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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.

The Vendée Arctic – Les Sables d’Olonne 2022
The Vendée Arctic – Les Sables d’Olonne 2022
Tuesday, 21 September 2021

The “Arctic Vendée Les Sables-d’Olonne” will leave from Port Olona on June 12, 2022.

YATCO acquires BoatDeck and YachtandBoat
YATCO acquires BoatDeck and YachtandBoat
Tuesday, 21 September 2021

YATCO, the online multiple listing service for buying, selling and chartering yachts, has completed the acquisition of BoatDeck and YachtAndBoat, two of the largest providers of marine websites and lead generation technology in the Asia Pacific r...

Cornwall fisherman questions ‘absurd’ tracking system for small boats
Cornwall fisherman questions ‘absurd’ tracking system for small boats
Tuesday, 21 September 2021

The government has said it plans for all fishing boats registered in the EU, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to be required to host a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to fish in English waters. Despite there being no timetable for this regula...

Boston Whaler appoints new president
Boston Whaler appoints new president
Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Kris Neff is replacing Nick Stickler as president of Boston Whaler. Stickler moves to a new role as vice president, category management and strategic planning for Mercury Marine.

Mastervolt launches four new ‘quieter and lighter’ smart charger options
Mastervolt launches four new ‘quieter and lighter’ smart charger options
Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Mastervolt has introduced new smart charging options as new models join the ChargeMaster suite of battery chargers.

Crew change crisis: Bjørn Højgaard blames ports and nations
Crew change crisis: Bjørn Højgaard blames ports and nations
Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Seafarers have been responsible for transporting essentials such as food and medical supplies across the globe, which became a lot tougher during the pandemic but over a year later, the shipping industry is still plagued by obstacles such as trav...

ABPmer becomes official tidal modelling supplier of SailGP
ABPmer becomes official tidal modelling supplier of SailGP
Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Marine consultancy and survey specialist, ABPmer has become the official supplier of ocean intelligence to SailGP.

Damen wins digital innovation award
Damen wins digital innovation award
Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Damen Shipyards Group has won at the inaugural IDC Future of Digital Innovation Awards in the Performance as a Service category for its Triton program.

VIDEO: 125-year-old shipwreck revealed by calm weather
VIDEO: 125-year-old shipwreck revealed by calm weather
Monday, 20 September 2021

Calm weather and clear water has revealed a 125-year-old shipwreck off the north Norfolk coast, according to BBC News.

Apprentices celebrate graduation at SIBS
Apprentices celebrate graduation at SIBS
Monday, 20 September 2021

The annual Apprenticeship Graduation Awards ceremony returned to the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) last week following a two year hiatus due to the pandemic.

JFA Yachts signs new 50m custom yacht
JFA Yachts signs new 50m custom yacht
Monday, 20 September 2021

Humphreys Yacht Design’s (HYD) new 50 metre Custom Explorer Yacht has been signed by JFA Yachts, France.

Hundested Propeller appoints new sales engineer
Hundested Propeller appoints new sales engineer
Monday, 20 September 2021

Hundested Propeller A/S has announced the return of Rune Græsdal Zilcken to a new role as engineer (technical and sales), starting with immediate effect.

Free eco-friendly exercise at MDL’s green gym open weekend
Free eco-friendly exercise at MDL’s green gym open weekend
Monday, 20 September 2021

MDL Marinas is hosting a free open weekend at its first MDL Fitness eco gym on the 2-3 October 2021.

Nerea Yacht partners with Feat Yachts
Nerea Yacht partners with Feat Yachts
Monday, 20 September 2021

Italian yachting company, Nerea Yacht has announced a new dealership agreement with Feat Yachts. Feat Yachts will now exclusively market the Nerea Yacht brand in Italy.

Sunseeker sets record at Bournemouth Air Festival
Sunseeker sets record at Bournemouth Air Festival
Monday, 20 September 2021

Showcasing its boating heritage earlier this month at the Bournemouth Air Festival, Sunseeker brought together a record number of its new and classic boats. Just under 40 boats sailed through the Marine Exclusion Zone in front of spectators.

  British Marine Celebrates Apprenticeships with Graduation Ceremony at Southampton International Boat Show
  British Marine Celebrates Apprenticeships with Graduation Ceremony at Southampton International Boat Show
Sunday, 19 September 2021

British Marine were delighted to welcome back the annual Apprenticeship Graduation Awards ceremony that took place on Tuesday 14 September at the Southampton International Boat Show.

Fantastic winter bonuses for Otium members 
Fantastic winter bonuses for Otium members 
Saturday, 18 September 2021

As the boating season comes to a close, MDL Marinas is boosting Otium reward points on winter berthing and boatyard services through its Otium loyalty programme. 

Maritime Minister Shows his Support for Leisure Marine Sector at Southampton International Boat Show
Maritime Minister Shows his Support for Leisure Marine Sector at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 17 September 2021

On 15 September, Maritime Minister Robert Courts MP visited the Southampton International Boat Show to meet with representatives of the industry and discover what makes the leisure marine sector so special.

Unattended candles cause loss of $6.3m yacht
Unattended candles cause loss of $6.3m yacht
Friday, 17 September 2021

Candles lit and left unattended in a yacht’s VIP suite caused a fire that resulted in the total loss of a vessel worth $6.3m and $480,000 in damage to a Miami marina and adjacent vessels in 2019, the National Transportation Safety Board (NT...

boatfolk and ASF join forces to launch #boatgen
boatfolk and ASF join forces to launch #boatgen
Friday, 17 September 2021

boatfolk has partnered with sailing charity, Andrew Simpson Foundation (ASF), to launch #boatgen, a not-for-profit sailing initiative which aims to get children and teens on the water.

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