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The Cruising Association has announced Robin Baron as its new President, following the CA Annual General Meeting on 13 November.

Shareholders of Twin Vee PowerCats and electric boat firm Forza X1 have voted to approve the proposed merger between the companies. The merger was first proposed in August, and the vote to seal the deal took place at the firms’ respective a...

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its accident investigation report into the capsizing of the 16.25-metre tug Biter while towing the 67.1-metre passenger vessel Hebridean Princess towards James Watt Dock in Greenock on...

The Cruising Association (CA) has named Robin Baron as its 34th president, marking a significant leadership transition. The appointment was announced at the CA’s general meeting on 13 November. 

In a challenging time for charities, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is asking for the public’s support this Christmas to help even more young people impacted by cancer experience the healing power of being on the water. 

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has sold the Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis to Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s largest business-to-consumer show producer.

SEAQUIP, a new B2B trade fair for the yachting industry, is set to make its debut in Milan from 4-6 March, 2026. Organised by Easyfairs Group, one of the world’s top 20 trade fair organisers, SEAQUIP aims to become a strategic platform for ...

The Canal & River Trust is opening up three locks in the near future to help demonstrate quite what is happening to the inland waterways network across the UK. The centuries-old network needs investment to ensure that it can make it through e...

Every two years, the IRC European Championship alternates between northern and southern Europe. Following a spectacular edition in Ireland this year, the Championship returns to the Mediterranean – this time on the beautiful island of Corsic...

The Steamship Shieldhall Charity, a group of volunteers based in Southampton operating the heritage steamship SS Shieldhall, have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024.

Day four of the Vendée Globe solo non-stop race around the world brings another new leader. As the leaders pass the latitude of the Canary Islands, where they might normally find the trade winds blowing to carry them down towards the Cape V...

Yacht maintenance company PSA Prime Marine has announced the global expansion of its PrimePlus service. This luxury offering will debut internationally in Antigua’s Falmouth Harbour, marking a significant milestone for the company.

The world of Olympic sailing is set to reach new heights with the launch of the Sailing Grand Slam – an international series that unites the sport’s most iconic regattas and the regatta that will take place in the 2028 Olympic city....

Dr Holly Phillips MBE has been announced as the winner of the #WomenInSAR award at the annual International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Awards that recognise volunteer and professional lifesavers from around the world.

Barton Marine are launching more than 30 new products at METSTRADE. 

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has named its new Driver as the Olympic gold medallist, America’s Cup Helm and Moth World Champion Dylan Fletcher. The news is revealed alongside SailGP announcing its return to the UK when it heads to ...

This A-Z roundup covers just some of the standout product launches and innovations on display at METSTRADE – the world’s largest trade show for marine equipment – which kicks off at RAI Amsterdam in the Netherlands next week, ru...

Ferretti Group has reported a 10.7 per cent year-on-year increase and a 16 per cent margin in its 9-month financial results for 2024.

Italian tech company Videoworks, a provider of audio-visual, IT and communication systems for yachts, has announced a leadership change in its European subsidiary.

Vetus, a Dutch developer of complete boat systems, is preparing for a new phase of expansion, increased investment in innovation, and product development in 2025, with its relocation to a purpose-built headquarters in Schiedam, Netherlands, this ...