Savvy Navvy - making boating more accessible Savvy Navvy - making boating more accessible I spoke to founder Jelte Liebrand about his background, philosophy, the app itself The rise of Savvy Navvy in the world of boating navigation has been spectacular, with over 2 million downloads of the app. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Oct 11:00 UTC Dufour 48 - Performance and conviviality Dufour 48 - Performance and conviviality The goal of this new model is to create an unforgettable sailing experience The Dufour brand continues its efforts to complete its range and announces the arrival of the Dufour 48 sailboat. by Dufour Yachts Posted 20 Oct 10:17 UTC Daniel Craig's motorbikes sell for record amount Daniel Craig's motorbikes sell for record amount £60,000 raised for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Actor Daniel Craig CMG donated to auction his personal limited edition 007 x Triumph motorcycles to raise a record total of £60,000 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to commemorate their 200th anniversary year of lifesaving. by RNLI Posted 20 Oct 08:33 UTC Construction commences on ASC57 Construction commences on ASC57 The world's largest sailing catamaran superyacht Australia's custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts has commenced construction of their latest creation, the ASC57, at their superyacht building facility in the Australian Marine Complex, Western Australia. by Echo Yachts Posted 18 Oct 07:55 UTC Dufour 44 - A perfect balance Dufour 44 - A perfect balance Designed to enhance outdoor living, whether under way or at anchor Designed to enhance outdoor living, whether under way or at anchor, the Dufour 44 features a spacious cockpit that rivals those of larger yachts, offering a unique and immersive experience. by Dufour Yachts Posted 17 Oct 09:55 UTC The Watch's Wild Cry The Watch's Wild Cry At the age of nineteen, Robert F. Weir of West Point, New York, ran away to sea At the age of nineteen, Robert F. Weir of West Point, New York, ran away to sea, where he spent the next ten years of his life. Assuming the pseudonym Robert Wallace, Weir sailed aboard the bark Clara Bell out of New Bedford, Massachusetts by By Robert F. Weir Edited by Andrew W. German Posted 16 Oct 02:44 UTC PredictWind's new innovative Climate Data feature PredictWind's new innovative Climate Data feature Historical weather pattern data empowers users to better prepare for adventure Global leader in marine weather forecasting, PredictWind, has unveiled a groundbreaking Climate Data feature by PredictWind Posted 16 Oct 01:23 UTC Sail, Service Stay in Trinidad and Tobago Sail, Service Stay in Trinidad and Tobago Your Ultimate Yachting Destination! Sail... through azure waters and gentle breezes as you explore the enchanting islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Discover hidden coves, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life. by Trinidad and Tobago Posted 14 Oct 11:00 UTC 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