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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.

First boater census paints picture of 21st-century canal life
First boater census paints picture of 21st-century canal life
Thursday, 20 April 2023

The Canal & River Trust has published the results of its first-ever boater census of the 35,000 boats licensed on the charity’s 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales. The census is intended to offer a snapshot of life on the wat...

Scout Boats invests US$10m in expansion
Scout Boats invests US$10m in expansion
Thursday, 20 April 2023

Scout Boats, a luxury boat manufacturer based in South Carolina, is expanding its Dorchester County operations following a $10m investment.

Sonardyne partners with Smart Sound Plymouth for UK’s premier proving area for next-generation marine technologies
Sonardyne partners with Smart Sound Plymouth for UK’s premier proving area for next-generation marine technologies
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Marine energy, defence and science company Sonardyne has been selected to provide a subsurface communications and navigation network for the Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) Project. 

Clarisse Crémer confirms return to sailing with new team
Clarisse Crémer confirms return to sailing with new team
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

At 33, French sailor Clarisse Crémer is embarking on one of the most exciting challenges of her career: competing in the next Vendée Globe, in November 2024. 

Cowes Week launches Weekend Warriors Cup for Club Cruisers
Cowes Week launches Weekend Warriors Cup for Club Cruisers
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

With the ever-increasing demands on people’s time, and in order to welcome new sailors to Cowes Week, the event organisers are delighted to announce the introduction of the Weekend Warriors Cup for the Club Cruiser Division.

Spring Water Watch: Britons urged to help protect nation’s rivers
Spring Water Watch: Britons urged to help protect nation’s rivers
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Planet Patrol, the leading environmental campaign group, is calling on the public to help protect the nation’s rivers as part of a UK-wide citizen science investigation.

Pure Latitude Boat Club expands ahead of South Coast Boat Show
Pure Latitude Boat Club expands ahead of South Coast Boat Show
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Boat and yacht share company Pure Latitude has expanded its operations by opening a new base in Lymington Yacht Haven.

Video: US warship collides with tugboat during launch
Video: US warship collides with tugboat during launch
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Footage captured during the launch of a US warship using the ‘side launch’ method shows the vessel seemingly colliding with a tugboat moments after hitting the water.

April 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
April 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

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

Update on Baglietto prototype green hydrogen system
Update on Baglietto prototype green hydrogen system
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Baglietto, the Italian boatbuilder based in La Spezia, has outlined the latest developments of its prototype green hydrogen system at a conference entitled ‘Bzero – working for an evolving future’.

Scientists discover ‘pristine’ deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos
Scientists discover ‘pristine’ deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Scientists have discovered an extensive network of ancient deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve — the first of their kind to be documented inside the marine protected area since it was established in 1998.

Mercury Marine ships first Avator electric outboards
Mercury Marine ships first Avator electric outboards
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Mercury Marine has shipped the first group of Avator 7.5e electric outboards to global customers.

boot Düsseldorf releases study on boaters’ attitudes to sustainability
boot Düsseldorf releases study on boaters’ attitudes to sustainability
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Marine industry trade fair boot Düsseldorf has released a report after conducting a survey on attitudes towards sustainability in the leisure marine industry.

Racing maxi-catamaran gets new eco-efficient cruising credentials
Racing maxi-catamaran gets new eco-efficient cruising credentials
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Thorne Yacht Design has revealed further updates on its ongoing, extensive refit of a 27.4-metre maxi sailing catamaran.

Archipelago Yachts to build market-first methanol leisure boat with Chartwell Marine
Archipelago Yachts to build market-first methanol leisure boat with Chartwell Marine
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Archipelago Expedition Yachts, high-class leisure shipbuilding firm, and Chartwell Marine, UK pioneer of next-generation vessel design for the offshore wind sector, have continued their cross-industry collaboration with the announcement of the Arc...

ROUND BRITAIN ERIB ANNOUNCES PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP WITH GILL
ROUND BRITAIN ERIB ANNOUNCES PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP WITH GILL
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Harry Besley, the 17-year-old Round Britain eRIB Challenge skipper, is delighted to announce that marine clothing brand GILL has signed up to pledge support as a Premium Sponsor. Aligned with their intent to ‘inspire the next generation of a...

Eddie Jordan officially opens London Luxury Afloat 2023
Eddie Jordan officially opens London Luxury Afloat 2023
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

F1 aficionado and TV personality Eddie Jordan was joined by representatives from iconic yachting brands Oyster Yachts, Sunseeker and Princess Yachts and show organisers, British Marine to officially open London Luxury Afloat 2023.

British Marine halves pandemic losses in 2022
British Marine halves pandemic losses in 2022
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

British Marine, the trade association for the leisure marine, superyacht, and commercial marine sectors, has filed its accounts for the financial year ending 30 June 2022.

Second London Luxury Afloat show officially opens
Second London Luxury Afloat show officially opens
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

The second edition of the now-annual London Luxury Afloat show has got underway at London’s historic St. Katharine Docks marina.

Windicator range launches in Europe
Windicator range launches in Europe
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Barton Marine is launching the Windicator range into Europe for 2023.  

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