Upcycling yachts just became a ‘thing’, thanks to Discovery Yachts
Discovery Yachts is grasping environmental responsibilities by the horns and has launched what it is billing as the world’s...
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Zella Compton is the managing editor of Marine Industry News. Zella is a journalist and author specialising in marine news, maritime news, and marine business news.
Initially Zella specialised in the building industry (Hamerville Media Group), before editing trade and consumer titles for various publishing houses. She wrote a weekly column for the Portsmouth News for 14 years and has been extensively published in national press including The Times. Zella became managing editor of MIN in 2019.
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Watch: Drug smugglers foiled in exciting boat battle
Two men who tried to swim away from the UK’s Border Force, after an epic (but short) boat chase,...
Apreamare strengthens global expansion via new distribution deals
Italian boatbuilder Apreamare is taking its traditional boat building skills – which it describes as artisan and ‘ancient’ –...
America’s Cup: Thrilling racing in prelims, and malfunctions
The Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta got underway in Barcelona yesterday in near-perfect conditions. The eye-watering performance of the new...
America’s Cup: Alinghi Red Bull suffers mast failure, as legal drama unfolds
Alinghi Red Bull Racing has encountered a rig failure aboard its vessel, BoatOne, while training for the upcoming Louis...
Rescued woman speaks out about ‘strong swimmer’ mentality
After Rachael Perrin fell into the sea from a motor cruiser being buffeted by strong waves off the southern...
Fleet of tiny boats set to sail round the world in McIntyre Mini Globe Race
In six months time, 18 sailors in 5.8 meter home-built plywood yachts are set to embark on a solo...
Spinnaker sailing course launches in Solent
First Class Sailing is launching a brand-new spinnaker sailing weekend. “The idea came directly from feedback and conversations with...
Watch: Storm sinks dozens of boats in Balearics as 31m Wally washed ashore
The 30.5-metre Wally sailing yacht Wally Love has run aground on the Spanish island of Formentera after being caught...
Boat containing 14 skeletons found adrift in Dominican Republic
A vessel of unknown origin and manufacture was found earlier this week off the coast of Río San Juan....
Azimut opens boutiques in Spain, strengthening its strategic direction
Azimut is consolidating its presence in the Spanish market, opening two Grande Boutiques, one in Palma de Mallorca and...
