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From superyachts to bluewater sailing yachts, RIBS, powerboats, fishing craft and many more, there’s plenty to see on the water at Southampton International Boat Show.

Heritage Open Days returns to Gosport over 8 – 17 September with a packed programme of free events for residents and visitors to enjoy. 

At least 50 swimmers have reported suffering from diarrhoea and sickness after competing in sea swimming events at the World Triathlon Championship in Sunderland, health officials have confirmed. At the centre of the ensuing storm is a question a...

According to organisers, exhibitors at the Sydney International Boat Show which closed Sunday (6 August 2023) have reported significant sales in the halls and the marina. Thus, the anticipated show turnover is being predicted as ‘hundreds o...

Azimut is to partner with Bates Wharf Marine Sales for UK representation, following a six-year collaboration where the Swanwick-based company acted as a wholesaler (alongside Global Yacht Sales). It says that the UK is a rapidly expanding market ...

The Stugots, a boat made famous by the cult-classic series The Sopranos, has been listed for sale in Stamford, Connecticut. It’s priced at $299,900 and is being sold under the name Never Enough.

Simon Fisher (SiFi) has been named the 10th recipient of the Magnus ‘Mange’ Olsson Prize, awarded annually to an individual who has made an impactful contribution to the sport of sailing.

First Class Sailing will be running a series of workshops and talks on celestial navigation at the Ocean Globe Race’s village between 29 August and 10 September.

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Swedish electric boat builder, Candela, has expanded its international sales network to the UK, appointing SE Yachts as its exclusive dealer.

US electronics company, Garmin, has posted its second quarter results showing a return to consolidated net growth with revenue gains in three of its five operating segments.

The planet has reached ‘Plastic Overshoot Day’ — the date when the amount of plastic waste outweighs the world’s ability to manage it — for the first time.

Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, has been selected by Horizon Power Catamarans for remote control of all new Power Catamaran (PC) series vessels. All future power catamarans will be equipped with Dock...

Ferretti Group has released its financial results for H1 2023, posting a margin of 14.7 per cent and an Adjusted EBITDA of €83.4 million which the group say presents a very strong performance for the first half of this year.

Marine radios and handheld VHF radio specialist Icom has launched the new IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB Black Box VHF Radios with Multi-Station Control.

Norwegian boatbuilder Frydenbø Marine and startup Pascal Technologies have joined forces to launch Ripple Boats, a long-range electric boat brand.

METSTRADE, Marine Industry News, Soundings Trade Only and British Marine are joining forces to create a LinkedIn group focused on female professionals working in the recreational marine industry, the ‘Women in the Marine Industry ...

Southern Spars, New Zealand-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance composite yacht spars, has appointed Nick Bice as its sales director for grand prix and performance yachts.

Two people cruising in Traverse Bay, Michigan, were forced to jump into the water after their boat burst into flames.

Wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, has revealed a huge surge in sightings of the Red Admiral, a migrant species of butterfly, as the Big Butterfly Count enters its final week.