GENERAL NEWS

Unrelenting Horsepower and Torque Paired with Sophisticated Technology and Rugged Design FOND DU LAC, Wis. (June 14, 2023) – Mercury Racing elevates outboard engine power and technology with the introduction of the Mercury Racing V8 500R model. This supercharged 500hp Read More...

Yamaha Marine UK is delighted to announce it’s launching a Trade-In Bonus offer on new Yamaha outboard engines up to 15hp from 1st June to 31st July 2023 inclusive. Customers wishing to trade in their old outboard, irrespective of size, Read More...

Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition  Mayflower Park in Southampton is a hive of activity as Seawork prepares for its 24th edition with a packed schedule of events, ceremonies and networking opportunities. Supported by the commercial marine industry’s key Read More...

On Wednesday 6th June 2023, Tower RNLI, located on the Thames in the heart of central London, reached the milestone of 10,000 lifeboat launches, while saving the life of a member of the public. At 1.09pm the crew launched to Read More...

British boat builder, Ribcraft, has announced that its latest expansion plans will see the iconic brand launch a new range of high-end leisure RIBs and extend its market-reach by establishing a new global dealer network. The new range of leisure Read More...

Through new Affirm partnership, Sharrow customers will be able to finance the award-winning Sharrow Propeller for as low as $139/month*. “Our partnership with Affirm is part of our commitment to provide our customers with the best possible experience, and we Read More...

Scandinavian luxury boat manufacturer Windy Scandinavia AB, is pleased to announce its continued collaboration together with Espen Øino International with the exciting all new WINDY 29 HURACÁN The W29 Huracán is being developed as a modern looking Sport Cruiser combining Read More...

The Twisted T47 Explorer catamaran blends robustness and ocean-going capability with comfort and luxury to deliver a vessel offering ultimate performance. Twisted Marine, a specialist marine engineering and restomod company, and Archipelago Expedition Yachts (Archipelago), a high-class leisure-boat builder, have Read More...

£650,000 grant funds wasted due to witch hunt by public body. The English inshore commercial fishing boat fleet are facing new concerns over regulation and improper use of public funds after the type approval of compulsory equipment was removed, requiring Read More...

More than 70 boats from over 40 brands came together to produce an impressive display at the latest British Motor Yacht Show. Visitors were able to view a wide range of motorboats, dayboats and RIBs from many international brands, represented Read More...

Mercury Racing have introduced their all-new Mercury Racing V10 400R model. Designed primarily to power performance boats to speeds well beyond 75mph, the V10 400R offers top-of-the-range power and RPM range. A host of exclusive Mercury Racing features further enhance Read More...

This spring, Bloomsbury Adlard Coles published the fourth edition of Day Skipper for Sail and Power by Roger Seymour and Alison Noice. Covering the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper certificate, this fully updated fourth edition is an Read More...

Scanstrut have introduced their new Multi Cable Seal, designed to provide a quick and easy installation for multiple cables up a diameter of 15mm. The Multi Cable Seal is made from marine-grade aluminium with a hard finish to resist impact Read More...

With waterborne transport now on a path to becoming faster, cheaper and more sustainable than land transport in many cities, Swedish tech company Candela have raised $20M, which will be used to bring their foiling 30-passenger ferry, the Candela P-12 Shuttle, to mass Read More...

The RNLI today (May 24) launches a vital water safety campaign ahead of the bank holiday and half term week. Woman alive today thanks to Float to Live technique tells her story Campaign launched after 226 accidental drownings last year* Read More...

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – 23 May 2023. Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) and Candela reveal the next phase of their partnership – the Candela C-8 Polestar edition. Combining Polestar’s Scandinavian take on luxury EV design with Candela’s innovative electric hydrofoil boat, the new Read More...

Last Friday, 19th May, saw the official opening of Premier Marinas new marina and boatyard at Noss on Dart. Premier Marinas CEO Pete Bradshaw was joined by Anthony Mangnall MP and the Mayor of Dartmouth, Cllr. David Wells to officially Read More...

Following significant investment over the last 18 months, national boating business, boatfolk, launches a new era of marina at Haslar this year, which also marks its 30th anniversary. In November 2021, boatfolk announced ambitious plans to invest £3.5 million to Read More...

Created from official hydrographic chart sources, LightHouse Charts offer maximum readability, intuitive navigation, and superior nautical chart quality. Four distinct colour palettes provide the best possible viewing conditions around the clock, and chart symbol controls give you the power to Read More...

Finnish boatbuilders Yamarin, who use Yamaha outboards on all their craft, have launched a new 6m model in their bowrider range. Designed as a recreational cruising boat for couples and families, the new Yamarin 59 BR was unveiled at boot Read More...

The all-new E8 electric tender from Falcon Tenders was conceived by ThirtyC Yacht Design, continuing Falcon’s long-standing mission to collaborate with world-renowned designers and international stylists. The Falcon E8 aims to pair the non-fussy sophistication of clean lines with the Read More...

E1 has signed up to the recently launched Sports for Nature Framework, with the UIM E1 World Championship joining as one of the founding signatories. By signing the Sports for Nature Declaration, E1 has committed to developing and implementing action Read More...

This year, Adlard Coles published Adlard Coles Shore Guide: South Brittany: Everything You Need to Know when You Step Ashore, written/compiled by writer and broadcaster Paul Heiney. With the sailing completed, boaters will be looking to explore their destination, asking questions Read More...

Coinciding with the launch of the paperback version of Saved from the Waves, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has revealed an increase in the number of our furry friends it plucked from the seas in 2022. Man’s best friend Read More...