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The British Keelboat Academy has announced its new squad for the 2022 season.

On 9 January, a fleet of 25 British-built yachts, ranging in size from 54 – 73ft, will set sail on a circumnavigation of the world as the third edition Oyster World Rally begins from Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua.

The Royal Hospital School in Suffolk is celebrating after Year 12 student Sebastian Kempe won the Youth Sailing World Championship in Oman.

Berth holders at Milford Marina have once again got into the Christmas spirit by taking part in the annual Christmas boat dressing competition.

David Beckham has bought himself an early Christmas present, reportedly splashing out on a new £5 million yacht.

After yet another unusual year, the MIN office is closing for the holidays. Your favourite marine trade publication is back on 4 January 2022 with more breaking maritime news and in-depth industry insights.

The UK government has confirmed that from 1 January 2022, recreational boat owners will not be required to pay a second amount of UK VAT if their vessels have been outside the UK for more than three years.

Dates for all eight stopovers, as well as a new fly-by past Kiel in Germany, have now been confirmed for the 14th edition of The Ocean Race.

CL Yachts has launched its new flagship, the CLX96 SAV (sea activity vessel), from its shipyard in Zhuhai, China.

Icom is introducing a new AIS Receive Version of its IC-M510 VHF/DSC marine radio.

The Seafarers’ Charity has reported that the project to develop safety management onboard fishing vessels to the standard of the Fishing Safety Management (FSM) code is well underway. The new service called Fishing First Safety Management S...

Ever wondered about the history of Boatshed.com and what makes the Founder of one of the largest, most successful yacht brokerages in the world tick?

The life of John Fairfax, the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean alone in a rowing boat, is to be explored in a new film.

Northern Xplorer AS has unveiled its zero-emission, luxury cruise concept, which will use fully electric propulsion, battery energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells and auxiliary wind and solar power.

Greenline Yachts has reported that it is finishing 2021 with a record in yacht deliveries and earnings. The company has generated revenues of approximately €30 million this year, the highest level recorded in the boat builder’s history...

Zhik has launched a new, breathable 3L Soft Shell jacket, designed for intense activity as a mid-layer under a shell jacket or as an outer jacket.

Yacht management company, Ocean Independence has joined Deutsche Yachten, the working group of the German Boat and Shipbuilders Association.

The IMO Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming an International Day for Women in Maritime, to be observed on 18 May every year. 

As many look forward to enjoying the festive season, the environmental charity Marine Conservation Society suggests four ways to make sure your celebrations are as ocean friendly as possible.