission-free river cruises launched
Pilot project for emission-free river cruises launched
Monday, 08 April 2024

Torqeedo has announced that it has been commissioned by Eichberger Schiffservice to provide a fully integrated electric propulsion system for a demonstrator of a luxurious and innovative houseboat developed by Eichberger.

May 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
May 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 08 April 2024

Are you thinking about selling your boat?

The Ocean Race gathers critical polar ocean data from Antarctica and the Northwest Passage
The Ocean Race gathers critical polar ocean data from Antarctica and the Northwest Passage
Monday, 08 April 2024

The Ocean Race is providing critical data to international scientists studying the impact of climate change and plastic pollution on ocean health.

Fund Britain’s Waterways flotilla to Westminster
Fund Britain’s Waterways flotilla to Westminster
Monday, 08 April 2024

A large flotilla of boats will be travelling in convoy up the River Thames and standing off the Palace of Westminster, to draw the attention of Parliament to the Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) campaign.

Australian Formula Kite winner claims overall trophy in Palma as Olympic rival falters
Australian Formula Kite winner claims overall trophy in Palma as Olympic rival falters
Saturday, 06 April 2024

Australian kiteboarder Breiana Whitehead has been awarded the trophy for overall winner of the 53 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by Iberostar at the World Cup Series event in Palma.

Welsh wizard Beckett inspires with Palma three-peat
Welsh wizard Beckett inspires with Palma three-peat
Saturday, 06 April 2024

The British Sailing Team’s Micky Beckett scored a crucial victory in the countdown to Paris 2024, winning the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma for the third consecutive year.

Pivotal moment for INEOS Britannia as AC75 arrives in Barcelona
Pivotal moment for INEOS Britannia as AC75 arrives in Barcelona
Saturday, 06 April 2024

INEOS Britannia’s race boat for the 37th America’s Cup has made the 1,000 mile journey from its UK base in Northamptonshire to Barcelona, Spain.

Spirit Yachts Announces Q Class Commission
Spirit Yachts Announces Q Class Commission
Friday, 05 April 2024

British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts announced it has been commissioned to build a contemporary version of a Q Class yacht. Alongside Dykstra Naval Architects, Spirit was selected as the build yard by the project’s owner.

New Build Boats with Boatshed - Allsea Boats
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Allsea Boats
Friday, 05 April 2024

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!

Top 10 Things to do at Crick Boat Show 2024
Top 10 Things to do at Crick Boat Show 2024
Thursday, 04 April 2024

The 2024 Crick Boat Show, to be held across the late May Bank Holiday Weekend 25-27 May at Crick Marina, near Daventry in Northamptonshire, is the UK’s biggest inland waterways festival and offers a fantastic day...

Gravesend RNLI tasked to injured crew on board cargo ship
Gravesend RNLI tasked to injured crew on board cargo ship
Thursday, 04 April 2024

On Wednesday 3 April at 6:33pm, Gravesend RNLI was requested to launch by London Coastguard to a crew member who had suffered an injury onboard a Ro-Ro Cargo vessel in the area of Grays on the River Thames.

Arksen broadens dealer network within UK market
Arksen broadens dealer network within UK market
Thursday, 04 April 2024

Arksen has announced a partnership with a new dealership as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. Yeoward Boatyards joins Arksen, focusing on the South West region of the UK and becoming the first dealer of the eagerly anticipated Discovery Seri...

Yamaha unveils new WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign
Yamaha unveils new WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign
Thursday, 04 April 2024

In a bid to support thrill-seeking watersports enthusiasts looking to get out onto the water this summer, Yamaha Marine UK has announced its latest WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign, in conjunction with Santander UK. 

KARPAZ GATE MARINA ANNOUNCES 2024 BERTHING PACKAGES AND RATES
KARPAZ GATE MARINA ANNOUNCES 2024 BERTHING PACKAGES AND RATES
Thursday, 04 April 2024

Ahead of the season, Karpaz Gate Marina has announced there will be no price increases in rates for boat owners at its full marina resort facilities in 2024. Berth holders and visitors can also benefit from a range of competitive packages at the m...

April 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
April 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Thursday, 04 April 2024

Head over to BoatBid.com and have a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!

Olympic selection pressure launches Aussie to the top
Olympic selection pressure launches Aussie to the top
Wednesday, 03 April 2024

Australia’s Mara Stransky has responded to the pressure of a close Olympic selection battle by moving to the top of the ILCA 6 dinghy leaderboard after a sunny, sea breeze day three of the World Cup Series at the 53 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mal...

Suntex Marinas And Centerbridge Partners Announce Joint Venture
Suntex Marinas And Centerbridge Partners Announce Joint Venture
Wednesday, 03 April 2024

Suntex Marina Investors, the largest standalone marina owner in the U.S., and Centerbridge Partners announced that they have established a joint venture backed by Centerbridge-affiliated funds and global institutional investors to acquire over $1....

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