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Spirit Yachts has shared images of its Q Class project being rolled over at its Suffolk yard. This key stage of the yacht’s construction marks the start of the interior fit out.

Marine Servicenter, which has offices in Seattle, Bellingham, San Diego and Los Angeles, has been appointed as the official representative for Finnish boat manufacturer XO Boats on the West Coast of the United States.

The Ruskin Museum’s aim to run Donald Campbells’ hydroplane, Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water in 2026 took a step forwards this week as two Orpheus engines were sent for refurbishment.

Fischer Panda UK is expanding its portfolio. It’s now offering what’s described as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional power sources in the form of an e-power system from Integrel Solutions.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of possibility at the 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place on 22-23 February 2025 at Farnborough International.

The US is waking up this morning to seismic news that Donald Trump will return to the White House after a historic election victory over Kamala Harris.

The Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean revealed some weird (and not so wonderful) finds on our beaches.

With less than a week to go before the start of the 2024 Vendée Globe, interest in the quadrennial solo ocean race is setting records.

The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has expressed concern over a planned 16-month closure of the eastern section of Scotland’s Forth & Clyde Canal, affecting the 15 locks near Falkirk.

Cummins Inc. has released its third-quarter financial results for 2024, reporting steady revenues at $8.5bn, and a net income of $809m. Quarterly North American sales declined by 1 per cent, while international revenues increased by 2 per cent. <...

‘Together We Boat,’ a partnership of six Italian marine industry firms, is targeting growth in the US market after using the recent FLIBS boat show in Florida to introduce their latest developments. The partnership is also establishin...

Drysuit and marine equipment manufacturer Typhoon International will present its range of watersports apparel at METSTRADE 2024, the world’s largest exhibition for the leisure marine industry, taking place from 19 to 21 November 2024.

Suntex Marina Investors, which terms itself the largest standalone recreational marina owner in the US (by marina count and boat slips), has acquired Discovery Bay Marina in California in a joint venture, adding to the portfolio which already spa...

Gunwharf Quays is set to welcome back its popular festive ‘Christmas Village’ attraction next week, with an enhanced look and feel following three successful years at the waterfront shopping outlet.

Salcombe Sailor Jayne Morris, whose commitment to community engagement and inclusivity has inspired people of all ages to discover the joys of sailing, has been nominated in the Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year Award at the Sunday Times Sportswo...

Typhoon International is showcasing its comprehensive range of watersports apparel at this year’s METSTRADE, the world’s largest exhibition for the leisure marine industry, taking place between 19 – 21 November.

Dutch golden great Marit Bouwmeester and Spain’s victorious Olympic and SailGP duo of Botin and Trittel have been named 2024 Rolex Sailors of the Year at the World Sailing Awards ceremony at Singapore’s historic CHIJMES Hall. 

With less than a week to go before Sunday’s start, the 2024 Vendée Globe is already breaking all records! With a record 40 skippers at the start, a record 11 nationalities represented and 360,000 visitors enjoying the Race Village exp...

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Yachting Ventures and the European Boating Industry (EBI) are launching a Startup Day at boot Düsseldorf 2025 on 21 January, aimed at showcasing innovative startups in the leisure marine industry. This event builds on previous successful pit...