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Following significant investment over the last 18 months, national boating business, boatfolk, launches a new era of marina at Haslar this year, which also marks its 30th anniversary.

Austrian sailor Michael Guggenberger, also known as “Captain Gugg”, is only a few miles away from the third step of a historic podium: the Golden Globe Race. He is expected in Les Sables d’Olonne Thursday, May 11, between 8pm and...

Two sailors who started drifting after losing their rudder have told of their surreal experience when a replica 18th-century merchant ship arrived to rescue them off the coast of France. 

Caudwell Marine says it’s developed a new diesel 300hp outboard with integrated steering system. It’s expected to be delivered in early 2024.

The 115.1-metre superyacht Ahpo has been sold in an in-house deal by Moran Yacht & Ship, just three months after being listed. 

A giant barge that will house migrants off the UK coast has arrived in Falmouth for a refit, taking its capacity from 222 to 506 people. The Bibby Stockholm, which was towed from its former berth in Italy to the UK south coast, will later will be...

Professional sailor Brad Marsh has been named as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Southampton-based sailmakers Doyle Sails. 

The Ancasta Group has sponsored the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s pre-season fundraising sailing regatta, which took place in the Solent on Friday (5 May 2023).

Custom Line has launched its new 120’ M/Y Someday. The ninth hull in the brand’s planing line entered the water at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona.

Strengthening its partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, the Ancasta Group sponsored the charity’s pre-season fundraising sailing regatta which took place in the Solent on Friday (5 May). 

The GUYOT environnement – Team Europe crew is safe and working on a jury rig after dismasting in a fierce north Atlantic storm overnight Monday night on the closing stages of Leg 4 from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island.

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson, following a devastating blaze that has severely damaged a historic boat yard in Bristol, destroying numerous boats and business premises.

In New Zealand, several new and ongoing marina projects signal strong ongoing potential for leisure marine companies. Maryanne Edwards, the Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) representative for New Zealand, says new marina developments will e...

Italian shipyard Persico, which specialises in high-performance sailing and motor yachts for both racing and cruising, has revealed details of its new Persico Cat 72 catamaran.

Marine antenna design specialist Shakespeare Marine has announced its largest single UK manufacturing order to date, totalling more than US$50,000.

Helly Hansen, partner of the RNLI, has announced the continuation of its support of the charity’s Mayday campaign. Helly Hansen will donate 25 per cent of all UK online sales during May to the RNLI, as it has done since 2018.

A new boat show is moving into the Miami Marine Stadium in Miami, Florida, this spring.

Marine electric drive manufacturer Torqeedo has more than doubled the warranty on its Travel motors from two years to five years.

Established in 2007 and headquartered in Drachten in the Netherlands, WhisperPower’s ongoing mission is to deliver grid-independent power systems to contribute to a cleaner and brighter future. WhisperPower rolled out the fir...