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Bayliner Boats introduced the all-new C21 at the boot Düsseldorf International Boat Show. An evolution of the former VR5 Cuddy Series, the C21 features a sculpted, sleek hull, an expansive deck layout and an array of upscale features.

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team delivered a solid performance on the waters of Waitematā Harbour in the opening races of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Auckland, leaving them in second place heading into Race Day 2. 

Entries for Cowes Week 2025 are now open.

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has unveiled its new signings and new T-Foils ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland this weekend. It is the first time SailGP has held an event in New Zealand’s largest city, with 25,...

boot Düsseldorf 2025, the world’s largest yacht and watersports fair, kicks off tomorrow (18 January) and runs until 26 January, occupying an expansive 220,000 square metres of exhibition space across 17 exhibition halls.

The Rolex SailGP Championship will debut in front of its largest ticketed crowd this weekend, as the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix touches down in Auckland (January 18-19). A cheering crowd of 25,000 fans are set to watch from the inner-city Ra...

Morco Products has issued a recall for certain open-flued gas water heaters following the identification of a safety issue.

Oyster Yachts reports record-breaking financial and sales success this year, despite a difficult market for the sailing yacht industry.

While there are many companies making clothing for all sorts of watersports, Marine Industry News has spoken to four about the trends they’re expecting to see in 2025. These range from more in-person shopping at chandleries and stockists, c...

MIN sits down with Videoworks’ Paolo Tagliapietra to explore how the company’s providing streaming services onboard superyachts, and the magic internet optimising mix which makes it work . . . . everywhere.

Applicants can now submit their applications for the 2025 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship programme.  

Brig USA and Fluid Marine have announced the appointment of Carl Herndon as the new president of both companies. Herndon will oversee Brig USA’s recreational Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) division and Fluid Marine’s Patrol, Search...

OceanLED has appointed Peter Hughes as its Americas sales manager. In this role, Hughes will oversee the sales strategy and growth across OceanLED’s North and South American division.

French skipper Sébastien Simon crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in third place at 00h27 (UTC) on Friday January 17, after 67 days, 12 hours and 25 minutes of racing, finishing 2 days and 17 hours behind the overall winner.

While the Les Sables d’Olonne skipper Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) is completing his final miles towards his home port to complete an emotional, important third place on the Vendée Globe – he should cross the finish ...

The Yachting Journalists’ Association has unveiled the 2024 YJA Yachtsman of the Year shortlists and Young Sailor of the Year awards.

Freedom Boat Club of Spain, part of the world’s largest boat club network, is excited to announce its newest franchise partnership with Touron. As part of this partnership, Touron will open two new locations in the Madrid area, with plans fo...

The RYA has partnered with Insured Health and Bupa, coming on board as its Official Health Insurance partner.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), has withdrawn a proposed rule aimed at amending vessel speed regulations to protect the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale...

MIN steals Petros Michelidakis, director of boot Düsseldorf, away from welcoming exhibitors and overseeing the show build to hear his thoughts on the marine market’s current highs and lows.