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Scotland’s west coast turns turquoise
Monday, 28 June 2021In the absence of any known samples being analysed, experts think a coccolithophore bloom is currently turning the west coast, around the Isle of Arran, into a Mediterranean vista.
Williams Jet Tenders’ Dieseljets to gain SOLAS approval
Monday, 28 June 2021Williams Jet Tenders is set to offer its Dieseljet 505 and 565 as fully certified SOLAS rescue tenders from this October.
Vaikobi sailing gear now available in UK
Monday, 28 June 2021Vaikobi’s range of technical sailing gear, popular in Australia, is now available in the United Kingdom through three marine retailers.
GMBA expands global reach with Croatian appointment
Monday, 28 June 2021Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has announced Boris Miškić has been appointed as its consultant in Croatia.
500 miles of UK inland waterways discovered
Monday, 28 June 2021New research from the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has revealed a total of 7,000 miles of waterways in Great Britain; 5,000 of the miles identified are navigable today, with the other 2,000 miles either derelict or under restoration.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Canal Istanbul amid controversy
Monday, 28 June 2021A groundbreaking ceremony for the Canal Istanbul’s first bridge has taken place, amid controversy about the ambitious and risky nature of the project.
Van der Valk Shipyard confirms custom-built yacht
Monday, 28 June 2021Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has confirmed another new assignment: Project Capella, a custom explorer due to launch in spring 2023.
Meet the Team - Richard Thompson
Monday, 28 June 2021Richard started working with Boatshed Grand Union in 2016.
36th America’s Cup the most viewed ever
Sunday, 27 June 2021The 36th America’s Cup achieved its clear broadcast and viewership objectives to be the most watched America’s Cup ever with the dedicated viewership audience 3.2 times the size of that from the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda in 2...
PowerPlay ramps up for the Round the Island Race
Sunday, 27 June 2021Peter Cunningham’s PowerPlay Racing Team is ramping up for the 90th birthday of the world famous Round the Island Race (3 July), organised by the Island Sailing Club.
Winners announced at Landsail Tyres J-Cup
Sunday, 27 June 2021The final day’s racing at the Landsail Tyres J-Cup was blessed with champagne conditions for the 50 teams at the annual J/Boats regatta in the UK, which has been run since 2000.
Find the perfect boat for you
Saturday, 26 June 2021Our advanced online search tool will give you access to our large selection of used boats for sale worldwide. You can choose to search by boat type, boat make or model. Further options to refine your search is also available, which means that you ...
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems wins Marine Industry Cup 2021
Friday, 25 June 2021Eleven teams from across the marine industry set sail in RS 21 keelboats yesterday from Hayling Island Sailing Club (HISC) to compete in the 2021 Marine Industry Cup.
HMS Protector makes history
Friday, 25 June 2021HMS Protector has made history by sailing further north than any other Royal Navy ship.
NORTH YORKSHIRE WATER PARK CELEBRATES REOPENING WITH OFFICIAL LAUNCH WEEKEND
Friday, 25 June 2021North Yorkshire Water Park is celebrating its recent investment with a 4-day long official launch weekend, 24 – 27 June, following the completion of its brand-new facilities.
Wally the walrus receives unwanted attention
Friday, 25 June 2021An Arctic walrus who has been in the Isles of Scilly for the past week is “regularly being disturbed by vessels and the public”, according to BBC News.
Smartgyro implements expansion plan
Friday, 25 June 2021Smartgyro S.r.l. is expanding its business with the appointment of new key personnel and a move to new headquarters in La Spezia, Italy.
Brunswick to acquire Navico
Friday, 25 June 2021Brunswick Corporation has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire marine electronics and sensors specialist Navico for $1.05 billion.
SIRF makes urgent appeal for donations
Friday, 25 June 2021The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) issued an urgent appeal yesterday for donations, ahead of today’s IMO Day of the Seafarer, as it pushes towards its fundraising goal of US$1 million in support of seafarers and their families a...
Chichester Boat Show opens this weekend
Friday, 25 June 2021Premier Marinas is hosting the Chichester Boat Show this weekend (26 – 27 June). The show, held at Chichester Marina, will include in-water and offshore displays from onsite and external brokerages, including Blackrock Yachting, B...
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