RNLI shares its lifesaving knowledge RNLI shares its lifesaving knowledge A Q&A with DisasterReady and the RNLI is being hosted on the DisasterReady YouTube channel To mark International Disaster Risk Reduction Day this year, the RNLI and DisasterReady, a free humanitarian online learning resource portal, are hosting a Q&A session about understanding drowning prevention, with a focus on flood safety. by RNLI Posted 12 Oct 09:28 UTC Evolution Marine announces the build of the EVO 60 Evolution Marine announces the build of the EVO 60 A high-performance, luxury sailing catamaran under construction Evolution Marine Manufacturing, based in Cape Town, is proud to announce the construction of the EVO 60, a high-performance, luxury sailing catamaran. by Evolution Marine Manufacturing Posted 11 Oct 08:36 UTC Allen Showcase New Products at METSTRADE Allen Showcase New Products at METSTRADE New track and car range, aluminium body sheave boxes, and more on display Allen Brothers is excited to announce our participation in METSTRADE 2024, the premier trade show for marine equipment, materials, and systems, from 19th to 21st November at the RAI Amsterdam. by Allen Posted 11 Oct 08:00 UTC 2024 Jan-Sep IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery report 2024 Jan-Sep IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery report Maritime crime and piracy incidents lowest since 1994, but threats to crews remain In the first nine months of 2024, reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery fell to the lowest levels since 1994, according to the latest report by the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB). by ICC International Maritime Bureau Posted 10 Oct 21:06 UTC Balance designs new models Balance designs new models VersaDrive Hybrid 502 CC and VersaDrive Hybrid 464 CC Balance is releasing two dynamic new models launching in 2025 and 2026 - available with either standard diesel engines or with the new VersaDrive diesel/electric hybrid propulsion system. by Balance Catamarans Posted 9 Oct 18:19 UTC Typhoon next-generation flagship drysuits Typhoon next-generation flagship drysuits For the ultimate in quality and wearability Leading marine products and watersports apparel manufacturer, Typhoon International is excited to introduce the latest evolutions of its most popular drysuits; the Max B 2.0, Sea Kayak and PS440 2.0. by Typhoon International Posted 8 Oct 16:00 UTC Novara is in the Caribbean - Update Novara is in the Caribbean - Update Meeting resilient individuals and communities, as well as the ever-present boat jobs Sailing in the Caribbean certainly lives up to its reputation. With a constant Easterly wind and plenty of islands to explore, we've had some wonderful sailing - passing palm-fringed beaches and the tall iconic Pitons. by Novara Posted 8 Oct 14:01 UTC Catch Me If You Can at Royal Harwich Yacht Club Catch Me If You Can at Royal Harwich Yacht Club A great end to the third season of this fantastic initiative Three years ago Royal Harwich wanted to get racing yachts and cruiser yachts doing an event together. We decided that a pursuit race format would be good as we could sell the idea that no one else is on the start line. by Gordon Sutton Posted 8 Oct 10:01 UTC New from Pip Hare: In My Element: New from Pip Hare: In My Element: A gripping and inspiring account of one of the world's toughest races In My Element by Pip Hare launches on October 10th and is a gripping and inspiring account of one of the World's toughest races, through the eyes of an extraordinary woman. by Adlard Coles Posted 8 Oct 09:00 UTC World ARC - The idyllic Waters of Cocos Keeling World ARC - The idyllic Waters of Cocos Keeling After a 3 to 4-day sail from Christmas Island the fleet arrived at a very different set of islands Following a 3 to 4-day sail from Christmas Island the fleet arrived at a very different set of islands, Cocos Keeling. by World Cruising Club Posted 8 Oct 08:24 UTC Spice Island Marine Services an Official Supplier Spice Island Marine Services an Official Supplier Viking Explorers Rally excited to announce a new partnership The Viking Explorers Rally is excited to announce a new partnership with Spice Island Marine Services as an Official Supplier for the upcoming rally seasons. by Oliver Solanas Posted 7 Oct 16:51 UTC Savvy Navvy's innovations recognised Savvy Navvy's innovations recognised With Tech SME of the Year Award Marine technology company Savvy Navvy has been recognised as the Tech SME of the Year at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards ceremony held last week. by Savvy Navvy Posted 7 Oct 15:00 UTC Red Sea outlook - September update Red Sea outlook - September update A full set of Red Sea charts to download in mbTiles format is available A full set of Red Sea charts to download in mbTiles format (including instructions on how to use them with OpenCPN) by Sue and John Hacking of SV Ocelot, available on their blog. by Noonsite Posted 7 Oct 06:51 UTC Henri-Lloyd congratulate INEOS Britannia Henri-Lloyd congratulate INEOS Britannia Pre-order the new America's Cup Challenger T-shirt Show your support for the INEOS Britannia team and order the limited edition merchandise range. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 6 Oct 08:00 UTC Dinghy Rescue Training with the RNLI at ASC Dinghy Rescue Training with the RNLI at ASC A refreshing dip at Andrew Simpson Centre, Portsmouth Last week the team at ASC Portsmouth were honoured to take the crew out from Portsmouth's RNLI station for a sailing and safe dinghy recovery session. We are extremely excited to be working with the station, sharing expertise. by Jacob Tyson Posted 6 Oct 06:04 UTC Indian Ocean outlook - September update Indian Ocean outlook - September update New pre-arrival procedure in place for yachts entering India In India all yachts are now required to provide a Pre-Arrival Notification of Security (PANS), which must be sent least 96 hours prior arrival at a Port of Entry. by Noonsite Posted 6 Oct 04:56 UTC A new twist for the Autumn/Winter collection A new twist for the Autumn/Winter collection Henri-Lloyd draws on popular heritage designs Henri-Lloyd's designers have drawn upon the success of the company's 60 years of heritage to create a stylish new range of Autumn and Winter menswear clothing, designed to look just as good on shore as well as on the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 4 Oct 11:00 UTC Atlantic Ocean outlook - September update Atlantic Ocean outlook - September update Orcas have been busy this month off the coast of southern Galicia Orcas have been busy this month off the coast of southern Galicia as many yachts transit past heading south for the Canary Islands. by Noonsite Posted 4 Oct 08:45 UTC Musto awarded special prize at the Genoa Boat Show Musto awarded special prize at the Genoa Boat Show For outstanding innovation in the MPX Impact GORE-TEX Pro sailing gear At the annual Design Innovation Awards at the 64th Genoa International Boat Show, Musto were presented with a Special Award for Outstanding Innovation for their MPX Impact GORE-TEX Pro sailing jacket and trousers. by Musto Posted 4 Oct 08:00 UTC Mediterranean Sea outlook - September update Mediterranean Sea outlook - September update Lefkas Floating Bridge ceased operations for yacht passage At the start of September, the prolonged heat dome over the Mediterranean collapsed, signalling the end of summer and setting off a dramatic shift in weather in central Europe and the Mediterranean. by Noonsite Posted 3 Oct 11:15 UTC