GENERAL NEWS

The highly anticipated return of the 23rd edition of Seawork, Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine exhibition, takes place over three days 21-23 June.  It is a ”one stop shop” for buyers and offers a unique combination of undercover exhibition space, Read More...

Don Bissessar, owner of Gibbs Quay Boat Sales in Poole The Schaefer V33 - Gibbs Quay Boat Sales in Poole has become the UK’s sole distributor of the Brazilian Schaefer Yachts. Dorset-based Gibbs Quay Boat Sales has become Read More...

Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to be returning to Seawork (stand Q6, 21 – 23 June) with an exciting array of commercial outboard motors and boat packages on display, which includes the world launch of several new boats. Clients can Read More...

Where will this season take you? If you’re longing for adventure, make this season a great one and join the boatfolk community. With 11 stunning locations across the UK and up to 300 free visitor nights for annual berth holders Read More...

British powerhouses RS Electric Boats and Cheetah Marine International are joining forces to develop a new generation of electric workboats. The companies, both based on the UK’s south coast (RS Electric Boats at Hamble Point, and Cheetah Marine at Ventnor, Read More...

Captain Davì’s Stop in Ensenada Highlighted by Visit to Production Facility for Simrad® Displays Egersund, Norway – Captain Sergio Davì, the Italian seafarer who left Palermo, Italy in mid-December on his 11-meter (36-foot) rubber inflatable boat (RIB) headed for Los Read More...

Exhibitor sign up to MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show is gaining momentum. Ready to display their eco-friendly and innovative products, an increasing number of marine businesses and brands are joining the show’s growing line-up. Designed to shine a spotlight on Read More...

With more than 70 boats on the water from some of the world’s most popular power and sail brands and 20 landside exhibitors, the 2022 South Coast Boat Show is set to be the biggest one yet. There’s just one Read More...

Heading towards bigger adventures with the all-new Axopar 45 Mallorca 27 April 2022 — Axopar, trend-setter in the recreational boating industry, continues its innovations and enters a new era with its latest and most extensive range to date — the Read More...

With almost 6,000 islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas, Greece is a maritime nation like no other – and according to its mythology, that has been the case since the days when seafarers believed their fortunes lay in the Read More...

The 2022 British Motor Yacht Show is gathering momentum; with new entrants added to the line-up and a new show sponsor, Raymarine - one of the world's leading marine electronics companies.  Wednesday 15th to Sunday 19th June will see the Read More...

A concerted effort to increase sales and establish new business partner relationships within the UK seems to be paying off for Dutch trailer manufacturer Vanclaes BV. A successful appearance at the recent BoatLife event at the NEC, Birmingham, resulted in Read More...

Award-winning Raymarine navigational equipment and a luxury charter holiday are up for grabs in two spectacular free prize draws at this year’s South Coast Boat Show at MDL Marinas’ flagship Ocean Village Marina, 6-8 May. In the first of the Read More...

Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital London Luxury Afloat, the brand-new showcase event taking place in the heart of city, will be bringing together not one, not two, but four of the most luxurious sailing yachts from Read More...

Pains Wessex are giving the public a safe and convenient route to dispose of out-of-date flares, Pains Wessex’s amnesty days are open for all boaters to hand over their old pyrotechnics, regardless of the brand, age or condition. The sessions Read More...

MDL Marinas have announced that Raymarine will return as title sponsor for the 2022 South Coast Boat Show at their flagship Ocean Village Marina from 6th to 8th May. This is the third time that Raymarine have supported the show, and Read More...

The world’s first methanol-propelled pilot boat has been launched by the Fastwater project, a consortium of Europe’s maritime research and technology leaders set to demonstrate the feasibility of retrofit and newbuild vessels operating on methanol. Launched ahead of schedule, a Read More...

The global outboard boats market, currently valued at US$5 billion, is expected to surpass US$9 billion by 2028, a new research report has concluded. This represents a projected growth rate of over 6% CAGR between 2022 and 2028. The study, Read More...

Pascoe International have confirmed that the world’s first 100% electric superyacht limousine tender is now under construction and will be delivered in 2023 to a large new-build mothership from a major northern European shipyard.  Pascoe’s technical team have been studying Read More...

MDL Marinas have welcomed FlexiSail and their 15-strong fleet of cruising yachts, catamarans, cabin cruisers and RIBs to Hamble Point Marina. The boat share membership company, which offers boaters an affordable way to enjoy time out on the water, has Read More...

Premier’s Noss on Dart is now taking bookings for its brand-new dry stack facility, which will open in March 2022. The new facility will accommodate boats up to 9m, providing boat owners with a flexible and cost-effective alternative to ‘wet’ Read More...

Raymarine have announced a new partnership with Reeds, the publisher of the annual Almanac of navigational data for boaters. This latest collaboration gives users of Raymarine’s LightHouse Charts access to a wide range of up-to-date information from Reeds Almanac, and Read More...

Sacs and Tecnorib have joined forces to form a new corporation that will initially be called ‘Sacs Tecnorib Spa’. The main goal of this industrial integration is to consolidate the strong growth reported in recent years and to strengthen both Read More...

Scanstrut’s Flip Pro is designed for use with either a 12V or 24V input and features one USB-A and one USB-C charging port. Scanstrut say this provides the optimum choice of connection and the fastest charging for any device on Read More...