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Swedish high-performance electric boat maker X Shore has signed its largest order to date with M Yachts, a Germany-based yacht agency offering dealership, charter and advisory services. This agreement involves the delivery of 32 boats to the DACH...

A Russian man named Mikhail Pichugin has miraculously survived after being adrift in an inflatable boat for 67 days in the icy waters of the Sea of Okhotsk.

A pair of popular sailing YouTubers have celebrated a new collaboration with French marine engine manufacturer Nanni. The new partnership was unveiled at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, which ran from 10-14 October 2024.

Lalizas, which manufactures lifesaving equipment such as lifejackets, life rafts, immersion suits, MOB systems and breathing apparatus, has announced the opening of a new branch in Vancouver, Canada, further strengthening its commercial foot...

Penguin Refrigeration, a leading supplier of specialist refrigeration and air conditioning systems for the recreational vehicle market, has announced the acquisition of Kuranda UK. Kuranda UK is a specialist provider of diesel heating and cooking...

Croatia, Greece, Thailand, The Seychelles, Tahiti and the British Virgin Islands are the top sailing destinations for 2025, according to Sunsail.

Two new-style emergency ladders have been placed on the visitors’ pontoon at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, as well as at the bottom of the gangway leading to the marina. Members of staff can now take them with them while answering any...

The Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, which sets sail from Les Sables D’Olonne on 10 November, is a test of sailing skill, of sporting competitiveness and endurance for both boat and sailor.

A £70 million superyacht belonging to Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal has suffered significant damage after crashing into a dock at Bizerte Marina in Tunisia.

Sunseeker International, a UK-based motor yacht manufacturer, has opened a new Sunseeker Gulf showroom in Dubai.

British boatbuilder Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has announced the launch of several initiatives to nurture talent and expand its workforce. The Cornish firm, known for its craftsmanship in modern and classic boat design, says it i...

SailGP, the global racing championship, has announced a significant upgrade to its fleet of F50 catamarans. Starting in January 2025, the entire fleet will be equipped with new high-speed T-Foils, replacing the existing L-Foils used since the lea...

At IBEX 2024, Nick Tangredi, US sales manager at Sea AI, unveiled the company’s ‘Brain’ AI sentry system. This advanced AI-based technology integrates with third-party cameras, providing captains with real-time monitoring ...

More boat storage and space for manufacturing and sales – that’s MDL Marinas’ plan for its recently acquired 3.2-acre plot at Lower William Street. The marina chain is expanding Shamrock Quay marina in Southampton. This comes af...

Rockley Watersports is expanding its programme to attract Chinese students to its sailing centre on the UK’s south coast for Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training courses, focusing on beginners. This initiative builds on a decade-long p...

Ben Ainslie, Team Principal and Skipper of INEOS Britannia, has vowed that the team will “keep pushing all the way” in the 37th America’s Cup Match. The British Challenger of Record, racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, is ba...

Without doubt, one of the highlights of the summer of sailing in Barcelona, the Puig Women’s America’s Cup, not only delivered from a sailing standpoint but also heralded a new dawn in women’s elite sailing, lighting a bright pat...

Since the Bulgarian family-owned business Elica Group announced its luxury power catamaran brand, Omaya Yachts interest has been high in its debut model the OMAYA 50 with 62ft and 80ft options on the horizon.

SailGP has confirmed that its new high-speed T-Foils will be added to its entire international fleet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland. SailGP CEO Russell Coutts said the development would be a &lsquo...