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New report reveals damaging environmental impact of EU Shipping industry
Monday, 06 September 2021Europe’s first environmental impact assessment for the shipping industry shows the challenge it faces in reaching the goal of climate neutrality by the middle of the century, according to the European Environment Agency and the European Mar...
Oyster partners with Yanmar on 495 range
Monday, 06 September 2021Yanmar has announced its involvement in Oyster’s newest addition, the Oyster 495.
Covid forces another boat show to cancel as New Zealand hit
Monday, 06 September 2021The 2021 Auckland Boat Show has been cancelled due to New Zealand Government Covid-19 restrictions.
Fifth Gosport Marine Festival outstanding success
Monday, 06 September 2021Over 350 people took to the water as part of Gosport’s Marine Festival over the weekend.
Paddle boarders clean-up River Itchen
Monday, 06 September 2021Volunteers have taken to Southampton’s River Itchen as part of a mass paddle board clean-up.
VIDEO: Stunning footage of whale encounter with SUP
Monday, 06 September 2021A drone has captured the moment when a paddle boarder had a close encounter with two curious whales in Argentina.
Meet the Team - Riikka Currie-Smith
Monday, 06 September 2021After deciding she wanted a new challenge, Riikka joined Boatshed Plymouth in April 2021 and a few months later took over Boatshed Torbay with her husband Jason.
FlexiSail to unveil newest addition to its boat share fleet at show
Friday, 03 September 2021Visit FlexiSail at the Southampton International Boat Show next week to see the newest addition to its fleet, and discover the myriad benefits of boat share membership with the UK’s leading provider.
Sailing charity opens doors to NHS staff fighting pandemic
Friday, 03 September 2021A sailing charity that supports injured military veterans has widened its activities to include NHS frontline workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Plot your course to the CA stand to trial the upgraded CAptain’s Mate app
Friday, 03 September 2021The Cruising Association is delighted to be back exhibiting at the Southampton International Boat Show from September 10, promoting its increasing and unrivalled range of support services to the expanding sail and motor cruising community.
VIDEO: Largest cruise ship ever completes sea trials
Friday, 03 September 2021The largest cruise ship ever built, Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, is one step nearer completion, having finished her first round of sea trials.
British Keelboat Academy opens doors for next intake
Friday, 03 September 2021Applications are now open for the British Keelboat Academy’s next intake of young sailors.
Businesses come together for this weekend’s Gosport Marine Festival
Friday, 03 September 2021Volunteering time, money or resources, a group of local Gosport businesses have come together to support the Gosport Marine Festival, taking place on Saturday 4 September on Gosport Waterfront.
Propspeed partners with Monaco Marine
Friday, 03 September 2021Manufacturer of underwater foul-release coatings, Propspeed, has announced it has trained and certified Propspeed applicators at Monaco Marine’s marina and network of shipyards based along the Mediterranean coast between Monaco and Marseill...
Activists rewarded for championing diversity in maritime
Friday, 03 September 2021Two activists promoting the rights of women and LGBT+ members in the maritime community have today (3 September 2021) been recognised for their achievements.
Dee Caffari to deliver breakfast keynote speech at METS
Friday, 03 September 2021The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and METSTRADE have announced that renowned sailor, Dee Caffari, will deliver the breakfast keynote speech at the METSTRADE show on 16th November 2021.
Brunswick acquires lithium battery provider
Friday, 03 September 2021Brunswick Corporation has acquired RELiON Battery, a global provider of lithium batteries and related products, as part of its ‘Next Wave’ strategy. The company has also announced plans for a new Ele...
365 days before the return of the round-the-world ocean Golden Globe Race to Les Sables-d’Olonne
Thursday, 02 September 2021The third edition of the round-the-world yacht Golden Globe Race will set off from Les Sables-d’Olonne on 4 September 2022 with 26 skippers of 11 different nationalities already set to participate.
British Keelboat Academy opens doors for next intake
Thursday, 02 September 2021Applications are now open for the British Keelboat Academy’s next intake of young sailors.
YJA Stoneways Marine Awards 2021 shortlist announced
Thursday, 02 September 2021The YJA Stoneways MarineYachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year and Young Journalist of the Year 2021 shortlist has been announced.
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