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Trafalgar Boat Club
Join the Club PBR investigates a bold new solution to help get more people out on the water and interviews its brainchild, Jonny Boys, MD of Trafalgar Wharf in Portsmouth. Are boat clubs set to change the face of the Read More...
Augmented Reality App Now Available
Raymarine have announced an all-new version of their Wi-Fish mobile app for use with Dragonfly-PRO and Wi-Fish CHIRP Sonar systems. The app has been expanded and now includes Augmented Reality Viewing of saved waypoints and fishing hot spots. The app Read More...
Rodman Launch at Barcelona
Rodman recently released their latest developments for the coming season at the 55th Barcelona Boat Show, including the new Rodman SPIRIT 31 outboard, the Rodman 890 VENTURA model, and the Rodman MUSE 44 and MUSE 54, one customised for fishing Read More...
Cranchi Launch New Yachts
Italian boatbuilders Cranchi have launched three new yachts with Volvo Penta engines and IPS propulsion systems as part of their new ‘Evoluzione’ series. The E52 F flybridge and E52 S hardtop yachts are both powered by twin Volvo Penta D8-IPS700s, while Read More...
Cheetah Heads South
Bespoke catamaran builders Cheetah Marine’s latest venture takes them south to the Algarve, as the latest 7m Cheetah catamaran has been inspired by a growing interest among sports boat enthusiasts in exploring coastlines abroad without the impracticalities of transporting their Read More...
Ideal Boat Appointed Husky Distributors
Idealboat.com have announced their appointment as the British Isles’ sole distributor for Husky boats, which are made by the boatbuilders FinnMaster. They are of aluminium construction, have a self-bailing cockpit and follow the well-known Smart Design concept. The Husky range combines Read More...
Jeanneau Extend Product Lines
Jeanneau are increasing their powerboat range with the launch of their new Bow Rider (BR) line, and the first model to be unveiled is the Cap Camarat 6.5 BR. The company has also introduced its new flagship in the Merry Read More...
BRIG Celebrate 25 Years at SBS
On the first Saturday of the Southampton Boat Show, the BRIG UK team were joined by cohorts of BRIG owners, members of the BRIG UK dealer network, the BRIG Global leadership team, and many associates and friends of BRIG UK Read More...
Cowes Classic 2016 – Sunday 4th Sept
If you're in Cowes or Torquay this weekend, head over to catch the thrills and spills of the Cowes -Torquay-Cowes Race. Around 20 boats are expected to be in the line-up to take on the challenge of the 200 mile classic, Read More...
Cheetah Unveil Containerised Catamaran
Cheetah’s flagship 9.2–11.2 m series is now configurable for worldwide transportation by 40ft container. The catamaran can be rapidly assembled and disassembled, enabling mobilisation from container to catamaran in a day. The vessel is particularly suitable for rapid response operations Read More...
Mercury Marine making boating easier
The newly introduced Mercury Active Trim is the first GPS-based control system that delivers instant and effortless automatic trim. Designed to suit novice and experienced boaters alike, the Active Trim is an intuitive, hands-free system that continually adjusts engine trim Read More...
Northern Boat Show – 3 to 5 June – Liverpool
The Northern Boat Show is returning for the second year to Liverpool’s Waterfront on 3-5 June and thanks to its popularity in 2015, this year’s show will see quadruple the number of boats on display. It covers all aspects of Read More...
Venture Cup Offshore Race Cancelled
The Venture Cup Offshore Race has been cancelled. The official statement made was as follows: It is with enormous regret that we must advise you that the 2016 Venture Cup has been cancelled. Delivering an event of this scale was Read More...
XO 360 – On test in this issue
Greg Copp explains his affinity with Scandinavian craft and tests the latest prototype to emerge, the imposing and impressive XO 360 …
Highfield Boats Appoint Hendy Power
Highfield Boats have appointed south coast-based Hendy Power as distributors to support their growth in the UK market alongside Highfield’s preferred engine suppliers, Honda Marine. Hendy Power will be stocking the full Highfield range from the Classic Tender to the Read More...
Interview with Peter Unwin
Peter Unwin is an unusual powerboat enthusiast. His heritage may hail back to the swinging 60s but his passion for performance propels his continuing exploits firmly into the future. This is the first part of Peter’s story …read all about Read More...
Scorpion Sting to Silurian
In this special 3-part feature we look at the history of the iconic Scorpion Sting, review its successor, the all new Silurian, and have an exclusive chat to Scorpion RIBs MD Patrick Byrne, the man behind the wheel. Check it Read More...
Bargain Units
When looking for new electronics it is not always the most modern units that are required. When thinking about what you need from your chartplotter, a new out-of-the-box but ‘end of line’ unit can sometimes offer everything you need for Read More...
Cowes–Torquay–Cowes Classic 2015
After a difficult year that has seen events cancelled and low turnouts, Dave Ormiston reports on a successful Cowes–Torquay–Cowes event that he hopes will be the start of a resurgence in offshore powerboat racing. Read More...
Bareboat RIB Charter
Peter Talbot discusses the pros and cons of the world of bareboat chartering … While you may mostly associate yachts with bareboat chartering, bareboat RIB charters are also now available in the UK. So with the necessary qualifications you can Read More...
Lundy Bound
Gary Workman recounts the tale of his latest group RIB adventure, this time from the North Devon port of Ilfracombe to experience the unique environment of the Isle of Lundy. Set amidst the mighty Atlantic, Lundy was a past Read More...
Getting Connected
Mobile satellite service operators Thuraya have introduced their new SatSleeve+ and SatSleeve Hotspot aimed at today’s generation of sailors who want to stay connected and share their experiences, however remote their location. The new SatSleeve Hotspot is a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, Read More...
Icom Launch IC-M93D Handheld
Icom unveiled the first sample of their new handheld VHF/DSC at the London Boat Show. Flown in especially from Osaka, Japan, the new product, called the IC-M93D, is only 145mm tall and weighs just 310g. Despite its size, the IC-M93D Read More...
Humminbird HELIX 9 Now Available in UK
Marathon Leisure have unveiled the three-model HELIX 9 Series, the latest addition to the HELIX family of compact-format fish finders, which features a widescreen colour display and powerful, professional-grade features. Packed with the latest technology, the HELIX 9 series is easy Read More...
Fairline’s Future Secured
The future of Fairline Boats has been secured, thanks to a deal that sees assets of Fairline Boats bought out of administration for an undisclosed sum. The new company, Fairline Yachts, is funded by two long-term UK-based Russian investors, who Read More...
