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Davco, which manufactures tenders and more from its base in the Gold Coast, Australia, has signed a new distribution agreement with SeaWide Distribution. SeaWide will carry Davco’s AquaChocks – a removeable and adjustable chock system...

The Boat Building Academy (BBA) in Lyme Regis has launched its latest hand-built wooden boats, crafted by students of its 40-week boatbuilding course. This recent cohort of twelve students spent the first 20 weeks learning joinery, lofting, moder...

The UK’s Canal & River Trust will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the storied Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire — often said to be the world’s first boat lift — with a year of events starting in 2025.

Vendée Globe leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) is in the Pacific and, mathematically, on his way home. He passed the midpoint of the course, after completing 50% of the theoretical distance of the 23 890 nautical m...

Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) led the Vendée Globe fleet into the Pacific Ocean last night (UTC) when he crossed out of the Indian Ocean across the line of longitude under Tasmania at 23:45:25hrs UTC.

Oyster Yachts has welcomed the arrival of the Oyster World Rally 2024-25 fleet into Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, South Africa.

Dometic is to restructure on a global scale. Its plan is to support margin expansion and release resources to invest and drive profitable growth and value creation in strategic growth areas. Currently its portfolio in the marine market spans stee...

In MIN‘s latest printed issue, keen readers will have noticed the advertisement for KVH Industries. It featured a male model on a boat wearing a baseball cap. He’s on his phone, gazing into the distance. But what MIN didn’t know...

While Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), the race leader, was due to pass into the Pacific last night, and also cross the theoretical half way point of the 23,890 nautical miles course for the Vendée Globe 10th edition, ...

Azimut-Benetti Group is – yet again – number one in the production of mega yachts over 24 meters. It’s leading the industry in the Global Order Book 2025, an annual ranking by Boat International. The latter compiles data from 18...

Nomen has announced that it’s developed its platform cleat, into a ‘pure’ version. This is the next iteration of the Cleat IV which disappears flush below deck and allows doors to close smoothly without any parts sticking out ab...

Norco Composites & GRP is holding an open day at its new dedicated CNC machining and kitting facility in Poole for visitors.

Aquila Power Catamarans has named CFR Yacht Sales, in partnership with boating industry professional Mario Garcia Muxo, as its official dealer in Puerto Rico.

Tickets for SailGP’s long-awaited return to the UK and Emirates GBR’s home event are now on sale. The most exciting racing on water will take place at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth on 19-20 July 2025. &n...

Scotland’s recreational boating community has united in opposition to Peel Ports Clydeport’s proposal to introduce a conservancy fee for leisure craft operating in the Clydeport area. Concerns have been raised that the fee will restri...

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is enhancing its lifesaving capabilities with an inflatable staircase, originally designed for superyachts.

Quick Group recently presented its sustainability program and its targets for 2025. MIN sits down with Marco Rodi, chief operating & sustainability officer, to understand his drivers for change.

Tickets for six more of SailGP’s 2025 events are now on sale, including those for Emirates GBR SailGP Team’s home event in Portsmouth, UK.

Italian boat manufacturing firm Azimut has partnered with new company AZ Yachting Hellas SA, underscoring its targeted approach to growth in Greece.

Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex) has announced its appointment to develop The Tribute Marina, situated along the eastern shoreline of Lake Lewisville on Wynnewood Peninsula in The Colony, Texas. The marina is part of the master-planned commu...