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Owners, Guests and Crew Plan 3rd Rescue Mission
Flushed with the success of their first canine mission back in September, where they rescued 50 dogs from the Bahamas, the Captain, crew, guests and owners of M/Y Laurel went back in early Decemb...
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UK university student innovates plastic alternative from fish waste
Inspired by the strength of fish scales, University of Sussex final year Product Design student, Lucy Hughes has devised a potential alternative to single-use plastic, made mainly from by-products of ...
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New Zealand Olympic Sailors Pledge Clean Up
With a focus on ocean conservation, Kiwi Olympic sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have established Live Ocean, a New Zealand registered charity with one mission, to be a world-leading champion in ...
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Superyachts Blaze in Fort Lauderdale
Fire ripped through two luxury yachts on Saturday night, moored at Universal Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale. More than 60 firefighters were dispatched to the fire at approximately 4.43am follo...
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In 3rd Place – UK Superyacht Industry
Ranked in third place in the world, but still growing, the UK’s superyacht industry has recently seen growth for its 6th year in a row, with Superyacht UK reporting that two thirds&nbs...
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51st Southampton Boat Show
We had a fantastic day out this weekend at the 51st Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat, with over 600 global marine brands on display and debuts from over 330 boats. Mayflow...
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America’s Cup STEM Roadshow Inspiring Next Generation
“She of the Sea” founder Jenny Matthews and partner, Natasha Ambrose are thrilled to be joining the 1851 Trust, a Portsmouth based education charity, on their Ineos sponsored America&rsquo...
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A charismatic character in international rigging will be missed.
We’re sad to report that earlier this month Tom Hutchinson, founder of Future Fibres, a leading supplier to successive America’s Cups teams, passed away having sustained fatal injuries whi...
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Calling all crew … it’s time to have your say!!
The first ever Yacht Crew Survey is live. Your chance as superyacht crew to tell us what you think needs to change in the superyacht service industry. Jenny Matthews, founder of www.sheofth...
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Let’s do more to save lives – “NOT ON MY WATCH”
Have you signed Sailors’ Society’s petition to the International Labour Organisation, calling for wellness training to be made mandatory for seafarers in the Maritime Labour Conventio...
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The Iconic Sound of the Monaco Grand Prix
“There is no such thing as a low-risk lap in Monaco. It doesn’t exist. If you want to be fast you have to be on the limit …” Max Verstappen (F1 Red Bull Racing) ...
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