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Monna Lisa gets sustainable coating, thanks to AkzoNobel
Wednesday, 26 June 2024International, AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand, has announced it’s painting over the Monna Lisa. Not, as keen spellers will realise, the Leonardo da Vinci painting housed in the Louvre, this Mona is actually a cable-laying vessel ow...
The Moorings introduces new charter destination: La Paz, Mexico
Wednesday, 26 June 2024The Moorings has thrilled to announce the latest addition to its portfolio of sailing destinations: La Paz, Mexico. Bareboat and skippered charters aboard sail and power catamarans are available to book now for Winter 2024 departures.
Woodland Trust highlights ‘ticking threat’ of uncontrollable wildfires as Met Office issues amber weather warning
Wednesday, 26 June 2024An increasing threat of wildfires amid rising temperatures and Met Office warnings could have a “devastating” impact, according to the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.
First finishers reach Wicklow as SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race in end game
Tuesday, 25 June 2024After battling a range of weather conditions, the first boats in the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race reached the finishing-line at Wicklow today with both winning ‘line honours’ accolades.
100 Sailors, 100 Nautical miles – A Port Solent Challenge like no other
Tuesday, 25 June 2024MS Sailing Charity Oceans of Hope launches first-of-a-kind challenge. Over 100 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) will set sail from Port Solent Marina over an action-packed two weeks, June 30 – July 14.
All At Sea – July 2024
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Quadriplegic adventurer completes circumnavigation of UK
Tuesday, 25 June 2024Quadriplegic adventurer Geoff Holt, founder of Wetwheels, has completed a circumnavigation of the UK. Holt, who was supported by Henri-Lloyd, took 26 days and covered some 1,880 nautical miles.
CRUISE TO SUCCESS
Tuesday, 25 June 2024Common mistakes when booking a cruise that could cost you a fortune.
Shootin’ The Breeze With… Tom Rinda, Cowes Week’s Chief Judge
Tuesday, 25 June 2024AAS: You are Cowes Week’s Chief Judge – can you explain what this entails?
TR: I supervise, along with an assistant Chief, the intake of Protest filings, voluntary penalties accepted for rules infractions and redress hearings during...
Meals & Memories with a View
Tuesday, 25 June 2024This month we are in the beautiful Broads getting a taste, quite literally, of what three marinas there have to offer.
New Brazil team joins SailGP league
Tuesday, 25 June 2024SailGP, the global racing championship, has partnered with Mubadala Capital, the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, to acquire a newly formed SailGP Team to represent Brazil.
RNLI searches for missing ‘Billy’ models from 1960s
Tuesday, 25 June 2024The RNLI is on the search for its ‘Billies’. These are what it terms as ‘lifelike models’ (debatable as they’re truly horrifying) which were used in the 1960s as collecting aids.
Cannes show organisers reveal changes for 2024
Tuesday, 25 June 2024The 47th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival – the inaugural event of the sailing season and Europe’s largest in-water boat show – is back from 10 to 15 September 2024. With works on the Vieux Port underway, organisers have ...
Five additional Brunswick facilities reach ‘zero to landfill’ status
Tuesday, 25 June 2024Brunswick Corporation, one of the world’s largest recreational marine technology companies, has confirmed five additional facilities have now reached zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTLF) status.
Agilis Jettenders produces new model with 32 million custom combos
Tuesday, 25 June 2024Agilis Jettenders has announced details of its latest tender, the Agilis 500D. Aside from its specifications, more on that below, the company says it features over 32 million combinations of colours, materials, and accessories available. Imagine ...
Shootin’ the Breeze… with Helly Hansen brand ambassador Joan Mulloy, a professional Irish offshore solo sailor
Tuesday, 25 June 2024AAS: How old were you when you began sailing?
JM: I learned to sail when I was about 8-years-old at my local sailing club in the west of Ireland – Mayo Sailing Club.
New sales manager at Cantiere Mimì
Tuesday, 25 June 2024Italian shipyard Cantiere Mimì has appointed Rosaria Senese as its sales manager.
Crew arrested after yacht fireworks allegedly spark forest fire in Greece
Monday, 24 June 2024Thirteen people have been arrested after fireworks from a superyacht are thought to have sparked a forest fire in Greece.
A new beginning for Cornish Crabbers
Monday, 24 June 2024A team led by Ben Walker of Blue Lagoon Marine has acquired the Cornish Crabbers brand, its Intellectual Property and the moulds for on-going production. They have been acquired from the liquidators of Cornish Crabbers LLP, which entered voluntary...
Twisted Marine acquires Scorpion and vows to uphold legacy
Monday, 24 June 2024Twisted Marine has acquired Scorpion RIBs. Production on new builds of Twisted Scorpions will begin immediately and the company is also offering ‘refreshes’ for anyone with an older model.
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