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Arleigh Group will be exhibiting all three of their marine brands – ASAP Supplies, Midland Chandlers and Aquafax – at BoatLife Live.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is building the UK’s first hybrid high-speed passenger ferries, set to launch in autumn 2022 and spring 2023. The two new vessels are being built at Wight Shipyard on the Isle of Wight and aim to improve the sus...

Suntex Marina Investors, the owner and operator of marina properties in the US, has announced the acquisition of Lynn Creek Marina located on Joe Pool Lake in Grande Prairie, between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.

Turkish boatbuilder Dromeas Yachts has appointed Frank Yachts in Guangdong, South East China. Frank Yachts is also the authorised Azimut dealer for the region.

The Royal Navy is updating its fleet of training boats for the first time in more than half a century.

Paddy Hutchings, 21, has announced his plans to enter the Solitare Du Figaro in 2022 in order to raise awareness of ocean plastic pollution. The gruelling race, commonly known as the Solo Offshore World Championships, will take place in August th...

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has formally accepted the New York Yacht Club American Magic’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup, to be held in 2024. This is the third additional challenge accepted for AC37, alongside defender...

The European Boating Industry (EBI) has confirmed details of its new strategy and objectives for the next three years, along with a fresh logo, updated branding and two new members.

Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a division of Brunswick Corporation, has announced its first Idaho franchise, marking the 34th US state to have a Freedom Boat Club (FBC) location.

British boatbuilder Fairline Yachts has revealed details of its new sportbridge, the Phantom 65. The boat is set to launch in June this year and will debut at Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2022.

Suzuki is introducing three new models to its range in the form of the DF140B, DF115B and the DF100C. These new outboards are mechanically controlled and replace the out-going DF140A, DF115A and DF100B models.

Waypoints Yacht Charters has acquired Virgin Islands charter company CYOA Yacht Charters and will take over its Frenchtown, St. Thomas base.

Damen Shipyard has added a new service hub in the Americas. With two already up and running in Canada and Brazil, a third has now opened its doors in Panama City to serve Central America and the Caribbean.

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron formally accepted the New York Yacht Club American Magic’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in 2024 – the third additional challenge accepted for AC37.  

The US Coast Guard is currently searching for 39 people, following a capsizing off the coast of Florida.

Construction of the new AC40 monohulls is underway, just over 11 months since Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 Te Rehutai crossed the finish line to claim the 36th America’s Cup.

Artemis Technologies has opened a new facility on Belfast Lough as it prepares to commence testing of its new Artemis eFoiler electric propulsion system.

Savvy Navvy has raised more than £800,000 with its fourth crowdfunding round, exceeding its original target.

The 2022 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show is heading to Farnborough International for the first time next month and will host acclaimed speakers including gold medallists Dylan Fletcher and Eilidh McIntyre.

Fairline Yachts has appointed Stratos OY and MP Yachts OY as its new dealers for Russia and Montenegro, with offices launching in both locations this year and the dealers to trade as Fairline Russia and Fairline Montenegro respectively. Stratos O...