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Dri-Fast Polos, Tee Shirts and Explorer Shorts and Trousers Ensure Comfort and Performance All Year Round from Henri-Lloyd

Having the perfect pair of ‘go-to’ shorts and choice of technical tops is now even easier, thanks to the new range of Dri-Fast Polos, Tee shirts and Explorer shorts and trousers from British sailing brand Henri-Lloyd. Whether day sailing, on Read More...

19th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Twisted Revives Iconic Scorpion RIBs: A New Era Begins

Twisted, renowned specialist in bespoke vehicles and boats, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Scorpion RIBs, a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). Following Scorpion RIBs' entry into administration earlier this year, this acquisition not only ensures Read More...

18th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Energy Observer Celebrates Return to France After 7-Year Round-The-World Odyssey

Saint-Malo - Energy Observer, the laboratory vessel of the energy transition, returns to her home port today, marking the end of a seven-year Odyssey around the world. This event will celebrate the incredible adventure of the vessel and her crew, Read More...

18th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

The Nimbus 495 Fly – An Island of it’s Own

With the 495 Flybridge, Nimbus has officially stepped into the explorer segment and created a true "voyager" - a vessel for epic experiences and long-distance exploration. The coupé boat has a very special place in Nimbus' history. For more than Read More...

18th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

61-Year Old “Thunderstreak” Snatches Class Win in Violent Poole Bay 100 Race

Fresh from their Class 3E win in May’s Round-the-Island Race, H400/Thunderstreak fought a battle of attrition in extreme sea conditions against often faster national and Isle of Wight-based competitors to cross the finish liner 10 seconds ahead of Peter Halls’ Read More...

18th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Wyatt Wins in Sardinia to take Lead in Title Race as Al-Qemzi Runs Out of Luck

Veteran Team Abu Dhabi driver Al-Qemzi among Grand Prix casualties after underling his threat with sprint race win Olbia, Sardinia, 16th June, 2024: Sharjah Team’s Rusty Wyatt scored a commanding victory in the Regione Sardegna Grand Prix of Italy today Read More...

17th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Mercury Marine Introduces 8 and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker™ Outboards – Launching Endless Summer Boating and Fishing Adventures

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), introduce 8 and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker™ outboard engines. These new outboards feature an advanced Mercury electronic fuel injection system designed to provide boaters, fishing enthusiasts and pro Read More...

14th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Boat Recycling – The Lifespan of a Modern Fiberglass Boat Can Exceed One Hundred Years

When new building materials for boats replaced wood during the 1960s and 1970s, the lifespan of boats increased from a few decades to over a hundred years. According to Finnboats' estimation, only slightly over a thousand boats are taken out Read More...

13th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Tanko New Launch: M/Y Rilassata Elevates The Best-Selling S501 Evo Series

Tankoa Yachts in Genoa, Italy, has launched the latest hull in its acclaimed all-aluminium 50 meters series designed by Francesco Paszkowski. Continuing the success of the S501 series, M/Y Rilassata, hull number #6, has been launched last week. The S501 Read More...

12th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

For Boaters Dealing With A Faulty Volvo D3 Engine – Engines Plus Has The Solution!

Launching their latest innovation at Seawork, the Hyundai Seasall R200 adoption kit is designed specifically for integration with the Volvo Penta DPS/SX drive, making it an ideal replacement for the now-discontinued Volvo D3 engine. Key benefits of the R200 include: Read More...

12th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Ribcraft Delivers Cutting-Edge RIB to Banna Rescue, Elevating Water Safety in Tralee Bay, Kerry, Eire

Ribcraft has been selected to provide Banna Rescue with a new 4.8m professional grade RIB, to replace its aging craft. Banna Rescue is an independent Search and Rescue (SAR) team, grouped under the Community Rescue Boats of Ireland (CRBI) umbrella. Read More...

12th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Saxdor Yachts Expands Production and R&D Into New Facility in Larsmo, Finland

Saxdor Yachts, the world’s fastest-growing boatbuilder, is proud to announce the expansion of its production capacity with a new shipyard in Larsmo, Finland. This strategic move comes in response to the soaring demand for Saxdor’s innovative and high-quality yachts. The Read More...

6th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Axopar Acquires Majority in its Biggest OEM Markos Sp. z.o.o.

Finnish Axopar Group has on June 4, 2024, acquired a majority shareholding in Markos Sp. z.o.o. through its newly founded subsidiary AX Composites Ltd, with the intention of becoming one of the world’s leading manufacturers of composite technology. Strengthening the Read More...

6th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Largs Yacht Haven Increases Capacity For Larger Vessels

Scotland's largest marina has adjusted their berthing layout to meet growing demand for berthing vessels up to 20m in length. Largs Yacht Haven on the Firth of Clyde provides a sheltered, full-tide marina with berthing for over 700 boats plus Read More...

6th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Record Numbers of Foreign Tourists in Love with Gozzo Boats Mimì

Mimì gozzo boats are attracting increasing interest from foreign tourists in Italy, and particularly Americans, with unprecedented demand for these boats from charter companies, up 50% on last season. The most popular destinations are Campania and the Cinque Terre in Liguria, Read More...

6th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Volunteers’ Week: Saving Lives at Sea with the RNLI

This Volunteers’ Week (3–9 June), the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is celebrating some of the volunteers who have helped the charity save more than 146,000 lives since its foundation in 1824. This Volunteers’ Week (3–9 June), the Royal National Read More...

5th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Oxe Marine Announces Collaboration with Trim and Stabilisation Systems Provider Humphree

OXE Marine, the pioneer of the world’s first high-performance diesel outboard, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Humphree, a renowned provider of trim and stabilization systems. This partnership introduces Humphree's “Lightning” interceptor models as a trim and stabilization system Read More...

4th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Thunderstreak – H400 Grabs Historic Class Win In Season’s Opening Race

Team: Royal Yacht Squadron, campaigning the oldest offshore race-boat competing today, romped home in the UKOPRA-organised Round-the-Island Race on Saturday - averaging 65.27mph. “H400/Thunderstreak, is a classic Bertram 31 race-boat,” reported Cowes-based owner-driver Hugo Peel, “and has been raced around Read More...

4th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Mercury Marine Launches the Avator™ 75e and 110e Outboards, Expanding the Range of its Award-Winning Electric Propulsion Series to Power Bigger Sustainable Adventures on the Water

Following successful previews earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today officially launched the Avator™ 75e and 110e Read More...

4th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Arksen Selects Garmin As Preferred Marine Electronics Supplier

All Arksen Discovery Series boats will come equipped with Garmin marine electronics Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s most innovative and recognised marine electronics manufacturer, announced today that all UK Arksen Discovery Series premium open adventure rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) will Read More...

4th June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Foiling electric powerboat Candela C-8 wins German Design Awards

Candela C-8 has won the German Design Awards in the Excellent Product Design category – the most prestigious design prize. "We’re honored to see our efforts to redefine the boating experience being recognized by the German Design Council. The C-8 Read More...

3rd June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Chris Moyles and Symphonic Ibiza to headline the all-new late-night Saturdays at the Southampton International Boat Show 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable experience where the maritime port meets the exhilarating atmosphere of a music festival as The Shipyard, delivered by GAC Pindar, returns to the Southampton International Boat Show; and this year it promises to be bigger Read More...

3rd June 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

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