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KINGFISHER TEAM STORM TO DOUBLE VICTORY IN BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP
Tuesday, 30 September 2025The Kingfisher Fire and Security Powerboat Racing Team have proved that passion and persistence go hand-in-hand as they claimed a double victory in the third and final round of the CPA British Championship after a whirlwind summer season of intern...
Awards Celebrate Sustainability and Creativity Across UK Marinas
Tuesday, 30 September 2025Aquavista’s inland and coastal marina teams and customers were honoured this week at the third annual Aquavista in Bloom Awards Ceremony, recognising outstanding efforts in sustainable gardening and community engagement.
ROLEX SAILGP CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO ANDULACÍA-CADIZ FOR PENULTIMATE EVENT
Monday, 29 September 2025The European stage of the Rolex SailGP Championship reaches its finale this weekend in Cádiz following an eventful race weekend in Geneva, the home of Rolex.
Vilamoura Marina Celebrates ‘Superyacht Marina of the Year’ Award at TYHA 2025
Monday, 29 September 2025Vilamoura Marina has been awarded the prestigious ‘Superyacht Marina of the Year’ at the TYHA Marina Awards 2025.
Marina of the Year Award for Poole Quay Boat Haven
Saturday, 27 September 2025Poole Quay Boat Haven has been named Winner of the 2025 TYHA Marina of the Year Awards in the Coastal under 250 berths category, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, at the Southampton Boat Show.
Champions of marina excellence celebrated at the 2025 TYHA Marina of the Year Awards
Friday, 26 September 2025The Yacht Harbour Association has announced the winners of its prestigious Marina of the Year Awards 2025, anchored by Haven Knox-Johnston, during a packed awards ceremony at the Southampton International Boat Show.
Sailors and teams shift focus to The Ocean Race Atlantic in 2026
Friday, 26 September 2025As The Ocean Race Europe came to a close in Montenegro, sailors and teams started to turn their attention to the next event in The Ocean Race calendar – The Ocean Race Atlantic: New York to Barcelona.
UKSA Named Maritime Solent’s Charity of the Year 2025
Friday, 26 September 2025UKSA has been named the official Charity of the Year 2025 by Maritime Solent, following a competitive selection process that recognised the organisation’s impactful work across the Isle of Wight and internationally.
The Moorings Power Flotilla: The Fastest Way to Slow Down in the British Virgin Islands
Friday, 26 September 2025When you think of paradise, the only rush should be the one of the waves beneath your hull. That’s the idea behind The Moorings Power Flotilla – where speed isn’t about hurrying, it’s about giving you more time to enjoy wha...
The Moorings Welcomes the Moorings 5200
Friday, 26 September 2025The Moorings is introducing the Moorings 5200. Making its first appearance at the Cannes Yachting Festival before launching at Southampton International Boat Show and Annapolis Sailboat Show, the 5200 brings more space, more comfort and more ways ...
Mercury Marine Launches New 6HP EFI Outboard Engine
Friday, 26 September 2025Mercury Marine announced the launch of its new 6HP EFI outboard engine. Built on Mercury’s proven 209cc8/9.9HP EFI platform, this high-displacement model delivers exceptional torque and quick, reliable starts for small boat applications.
...Why Yachts Are Becoming the New Private Jet
Friday, 26 September 2025Since the 1960s, travelling by private jet has been the ultimate status symbol, the pinnacle of luxury and convenient travel. In recent years, however, yachts have overtaken the jet as the preferred way to see the world. This rising...
Yamaha Motor Europe and Ribcraft UK & Europe Forge Strategic 5-Year Partnership
Thursday, 25 September 2025September 2025 sees the start of a new collaboration between Yamaha Motor Europe and Ribcraft UK & Europe. The two companies have signed a five-year agreement, with automatic renewal, that secures Yamaha as an approved supplier of rigging solu...
Greenwich YC raises £5,000 for RNLI
Thursday, 25 September 2025Greenwich Yacht Club is very proud to have raised over £5,000 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 2025 through a series of vibrant community events.
MDL’s Hythe Marina Village celebrates 40th anniversary with spectacular weekend
Thursday, 25 September 2025MDL Marinas has marked the 40th anniversary of its iconic Hythe Marina Village with a weekend of celebrations, bringing together berth holders, residents and visitors to honour four decades of boating and waterfront living.
Women in Marine celebrates biggest event ever at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 September 2025The annual Women in Marine Panel and Networking Event, sponsored by DF Capital, LA Marine and Haven Knox-Johnston, attracted over 130 attendees, making it the biggest Women in Marine event to date at the Southampton International Boat Show.
British Marine celebrates apprentices and future talent at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 24 September 2025British Marine reinforced its commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent with a full day of activity at the Southampton International Boat Show dedicated to apprenticeships, training and career pathways in the marine sector.
BRBA and ABYA Strategic Alliance launches new ‘Certified Professional Broker Career Pathway’ at Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 24 September 2025Today marked a major milestone for the marine brokerage industry, as the Strategic Alliance of British Marine Boat Retailers & Brokers Association (BRBA) and The Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents (ABYA) officially launched the new &lsquo...
boatfolk and Yachting Ventures to spotlight marine innovation at Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 National marina group boatfolk has partnered with Yachting Ventures to showcase the next generation of marine startups at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. The event, titled “Startups Shaping the Future of Marine”, w...Winners revealed in the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2025
Tuesday, 23 September 2025The 2025 Superyacht UK (SYUK) Young Designer Competition has once again proven to be a showcase of creativity, vision and boundary-pushing innovation. Held during the Southampton International Boat Show, this year’s competition, brought toge...
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