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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.

Cox Marine appoints new COO
Cox Marine appoints new COO
Thursday, 16 September 2021

Cox Marine, British manufacturer of high-powered diesel outboard engines, has announced it has appointed Gavin Wesson as its new chief operating officer (COO) with immediate effect.  

Yamaha develops electric propulsion unit
Yamaha develops electric propulsion unit
Thursday, 16 September 2021

Yamaha’s latest electric boat propulsion system is being showcased at the Genoa Boat Show 2021.

Dockmate announces added compatibility and new features
Dockmate announces added compatibility and new features
Thursday, 16 September 2021

Dockmate, manufacturer of wireless remote controls for yachts, has announced expanded compatibility and new functionality for selected engines.

Premier Marinas help launch Atlantic rowing bid to reduce ocean plastic
Premier Marinas help launch Atlantic rowing bid to reduce ocean plastic
Thursday, 16 September 2021

Launching their 2022 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge bid at the Southampton International Boat Show, team In Our Element are joining forces with The University of Portsmouth’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation to raise awareness and funds for...

RYA Regional Junior Championships back with a bang
RYA Regional Junior Championships back with a bang
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Youngsters across the country are gearing up to hit the water as the RYA’s Regional Junior Championships returns for 2021.

Military veterans set sail on charity expedition
Military veterans set sail on charity expedition
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

A team of military veterans have set sail on an ambitious sailing trip from Land’s End to John O’ Groats.

PREMIER MARINAS WINS EXHIBITOR SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
PREMIER MARINAS WINS EXHIBITOR SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Premier Marinas was named joint winners of the Exhibitor Sustainability Award 2021 at the Southampton International Boat Show.

‘MISSED OPPORTUNITY’ SAYS RYA
‘MISSED OPPORTUNITY’ SAYS RYA
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

The Royal Yachting Association has responded to an Environmental Agency consultation that is seeking views on boat registration charges along its extensive inland waterways. The consultation ‘Boat registration charges proposals from 01 Janua...

Fairline secures extra finance to fuel increased boat production
Fairline secures extra finance to fuel increased boat production
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

DF Capital has doubled its facilities, enabling British yacht manufacturer Fairline to finance the building of more boats throughout 2021 and beyond. 

Cannes boosts Sunseeker to £100m in sales in a week
Cannes boosts Sunseeker to £100m in sales in a week
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

On its return from Cannes Yachting Festival, Sunseeker has announced a further £100 million of retail sales within the last week.

Hydrogen-powered, driverless ‘green submarines’ win Government funding
Hydrogen-powered, driverless ‘green submarines’ win Government funding
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

The first green submarine study has been named as one of 55 winning projects of a £23m Government-funded research and development competition, announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, as part of ...

New EasyTide platform launches providing free UK tidal predictions
New EasyTide platform launches providing free UK tidal predictions
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched its new ADMIRALTY EasyTide platform, which will provide free tidal information for over 600 UK port locations.

Finisterre launches collaboration with RNLI
Finisterre launches collaboration with RNLI
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Outdoor clothing manufacturer, Finisterre, has launched a co-branded collection, of which 10 per cent of every sale from the range will be donated to the RNLI.

BHG Marine debuts AB Inflatables
BHG Marine debuts AB Inflatables
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

BHG Marine, UK and Ireland distributor for AB Inflatables, is debuting AB Inflatables and ABJET at the Southampton International Boat Show (stand E065).

Recently Sold - Wide Beam 60ft Cruiser Stern
Recently Sold - Wide Beam 60ft Cruiser Stern
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Last week Boatshed Lancashire sold this 2017 Wide Beam 60ft Cruiser Stern.

Gadgets are go at SIBS
Gadgets are go at SIBS
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

The 52nd edition of the Southampton International Boat Show is in full swing and the small yet mighty gadgets and tech innovations are creating quite a buzz. 

October 2021 BoatBid - Entries Open
October 2021 BoatBid - Entries Open
Wednesday, 15 September 2021

The October 2021 BoatBid auction will be starting on :
Monday 4th October 2021
and running through to:
Sunday 10th October 2021

SINGLE-USE PLASTIC GIVEN THE ELBOW AT SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
SINGLE-USE PLASTIC GIVEN THE ELBOW AT SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Tuesday, 14 September 2021

The Green Blue and the Final Straw Foundation launch ground-breaking Single-Use Plastic Free Accreditation.

Britain’s Favourite Boating and Watersports Show Returns with a Splash
Britain’s Favourite Boating and Watersports Show Returns with a Splash
Tuesday, 14 September 2021

The much-anticipated return of Britain’s biggest boating and watersports show has already made a big splash during a very successful first weekend. Opened by members of the British Olympic Sailing Team and Ian Cooke, President of British Mar...

Winners of prestigious yachting awards crowned
Winners of prestigious yachting awards crowned
Tuesday, 14 September 2021

A star-studded evening at the Grand Café Southampton saw the crowning of the prestigious YJA Stoneways Marine Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year and the new Young Journalist of the Year 2021.

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