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Pantaenius, a pioneer in the leisure boat insurance industry, has established a dominant market position through innovation and global expansion, says managing director Martin Baum.

From its shipyard in Ameglia, Italy, Sanlorenzo has launched a beautifully personalised SD90, an exquisite example of the 27-metre semi-displacement model from its popular SD Series.

A restaurant on the Chichester Marina is getting ready to open its nest to one lucky six-foot owl for Chichester and Arundel’s first large-scale outdoor art trail.

MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, has made a £2.2m investment in its flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. The firm says this significant investment has enabled the complete replacement of all pontoons along ...

While we’d always like our travels to go as smoothly as possible, we sometimes encounter medical issues that can seem scary, daunting, and impossible to overcome efficiently. 

Marine navigation app Savvy Navvy has appointed Jacco Willemsen as its new global sales manager. In his new role, Willemsen is responsible for creating a global distributor network and increasing app sales.

British Marine, the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht, and small commercial marine industry, has announced Robert Parton as its new President, effective from 18 July 2024.

UK marina group Boatfolk has launched a new summer cruising contract that it says provides enhanced flexibility for boaters during the summer months. 

Virsec, the maritime security eLearning platform, has been granted approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its lithium-ion battery safety awareness course. 

Plan a day out on Sunday 7th July to celebrate the past and examine classic cars, yachts and motorboats on The Parade in Cowes.  There will be displays by famous aircraft and yachts and free entertainment surrounded by a food stall and t...

Authorities in Greece are investigating the death of a British sailor, who was discovered floating in the sea with head injuries near an exclusive Greek island.

In a heartfelt celebration marking Williams Jet Tenders’ 20th anniversary, founders Mathew and John Hornsby were astonished by the unexpected return of their very first hand-built wooden boat, Jade, after 25 years.

A prominent Kazakh businessman has publicly denied allegations that he or any passengers aboard a superyacht were responsible for a wildfire that broke out on the Greek island of Hydra.

One of Europe’s largest marina groups, MDL has confirmed a £2.2m investment in its flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. This investment has enabled the complete replacement of all pontoons along the south side of the marina an...

The UK’s Royal Western Yacht Club (RWYC) has launched a brand-new around-the-world yachting event. It’s called Worldstar and is designed to sit alongside the Ostar (original single-handed transatlantic race), Twostar (two-handed trans...

A stunning and monumental model from the early 18th century of a 100 gun first rate ship of the line whose name was lost for 200 years has been conserved in preparation for it being exhibited.

Electric catamaran builder Silent Yachts has unveiled an expansive growth trajectory, aiming to deliver 18 yachts over the next 18 months.

UK-based expedition yacht builder Archipelago Yachts has announced a new partnership with e-Motion Hybrid Systems. The builder says this partnership with the supplier will enhance the sustainability and efficiency of its offerings. 

Italy’s Sanlorenzo shipyard will debut two new models at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, which runs from 10-15 September 2024 on the French Riviera.

Sunsail’s Funding the Future initiative is returning, offering RYA the over 2,000 affiliated sailing and yacht clubs across the UK a chance to win up to £6,000 to invest in their sailors and facilities.