Pushing the boundaries of design Pushing the boundaries of design Director of Experimental Design, Matteo Alfieri's vision for the future Following Henri-Lloyd's 'Same Planet, Different World' campaign launch, we speak to Director of Experimental Design, Matteo Alfieri to give his insights into the design process of the new Forth Jacket, challenges faced, and his vision for the future. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 27 Sep 11:00 UTC Baltic 111 Raven foiling trials completed Baltic 111 Raven foiling trials completed Reaching sustained speeds in the high twenties Early sailing trials for the foil-assisted Baltic 111 Raven have been described as 'very successful' as the super-lightweight sloop showed impressive reliability and reached sustained speeds in the high 20s during 10 consecutive days of sailing. by Baltic Yachts Posted 27 Sep 06:28 UTC New public moorings in U.S. Virgin Islands waters New public moorings in U.S. Virgin Islands waters 200 moorings are anticipated to be ready for use by local and visiting boaters The first phase has been completed in the installation of what will be a total of 200 new secure Helix-type moorings in bays throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. by VIPCA Posted 26 Sep 17:51 UTC Marine mammal stocks vulnerable to climate change Marine mammal stocks vulnerable to climate change According to a new study in the North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico & Caribbean A new study has found that a majority of marine mammal stocks managed under U.S. jurisdiction in the western North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea are very highly vulnerable or highly vulnerable to climate change. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 25 Sep 21:18 UTC Lagoon 60, the scenery of your dreams Lagoon 60, the scenery of your dreams Everything has been designed for fluid, easy movement With her large swim platform turned toward the sea, wide, secure steps, and innovative opening side terraces, the Lagoon 60 invites contemplation as well as swimming! by Beneteau Group Posted 25 Sep 21:12 UTC 54th Southampton International Boat Show success 54th Southampton International Boat Show success The show welcomed over 650 craft, with over 350 boats berthed in the marina alone The 54th Southampton International Boat Show drew to a close yesterday and in spite of the weather causing havoc mid-week, with high winds and driving rain, organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors alike have heralded the show a success. by British Marine Posted 25 Sep 16:23 UTC Oyster's 885SII stylish new deck layout Oyster's 885SII stylish new deck layout This popular 90-foot blue water sailing yacht undergoes a restyling This popular 90-foot blue water sailing yacht undergoes a restyling reflecting desire for more on-board entertainment space with Oyster's trademark stylish low-profile deck saloon. by Oyster Yachts Posted 25 Sep 10:10 UTC Barton Marine launch Outboard Motor Sling Barton Marine launch Outboard Motor Sling Alongside the market premiers of the Tuphblox Tufnol range and Carbon Fibre Tiller Extension series Barton Marine launched a new Outboard Motor Sling alongside the market premiers of the Tuphblox Tufnol range and Carbon Fibre Tiller Extension series at the Southampton International Boat Show 2023. by Barton Marine Posted 25 Sep 07:00 UTC Royal Huisman - Making a difference Royal Huisman - Making a difference Building sailing vessels since it was founded in 1884 Sustainability is crucially important and superyacht owners and the marine sector obviously want to play their parts. It is a fact that the level of success resulting from limiting the use of natural resources can vary greatly. by Royal Huisman Posted 24 Sep 12:50 UTC Norwegian scientists prove why beach cleans matter Norwegian scientists prove why beach cleans matter Removal prevents the breakdown to microplastic fragments The removal of bigger pieces of plastic from coastlines prevents the breakdown to microplastic fragments that may stay in the water for years, giving scientists hope for polluted oceans. by Daria Blackwell / OCC Posted 24 Sep 04:08 UTC World premieres of The Italian Sea Group World premieres of The Italian Sea Group At the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 The Italian Sea Group chooses the Monaco Yacht Show to present a world preview of the brand-new models of all its brands, unique superyachts that set new frontiers in nautical design and dictate revolutionary aesthetic standards. by The Italian Sea Group Posted 23 Sep 16:46 UTC Hubbell isolation transformers increase safety Hubbell isolation transformers increase safety One of the great joys of boating is the freedom to explore distant shores One of the great joys of boating is the freedom to explore distant shores. But the availability of clean, safe dockside power at remote ports of call can never be guaranteed. by Hubbell Marine Posted 22 Sep 22:33 UTC $82m for endangered North Atlantic Right Whales $82m for endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Historic funding is part of the Administration's Investing in America agenda Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced next steps to conserve and recover endangered North Atlantic right whales with $82 million in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act—the largest climate and conservation investment in history. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 22 Sep 18:09 UTC Winner of Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition Winner of Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition Revealed at the Southampton International Boat Show After almost 14 hours of sketching it was time for the incredible young designers taking part in the Superyacht UK Young Designer competition, sponsored by Marine Resources, to down their pens and reveal the 2023 winner at the Southampton Boat Show. by British Marine Posted 22 Sep 10:13 UTC Nautor Swan European Boat Show Season Grand Finale Nautor Swan European Boat Show Season Grand Finale Swan 108, representing Nautor's new Swan Maxi Era, will star at her Worldwide Première The grand finale of the European boat show season is happening at the Monaco Yacht Show, where the Swan 108, representing Nautor's new Swan Maxi Era, will star at her Worldwide Première to wow visitors with her beauty, elegance and quality. by Nautor Swan Posted 22 Sep 09:57 UTC RNLI 200 All Hands On Deck launch RNLI 200 All Hands On Deck launch Host a fundraising event in 2024 and celebrate 200 years of lifesaving In 2024, the RNLI will have been saving lives for 200 years. Could your sailing club help us ensure we can be there for generations of sailors to come? Host a fundraising event in 2024 and celebrate 200 years of lifesaving with us. by RNLI Posted 21 Sep 14:11 UTC Excess Owners Stories - Hiroshi Hamada Excess Owners Stories - Hiroshi Hamada The owner of an Excess 15 tells us all! Having sailed monohulls for many years, Hiroshi decided to make a change and switch to catamarans, with one clear goal in mind: the incredible Excess 15! by Excess Catamarans Posted 21 Sep 08:23 UTC YJA Announces Nomination Process for 2023 Awards YJA Announces Nomination Process for 2023 Awards Public nomination process now open! The Yachting Journalists' Association announces the start of the public nomination process for their coveted awards in 2023, the Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year and the Young Journalist of the year. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 21 Sep 07:54 UTC Derek Fawcett MBE passes away Derek Fawcett MBE passes away An inventor who transformed the lives of millions of yachtsmen through his designs Derek James Fawcett, who has died aged 86, is well-known within the marine industry for his innovations which transformed the lives of millions of yachtsmen around the world. by Alice Driscoll Posted 20 Sep 15:28 UTC Ancasta at the Southampton Boat Show Ancasta at the Southampton Boat Show A fantastic array of yachts on display for you to explore The 2023 Southampton Boat Show has a fantastic array of yachts on display for you to explore and it is OPEN NOW! by Ancasta International Posted 20 Sep 09:30 UTC