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Police have searched and impounded a pleasure boat off Bournemouth beach, following the tragic deaths of two young people. On Wednesday afternoon (31 May 2023), a 12-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy died after being pulled from the water on Bou...

British boat builder, Ribcraft, is launching a new range of high-end leisure RIBs and establishing a new global dealer network. The new Ribcraft Leisure range initially comprises three RIB models; 3.5m, 5.85m and 9.5m. These new boats will be base...

Controversy has erupted after two-time Olympian Lisa Ross was fired from her position on the coaching staff of Canada’s national sailing team, nine days after she told her employers she was pregnant and was planning to take maternity leave. ...

British boatbuilder Oyster Yachts has revealed new shallow-draft options on the Oyster 495, 595, 745 and 885 models. The firm says these options provide access to secluded bays and shallow cruising grounds, whilst still delivering high-spec upwind...

Azimut-Benetti Group and Eni Sustainable Mobility have signed an agreement for the supply and use of HVOlution, a biofuel produced from renewable raw materials. HVOlution, a biofuel made of 100 per cent HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), is produce...

Acua Ocean and HydroSurv, two UK-based companies specialising in maritime autonomous systems, have announced their intention to merge. The new company, to be named Blue Ocean Autonomy, will deliver turnkey solutions across a broad spectrum of capa...

Freedom Boat Club has unveiled plans for its newest club in Brisbane. Located at Manly Boat Harbour, the location provides direct access to Moreton Bay’s islands, fishing locations and the Tangalooma wrecks. This follows the opening of Freed...

Double World Champion Max Verstappen today swapped Grand Prix racing on land for the F1 of the seas as he took to the waves in Barcelona with Arnaud Psarofaghis and the Alinghi Red Bull Racing America’s Cup team.

Sunseeker is proud to support the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride for an 18th consecutive year. Cyclists are being sought for the annual Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride, which will take place on 2 July. The circular route will start in Corfe Mullen, and cyc...

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) will be highlighting the power of inclusivity this Pride month by celebrating the voices and lived experiences of members from their LGBTQIA+ Network. The national governing body (NGB) will also be highlighting...

Nearly 25,000 people visited the 23rd Crick Boat Show, which took place at Crick Marina near Daventry, across the Bank Holiday Weekend, 27-29 May.

A man has been arrested after a 12-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy died after being pulled from the water on Bournemouth beach yesterday (31 May 2023). Eight other children had to be rescued after getting into difficulties off the beach in Dor...

Two of Germany’s leading sports stars – four-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel and double Olympic sailing bronze medallist Erik Heil – have joined, alongside team owner Thomas Riedel, to announce the Germany SailGP Team. Th...

Monaco-based luxury-yacht brand Wally has presented the all-new Wallywhy150 in Venice at the Salone Nautico Venezia (Venice Boat Show), which runs until 4 June 2023. The Wallywhy150 was created by the Wally-Ferretti Group Engineering team, with St...

A Finnish sailor’s lifelong dream of sailing solo around the world is set to be powered by Raymarine electronics, as he prepares to undertake the gruelling Global Solo Challenge. Ari Känsäkosi plans to complete the 26,000 nautical ...

The entire range of boats from the Italian shipyard Gozzi Mimì is now available from Navis Marine in Croatia. The long-established dealer Navis Marine has been offering a selection of models by the Naples-based yard since 2021. After seeing...

Global communications company Viasat has completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, a British mobile satellite communications specialist. Viasat says the combined company ‘enhances our scale and scope to continue to drive growth in the increasin...

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has announced a new partnership with lifestyle brand, Sebago. As the official RYA Onshore Lifestyle Footwear Supplier, Sebago has committed to a four-year partnership. The RYA says the investment will supp...

Only three months since launching the #ProtectOurBeds campaign run by not-for-profit, Clean Sailors, the Ocean Conservation Trust and all-in-one boating navigation app, savvy navvy – has seen major contributors come forward expandi...