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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.

MCA scoping regulations for nuclear shipping
MCA scoping regulations for nuclear shipping
Monday, 23 August 2021

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched a consultation on proposed regulations for nuclear-powered ships.

Brewery donates £9k to Cornish Surf Life Saving Clubs
Brewery donates £9k to Cornish Surf Life Saving Clubs
Monday, 23 August 2021

Cornwall-based Sharp’s Brewery is donating £9,000 to Surf Life Saving Cornwall. The money will go towards funding essential lifesaving equipment in 19 surf life saving clubs across the county.

Young sailors overcome strong headwinds to arrive in Dartmouth for postponed Mayflower 400 Race
Young sailors overcome strong headwinds to arrive in Dartmouth for postponed Mayflower 400 Race
Sunday, 22 August 2021

After two days of beating into a strong westerly headwind, 12 UK Sail Training vessels, crewed by young people, arrived safely in Dartmouth to mark the end of ASTO’s Mayflower 401 Small Ships Race.

Raceix partners with Esri to bring situational awareness to marine industry
Raceix partners with Esri to bring situational awareness to marine industry
Friday, 20 August 2021

Marine software solutions company, Raceix has joined forces with location intelligence specialist Esri, through the Esri startup program.

MDL’s first eco gym opens next month
MDL’s first eco gym opens next month
Friday, 20 August 2021

MDL Marinas first MDL Fitness eco gym is opening on the 1st September at its Queen Anne’s Battery marina in Plymouth.

ePropulsion expands R&D facilities with new Hong Kong office
ePropulsion expands R&D facilities with new Hong Kong office
Friday, 20 August 2021

Marine electric propulsion specialist, ePropulsion is opening an office in Hong Kong to strengthen its research and development (R&D) capabilities.

ASG signs distribution agreement with Aquafax
ASG signs distribution agreement with Aquafax
Friday, 20 August 2021

Advanced Systems Group EMEA BV (ASG EMEA), a supplier of products and integrated systems to the marine, RV, and specialty vehicle industries, has signed of a new multi-year distribution agreement with Aquafax, one of the UK’s leading techni...

New senior management appointment at Promarine Finance
New senior management appointment at Promarine Finance
Friday, 20 August 2021

Marine finance lender, Promarine Finance, has appointed Matt Ashmall to its senior management team.

Major works planned for St Helier Marina
Major works planned for St Helier Marina
Friday, 20 August 2021

Ports of Jersey is making further investment in its marinas with major works planned to refurbish St Helier Marina.

Sunstream launches new boat lift accessories range
Sunstream launches new boat lift accessories range
Friday, 20 August 2021

Sunstream Boat Lifts has launched a range of boat lift accessories for the new SunLift SLX, including guide ons and a goal post bow stop.

RAYMARINE SPONSORS PREMIER MARINAS’ DAILY PRIZE DRAW
RAYMARINE SPONSORS PREMIER MARINAS’ DAILY PRIZE DRAW
Thursday, 19 August 2021

WIN £5,000 WORTH OF PRIZES! Premier Marinas is teaming up with Raymarine to offer customers and visitors to the 2021 Southampton Boat Show the chance to win incredible prize bundles every day!

MDL’s eco gym
MDL’s eco gym
Thursday, 19 August 2021

MDL Marinas’ first MDL Fitness eco gym is opening on 1 September at its Queen Anne’s Battery marina in Plymouth.

Waste away!
Waste away!
Thursday, 19 August 2021

Sea-farers around Falmouth are being urged to pump out waste from their vessels using Falmouth Harbours’ newly installed black-water reception facility – rather than dumping it into the sea.

VIDEO: SailGP Team breaks F50 speed record on Ben Ainslie’s return
VIDEO: SailGP Team breaks F50 speed record on Ben Ainslie’s return
Thursday, 19 August 2021

Great Britain SailGP Team CEO and driver Sir Ben Ainslie returned to the wheel of the British F50 as the team began training ahead of the Rockwool Denmark Sail Grand Prix in Aarhus (August 20-21).

Auckland has ‘small chance’ to host America’s Cup, says Grant Dalton
Auckland has ‘small chance’ to host America’s Cup, says Grant Dalton
Thursday, 19 August 2021

The announcement of the venue for the next America’s Cup is expected to be 17 September. In the meantime, Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) CEO Grant Dalton says he remains hopeful that it could still be held in New Zealand.

Silent-Yachts expands in Asia
Silent-Yachts expands in Asia
Thursday, 19 August 2021

Silent-Yachts has appointed Farfalla Marine has its official dealer for Asia. The company will represent the Austrian builder in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Flip flops feature lifesaving water safety message
Flip flops feature lifesaving water safety message
Thursday, 19 August 2021

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has teamed with its partners at Ford to create a flip flop using recycled car tyres which prints the charity’s ‘Float to Live’ message in the sand. A number of pairs will be distrib...

12-year-old dinghy sailor to cross Bristol Channel for charity
12-year-old dinghy sailor to cross Bristol Channel for charity
Thursday, 19 August 2021

Flo Tovey, from Swansea, is set to sail her Topper across the Bristol channel to raise money and awareness for the Maiden Factor Foundation.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop partners with Celebrity Cruises
Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop partners with Celebrity Cruises
Thursday, 19 August 2021

Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand, goop, is heading to sea this autumn after cruises were previously delayed due to the covid pandemic. 

VIDEO: Humpback whale gives catamaran a ‘kiss of approval’
VIDEO: Humpback whale gives catamaran a ‘kiss of approval’
Thursday, 19 August 2021

A whale-watching boat crew has captured footage of a humpback whale giving the bottom of a catamaran a ‘kiss’ off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

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