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Navico Make Acquisition and Investment
Navico have announced that they have acquired Yacht Defined Sweden AB (‘Yacht Defined’), an international technology platform within navigation and digital switching systems. Navico have also invested in HOC Yachts AB (‘HOC Yachts’), a start-up, high-tech custom boat designer that Read More...
Icom Launch IC-M330GE
The new IC-M330GE from Icom is one of the smallest fixed VHF/DSC radios on the market. The front face matches the size of a modern smartphone, but despite its size, the IC-M330GE has all the hallmarks of Icom’s familiar design, Read More...
Icom Produce Anti-Corrosion Guide
Icom have put together a step-by-step guide on how to help prevent saltwater corrosion on Icom marine VHF handheld radios and on how keep them in top condition, with a view to prolonging their life and cutting down on repair Read More...
Bravo Launch Super Valve 2017
Bravo have developed a multifunctional valve that combines inflation, deflation and pressure relief. The Super Valve 2017 will protect an inflatable from overinflation and pressure rise by allowing air to discharge over preset ratings, so there is no need to Read More...
Bravo Launch New Battery Pumps
Due to the popularity of inflatables supplied with high-pressure air deck floors and the boom in the inflatable SUP (stand-up paddleboard) market, Bravo have launched two new 12V pumps with built-in rechargeable batteries to complement their range of foot, hand, Read More...
Takacat Expand Range
Hypro Marine, UK distributors for Takacat inflatable catamarans, have announced that the all-new Takacat Lite X model will be available from early spring. The Takacat Lite X is lightweight, fast and fully collapsible, and rolls up neatly into two bags Read More...
C-pod Tracking System
The C-pod is a boat alarm and tracking system that is currently protecting boats in more than 50 countries. The system is flexible, making it suitable for most boat sizes. It works globally and will alert an unlimited number of Read More...
British Boating Sector Continues to Grow
The UK’s leisure marine industry has achieved its sixth consecutive year of growth, according to research conducted by British Marine. Industry revenues increased by 3.4% in 2017, rising to £3.12bn, their highest level since the financial crisis of 2007/08. The Read More...
Honda Introduce New EU22i Inverter Generator
Honda (UK) have launched their new EU22i inverter generator, successor to the EU20i from Honda’s portable inverter generator range. Offering a 10% increase in power, plus a range of enhancements to make it more durable and user-friendly, it still remains Read More...
Raymarine LightHouse 3.2 Update
For boaters and anglers using Raymarine Axiom units, the new LightHouse 3.2 operating software update provides numerous enhancements aimed at providing a more intuitive, seamless and fluid user experience. Installing the new update is simple via a wireless network or Read More...
UK’s First Dry Stack Marina Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Get Your Hands on a £250 Fuel Voucher! Taking inspiration from the hugely popular dry stacking culture in America, Yacht Haven Quay in Plymouth become the UK’s first purpose-built dry stack marina when it opened in 2008. Their custom-made, indoor, Read More...
Walker Bay to Unveil New RIB
Walker Bay have unveiled their new Generation Light RIB (Generation LTE) at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in early November. The light weight and hull design mean this boat only requires 20hp to hop up onto the plane, so Read More...
New Boat Accommodation Partnership Announced
New Boat Accommodation Partnership Announced Maritime Yacht Services have announced a new partnership with Beds on Board aimed at assisting boat owners looking to rent out accommodation on their boat while it sits idle. The aim is to help with Read More...
New RYA Weather Handbook Out Now
New RYA Weather Handbook Out Now The new edition of the RYA Weather Handbook is available now and purchasers can enjoy a special bundle discount of 25% if they buy both the print and e-book versions together. The new Read More...
Typhoon Launch Multisport 5 Drysuit
Typhoon Launch Multisport 5 Drysuit Typhoon International have unveiled their next-generation drysuit, the Typhoon Multisport 5 Hinge. This new addition to the Typhoon collection for 2018 is a high-performance, versatile and robust drysuit that is suitable, in particular, for Read More...
Introducing GoBag 2
Introducing GoBag 2 Following the launch of the original GoBag in 2015 on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, the team have now launched their new and improved GoBag 2. The GoBag was conceived from personal experience of struggling to find a Read More...
Sunseeker Poland
Sunseeker Poland Proud to be a British product crafted in Poole, Dorset, having appeared in four consecutive James Bond movies and sharing technology breakthroughs with F1, the Sunseeker London Group, now consisting of 38 offices, will soon be adding to the Sunseeker family Read More...
Humminbird Introduce SOLIX 10
Humminbird Introduce SOLIX 10 For 2018, Humminbird have expanded their SOLIX series of fish finders, introduced last January, with the new SOLIX 10. Its 10.1" screen makes it suitable for use at the bow or on a more compact console Read More...
Ban the Bottle
Ban the Bottle By banning plastic bottles from the workplace outright, the UK would save 3.9 billion bottles from being produced by 2020. The saving would amount to 156,000 tonnes of plastic a year. These are the findings of office Read More...
Prestige/Beneteau Line-up at LBS Announced
Prestige/Beneteau Line-up at LBS Announced Ancasta have announced the line-up of new boats from Prestige and Beneteau that will be heading to the London Boat Show in January. Prestige are again reflecting the strategic importance of the UK market Read More...
Simrad Release New Chartplotters
Simrad Release New Chartplotters The Simrad GO12 XSE and GO7 XSR are the latest additions to the company’s GO stand-alone chartplotter series. The GO12 XSE offers a new 12" display option for the GO series, while the upgraded GO7 XSR features Read More...
Rodman Spirit 42 Coupé Launched at LBS
Rodman Spirit 42 Coupé Launched at LBS Rodman’s new Spirit 42 Coupé model made its debut at the recent London International Boat Show. This new craft boasts new design concepts and features from Fulvio de Simoni’s design studio. The Read More...
Riva Rivamare
Riva Rivamare This year’s London Boat Show sees the UK debut of Riva’s latest addition to their dayboat/weekender line-up, the 39ft Rivamare, aimed at combining classic and luxurious styling with practicality and power. The Rivamare is an open-top dayboat, Read More...
New 1150 Stormforce for 2018
New 1150 Stormforce for 2018 The word is out that Northern Ireland-based Redbay Boats are designing another new model to add to their current offshore series. Construction work on the vessel, a Stormforce 1150, is set to begin at the Read More...
World Powerboat Championship Returning to London
H2O Racing have confirmed that London will host a round of the 2018 UIM F1H2O World Powerboat Championship in June. The news marks a welcome return of Formula 1 powerboat racing to the country’s capital for the first time in Read More...
