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VIDEO:  ‘LAND OF SPEED’ DOCUMENTARY TO PREMIERE TOMORROW
VIDEO: ‘LAND OF SPEED’ DOCUMENTARY TO PREMIERE TOMORROW
Tuesday, 11 April 2023

In December 2022, Emirates Team New Zealand broke the wind-powered land-speed world record in our revolutionary land yacht, Horonuku, piloted by Glenn Ashby.

Ian Herbert Jones rescue underway
Ian Herbert Jones rescue underway
Tuesday, 11 April 2023

While the GGR Crisis Management Team ( CMT)  kept Ian informed of the developments in his rescue throughout the night, they were not receiving response and updates. He was however manually activating the “acknowledgment” button on...

Yamaha boat partners power up for the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Yamaha boat partners power up for the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Tuesday, 11 April 2023

Showcasing an extensive line up of Yamaha outboards and marine products, Yamaha boat partners are all set for the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, 21-23 April.

Marine tourism plays a key role in boosting Scotland’s economy
Marine tourism plays a key role in boosting Scotland’s economy
Tuesday, 11 April 2023

Scotland’s economy has recorded a multi-million pound boost thanks to marine tourism during 2022 a national study has found.

BRITISH STREET FOOD AWARDS SET TO RETURN
BRITISH STREET FOOD AWARDS SET TO RETURN
Tuesday, 11 April 2023

Gunwharf Quays is partnering with The British Street Food Awards to host the Southern heats of the competition at the South Coast’s biggest outlet shopping destination for the third consecutive year.

EPIRB activation in extreme storm- PUFFIN Golden Globe Race
EPIRB activation in extreme storm- PUFFIN Golden Globe Race
Monday, 10 April 2023

At 1540UTC Ian Herbert Jones SKIPPER PUFFIN rang the GGR Race Office on Iridium phone to advise that he was in extreme weather and confused sea, 50 knots, gusting over 70 knots, running under bare poles, trying to hand steer downwind. The yacht wa...

Stellar six-medal haul kicks off 2023 for British Sailing Team
Stellar six-medal haul kicks off 2023 for British Sailing Team
Sunday, 09 April 2023

Micky Beckett secured his second consecutive Princess Sofia Trophy win as the British Sailing Team brought home four golds and two silvers from the iconic Palma regatta.

Kirsten Neuschäfer out of doldrums and defending her lead in the GGR
Kirsten Neuschäfer out of doldrums and defending her lead in the GGR
Friday, 07 April 2023

In the northern hemisphere, it’s been tense for Kirsten Neuschäfer (ZAF), in less wind than her runner-up for longer. Every time it looks like she’s losing the lead, she finds the resources to grab some miles back, or clutch to th...

Ballistic XP80
Ballistic XP80
Thursday, 06 April 2023

Ballistic RIBs has announced the launch of its latest model, the XP80 Adventure RIB.

D-MARIN WINS TENDER TO TRANSFORM MARINA IN GREECE
D-MARIN WINS TENDER TO TRANSFORM MARINA IN GREECE
Thursday, 06 April 2023

Global marina network D-Marin has announced that they will develop the Pylos Marina, Greece, with a multi-million euro investment in partnership with TEMES S.A.

Freedom Boat Club Expands its Presence in Australia
Freedom Boat Club Expands its Presence in Australia
Thursday, 06 April 2023

Freedom Boat Club is planning to open three new locations in Australia at Bobbin Head, Pittwater and Lake Macquarie.

SailGP finalises record 12-event calendar for Season 4
SailGP finalises record 12-event calendar for Season 4
Thursday, 06 April 2023 SailGP has unveiled its final Season 4 calendar, featuring a mix of already established fan-favourite locations, new territories and some welcome returns to the SailGP host city fold.

As a continued sign of the league’s rapid growth, the se...

The ultimate guide to keeping surfaces ship shape this summer
The ultimate guide to keeping surfaces ship shape this summer
Thursday, 06 April 2023

Owning the boat that’s the envy of all the others in the marina this summer doesn’t happen by accident. It involves proper planning and maintenance.

Stories of resolve and resilience as 11th Hour Racing Team and Biotherm finish in Itajaí
Stories of resolve and resilience as 11th Hour Racing Team and Biotherm finish in Itajaí
Wednesday, 05 April 2023

11th Hour Racing Team earn final podium position for Leg 3 with Biotherm taking fourth place in the longest Leg in race history…

MDL Marinas partners with Ocean Globe Race
MDL Marinas partners with Ocean Globe Race
Wednesday, 05 April 2023

After almost a quarter of a century, it is with great excitement that MDL Marinas announces it has partnered with the Ocean Globe Race to bring the iconic sailing race back to Southampton.

Fishing couple “owe their lives to Crewsaver”
Fishing couple “owe their lives to Crewsaver”
Wednesday, 05 April 2023

A couple’s fishing trip has emphasised the importance of wearing an approved, properly maintained and correctly worn lifejacket at all times when a freak wave caused their 6.8m boat to capsize off New South Wales, Australia.

New ‘Harbour Master Designate’ joining Falmouth Harbour from the Port of London
New ‘Harbour Master Designate’ joining Falmouth Harbour from the Port of London
Wednesday, 05 April 2023 The Port of London’s Deputy Harbour Master is about to become Falmouth’s ‘Harbour Master Designate’, shadowing the current HM Duncan Paul until his retirement early in 2024, and joining the team in the run up to Falmouth&rsquo...
Win prizes worth over £2500 with tickets to South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Win prizes worth over £2500 with tickets to South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 05 April 2023

Visitors to this year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show can win prizes worth over £2500 when they book their free tickets to the show, which takes place at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina 21-23 April 2023.

SUNSEEKER WILL PRESENT A TRIO OF YACHTS AT LONDON LUXURY AFLOAT
SUNSEEKER WILL PRESENT A TRIO OF YACHTS AT LONDON LUXURY AFLOAT
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Sunseeker’s largest European distributor, Sunseeker London Group, is presenting a beautiful line-up of luxury motor yachts at the upcoming London Luxury Afloat from Tuesday 18 – Saturday 22 April.

World’s Most Popular Boat Type Goes Electric
World’s Most Popular Boat Type Goes Electric
Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Center console boats are the most popular recreational vessels on the water, with around 50,000 sold annually in the US alone and many more globally.

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