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Howden Group launches new marine practice­ under Haven Knox-Johnston name
Howden Group launches new marine practice­ under Haven Knox-Johnston name
Monday, 18 September 2023

Howden UK & Ireland has launched its new marine insurance practice at the Southampton International Boat Show.  The new marine practice provides a full spectrum of insurance solutions to the marine industry, UK boat owners and blue o...

Maritime Inspiration for Schools and Community with Falmouth Harbour Open Days
Maritime Inspiration for Schools and Community with Falmouth Harbour Open Days
Monday, 18 September 2023 Secondary school students from across Cornwall are invited to join the first of two inspirational Open Days run by Falmouth Harbour and a host of partners looking at the dynamic maritime past, present and future of the Port of Falmouth and beyond. F...
boatfolk expands and appoints new boatcare Boat Sales Manager
boatfolk expands and appoints new boatcare Boat Sales Manager
Monday, 18 September 2023

boatcare, a national boat repairs and maintenance company, part of boatfolk, announces a brand-new role and the appointment of Deena Currie as boatcare Boat Sales Manager, as the company responds to its continued growth across the UK.

McIntyre OGR entrant “Triana” diverting with injured crew
McIntyre OGR entrant “Triana” diverting with injured crew
Sunday, 17 September 2023

At 14:00 UTC, skipper of yacht Triana FR (66), Jean d’Arthuys, informed McIntyre Ocean Globe race control of an incident onboard. Crew member Stéphane Raguenes had fallen on deck, resulting in a seri...

VIDEO: NYYC AMERICAN MAGIC TAKE THE WIN
VIDEO: NYYC AMERICAN MAGIC TAKE THE WIN
Sunday, 17 September 2023

Having come into the final day of the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup here in Vilanova i La Geltrú sitting in fifth place, it was an outside bet at best that NYYC American Magic could climb the leaderboard and chal...

Bruising final day ends a difficult weekend in Vilanova for INEOS Britannia
Bruising final day ends a difficult weekend in Vilanova for INEOS Britannia
Sunday, 17 September 2023

The final day of racing at the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup saw INEOS Britannia finish in sixth place overall.

Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup – Final Day
Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup – Final Day
Sunday, 17 September 2023

Having come into the final day of the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup here in Vilanova i La Geltrú sitting in fifth place, it was an outside bet at best that NYYC American Magic could climb the leaderboard and chal...

VIDEO: First day of the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup
VIDEO: First day of the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup
Saturday, 16 September 2023

The first day of the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup was a day of mixed fortunes, drama, desperation, nail-biting excitement, exquisite light-airs technique and tension untold with a new name on the podium and brilliance shinin...

Clipper Race fleet embarks on transatlantic race from Spain to Punta del Este
Clipper Race fleet embarks on transatlantic race from Spain to Punta del Este
Saturday, 16 September 2023

The Clipper Race fleet has departed for Punta del Este as the second race in the circumnavigation left from Puerto Sherry, Spain yesterday, which was the first stopover destination following an electric Race Start from Portsmouth.

Winners of the Southampton International Boat Show Exhibitor Environmental Innovation Awards revealed
Winners of the Southampton International Boat Show Exhibitor Environmental Innovation Awards revealed
Saturday, 16 September 2023

Yesterday at the Southampton International Boat Show (Friday 15 September), Sunsail and The Moorings were officially revealed as winners of the Exhibitor Environmental Innovation Awards.

VIDEO: Racing on Day 1 of Preliminary Regatta abandoned
VIDEO: Racing on Day 1 of Preliminary Regatta abandoned
Friday, 15 September 2023

The picturesque, stunning Mediterranean conditions of yesterday were replaced briefly today by conditions that multiple America’s Cup winner Glenn Ashby described as “downright atrocious,” from the commentary booth as the rain in...

Alinghi Red Bull Racing ready for take-off in Vilanova
Alinghi Red Bull Racing ready for take-off in Vilanova
Thursday, 14 September 2023

America’s Cup boats often fly above water and on Tuesday Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team put on a true “air show” off the coast of Vilanova i La Geltrú, Catalonia, where the team’s AC40s eng...

“A real sight to see” – all eyes on Portsmouth as Olympic kiting comes to UK
“A real sight to see” – all eyes on Portsmouth as Olympic kiting comes to UK
Thursday, 14 September 2023

Britain’s top kite foil athletes have promised sports fans a “showcase” of the Olympics’ newest and fastest discipline on the eve of the Formula Kite European Championships.

VIDEO: Musto cements relationship with Clarisse Crémer, in new partnership with L’OCCITANE en Provence
VIDEO: Musto cements relationship with Clarisse Crémer, in new partnership with L’OCCITANE en Provence
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Musto will continue their support of talented offshore sailor Clarisse Crémer (FRA), partnering with her new team L’OCCITANE en Provence.

SailGP and Mubadala bring the world’s most exciting racing on water to the UAE’s capital for the first time
SailGP and Mubadala bring the world’s most exciting racing on water to the UAE’s capital for the first time
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 Abu Dhabi is gearing up for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix. Tickets are now on sale to witness some of the sport’s best athletes representing national teams from around the globe unleash their prowess on the waters of Mina Zayed, Abu D...
RNLI marks 200 years of lifesaving with new range of commemorative gifts
RNLI marks 200 years of lifesaving with new range of commemorative gifts
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will mark its 200th anniversary in March 2024. As the charity prepares to celebrate this incredible milestone, supporters can mark the occasion with a new range of commemorative gifts.

RS Electric Boats announces £5.4m project funding in place for ZENOW
RS Electric Boats announces £5.4m project funding in place for ZENOW
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

RS Electric Boats has announced that its ZENOW (Zero Emission Network of Workboats) project has received £4.1 million in grant funding from the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) and Innovate UK, as part of its Zero Emissio...

INEOS Britannia Announce Race Crew For the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú
INEOS Britannia Announce Race Crew For the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

It’s been over two and a half years since the shutters came down on the racing in Auckland for the 36th America’s Cup, but the show’s back on the road with the first of three Preliminary Regattas set to start on 14 September, in ...

Premier Marinas and Marine Resources Invite All Enthusiasts to Explore Marina Careers at SIBS
Premier Marinas and Marine Resources Invite All Enthusiasts to Explore Marina Careers at SIBS
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Marine Resources, in the marine industry recruitment sector, has announced its presence at the Southampton Boat Show 2023.

Orient Express Racing Team looking forward to first competitive outing
Orient Express Racing Team looking forward to first competitive outing
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Orient Express Racing Team has announced an experienced race crew as the team prepares for its debut competitive outing with their new AC40 at the first Preliminary Regatta on the road to the 37th America’s Cup in 2024.

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