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MDL Marinas achieves highest Cyber Essentials Plus certification for its digital infrastructure
Thursday, 16 May 2024MDL has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a government backed scheme to validate businesses that operate at the highest level of cyber security.
British Marine announces the launch of the inaugural ‘Apprentice of the Year Award’
Thursday, 16 May 2024British Marine has announced the launch of the brand-new ‘British Marine Apprentice of the Year’ award, set to be one of the many highlights at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (13-22 September).
Chichester restaurant wins ‘Best Casual Dining’ for Sussex region
Thursday, 16 May 2024A restaurant nestled next to Chichester Marina has been crowned the ‘Best Casual Dining’ venue in the Sussex region in the Muddy Awards 2024.
Yamaha posts Q1 results as marine sales fall
Thursday, 16 May 2024Yamaha Motor Co has announced its consolidated business results for the first three months of the year.
Archipelago unveils 24m explorer yacht
Thursday, 16 May 2024Archipelago Yachts has launched its newest vessel, the Archipelago 80.
Video: Fire at Croatian marina destroys 22 boats
Thursday, 16 May 2024A fire has torn through a marina in northwestern Croatia, destroying 22 boats and causing huge damage but no injuries.
California man paints boat on fence after being ordered to hide it
Thursday, 16 May 2024A California resident who was ordered to hide his boat from the view of his wealthy neighbours has gone viral after performing a gloriously petty act of malicious compliance.
Cantieri di Pisa appoints chief designer
Thursday, 16 May 2024Italian shipyard Cantieri di Pisa has appointed Antonio Luxardo as its new chief designer.
MDL Marinas awarded for its cyber security
Thursday, 16 May 2024MDL has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a UK government-backed scheme to validate businesses that operate at the highest level of cyber security.
Premier expands across Marinemax locations
Thursday, 16 May 2024Seven MarineMax locations across the US have added Premier pontoon boats to their collection of brands.
Happy Centenary event for Jack Chippendale
Wednesday, 15 May 2024There was a real party atmosphere recently at the top of Fareham Creek and even the sun decided to join in the festivities by giving Fareham Sailing & Motorboat Club a rare visitation on this otherwise wet and miserable spring.
Ancasta to present stellar line-up at the British Motor Yacht Show
Wednesday, 15 May 2024Yacht brokerage firm Ancasta is showcasing a stellar line-up of yachts from a selection of world-leading brands at this year’s British Motor Yacht Show, taking place at Southampton’s picturesque Swanwick Marina.
PlainSailing.com’s Sailing Holiday Photo Competition 2024
Wednesday, 15 May 2024There’s a massive €1,250 prize up for grabs for the best sailing holiday photo of the year – courtesy of PlainSailing.com!
Poole Regatta Attracts Entrants from Far and Wide
Wednesday, 15 May 2024With standard entries for the 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta, 25 – 27 May, closing on 19 May, the event has become a truly international affair with multiple yachts from France and the Netherlands signed up to race in Poole Harbour a...
SHOREHAM OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB REPRESENT GREAT BRITAIN 2024
Wednesday, 15 May 2024Four members of the Shoreham Outrigger Club and Sussex Yacht Club community have been selected to represent Great Britain in the upcoming 2024 IVF Outrigger World Sprint Championship in Hawaii this August. This is the second year in a row that the...
X Shore CEO René Hansen talks electric market and scaling up
Wednesday, 15 May 2024X Shore’s recently appointed CEO René Hansen on steering electric boating towards a greener future
Disabled sailor Geoff Holt begins record-breaking UK circumnavigation
Wednesday, 15 May 2024After months of preparation, quadriplegic adventurer Geoff Holt MBE DL has set sail from St. Katherine’s Dock, London, in a record-breaking challenge to circumnavigate the UK coastline.
Mark Zuckerberg celebrates 40th birthday on new superyacht?
Wednesday, 15 May 2024Has Mark Zuckerberg purchased a new Feadship? It appears he has, according to online sleuths.
Tommy’s Boats placed under receivership
Wednesday, 15 May 2024A Delaware-based crisis management consulting firm has been appointed as the receiver for Grand Rapids-based boat dealer Tommy’s Boats, which has mounting financial and legal woes.
Freedom Boat Club to provide direct Thames access
Wednesday, 15 May 2024Freedom Boat Club is continuing its quest for worldwide domination, with a new location on the Thames, just outside London.
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