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The Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, which sets sail from Les Sables D’Olonne on 10 November, is a test of sailing skill, of sporting competitiveness and endurance for both boat and sailor.

A £70 million superyacht belonging to Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal has suffered significant damage after crashing into a dock at Bizerte Marina in Tunisia.

Sunseeker International, a UK-based motor yacht manufacturer, has opened a new Sunseeker Gulf showroom in Dubai.

British boatbuilder Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has announced the launch of several initiatives to nurture talent and expand its workforce. The Cornish firm, known for its craftsmanship in modern and classic boat design, says it i...

SailGP, the global racing championship, has announced a significant upgrade to its fleet of F50 catamarans. Starting in January 2025, the entire fleet will be equipped with new high-speed T-Foils, replacing the existing L-Foils used since the lea...

At IBEX 2024, Nick Tangredi, US sales manager at Sea AI, unveiled the company’s ‘Brain’ AI sentry system. This advanced AI-based technology integrates with third-party cameras, providing captains with real-time monitoring ...

More boat storage and space for manufacturing and sales – that’s MDL Marinas’ plan for its recently acquired 3.2-acre plot at Lower William Street. The marina chain is expanding Shamrock Quay marina in Southampton. This comes af...

Rockley Watersports is expanding its programme to attract Chinese students to its sailing centre on the UK’s south coast for Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training courses, focusing on beginners. This initiative builds on a decade-long p...

Ben Ainslie, Team Principal and Skipper of INEOS Britannia, has vowed that the team will “keep pushing all the way” in the 37th America’s Cup Match. The British Challenger of Record, racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, is ba...

Without doubt, one of the highlights of the summer of sailing in Barcelona, the Puig Women’s America’s Cup, not only delivered from a sailing standpoint but also heralded a new dawn in women’s elite sailing, lighting a bright pat...

Since the Bulgarian family-owned business Elica Group announced its luxury power catamaran brand, Omaya Yachts interest has been high in its debut model the OMAYA 50 with 62ft and 80ft options on the horizon.

SailGP has confirmed that its new high-speed T-Foils will be added to its entire international fleet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland. SailGP CEO Russell Coutts said the development would be a &lsquo...

Olympic sailor Micky Beckett has raised over £18,000 to help kids get on the water by raffling the boat he raced at Paris 2024.

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Harland & Wolff, the company behind the Belfast shipyard that famously built the Titanic. The deal, expected to close in late November, would see Navantia take control of al...

Emirates Team New Zealand extended their dominance in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match this weekend, securing a 3-0 lead against Challenger INEOS Britannia. Despite light winds and tricky conditions in Barcelona, the Kiwis execute...

Canadian manufacturer of electric personal watercraft, Taiga Motors, has approved the acquisition of most of Taiga’s business and that of its subsidiaries by Stewart Wilkinson.

New Zealand has set its site firmly on the superyacht sector. A sustained campaign has been underway for about ten years. It’s now seemingly reaping benefits with a significant NZ$212m (£99m) being cited as a direct result of the high...

In this interview, Art Hill is joined by Chris DeBoy, CEO of Vetus Maxwell USA, to discuss Vetus’ latest innovations, including its new DC-to-DC charging solution designed for electric thrusters. This three-stage technology ensures ve...

Actor Daniel Craig, best known for being married to Rachel Weisz – oh yes, and playing James Bond – has donated his personal limited edition 007 x Triumph motorcycles to the RNLI. The idea was to help raise funds for the charity which...

Australia’s BIA (Boating Industry Association) has bought Marine Jobs as a strategic acquisition to help focus efforts to develop and grow Marine Jobs (beyond online recruitment) and to create a wider programme promoting careers in the mari...