Col. John Blashford-Snell and his band of maritime explorers have completed their first transoceanic passage on their reed boat Kota-Mama
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Trimaran attempt on 145-year-old record
The 53-foot trimaran, Great American II, is reported to have crossed the Equator two days ago, a day ahead of the pace on her attempt to break the record for…
Fear of flying causes Sunsail job losses
More than 200 people have been laid off from Sunsail because US sail charter customers are too scared to fly
Crown Estates to manage Hamble moorings
Crown Estates will take over the management of the moorings on the River Hamble from Hampshire County Council. This news follows discussions with council representatives and river users, after management…
Prout alive again, new company, same premises
A new company, Prout UK, has taken over the Canvey Island premises of Prout Catamarans, in administration since 12 September.
Sowester Simpson-Lawrence in administration
Sowester Simpson-Lawrence in administration
IMO adopts ban on harmful antifouling
A new IMO convention will prohibit the use of harmful organotins in anti-fouling paints used on ships and will establish a mechanism to prevent the potential future use of other…
Wrecked oil tanker fear sparks spill exercise
Memories of the Torry Canyon oil disaster linger still...
Steel yacht starts to sink after hitting ‘log’
Two yachtsmen and their boat, Bora, were rescued by the Lowestoft lifeboat after hitting a semi-submerged object: possibly a log
Marine finance lender reports buoyant business
The latest figures from Bank of Scotland Marine Finance show a very healthy increase in lending with more business expected in the wake of Southampton Boat Show