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New plug-and-play electrification kit with ARIES drive brings clean power and scalable performance options to powerboat racing.  

One of the UK’s most loved radio personalities, Scott Mills, will headline ‘The Shipyard’ stage at the Southampton International Boat Show on Saturday 20 September, bringing his signature DJ set to wow the crowds for a spectacula...

As part of their annual beach clean activities for Suzuki’s global Clean Ocean Project, Suzuki Marine GB has cleared 3 tonnes of marine waste from the rugged and remote coastline of the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point...

The RNLI and Paddle UK are urging those hitting the water on paddleboards, kayaks or canoes to follow safety advice as rescue data reveals that lifeboat crews in the UK & Ireland were called out to paddlers an average of almost three times* a ...

The Glenglassaugh Scottish Traditional Boat Festival returns with a splash this year, as visitors of all ages can experience a wide range of on the water activities during the event which takes place on 28 and 29 June in Portsoy.

Kawasaki UK has announced a renewed Jet Ski dealer network focusing on sales of the full range of personal watercraft available.

Ocean Youth Trust South has announced that Chief Executive Mark Todd has been made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

RNLI lifesavers with a combined 275 years of dedicated service have been recognised in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours. Six volunteers and one member of staff, have been honoured by The King for their contribution to the charity.

The Ocean Race Europe, an offshore sailing race that connects seven European cities from the Baltic to the Adriatic Seas, will see all of the competing IMOCA race boats carrying specialised science equipment.

The Wildlife Trusts’ National Marine Week (26 July – 10 August) is uncovering the mysterious world of our seabeds: the rich habitats which surround our islands and store vast amounts of carbon* but are often seen as brown, boring and l...

Boaters cruising the UK this summer can now earn rewards, from marina dining vouchers to a luxury holiday for two, simply by exploring MDL’s marina network as part of the company’s new Dock & Discover campaign.

A 29-year-old skipper has been fined for causing serious damage to a fishing boat when he fell asleep after drinking. 

As part of its ongoing commitment to safety and wellbeing, MDL Marinas has taken a pioneering step to enhance water safety awareness by equipping nearly 30 members of its operational team with hands-on, scenario-based cold water immersion training...

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As we celebrate Father’s Day (15 June), the RNLI is sharing its appreciation and support for all father figures who selflessly volunteer within its lifesaving community.

Bottom trawling – a fishing method that involves dragging large nets along the sea floor – could be banned across more vulnerable areas of English seas. 

Malcolm Bremner is skipper of the Isabella Fortuna, a traditional Fifie fishing vessel built by James Weir of Arbroath in 1890.

The Fort Cumberland Laboratories in Portsmouth reopen today after a year-long major refurbishment to create a state-of-the-art facility for the study of the historic environment through time.   

Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher said the team was “disappointed” with their result at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, but was hoping to “get back on the podium” at their home event, the Emirates Great Britain Sail...

Peter Cunningham with the ZouLou race team.
Image: Paul Wyeth and Ian Roman