GENERAL NEWS

The organisers of BoatLife Live report that strong sales were made at the inaugural four-day event, which took place at Birmingham NEC, with many companies already rebooking for 2023. BoatLife told PBR that visitors and exhibitors alike have all shared an overwhelming degree of positive feedback on the show’s organisation, its diverse range of boats, the show’s layout and the overall visitor experience. Read More...

The Brunswick Boat Group have reported a ‘very successful Miami show with boat sales revenue up more than 30% over the 2020 pre-pandemic Miami show’ (the 2021 show was cancelled due to Covid-19).   Following a record year in 2021, Brunswick Read More...

The RNLI and Aquapac are urging anyone planning a coastal visit or an activity on the water to carry a means of calling for help and to keep it on them, as dialling 999 or 112 for the coastguard should Read More...

The historic UK coastal town of Falmouth, Cornwall, has announced it will host the start of the prestigious Tall Ships Race, Magellan Elcano from the 15 - 18 AUGUST 2023. It will be the first time in nine years that Read More...

boot Düsseldorf and the European Boating Industry (EBI) sign a new 3-year partnership. EBI will be the official "Content Partner" of boot Düsseldorf for the organisation of the "blue innovation dock" (bid), the "International Breakfast Meeting" (IBM) and the "blue Read More...

Add a touch of luxury to your visit with an exclusive VIP package Visitors to this year’s Southampton International Boat Show can now, for the first time ever, add an additional touch of luxury to their visit with the launch Read More...

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...