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The UK’s P&D Marine Group has announced a new strategic partnership with Excel Boats, a Midlands-based manufacturer of inflatable and rigid inflatable boats.

Marine-i, the ongoing marine technology programme, is offering businesses in Cornwall the opportunity to visit the advanced testing facilities available at the National Renewable Energy Centre (NREC) in Blyth, Northumberland.

Thousands of sailing and watersports fanatics from across the UK came together at Farnborough International this weekend (26 –  27 February) for the new-look RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show, presented by Suzuki.

After 35 years of loyal service, Marina Director Carolyn Elder will be stepping down from the day-to-day management of Largs Yacht Haven.

The Cruising Association has a packed programme of interactive webinars, prizes, discounts and plenty of opportunities to connect during its virtual Spring Promo Week, 21 – 27 March, with something for all the sail and motor cruising communi...

World Sailing joined the International Olympic Committee and global sports organisations in taking the decision to suspend participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in World Sailing owned and sanctioned competitions and events...

A group of Anonymous hackers have renamed the superyacht reportedly owned by Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘FCKPTN’ and changed its destination to ‘hell’ by manipulating its maritime data.

The UK has told its ports to restrict access to any Russian flagged, registered, owned, controlled, chartered or operated vessels, with “prohibiting legislation to follow”.

New Finnish boatbuilder Quarken has appointed boatpoint, the boat sales business founded by the marina group boatfolk, as its UK dealer.

Accelleron, the recently rebranded turbocharging division of ABB which provides heavy-duty turbocharging for diesel and gas engines, has entered into a partnership with Swiss-based engineering and technology specialists, Sauber Group.

Marine charging network Aqua superPower has signed a strategic partnership with AC charge point developer e-concept, which has developed a novel design of charging posts that have been approved for use in sensitive environments includin...

From finance to security services, the term ‘big data’ has become almost ubiquitous. And if it sounds like the sort of thing that people go to sea to avoid, then take note: even the yachting sector is flirting with the concept.

The Cruising Association announced in mid-December that the UK Government would make a positive change to the application of Returned Goods Relief for recreational craft resulting in many boat owners no longer becoming liable to pay VAT on the ret...

At least three merchant ships have been hit since Russian forces began its attack against Ukraine.

A 55-year-old Ukrainian who attempted to sink a luxury yacht reportedly belonging to Alexander Mijeev (CEO of Rosoboronexport, a Russian military weapons company), stated in court on Sunday: “I don’t regret anything I’ve done an...

The Cruising Association has announced that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has followed through its proposed positive change to the application of Returned Goods Relief (RGR) for recreational craft resulting in many boat owners no longer becoming ...

The RYA has officially launched its new wing training scheme at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show.

Mercury Marine has announced its Avator electric outboard concept which it says advances its commitment to sustainability by offering the prospect of boating with zero direct emissions. Mercury is also using electrification to make boating more a...

A man has managed to escape uninjured after a house boat swept away by currents in the Brisbane River collided with a ferry terminal at Kangaroo Point, Australia.

Eight sailing clubs and the RYA’s OnBoard programme have received a combined boost of £185,000 as part of the John Merricks Sailing Trust’s (JMST) Legacy Awards.