Of the 33 starters in the Vendee Globe 2020-21, 29 of the boats were equipped with a GORI Race Propeller, with 90% of all IMOCAs built since 2021 selecting them, and here’s why. Sailing is a sport of finesse, it’s where multiple individual elements combine for peace, tranquillity, precision, speed, and manoeuvrability. If one element…
Typhoon International, one of the world’s leading wetsuit, drysuit and technical marine clothing and accessories manufacturers, has today launched its brand new website. The new-look site celebrates a host of additions to the company’s product portfolio for 2021 and features a fully interactive map of Typhoon’s stockists, making it easy for customers around the world…
YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has announced a new sponsorship deal with The World Wake Association (WWA), confirming its support for key international wakesurf events in the US, Japan and London during 2021. Extending last year’s inaugural contract as a global partner, YANMAR’s continued collaboration with The WWA builds on the company’s strategic plan to promote…
British electric boatbuilder, Neva Group, has announced the development of a ground-breaking new range of innovative electric day boats and tenders that have been designed to offer clean and quiet technology without compromising on style and performance. The zero-carbon Pixii™ range is 100% electric and built using recyclable materials to deliver the next generation of…
FLIR Systems announced today the availability of Raymarine LightHouse™ Charts cartography, bringing new levels of clarity and control to marine navigation. Further, LightHouse Charts customers will realize increased convenience and enhanced product purchase and delivery options via the new Raymarine Chart Store and RayConnect mobile app. New Raymarine LightHouse Charts are crafted from trusted, official…
Complete boat systems supplier and thruster specialist VETUS has announced NMEA 2000® certification for its new CANverter gateway device, offering industry-first connectivity and communication capabilities for boat owners using its proportional bow and stern thrusters. Approved as the first and only thruster integrator for NMEA 2000, VETUS advances the implementation of thruster, as well as…
Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd, manufacturer of alarm, display and control systems for leisure, commercial and military vessels, has launched the new Poseidon 7, a monitoring and control system designed specifically for smaller vessels. Poseidon 7 offers both sail and power boats the ability to monitor and control any vessel data and display it effortlessly on…
Leading distributor of Parker Group watermakers Fischer Panda UK has approved Argo Nautical Ltd as a sub-dealer for its Sea Recovery system range. Argo Nautical, established in 1964, is a company which sits behind a number of brands in the marine luxury sector, including Princess Motor Yacht Sales, which has grown to be the world’s…
British diesel outboard specialist, Cox Powertrain has announced a new generation of mobile boating technology with the launch of its Coxswain™ app – a powerful new engine management application that enables customers to access aftersales support for their Cox diesel outboards at the touch of a button. The Coxswain™ app is the first of its…
Nigel Fox was rescued 23km from his yacht in Australia’s Arafura Sea after AMSA responded to Ocean Signal personal locator beacon alert A solo sailor has been rescued eight hours after being pitched overboard in rough seas off Australia’s Northern Territory coastline. Southampton-born expat Nigel Fox, who has been praised by rescue services for the…
