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Production has begun of Candela’s revolutionary C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ electric daycruiser, ushering in a new era where electric boats can cover hundreds of miles in a day, with DC charging.

Freedom Boat Club has announced the planned opening of its new location in Southport, its second location along Australia’s Gold Coast.

In a dramatic turn of events overnight, the Finnish yacht Spirit of Helsinki skippered by Jussi Paavoseppä grabbed the number one spot for the first time from the legendary Pen Duick VI. With just 450nm to Cape Town, the OGR finish is too clo...

World Sailing has announced the nominees in this year’s Rolex World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Sustainability and Team of the Year awards. 

Planning has commenced for the 2024 ACE Winches Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, which takes place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June.

Williams Jet Tenders has been selected by Innovate UK Edge to receive a grant of £13,000 to fund part of its ongoing sustainability programme that’s been put in place to test alternative, more sustainable composite materials for use i...

Lagoon Catamarans says it’s made a major leap forward in catamaran sailing technology. In fact, it promises to redefine the sailing experience with its first-ever production catamaran furling boom system.

Marine electronics equipment manufacturer Raymarine has extended its LightHouse Charts to encompass the coastal and inshore waters of Belgium and the Netherlands.

Powerboat P1, which organises international powerboat racing competitions, says the reach of its worldwide broadcast deals this season has climbed to more than 200 million homes, with coverage in more than 150 countries across five continents. ...

A consultation on banning wet wipes containing plastic has been launched under plans to tackle plastic pollution and clean up the UK’s waterways.

Following its launch in Scotland 18 months ago, Marine Fire Safety (Scotland), has relocated into a new MCA approved service station.

Klissarov Design, an independent vehicle design studio based in the French Riviera, has revealed designs for Acro. The company says this is a first of its kind electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) concept vehicle for yachts.

Between 25 September and 8 October, the French marine heritage agency, Drassm – in partnership with Historic England – surveyed 30 wrecks sunk during Operation Dynamo. The survey shows the position, characteristics and condition of eac...

October half-term offers the last chance to step on board the Beaulieu River Cruise to explore the Beaulieu River which recently featured in Channel 4’s The UK’s National Parks with Caroline Quentin.

We are excited to introduce an additional brand of new build boats for sale on Boatshed.com.

There has been an increase in reports of HMRC carrying out inspections of UK marinas to check their compliance with the rules on the use and sale of red diesel since August, according to British Marine.

Superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company MB92 Group is partnering with Saudi Arabia to establish a 10,000 square-metre yacht repair facility at Sindalah, a luxury island resort opening in Neom in 2024.

In 2008 Slovenian boatbuilder Greenline launched the Greenline 33, the first production hybrid boat. The 33ft family cruiser went on to win over 30 awards – including International Boat of the Year – and Greenline sold almost 500 unit...

US-based producer of marine engines and generators, Cummins, has elected Daniel W. Fisher to its board of directors.

Speed@Seawork 2024, the sector-specific feature of the Seawork commercial marine exhibition, will be hosted by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in Cowes, UK, on Monday 10 June 2024.