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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.

Falmouth Pilot Boat to carry hero’s name back to land of his birth
Falmouth Pilot Boat to carry hero’s name back to land of his birth
Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Falmouth’s 46-year-old pilot boat LK Mitchell will leave the Harbour for a new working role on the West coast of Scotland in September this year – a fitting next stage for a vessel which has provided an incredible service for the Cornish ...
New BoatLife Fishing Championship Launched
New BoatLife Fishing Championship Launched
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

A new national Fishing Championship was officially launched to much acclaim at the BoatLife show last month.

World Sailing opens applications for courses for women coaches and officials
World Sailing opens applications for courses for women coaches and officials
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

After the success of the five Race Management Clinics and four Technical Courses held in 2023, World Sailing is once again opening applications for Member National Authorities (MNAs), events, Class Associations and sailing clubs to develop women c...

Candela secures record funding and partners with Groupe Beneteau
Candela secures record funding and partners with Groupe Beneteau
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Candela, a Swedish maker of electric hydrofoil vessels, has closed the largest funding round in the company’s history to expand production of its P-12 ferry.

Interview: Henri-Lloyd on relaunching its brand to the marine market
Interview: Henri-Lloyd on relaunching its brand to the marine market
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

With the trade launch of its 2024 Yachting collection at METSTRADE last November, Henri-Lloyd (HL) is marking 60 years of sailing apparel innovation by implementing a new, forward-facing vision aimed at creating brand stability. Following a turbu...

Cornish Crabbers appoints liquidator
Cornish Crabbers appoints liquidator
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

British boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers has been placed into liquidation following a creditors meeting.

Video: Port worker injured after cargo ship collides with cranes
Video: Port worker injured after cargo ship collides with cranes
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

A crane operator has been seriously injured, after an out-of-control container ship collided with four cranes in a Turkish port, knocking three of them over.

Typhoon International appoints new Ireland distributor
Typhoon International appoints new Ireland distributor
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Drysuit and marine equipment manufacturer Typhoon International has appointed Galway Maritime as its leisure distributor for Ireland.

Inaugural Dorset Boat Show set for April
Inaugural Dorset Boat Show set for April
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Boat sales company Boatpoint will host the inaugural Dorset Boat Show from 12 to 14 April 2024 at Portland Marina in Dorset, on the UK’s south coast (pictured above).

US marine charging specialist names French distributor
US marine charging specialist names French distributor
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Marysville, Washington-based DC charging specialist Balmar has appointed electrical systems supplier E-Nav Systems as its distributor for France.

THE HIDDEN WORLD OF HYDRO
THE HIDDEN WORLD OF HYDRO
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

There are many hidden parts to an America’s Cup campaign where innovation, performance and talent remain unseen. 

Dorset Boat Show in April
Dorset Boat Show in April
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Boat sales company, boatpoint, has announced it will host the Dorset Boat Show, taking place from 12 – 14 April, at Portland Marina in Dorset.

Amateur and professional artists are invited to enter new competition as The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition opens
Amateur and professional artists are invited to enter new competition as The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition opens
Monday, 18 March 2024

To celebrate the opening of The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition, professional and budding artists are being invited to enter their artworks of the maritime village in a new competition. 

Littlehampton RNLI marks next milestone in RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
Littlehampton RNLI marks next milestone in RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
Monday, 18 March 2024

On 16 March, representatives from Littlehampton lifeboat station took part in the next stage of the RNLI’s ‘Connecting our Communities’ relay-style event – one of the ways in which the charity is mark...

Echo Yachts to construct world’s largest sailing catamaran
Echo Yachts to construct world’s largest sailing catamaran
Monday, 18 March 2024

Australian superyacht builder Echo Yachts has signed a contract to construct a full-custom 57-metre twin-masted catamaran sailing superyacht.

ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference 2024 programme confirmed
ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference 2024 programme confirmed
Monday, 18 March 2024

ICOMIA and the Singapore Boating Industry Association have confirmed the programme for the ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference 2024, which takes place in Singapore from 23-24 April 2024.

Twin Vee PowerCats expands to Middle East
Twin Vee PowerCats expands to Middle East
Monday, 18 March 2024

Florida boatbuilder Twin Vee PowerCats has appointed Maz Boats as its exclusive dealer for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar.

Record participation at Yare superyacht networking event
Record participation at Yare superyacht networking event
Monday, 18 March 2024

The 14th edition of the Yare (Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience) event has concluded in Italy, with organisers reporting a record attendance with over 550 participants.

Superyacht refit firm builds recycling centre in Port of Barcelona
Superyacht refit firm builds recycling centre in Port of Barcelona
Monday, 18 March 2024

MB92 Group, a superyacht refit, repair, and maintenance company with facilities in Spain and France, has joined with Pinmar to build a new plastic recycling centre in collaboration with the Barcelona Port Authority.

Vetus freezes prices until January 2025
Vetus freezes prices until January 2025
Monday, 18 March 2024

Vetus, which designs complete marine product systems, has committed to maintain its prices across the board until January 2025.

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