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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.

Sale process launched for Fairline Yachts
Sale process launched for Fairline Yachts
Tuesday, 11 February 2025

The Joint Administrators of Fairline Yachts Limited have secured funding for the business and are seeking a buyer to take the iconic brand forward.

Fairline Yachts seeks buyer as administrators secure funding
Fairline Yachts seeks buyer as administrators secure funding
Tuesday, 11 February 2025

The administrators of Fairline Yachts have secured additional funding and launched a formal sale process to find a buyer for the historic British boatbuilder.

Groupe Beneteau anticipates sales slowdown and continued destocking in H1 2025
Groupe Beneteau anticipates sales slowdown and continued destocking in H1 2025
Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Groupe Beneteau has released its full financial results for 2024, revealing a 29.4 per cent decrease in full-year revenue from 2023. The French boating giant says it is looking to the second half of 2025 to deliver a ‘gradual upturn’ ...

Australia and NZ marine industry: economic challenges persist but superyachting grows
Australia and NZ marine industry: economic challenges persist but superyachting grows
Tuesday, 11 February 2025

The Australian marine industry is entering a normalisation phase following exceptional demand that surged from mid-2020 to early 2024, says GMBA representative Maryanne Edwards.

Twin Vee buys BoatsForSale.com
Twin Vee buys BoatsForSale.com
Tuesday, 11 February 2025

The Twin Vee PowerCats, the manufacturer of Twin Vee and AquaSport boats, has entered into an agreement to acquire BoatsForSale.com and YachtsForSale.com – a move that ramps up Twin Vee’s diversification in the recreational marin...

Avikus launches second-gen easy docking system, Neuboat Dock II
Avikus launches second-gen easy docking system, Neuboat Dock II
Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Avikus, the South Korean technology firm and a subsidiary of Hyundai, has reengineered its Neuboat Dock smart navigation and docking solution and is launching Neuboat Dock II.

Caudwell Marine to relocate headquarters
Caudwell Marine to relocate headquarters
Tuesday, 11 February 2025

British marine propulsion technology firm Caudwell Marine is set to relocate to a new dedicated manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters in February 2025.

MDL Marinas begins renovation at Hamble Point Marina, UK
MDL Marinas begins renovation at Hamble Point Marina, UK
Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Work is underway on new facilities at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina, on the UK south coast.

Dover Marina Looks Forward to a Busy 2025
Dover Marina Looks Forward to a Busy 2025
Monday, 10 February 2025

Dover celebrates the two-year anniversary of the Outer Marina opening, and is ready to welcome over 200 berth holders in 2025.

Another Transformational Year for D-Marin
Another Transformational Year for D-Marin
Monday, 10 February 2025

In 2024, D-Marin went beyond growth, connecting yacht owners to remarkable experiences spanning the Mediterranean and beyond. D-Marin reflects on the results of its vision from 2024, a year when a singular purpose guided every initiative and innov...

MDL Marinas begins work on new state-of-the-art facilities at Hamble Point Marina
MDL Marinas begins work on new state-of-the-art facilities at Hamble Point Marina
Monday, 10 February 2025

Hamble Point Marina, one of MDL Marinas’ premier locations, is enhancing its facilities with the construction of state-of-the-art toilets and showers, set to open for the 2025 boating season. Part of a £500,000 development project, thi...

Video shows Florida rescue as man lies unconscious and boat spins out of control
Video shows Florida rescue as man lies unconscious and boat spins out of control
Monday, 10 February 2025

A video has emerged of a boat spinning in circles with the helmsman unconscious on deck. The incident happened on Lake Dias in DeLeon Springs, US, with the footage capturing the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and fire rescue responding on scene. ...

Major changes announced for Australia’s boat shows
Major changes announced for Australia’s boat shows
Monday, 10 February 2025

The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is making changes to the show season in Australia with the launch of a new boat show in Sydney and amended dates for the Sydney International Boat Show.

No greenwashing here, says Expedition Zero co-founder, Andrew Cowen
No greenwashing here, says Expedition Zero co-founder, Andrew Cowen
Monday, 10 February 2025

Expedition Zero (EZ) plans to build the world’s first fleet of net zero adventure sailing yachts specifically built for commercial adventure sailing and adventure tourism.

Elastic mooring solution expands in Australasia
Elastic mooring solution expands in Australasia
Monday, 10 February 2025

Marine Structures has been appointed the exclusive Australasian dealer for Seaflex, a global supplier of mooring systems for floating structures. The agreement will expand the availability of Seaflex’s sustainable mooring technology in the ...

In pictures: Spitfire-inspired superyacht under construction in Turkey
In pictures: Spitfire-inspired superyacht under construction in Turkey
Monday, 10 February 2025

Turkish shipyard Ares Yachts has unveiled the interior design of the 50.55m Spitfire superyacht, developed in collaboration with British design studio Bannenberg & Rowell.

World Boating Day returns in May 2025
World Boating Day returns in May 2025
Monday, 10 February 2025

The third edition of World Boating Day, an international open day for the leisure boating industry, will take place on 24 May 2025.

Falmouth Harbour names new harbour board directors
Falmouth Harbour names new harbour board directors
Monday, 10 February 2025

Falmouth Harbour has appointed two new non-executive directors to its board of commissioners.

Emirates GBR wins KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney
Emirates GBR wins KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney
Sunday, 09 February 2025

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has claimed its first win of the 2025 Season at the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix.

Emirates GBR in second place after ‘real ding-dong’ with the Aussies on day one of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix
Emirates GBR in second place after ‘real ding-dong’ with the Aussies on day one of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix
Saturday, 08 February 2025

Emirates GBR delivered a solid performance on the opening day of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix, securing second place overall after four wild races on Sydney Harbour.

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