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VisitAberdeenshire and Port of Aberdeen have joined forces to launch CruiseAberdeenshire, a strategic partnership aimed at promoting the region to the global cruise market and securing long-term business growth.

Of the 40 skippers who started the Vendée Globe exactly nine weeks ago today in Les Sables d’Olonne, there are 34 still racing following the unavoidable decision taken early this morning by Eric Bellion (STAND AS ONE – Altavia) ...

After 62 days at sea racing, Éric Bellion, the French skipper of STAND AS ONE – Altavia has withdrawn from the Vendée Globe.

World Sailing has announced the launch of the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships, a groundbreaking event set to celebrate and showcase inclusivity in the sport of sailing with a focus on disability.

Some of Britain’s hottest on-water talents are set to join tactical and technical experts and inspiring adventurers at this year’s RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February 2025) as the first guest speakers are revealed.

Amazing footage has been shared on social media which shows a firefighting plane scooping up water from the Pacific Ocean to douse flames from the nearby fire in Pacific Palisades.

Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance) is reataining his lead at the head of the Vendée Globe fleet with an ETA of 14 Jan. He’s 177 miles ahead of Yoann Richomme (Paprec-Arkea), with less than 1,700 miles to go.

NXTLVL Marine, a Texas-based marine dealership, has acquired MarineMax’s Austin location, marking another step in its expansion within central Texas.

Sail Training International (STI), a global charity focused on providing experiential learning through sail training for young people aged 15 to 25, has announced the appointment of James George as its new chairman.

A Queensland marina has revealed further details of its plans for an extensive upgrade and the introduction of a new name: Sandstone Point Marina, replacing the previous name of Spinnaker Sound Marina, which was established over 40 years ago.

Advancing practical solutions for real-world challenges, Florida-based Golden Boat Lifts has released details of its new bunk system. The company’s owner Bill Golden calls it: “the most innovative improvement to the boating industry i...

Solent Freeport has invested £6.7 million in seed capital funding to support six projects in the UK’s south coast. Brian Johnson, Solent Freeport chair, say the funding announcement is an illustration of the organisation’s ambit...

Entries are open for the latest edition of the British Keelboat League with the first event of the year taking place 25-26 January 2025 at London’s Queen Mary Reservoir.

Known for its maritime history and picturesque landscapes, the 18th-century village of Buckler’s Hard has long inspired artists, photographers, and nature enthusiasts. Opening on 15th February, a new exhibition, Beaulieu River: In Focus, wil...

Artificial intelligence (AI), namely generative AI, is redefining the landscape for marketers, communicators and media. Whether it’s transforming traditional search engine optimisation (SEO) or it’s creating new ways to understand and...

British sailor Pip Hare has announced her intention to compete in the next Vendée Globe in 2028, following a dismasting that ended her 2024 campaign.

Walter N. Meloon, former Correct Craft CEO and member of the Wakeboarding Hall of Fame, has passed away at the age of 87.

Salmon Marine, a company with roots in high-performance engineering, presented its expertise in marine safety solutions at METSTRADE 2024, marking its first appearance at the event as part of the British Marine Federation initiative.

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has facilitated the sale of Alba Sailing, a long-established yacht charter company based in Dunbeg, Scotland.

Radian IoT, a firm that uses GPS and boat configuration data to provide predictive analytics for dealers, manufacturers and consumers, has announced a partnership with Wave Marine Group.