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The Yamaha US Marine Business Unit has named Grant Suzuki as its chief of technology, advanced marine systems.

The Canal & River Trust is predicting that warmer wetter summers bought about by climate change are making the fight to stop Britain’s canals from becoming choked by invasive weeds more challenging.

The Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race is visiting the V&A Waterfront in the city of Cape Town for the eleventh time as part of the global race route. The fleet is expected to arrive in the South African city from 6 November 2023...

Italy’s Sanlorenzo shipyard will be premiering two new models at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (12-17 September 2023), the Sanlorenzo SX100 and the Bluegame BGM75.

Yacht cradle and motorboat stand manufacturer the Yacht Leg & Cradle Company has been acquired by Metal Spraying (UK) after three decades of operation.

They are undoubtedly some of the most graceful yachts ever to sail in the America’s Cup and for 29 years between 1958 and 1987 they provided some of the most intriguing battles that the oldest competition in international sports has ever wit...

Garmin has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio, a privately-held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV customers.

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From superyachts to bluewater sailing yachts, RIBS, powerboats, fishing craft and many more, there’s plenty to see on the water at Southampton International Boat Show.

Heritage Open Days returns to Gosport over 8 – 17 September with a packed programme of free events for residents and visitors to enjoy. 

At least 50 swimmers have reported suffering from diarrhoea and sickness after competing in sea swimming events at the World Triathlon Championship in Sunderland, health officials have confirmed. At the centre of the ensuing storm is a question a...

According to organisers, exhibitors at the Sydney International Boat Show which closed Sunday (6 August 2023) have reported significant sales in the halls and the marina. Thus, the anticipated show turnover is being predicted as ‘hundreds o...

Azimut is to partner with Bates Wharf Marine Sales for UK representation, following a six-year collaboration where the Swanwick-based company acted as a wholesaler (alongside Global Yacht Sales). It says that the UK is a rapidly expanding market ...

The Stugots, a boat made famous by the cult-classic series The Sopranos, has been listed for sale in Stamford, Connecticut. It’s priced at $299,900 and is being sold under the name Never Enough.

Simon Fisher (SiFi) has been named the 10th recipient of the Magnus ‘Mange’ Olsson Prize, awarded annually to an individual who has made an impactful contribution to the sport of sailing.

First Class Sailing will be running a series of workshops and talks on celestial navigation at the Ocean Globe Race’s village between 29 August and 10 September.

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Swedish electric boat builder, Candela, has expanded its international sales network to the UK, appointing SE Yachts as its exclusive dealer.

US electronics company, Garmin, has posted its second quarter results showing a return to consolidated net growth with revenue gains in three of its five operating segments.

The planet has reached ‘Plastic Overshoot Day’ — the date when the amount of plastic waste outweighs the world’s ability to manage it — for the first time.