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The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show supported by Sunsail, is the watersports enthusiast’s must-attend event of the year, taking place at Farnborough International on 24-25 February.

Ineos Britannia, Britain’s challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, has suffered damage to one of its one-design supplied AC40 training boats, Athena, after an electrical battery fire onboard.

The winners of the YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the YJA Young Sailor of the Year for 2023 have been revealed.

Contest Yachts has appointed Australian and New Zealand yacht importer Windcraft as its representative in the region, as the Dutch boatbuilder expands in the APAC region.

Australian alternative asset manager MA Financial has acquired East Coast Marina in Queensland’s Manly Harbour for A$33m (US$21.6m).

British outboard manufacturer Cox Marine has launched the newest model in its product lineup, the Cox Marine 350, a 350-horsepower variant of the British firm’s flagship V8 outboard.

This year’s International OK Dinghy World Championship will be held from 26 February to 2 March 2024. The joint sponsors for the Great Britain team at the 2024 OK Dinghy World Championship are Pro-Set Epoxy and Ovington Boats.

Mercury Marine has introduced Mercury joystick steering for single-engine vessels, compatible for use with the Mercury Verado family of V8, V10 and V12 outboard engines from 250 to 600hp.

Spirit of Helsinki powered across the Punta Del Este finish line in a nail-bitingly close end to the Cape Horn leg of the McIntyre Ocean Globe.

INEOS Britannia, Britain’s challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, has suffered damage to one of their one-design supplied AC40 training boats, Athena, after a fire onboard.

Aqua superPower, the global marine fast charge network operator, has announced its strategic focus on commercial ports to support its goal in achieving net-zero emissions. Aqua superPower aims to address the needs of commercial operations such as...

As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary (4 March), the charity has brought some of its rich history to life with the release of a stunning collection of colourised images.

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) chairperson Veda Pretorius shares an update on South Africa’s multihull industry and its future potential.

River Canal Rescue (RCR), which offers boat breakdown and recovery services across the UK’s inland waterways, reports it responded to 121 major incidents in 2023. These were emergency situations either involving submerged, partially sunken ...

The US branch of CMC Marine, which produces electrically operated stabilisation systems, will play a central role in the three-year, €10 million growth plan that was announced by the company’s founder Alessandro Cappiello in November 2...

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!

Italian shipyard Wider has launched the first WiLder 60 from the brand’s new shipyard in Fano, Italy, marking the yard’s second launch in under a month.

The RYA’s president, HRH The Princess Royal, presented 24-year-old Freddie Jablonski with the prestigious RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2024 award.

The RYA has announced a new four-year partnership with sailing holiday providers, Sunsail.