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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Freedom Boat Club Announces Two New Locations on Sydney Harbour
Freedom Boat Club Announces Two New Locations on Sydney Harbour
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Freedom Boat Club has announced the opening of two new locations on Sydney Harbour: Freedom Boat Club Mosman Bay at Mosman Bay Marina and Freedom Boat Club Manly at North Harbour Marina. Both locations will be corporate-owned and add to Freedom&rs...

‘Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry’ research report
‘Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry’ research report
Thursday, 16 November 2023

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released a first-of-its-kind comprehensive, peer reviewed research report outlining a portfolio of technologies to support the reduction of carbon emissions from recreational b...

ePropulsion motors on with launch of X Series
ePropulsion motors on with launch of X Series
Thursday, 16 November 2023

ePropulsion’s Steve Bruce (global OEM sales director) has revealed that electric motors are enabling a new style of sailing. Speaking at the launch of the company’s new X Series at METSTRADE, he says ePropulsion’s learning that ...

METSTRADE 2023: Hexcel showcases developments in material tech
METSTRADE 2023: Hexcel showcases developments in material tech
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Composites specialist Hexcel is showcasing its latest developments in lightweight material technologies at the METSTRADE marine equipment trade fair this week, which runs until 17 November 2023.

Propspeed appoints EMEA sales director
Propspeed appoints EMEA sales director
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Underwater foul-release company Propspeed has appointed Davide Burrini as its new sales director for the region of Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Daniamant acquires Jotron lighting portfolio
Daniamant acquires Jotron lighting portfolio
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Marine safety equipment manufacturer Daniamant has acquired the entire lighting portfolio from Jotron AS, a provider of communication and safety solutions.

Maxwell Marine appoints sales manager for superyacht equipment 
Maxwell Marine appoints sales manager for superyacht equipment 
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Marine equipment manufacturer Maxwell Marine has announced the appointment of Alessandro Dario as the new sales manager for its superyacht division.

Sailors’ Society launches Christmas Appeal to ease festive separation for seafarers
Sailors’ Society launches Christmas Appeal to ease festive separation for seafarers
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Christmas has always been a time when we want to be at home with loved ones. But many seafarers will be spending Christmas thousands of miles from those they love and may only get a few moments on the phone to share the festivities with them.

‘Christmas Village’ now open daily at Gunwharf Quays
‘Christmas Village’ now open daily at Gunwharf Quays
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Gunwharf Quays has welcomed back its popular festive ‘Christmas Village’ attraction, with new activities added for 2023 following two successful years at the waterfront shopping outlet.

ePropulsion Launches Brand New X Series Electric Outboard Motor Line-up at METSTRADE
ePropulsion Launches Brand New X Series Electric Outboard Motor Line-up at METSTRADE
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

ePropulsion has announced the latest expansion to its product portfolio with the launch of the brand-new X Series at METSTRADE 2023. The X Series comprises three innovative electric outboard motors, the X12, X20 and X40, offering remarkable electr...

AC40 WINS WORLD SAILING’S BOAT OF THE YEAR 2023
AC40 WINS WORLD SAILING’S BOAT OF THE YEAR 2023
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

At the World Sailing Awards in Malaga, the AC40 has been announced as the 2023 winner of the Boat of the Year – ‘presented to mark outstanding boat design, innovative concepts and ground-breaking technological advancements that are cha...

Ocean Safety unveils new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023
Ocean Safety unveils new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety has unveiled its striking new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023.

Raymarine wins DAME Design award for Alpha Performance Display Series
Raymarine wins DAME Design award for Alpha Performance Display Series
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Raymarine has announce its new Alpha Series has won the ‘Navigation and Communication’ category of the 2023 DAME Awards at the METSTRADE industry show in Amsterdam.

DAME Awards winners 2023 revealed
DAME Awards winners 2023 revealed
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Oceanvolt’s HighPower ServoProp 25 has been announced as the overall winner of the DAME Design Awards at METSTRADE 2023.

Torqeedo updates Travel range of electric outboards
Torqeedo updates Travel range of electric outboards
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Marine electric drive manufacturer Torqeedo has updated the firm’s original Travel range of electric motors, first launched in 2005.

New Barton brand launches at METSTRADE
New Barton brand launches at METSTRADE
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Barton Marine has launched its new Barton Race-branded product group at METSTRADE (15-17 November 2023). 

Ocean Safety unveils new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023
Ocean Safety unveils new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety has unveiled a new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023.

eLogbook startup showcases at METSTRADE
eLogbook startup showcases at METSTRADE
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

LJ eLogbooks is a modern solution for yacht data recording, providing paperless digital logbooks and allowing users to create, manage, edit and store all logbook data in the cloud and desktop app on one platform. The company is one of 15 startups...

November 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
November 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

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

Sicomin partners with Candela on foiling ferry
Sicomin partners with Candela on foiling ferry
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Epoxy resin specialist Sicomin has partnered with Swedish electric foiling boat manufacturer Candela. Sicomin will supply a complete epoxy resins and adhesives package for Candela’s latest project, the P-12 foiling passenger shuttle.

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