The eighth Vendée Globe has only just begun and for the frontrunners, the Bay of Biscay will soon be in their wake. The fleet has split into three distinct groups spread over 120 miles, while the leaders have only sailed 300. Britain’s Alex Thomson has…
Cox Powertrain: World’s Highest Power Density Marine Diesel Outboard to be Previewed at METS
Cox Powertrain: World’s Highest Power Density Marine Diesel Outboard to be Previewed at METS
British diesel engine innovator, Cox Powertrain, will preview its revolutionary marine diesel outboard engine, the CXO300, at this year’s Marine Equipment Trade Show. As the first ever 300hp marine diesel outboard, the CXO300 is the world’s highest pow…
Plain sailing for SpeedCast and e3 Systems
Plain sailing for SpeedCast and e3 Systems
SpeedCast and e3 Systems team up to provide always-on, reliable broadband communications solutions to Super Yachts around the world SpeedCast International Limited, a leading global satellite communications and network service provider, and e3 Systems,…
Typhoon presents new 2017 surface drysuit range at METS
Typhoon presents new 2017 surface drysuit range at METS
Typhoon International will be launching its new surface dry suit range for the autumn and winter season to the international market at METS. The world leading manufacturer of drysuits is presenting the new collection of five highly successful drysuit m…
Cowes Week continues support of Youth Sailing with Discounted Entry Fees
Cowes Week continues support of Youth Sailing with Discounted Entry Fees
Cowes Week Limited, organisers of Cowes Week, one of the worldÂ’s best-known sailing regattas and a highlight of the British sporting summer, are delighted to announce that they will continue their youth initiative which offers discounted entry fe…
Are yachts a good investment?
Are yachts a good investment?
There are many reasons people invest in boats, for the lifestyle, the love of the sea, the freedom to roam the ocean, the ability to sail across to private beaches, even just to get from A to B in some style. They also invest looking for a financial re…
Command and Control course puts superyacht captains to the test
Command and Control course puts superyacht captains to the test
Navigation and ship handling are skills that come naturally to experienced Superyacht captains but what about the threat of terrorism, tension between crew members, violence on board or a distress call from migrants? How would they react under pressure…
Maidstone Powerboat Racer makes his mark at Coniston Records Week
Maidstone Powerboat Racer makes his mark at Coniston Records Week
Maidstone Powerboat Racer Ben Jelf (16), this week made a 350 mile journey to compete at the 46th Annual Powerboat Records week at Coniston waters. The week long competition sees Powerboat racers from all disciplines of the sport gather in search of Wo…