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This year sees at least 60 new boats making their world or UK debut at the 2023 Southampton International Boat Show, which runs from 15 to 24 September.

RS Electric Boats says its ZENOW (Zero Emission Network of Workboats) project has received £4.1 million in grant funding from the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions and Innovate UK (as part of the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastru...

Sanlorenzo’s CEO, Massimo Perotti, has outlined the Italian boatbuilder’s plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, a part of a wide-ranging presentation at the group’s annual press conference on the first day of the Cannes Y...

Marine electronics manufacturer Garmin has unveiled its flagship GPSMAP 9000 chartplotter series with improved specifications.

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s largest trade event for marine industry professionals, is expanding its exhibit halls, Product and International Pavilions, and Trade Routes for the upc...

MDL Marinas has installed a new system of solar panels at its Cobb’s Quay Marina in Poole, Dorset, which the UK marina operator says supports its commitment to sustainability and further invests in its green infrastructure.

Raymarine has launched a new Alpha Series display, new Smart Wind Technology, and performance sailing upgrades to the LightHouse operating system for Axiom chartplotters.

Known for the superior quality of its engines, combined with industry leading performance and the latest technologies, Yamaha is at the forefront of marine innovation.

VETUS has announced its Autumn show participation calendar where it will showcase its broad range of product developments and innovative systems. The season will begin with Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) (stands E054, E054A), and Grand...

Stoneways Marine, the Dorset based boat and marine trade insurance provider, has launched its 2023 Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition with a brand new theme and an exciting lineup of prizes.  The theme for 2023 is “Boa...

Supporting its commitment to sustainability and further investing in its green infrastructure, MDL Marinas has installed a new system of solar panels at its Cobb’s Quay Marina in Poole, Dorset.

World Sailing has confirmed the first 107 boats and boards qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games following the 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships, The Hague.
 
Great Britain and The Netherlands lead the way with eight each. S...

Emirates Team New Zealand are gearing up for the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup, to be contested later this week in Vilanova i La Geltrú.

Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, has formally withdrawn his bid for the ‘abandoned’ 82m Oceanco superyacht Alfa Nero due to ongoing legal complications.

The Cannes Yachting Festival has opened its gates today (12 September 2023) to welcome visitors from one end of the Croisette to the other.

Navico is showcasing the Fathom e-power system at the Cannes Yachting Festival, which runs 12-17 September.

Brunswick has named Dean Harris president of Rayglass Boats. Harris will officially begin his role on 1 October 2023.

Finnish boat manufacturer XO Boats is introducing its first aluminium-made boat, the XO DFNDR A8, at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival this week (12-17 September 2023).

Boatshed.com are proud to be partnering with The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2023.

The RNLI is reminding people to check the weather and tides before venturing to the coast, as the UK lifeboat charity releases footage of volunteers rescuing 120 beachgoers trapped by a rapidly incoming tide at Rhyl in Wales.