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World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing, has reconfirmed its position on the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials, as anticipation for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics gathers pace.

In a time of important change in the marine sector in relation to all things electric, the UK is responding well to the challenges we are facing, writes British Marine’s CEO Lesley Robinson, for Marine Industry News.

Dame Ellen MacArthur is taking on the challenge of Round the Island Race for the second year running, as her East Cowes-based young person’s cancer charity celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023.

Superyacht fender manufacturer Defenda has launched a new sustainable fender cover, which the firm claims to be the world’s first product of its kind.

Kawasaki Watercraft UK, trading as Boats.co.uk, has appointed marine specialist Aquamare Marine as its latest new jet-ski dealer to enhance sales and customer support in the south west region of the UK.

Millikan Boats says its demo unit for its M9, a 9.5m long, six berth catamaran with two 50hp electric motors which is entirely powered by solar panels, will be finished this autumn (2023), and a second unit will be launched immediately after. The...

Australia-based shipyard and marina facility The Boat Works has taken delivery of a new 90-tonne expandable travel lift from Boat Lift in Italy. The yard says it is the first boat yard in the southern hemisphere to operate a lift of this kind....

The SpiritBARTech35EF, the product of Spirit Yachts’ partnership with BAR Technologies and its America’s Cup simulation and design expertise, is set to become the first fully electric yacht capable of delivering a range of 100 nautical...

The International Paint Poole Regatta 2024 will be taking place across the late May bank holiday from 25 – 27 May 2024.  With exactly a year to go until racing begins, the countdown has officially begun!  

Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, announced the planned opening of its newest Club in Brisbane. Located at Manly Boat Harbour, the new location will provide direct access to Moreton Bay’s famed islands, great fishing an...

Having kicked off with a very successful first training weekend in March, the Gentoo Sailing Team Youth Development Programme heads into its second year. The Gentoo Youth Programme is an initiative that was set up in 2022, with an aim of supportin...

Orca have attacked another boat off the Spanish coast, with some experts suggesting that the whales are teaching the young to attack boats.

As the season kicks off in Europe, the number of electric boats and motors is already well above the 2022 pace of development. With progress moving so quickly, it is impossible to catalogue every new boat, motor or collaboration entering the mark...

Premier Marinas has officially opened its new flagship marina and boatyard at Noss on Dart in Devon.

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez have recently been spotted relaxing on the deck of their new superyacht Koru, which was delivered in April.

Brunswick Corporation has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts to build a more sustainable future. The company reported several new investments in renewable ...

The Kadey-Krogen Group, builder of Krogen trawlers and the performance cruising brand Summit Motoryachts, has acquired Washington-based American Tugs.

Riviera has announced, at the opening of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, the new 58 Sports Motor Yacht that will premiere in late 2023.  The 58 SMY joins a line-up of Sports Motor Yachts that began six years ago with the launch ...

Kawasaki Watercraft UK, trading as Boats.co.uk, has appointed marine specialist Aquamare Marine as its latest new jet-ski dealer to enhance sales and customer support in the south west region.

A purpose-built wheelchair-accessible powerboat has been launched on Castle Semple Loch in Renfrewshire, Scotland, enabling disabled children and adults to access and enjoy the waters of Castle Semple Loch independently and safely.