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The 32m Ultim Trimaran SVR Lazartigue, skippered by François Gabart has taken multihull line honours in the 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race but in the severe conditions, HM Coastguard reported involvement in 28 incidents, including ...

Celebrated as one of the world’s most successful sports stars, NFL legend Tom Brady is the latest celebrity owner in the all-new electric raceboat UIM E1 World Championship competition.

A yacht dealership with a focus on carbon construction has launched in Australia. Family owned Carbon Yachts will be led by Peter Hrones and his eldest son Chris who say they’re aiming to set a new bar for luxury boating in Australia.

The Australian trade body, the Boating Industry Association (BIA), has launched a new website and video series, which it says will better showcase its priorities in support of a vibrant marine sector in Australia.

Marine electric drive manufacturer, Torqeedo, is calling on boat owners to exchange their old combustion engines for Travel series electric outboards with a cashback inventive.

Turkish boatbuilder AvA Yachts has expanded its range of explorer yachts, adding a new model to its Kando series: the Kando80. 

The Royal Society of Marine Artists, Europe’s foremost society of artists dedicated to depicting tidal waters and the marine environment, has announced the dates of its hotly anticipated Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries in Lo...

The DAME Design Awards at METSTRADE (15-17 November 2023) has opened for entries with completely new categories this year, which are said to reflect the rapidly changing nature of marine technology and the industry’s future customers.

British marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has revealed the ‘Dirty Dozen’ companies responsible for over two thirds of branded pollution, with Coca Cola topping the list for the fourth year running.

Australian sailing brand Zhik has announced its partnership with the Germany SailGP Team as official Technical Apparel Supplier.

Boatyard, a customer experience platform designed for the marine industry, has launched Boatyard.ai, billed as the industry’s first virtual AI assistant for recreational boaters.

Retro round the world yacht race, the Ocean Globe Race (OGR) has revealed details of the Race Village, which will be hosted by MDL Marinas at its Ocean Village Marina in the heart of the Southampton.

High performance boat builder Gunboat has appointed Osprey technical to supply the electronics package for its Gunboat 80-02. This appointment follows the successful installation of the customised systems on the Gunboat 80-01, which is due to be...

Michigan-based Hurley Marine is strengthening its presence in Europe with leading Scandinavian retailer, Watski, adding the marine accessory manufacturer’s davit systems to its portfolio.

Step into Mayflower Park, where iconic superyachts meet sailboats, bustling stalls packed with clothing, chandlery goods and accessories, the chance to see latest in engines and technology, and plenty to learn from the array of speakers on the For...

The 15th edition of the Taittinger RSYC Regatta (14 – 16 July) hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, opened on Friday evening with the Champagne Taittinger Reception held on the tented, waterfront lawn of the RSYC...

Southampton sailing school, First Class Sailing, is set to make waves as they announce their participation in the 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. With three yachts entered, First Class Sailing is gearing up to compete against a field of ne...

MDL Marinas and the Ocean Globe Race have revealed plans for Ocean Village Marina. Celebrating their own 50th anniversary, MDL Marinas previously hosted the 1989, 1993, 1997 and 2001 Whitbread races. Now it’s the 50th Anniversary recreation ...

Marine electric drive manufacturer Torqeedo has created two dedicated business units which it says will facilitate a focused approach to the company’s recreational and professional customers.