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Brunswick Corporation recently reported results for the second quarter of 2021, its boat segment posting an 80 percent increase in sales, due to increased sales volumes to dealers to meet continued strong retail customer demand as well as strong ...

Berthon Lymington Marina is the first in the UK to have a latest generation WiFi system, named Wi-Fi 6. Installed by Shared Access, an independent owner and operator of shared wireless infrastructure, the new system will deliver Wi-Fi 6 conn...

boatpoint, a progressive and expanding boat sales business founded by national marina group boatfolk, has partnered with Yamarin, one of the most distinguished Nordic boat brands with products that combine reliability, comfort and timeless style.<...

Seaside ‘staycations’ are soaring with the summer sun as UK holidaymakers shy away from the COVID-induced stress and uncertainty of travelling abroad.

Our August 2021 BoatBid auction opened for bidding at 0900hrs (BST) on Monday 2nd. The auction will remain open until 1900hrs (BST) on Sunday 8th August and you can take a look through the catalogue here.

A Panama-flagged ship was the victim of a suspected hijacking in the Gulf of Oman by unidentified armed men on 3 August. The tanker was reportedly boarded by armed men and ordered to sail to Iran.

Hannah Mills has become the most successful female sailor in Olympic history as she and Eilidh McIntyre won gold for Great Britain in the women’s 470-class sailing event at Tokyo 2020 today.

A group of industry experts including system and marine engineers, data analysts, and innovation funding experts, yesterday launched Swell, the marine industry’s first and only R&D tax credit and grants specialists.

Alia Yachts has launched its 180ft long, Vripack-designed superyacht Al Waab II from its Antalya-based facility in Turkey.

Plastimo, a subsidiary of French Alliance Marine Group, has announced the acquisition of Spanish distributor Dismarina Mediterranea (Barcelona) and Swedish distributor Navinordic.  

Nominations are now open for the Stoneways Marine YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the Young Sailor of the Year 2021.

Whitstable Lifeboat Crew has issued a warning about the dangers of using inflatable beach toys after the lifeboat was called to assist the RNLI Lifeguard at Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, when the occupant of such a toy found himself being blown out ...

Last week Boatshed Wales sold this 1993 Sealine 320 Statesman.

Visitors to the Gosport Marine Festival will be able to enjoy two new exciting attractions at this free fun, family-friendly event along Gosport’s waterfront on 4 September.    

Taking place from 10-19 September, the Southampton International Boat Show is set to welcome all types of exciting, sustainable and innovative brands.

Nominations ae open for the Stoneways Marine YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the Young Sailor of the Year 2021.

Great Britain ruled the waves in the Olympic Games with three gold among their five medals, followed by Netherlands, France and Germany with three medals apiece, while Australia, Spain and China each claimed two medals.

The yacht industry has boomed in recent years, turning over almost £700m in the UK alone. As more and more people take to the seas, many are looking for the perfect land-based property to complement their yachting adventures. But where are t...

In one of the most exciting medal races in Olympic history, Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell won gold after a tense finish in the men’s skiff 49er, while Giles Scott successfully defended his Olympic title in the space of a nail-biting hou...