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The annual meeting of the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) in La Rochelle, France, has elected Niels Klarenbeek as its new president. He succeeds Anne Dunbar from IBEX, who led the organisation for the past two years.

Dutch boatbuilder Linssen Yachts, which specialises in steel displacement motor yachts, has selected Yanmar Marine International (YMI) to power its new Linssen 45 SL AC 75 edition, ahead of being the engine of choice across its entire range.

After a successful launch last month, Yamaha is extending the deadline of its WaveRunner You Finance campaign until 30 June 2024, with additional models to be included in the offer.

Maritime UK Solent is calling on maritime and marine professionals during Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June) to contribute to the future success of the maritime industry. 

Marine technology company savvy navvy has appointed US-based Alisdair Martin, as its new board advisor as the boating navigation app continues to scale up its growth.

The BSI Marine Equipment Group is investing €5.6 million across its businesses. It’s looking to provide additional space required for superyacht rigging, particularly standing rod rigging, create capacity meaning shorter lead times for...

At the beginning of his competitive sailing journey, 19-year-old Timothy Long reflects on his first steps into the world of offshore racing and looks ahead to the remainder of the year.

AAS: You have been with Ancasta since the mid 1990s. What are some of the biggest/important changes in the boating industry that you have seen in that time?
NG: From a sales and service perspective, we have seen yacht sales move from an industr...

Orient Express Racing Team, the charismatic French challenger for the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, today unveiled the boat that all of France hopes will finally deliver victory to this sailing-mad nation. And what a sight she was, with ...

After a successful launch last month, Yamaha is extending the deadline of its WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign until 30 June 2024, with additional models to be included in the offer.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) celebrated its 200th anniversary in style with a special garden party at Buckingham Palace on 23 May.

An extremely appropriate toast when enjoying a pint (in a LeeSan logo’d “paper”, that’s a plastic-free cup to you and I) at the 2024 Crick Boat show. Crick Boat Show’s Real Ale & Cider Festival, sponsored by Lee S...

Haven Knox-Johnston (Haven KJ) has unveiled a speedy new online dinghy insurance quote and buy tool which allows dinghy owners to get an insurance quote in less than 30 seconds. 

The gears shift quickly at Emirates Team New Zealand. After an intense few weeks launching, commissioning and training onboard Taihoro in Auckland, sailing 14 out of 18 days in late April and early May, there was no time to slow down. The moment T...

World Sailing has selected the Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to host the upcoming 2024 Youth Match Racing World Championship, from 29 November to 2 December, and the 2024 Women’s Match Racing World Championshi...

El Gouna, the year-round coastal destination situated on the Red Sea, has announced the launch of its Fanadir Marina with its Signature Residences – a distinctive new project offering picturesque views of the Red Sea, and upscale waterfront...

London and the South East is experiencing a drop in boat numbers according to the latest data from the Canal & River Trust – down by 7.1 per cent on last year. And, that area has the lowest figure of compliance – only 82.1 per cen...

WWII submarine USS Harder, and its entombed crew of 80 servicemen, has been found in the South China Sea at a depth of 1140 metres (3750 feet).

The foiling trimaran, Flying Mantis, is seeking investment. Originally marketed at the luxury product market, the project is in danger of crashing to ground. Owner of the company, Simon Chrispin, says his existing investor is no longer able to co...