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Plymouth-based Princess Yachts, Britain’s largest luxury boatbuilder, has been sold to a US-based private equity firm.

Global marina network D-Marin is entering the Spanish market for the first time, after acquiring three marinas from Spanish marina group, Marinas del Mediterráneo.

A speedboat skipper has been acquitted of manslaughter charges, after the death of a 15-year-old girl during a ‘thrill ride’.

Typhoon International has revealed its technical clothing collection for 2023. It’s offering six new garments for sailors and powerboaters.

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has announced the appointment of a new non-executive director to its board.

Australian-based boatbuilder Stacer has launched its latest models: the Stacer 359 Proline SE and Stacer Proline 379 SE, which are designed for inland fishing enthusiasts.

RIB builder Highfield Boats has added two new dealers to its network: Riverside Marina & Yacht Sales in Riverside, New Jersey, and Rockingham Marine in Houston, Texas.

When the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show opens its doors on 15 February 2023, visitors will be able to explore watercraft from kayaks to superyachts and view the latest marine innovations across the show’s six locations: Miam...

A famous lighthouse in Ostend, Belgium, will be restored to its former glory after residents of a nearby luxury apartment block lost a bid to dim its beam.

Marine electronics specialist Raymarine has announced the launch of five new products, which include the Axiom 2 Pro and Axiom 2 XL family of multifunction chartplotter displays, as well as a new suite of sonar products and an advanced marine cam...

The nominees for this year’s YJA Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year awards have been revealed.

Yamaha US Marine Business Unit has appointed Mark Tracy to the role of vice president. In his new position, Tracy will continue to oversee Yamaha Marine power sales and marketing teams, with the added responsibility of the marine customer experie...

A fashionable new superyacht, designed by The Italian Sea Group and Giorgio Armani, is set to hit the water in early 2024.

Videoworks has created a new business unit for ‘connectivity and communication solutions’, focused on providing high-speed internet to yachting clients during their time at sea.

Skipper Kevin Escoffier and his Team Holcim – PRB have won Leg 2 of The Ocean Race from Cabo Verde to Cape Town after a tense battle through the final miles of the race. 

A developer has tabled a £200m plan for a new waterfront development in Southampton, with a mix of facilities including restaurants, a hotel, flats and a marina.

GMBA’s Kai Malmivaara gives an update on the Middle Eastern marine market.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) says it is on the hunt for budding lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on some of the UK’s most popular beaches.

All models from the Yamaha owned Buster, Yamarin, and Cross boat brands can now be explored in a new virtual environment. 

Scandinavian boat manufacturer Windy Scandinavia has appointed Skyboat as its new Portuguese dealer.