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Twenty years ago boating was a world defined by heritage, hands‑on skill and a slow climb through vessel sizes. Owners began with smaller craft and worked their way upward; they had to learn the intricacies of engines, electronics and mainte...

Raymarine has announced Axiom 2, the next evolution of its award‑winning Axiom chartplotter series. Designed for sailors, anglers, cruisers, and motor‑yacht owners, Axiom 2 combines faster performance with Raymarine’s signature d...

Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Ibiza recently welcomed the FLOT training vessel to their facilities, a 12-metre yacht forming part of the ‘Sailing School for Young People in Care’ project, an initiative led by the Ocean of Dreams F...

Gunwharf Quays has unveiled bold new plans to transform its iconic Waterfront, marking the next chapter in its long-term vision for the destination, and commitment to Portsmouth, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary – in the same year Ports...

Support for new affordable rural homes, help to redevelop a derelict boat yard and metalwork skills training which will produce a Spitfire memorial in Montrose are amongst the ten successful projects to share in £350,000 Community Capacity G...

The Medway Queen reopened to the public on Saturdays from 14 February with the usual caveats regarding restoration work and other factors. Times and prices are the same as last year, open from 11am to 4pm with last admissions at 3pm. As in previou...

MDL Marinas has appointed Daniel Chown as Financial Director and Sophie Kirkpatrick as Head of Sales and Marketing, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business enters a major new phase of investment and growth.

Yamaha Marine UK has announced a new partnership with Hayling Jetsport Performance (HJSP). The team specialise in the sale and servicing of personal watercrafts (PWC), providing performance upgrades, hull and craft repairs, winterising, maintenanc...

Marine AI has been announced as the new title sponsor of Plymouth Boat Fest 2026, with the event set to return on Saturday 20 June at Plymouth Yacht Haven under the new banner Plymouth Boat Fest, powered by Marine AI.

After a hugely successful open trials weekend at the legacy Olympic venue in Portland, Weymouth, the Athena Pathway Program (APP) has begun selection of the first sailors to its Youth Squad. Thirteen sailors...

Ahead of the 2026 boating season, Ancasta is set to showcase a carefully curated collection of turnkey yachts – both new and pre-owned – at its Spring Boat Show, taking place at Swanwick Marina from 17-19 April.

The Ocean Race, the iconic fully-crewed offshore sailing race, is adding a thrilling new chapter in its storied history: a spectacular transatlantic leg departing from St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida, and arriving in Cascais, Portugal, as part of the...

MDL Marinas has announced a fuel-saving boost for boaters this spring, giving Otium members 10p off every litre of fuel at MDL fuel stations throughout April.

The French challenger for the 38th America’s Cup is taking a major step forward with a new identity, a new title partner and renewed momentum. With the arrival of La Roche-Posay, a brand of the L’Oréal Group, as its title partne...

Recent reports of a 13-year-old Australian who swam 4km to raise the alarm after his family was swept out to sea on stand-up paddleboards serve as a stark reminder of how quickly routine and fun days on the water can turn dangerous.

Metstrade celebrated its most successful edition yet in 2025, with exhibitors reporting positive commercial results, richer engagement with key decision makers, and overwhelmingly positive feedback on the show’s new layout, networking opport...

Two traditionally rigged tall ships, Spirit of Falmouth and Pellew, crewed by a rotating team of 70 wounded, injured and sick (WIS) veterans and serving personnel, have set sail today from Falmouth, Port Pendennis Marina, as part of the 2,000-mile...

This April, Sir Ben Ainslie is taking on a new sporting challenge. The world’s most decorated Olympic sailor will tackle the 2026 TCS London Marathon.

Royal Southampton Yacht Club has announced the appointment of Karen Baker as their new Commodore. Karen is only the third female Commodore in the club’s 150-year history as she succeeds outgoing Commodore Guy Darby.