Meet Henri-Lloyd's New Ambassador Meet Henri-Lloyd's New Ambassador Mitch Tonks shares a mutual passion for preserving our oceans Proud to introduce their new ambassador & pioneer of sustainably sourced British seafood, Mitch Tonks. Founder & CEO of seafood restaurant group, Rockfish, Co-Founder of the Devon Environment Foundation & UK Ambassador for the Marine Stewardship Council. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 16 Jan 12:00 UTC Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live The celebrated sailor will officially open the show to visitors and the media Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live this FebruaryPip Hare, who needs very little introduction as the 8th woman in history to complete the Vendee Globe, will be the first big name to open the inaugural show. by Hayley Harris Posted 16 Jan 08:30 UTC Chile and Brazil take on big plastic Chile and Brazil take on big plastic Imagine every minute of every day, two dump trucks full of single-use plastic drive onto the beach Imagine that every minute of every day, two dump trucks full of single-use plastic drive onto the beach, back up to the shoreline, and raise their beds, sending a torrent of trash into the ocean. by Emily Petsko Posted 16 Jan 05:39 UTC The world's ocean just broke another heat record The world's ocean just broke another heat record The long-term ocean warming is stronger in the Atlantic and the Southern oceans An analysis of recent Ocean Heat Content (OHC) changes through 2021 by two international groups shows the ocean was the hottest ever recorded by humans. by Daria Blackwell Posted 16 Jan 04:46 UTC Ask an ExpertSeries - Women's Boatbuilding Panel Ask an ExpertSeries - Women's Boatbuilding Panel She Builds: Wit & Wisdom from Three Port Townsend Woman Boatbuilders Three Port Townsend woman boatbuilders discuss big & small boat projects they've built, designed or repaired and challenges they've faced—from fears and doubt to defying gender stereotypes, juggling motherhood, and managing relationships as the only woman by Wooden Boat Festival Posted 14 Jan 23:58 UTC Harry Miesbauer introduces new Scuderia 65 Harry Miesbauer introduces new Scuderia 65 All-carbon racer-cruiser receives a coveted A' Design Award A golden autumn brought a hugely successful close to the first full year of competition for the Scuderia 65 racer-cruiser. On the racecourse, the full carbon yacht repeatedly shown her pace, with line honours and podium finishes from Adriatic to Aegean. by Harry Miesbauer Posted 14 Jan 22:34 UTC Harriet Averns named RYA Yachtmaster of the Year Harriet Averns named RYA Yachtmaster of the Year Presented with the prestigious trophy by Richard Falk 25-year-old Kent sailor, Harriet Averns has been named as the recipient of the RYA Yachtmaster® of the Year award for her exceptional demonstration of sailing skills during her RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence exam. by Becky Gilbert-Wood Posted 13 Jan 20:21 UTC Exclusive discount for readers Exclusive discount for readers Exclusive discount for readers If a tree fell on a boat and no one heard it fall, did it happen? by Nautical ID Posted 13 Jan 17:00 UTC How to use sailing Dog Bones How to use sailing Dog Bones We know what you're thinking "how can a dog bone be used on a sailboat? We're not playing fetch!" We know what you're thinking "how can a dog bone be used on a sailboat? We're not playing fetch!". Well, the type of dog bone we're talking about here is not something you would want to feed to your favourite four legged friend. by Allen Posted 13 Jan 12:00 UTC New bird's-eye view Scotland video guides New bird's-eye view Scotland video guides Inspiring visits to Scotland's unique sailing Sail Scotland has launched a spectacular new series of aerial video guides showcasing Scottish marinas, anchorages, and adventures, encouraging people to explore by boat and stay in new, unique, destinations. by Sail Scotland Posted 13 Jan 11:49 UTC Caution urged despite lowest piracy incidents Caution urged despite lowest piracy incidents IMB attributes the drop to vigorous action taken by authorities Maritime piracy and armed robbery attacks reached the lowest recorded level since 1994, the annual piracy report of the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB), published today, reveals. by ICC International Maritime Bureau Posted 13 Jan 11:36 UTC Upcoming extreme high tides Upcoming extreme high tides We'll be seeing the next highest tides at the end of the month Happy 2022! Although 2021 ended - and the new year began - with some pretty tremendous high tides, we're feeling optimistic about the year ahead and can't wait to get back out on the water. by The Crew at US Harbors Posted 12 Jan 18:01 UTC The green breakthrough: Sunreef 80 Eco launched The green breakthrough: Sunreef 80 Eco launched The world's most advanced sustainable luxury catamaran Sunreef Yachts recently launched the world's most advanced sustainable luxury catamaran. by Sunreef Posted 12 Jan 10:07 UTC Coca-Cola Company and Ocean Cleanup join forces Coca-Cola Company and Ocean Cleanup join forces In Vietnam to tackle plastic pollution Coca-Cola Vietnam and The Ocean Cleanup today announced that the Can Tho river in Can Tho City has been selected as one of 15 river locations around the world as part of a global partnership between the two organisations by CFF Communications Posted 11 Jan 09:40 UTC TMS distribute Bonomi Self-Tailing Cleat TMS distribute Bonomi Self-Tailing Cleat A DAME Award category winner at METS 2021 Bonomi SRL, a Milan based manufacturer, have chosen Technical Marine Supplies as their sole UK and Ireland distribution partner for their "Joy", Self-Tailing Cleat. by Technical Marine Supplies Posted 11 Jan 08:15 UTC The new Nautitech 44 - Three decades of experience The new Nautitech 44 - Three decades of experience Hull #1 is now off the production line and going through on water trials Hull #1 of the new Nautitech 44 Open sailing catamaran is now off the production line and going through on water trials. by Ensign Yachts Posted 11 Jan 05:59 UTC RYA welcomes new Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe RYA welcomes new Chief Executive Sara Sutcliffe A new year... and a new CEO at the RYA's helm It's a new year and 'all change' at the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) as the team today welcomes Sara Sutcliffe MBE as the organisation's new Chief Executive. by RYA Posted 10 Jan 16:47 UTC Oyster World Rally starts in Antigua Oyster World Rally starts in Antigua 25 British-built Oyster yachts are taking part in the 27,000 nm world circumnavigation On Sunday 9th January at 1300h at Charlotte's Point, Antigua, the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams fired the starting cannon for the Oyster World Rally. by Oyster Yachts Posted 10 Jan 16:41 UTC SV Red Roo - 2021 the year that was... SV Red Roo - 2021 the year that was... As another year draws to a close and we celebrate the next one As another year draws to a close and we celebrate the next one making plans of all it may bring, it is also time to reflect and tally what we achieved over the last 12 months. by SV Red Roo Posted 10 Jan 13:59 UTC ARC January departs Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ARC January departs Las Palmas de Gran Canaria The first edition of the New Year rally sets sail for Saint Lucia The new route has brought together an eclectic fleet of yachts and eager crews excited to embark on a 2,700nm tradewind sail to the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. by World Cruising Club Posted 9 Jan 16:20 UTC