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A ferry operating between Mevagissey and Fowey in Cornwall has revealed new evidence showing several dolphins with serious injuries to their dorsal fins, including two individuals with fins completely severed. The footage, recorded on 3 August by ferry crews, show at least five dolphins in a pod exhibiting damage, ranging from bent fins to completely…

Now in its 75th year, the Netherland’s Jachtwerf Heeg is under new ownership and is relocating. The existing team has taken over the shipyard and will now operate from a new location at Draei 3 in Heeg starting 1 October. Under the previous leadership of Geert Wijma since 2010, the shipyard expanded into a full-service…

The global sailing community is mourning the sudden loss of Peter Lester, veteran of three America’s Cup campaigns, accomplished Olympian, and widely respected commentator. Lester, aged 70, died at home on Friday (10 August).  Hailing from Canterbury, New Zealand, Lester’s sailing career began in Z and P class dinghies before progressing to the OK dinghy,…

For anyone dreaming of owning a campsite in Dartmoor, this could be your moment to make it a reality – if you have £2.5 million burning a hole in your pocket. Langstone Manor Caravan & Camping Park, set in the tranquil Moortown hamlet within Dartmoor National Park, is now available for sale after 25 years…

There are various symptoms of a leaking lip seal, but the one we couldn’t ignore on the old Thetford C4 cassette toilet we had was when we were emptying the cassette. Carrying the cassette over to the disposal point, we were aware it was damp on the top, and there was definite evidence of leakage…

With the release of a new highlight video of Aberdeen’s Tall Ships Race (see end), MIN visits the company responsible for many of the fleet’s sails to find out how it has gained its prominence, and how it plans to keep it. Sail Service is based in Gdansk, Poland. From its loft, it’s exporting sails…

The Canal & River Trust’s National Boat Count, which takes place across the charity’s waterways each year, has seen a 1.5 per cent increase in boat numbers. But, with that comes an increase in unlicensed boats, with evasion standing at 9.9 per cent . . . up by over 1.5 per cent since 2024. And…

Outdoor clothing brand Henri-Lloyd has announced the appointment of Chris Hammond as its new CEO, effective from 1 October.  Hammond brings extensive experience in both marine and consumer sectors, having previously served as chief digital officer at Helly Hansen and Musto. During his near-decade at Helly Hansen, he played a key role in scaling the…

“We are pleased to report another quarter of revenue growth and over 900 basis points of margin expansion in the second quarter,” says Joseph Visconti, CEO and president of Twin Vee PowerCats as the company announces its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2025. In the second quarter of 2025, the company’s…

With its animal-rich landscapes and dollar-rich tourists, the continent of Africa is ripe for sustainable marine businesses willing to lean into the Western-driven consumer-desire for green experiences. And RAD Propulsion, a British developer of advanced electric boat drive systems, has found just the partner to start that process. It’s joined up with Pangolin Photo Safaris…