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A new boat-rental marketplace, Boatsy, has launched with the promise of a ‘new way’ to book sailing holidays.

The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup is launching an America’s Cup e-Series.

Seasoned catamaran competitors Theodore Gijsbers and Maud Van Toorenburg have shared their harrowing experience during an open catamaran competition on the Haringvliet in 2023. That’s a large inlet in the North Sea, in the Netherlands. In t...

More than 20 new artworks have gone on show in The Art of Buckler’s Hard free exhibition after judges selected their shortlist from nearly 200 competition entries.

Ocean Signal has launched the ‘Survivor Club’ as part of its newly refreshed website. This platform allows customers who have previously activated their Ocean Signal beacons to share their life-saving stories and connect with a communi...

Shareholders of Marinemax have responded to an open letter issued by CEO and founder of Island Capital Group, and founder of IGY Marinas, Andrew L. Farkas.

A 21-year-old woman has been rescued after being swept out to sea in a rubber ring while swimming in Japan. Officials say the woman was found approximately 80km off the coast, 36 hours after she went missing.

The DAME Design Awards 2024 is now open for nominations. Launched in 1991 to promote and recognise the best-designed products at METSTRADE, the DAME Design Awards are some of the most coveted prizes in the leisure marine industry.

Marine equipment manufacturer Quick Group has launched a raft of sustainability initiatives, including reducing carbon emissions, enhancing supply chain transparency and increasing investments in renewable energy.

The young skipper of an electric RIB (rigid inflatable boat) is preparing to set off on a journey around the coast of Britain, raising awareness of electric propulsion.

Marina company D-Marin has won the tender for Camille Rayon Marina in Côte d’Azur, France.

Ocean Signal, a UK-based manufacturer of satellite and terrestrial emergency beacons, is launching a ‘Survivor Club’ on its website.

British boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers has been acquired by a team led by Ben Walker of Blue Lagoon Marine.

A fishing trawler’s skipper’s been sentenced to eight months imprisonment (suspended for 12 months) and ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work. That’s on top of £10,000 in costs. Lewes Crown Court heard that Maurice ...

Volvo Penta has expanded its range of remanufactured drivelines for marine customers. This new offer extends the remanufacturing range of products to include complete engines D13, D8, D4 and D6 and the complete Inboard Performance System (IPS) ra...

Becky Cannon comes from a proud line of RNLI crew with her father, Ian Cannon, taking over from his father Ron Cannon MBE as Coxswain at Ramsgate upon his retirement, and her Uncle Paul in the role of second Coxswain.

Earlier this year, the Southampton International Boat Show announced its partnership with Southampton Hospitals Charity and their prestigious ‘Light the South’ event, raising vital funds for Southampton Children’s Hospital.

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has released the results of a study that examined the effectiveness of its standards in enhancing boating safety. The research firms Industrial Economics and ITA International conducted the analysis, w...

British boatbuilder Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has appointed Penny Wakeling as the manager of its new brokerage service.

Ocean Safety has appointed Glyn Nicholls to head up its UK southwest regional branch in Plymouth. The marine safety specialist says Nicholls’ extensive sales experience and maritime industry knowledge will prove invaluable for local marine ...