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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.

BOAT 3 TESTING: AMERICAN MAGIC’S AC75 RACE BOAT UNCLOAKED IN BARCELONA
BOAT 3 TESTING: AMERICAN MAGIC’S AC75 RACE BOAT UNCLOAKED IN BARCELONA
Thursday, 25 April 2024

New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, uncloaked its AC75 race boat, “B3,” as commissioning continues in Barcelona.

Palma Boat Show kicks off the Med season today
Palma Boat Show kicks off the Med season today
Thursday, 25 April 2024

The Palma International Boat Show 2024 (PIBS) opened its doors this morning, marking the 40th anniversary of the annual Spanish boat show.

Royal Huisman to build world’s tallest sailing yacht
Royal Huisman to build world’s tallest sailing yacht
Thursday, 25 April 2024

Dutch custom superyacht builder Royal Huisman has unveiled details of Project 411, Noir, an 81-metre sailing yacht with the tallest sloop rig in the world.

Twin Vee PowerCats appoints sales director
Twin Vee PowerCats appoints sales director
Thursday, 25 April 2024

Twin Vee PowerCats, a US manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of power boats, has hired Thomas Morford as its national sales director.

Wider signs dealer agreement for Singapore and Hong Kong
Wider signs dealer agreement for Singapore and Hong Kong
Thursday, 25 April 2024

Italian shipyard Wider has appointed Greater Bay Yachts as its exclusive dealer for Singapore and Hong Kong.

UK marina operator partners with Sleipner
UK marina operator partners with Sleipner
Thursday, 25 April 2024

Boatcare, a boat maintenance company founded by UK marina operator Boatfolk, has partnered with marine tech firm Sleipner.

Yacht Racing Image Award opens for 2024
Yacht Racing Image Award opens for 2024
Thursday, 25 April 2024

The 15th edition of the Yacht Racing Image Award, an international photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing, has officially opened.

Marine Industry News magazine – Issue 11 – April 2024
Marine Industry News magazine – Issue 11 – April 2024
Thursday, 25 April 2024

Read the latest issue of Marine Industry News magazine online. Click below.

THE NEARLY WINNER AND THE FIESTA BOAT FINISH McINTYRE OGR
THE NEARLY WINNER AND THE FIESTA BOAT FINISH McINTYRE OGR
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon with Triana FR (66) SWAN 53 and White Shadow ESP (17) SWAN 57 finishing the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race after 48 days of racing. Just over an hour apart separated the two yachts who&...

Baltimore sues owner of ‘unseaworthy’ ship behind bridge collapse
Baltimore sues owner of ‘unseaworthy’ ship behind bridge collapse
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

The city of Baltimore has sued the operator and owner of the container ship Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, causing the four-lane bridge to collapse and killing six construction workers.

Debuts, innovation and iconic homecoming mark successful 2024 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Debuts, innovation and iconic homecoming mark successful 2024 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

The South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, one of the largest regional boat shows in the UK, concluded its three-day event on Sunday (21 April 2024) at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.

Nautor Swan appoints Asia distributor
Nautor Swan appoints Asia distributor
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Nautor Swan has appointed yacht sales and service company Simpson Marine as its dealer and agent for the Asia market.

MarineMax expands to $1bn marina development in Texas
MarineMax expands to $1bn marina development in Texas
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Yacht retailer MarineMax has expanded to Rowlett, Texas, with the grand opening of its newest location, MarineMax Lake Ray Hubbard, situated at Sapphire Bay Marina.

Archipelago Yachts secures over 150% of funding target
Archipelago Yachts secures over 150% of funding target
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Following an investment round via crowdfunding site Crowdcube, Archipelago Yachts has hit 157 per cent of its funding target.

Wescom announces first sMRT Alert products
Wescom announces first sMRT Alert products
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Survival solutions specialist Wescom Group has released the first of its new series of distress beacons. The firm says the Alert AIS DSC Man Overboard device offers enhanced localised recovery with simplified fitting, faster activation and wearer...

American Boat & Yacht Council management changes
American Boat & Yacht Council management changes
Wednesday, 24 April 2024

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced significant organisational changes aimed at enhancing its business development, education programmes, member services and marketing strategies. 

Tottenham owner’s 98m superyacht sets sail after he pays $5m fine
Tottenham owner’s 98m superyacht sets sail after he pays $5m fine
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Joe Lewis, the convicted billionaire owner of Tottenham Hotspur F.C., can use his superyacht again after paying a US$5m fine.

Marine businesses come together at MAA’s 2024 Press Lunch
Marine businesses come together at MAA’s 2024 Press Lunch
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

A 120-strong gathering of marine industry professionals and journalists gathered for MAA’s annual press lunch on Friday (19 April 2024).

Maiden wins Ocean Globe Race with all-female crew
Maiden wins Ocean Globe Race with all-female crew
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Sailing yacht Maiden has won the Ocean Globe Race 2023-2024, smashing numerous records in the process, including becoming the first all-female crew to win a round-the-world race.

Turkish shipyard enters leisure market with supersail brand
Turkish shipyard enters leisure market with supersail brand
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Yonca Shipyard, a builder of composite vessels based in Tuzla, near Istanbul, is entering the leisure market with the new Mishi Yachts brand.

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