Yamaha Unveils New WaveRunner YOU Finance Campaign
In a bid to support thrill-seeking watersports enthusiasts looking to get out onto the water this summer, Yamaha Marine UK is pleased to announce its latest WaveRunner YOU Finance campaign, in conjunction with Santander UK. Valid until 31 May 2024,
MDL’s Hamble Point Marina to receive £1.2m upgrade
MDL’s popular Hamble Point Marina in Southampton is undergoing a significant upgrade to its facilities. The £1.2m investment will ensure its berth holders, tenants and visitors have access to the very best facilities, helping to enhance their marina experience. The
Clean Harbours Partnership Advocates Aluminium Should Replace Zinc Anodes As Industry Standard
Aluminium alloy is more environmentally friendly and has a number of important advantages over zinc as anode material. With a higher driving voltage than zinc, it is particularly effective in brackish water. Its higher electrochemical capacity also means that the
Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition Officially Underway
University Staff and students enjoy visit to Sunseeker International to learn more about the Superyacht UK Young Designer competition and tour the Sunseeker Shipyard and Technology centre The 2024 Superyacht UK Young Designer competition officially got underway last week (Thursday
Electric Vessel Maker Candela Closes Record Funding Round of €24.5M
Candela, the leading maker of sustainable, electric hydrofoil vessels, today announced it has closed the largest funding round in the company's history, to expand production of its game-changing P-12 ferry. A key partner in the 24.5 million EUR round is
World’s First Flying Electric Ferry From Candela
New Zealand’s most beautiful lake is about to get a high-tech upgrade, with Meridian Energy set to bring the world’s first electric hydrofoiling ferry to Lake Manapōuri - Candela P-12. The new, Swedish-made Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferry will provide daily transport
Enjoy Up To 50% Ownership Onboard ‘Project Ocean’ This Summer with Unique Arksen Co-Ownership Programme
With Arksen, Embark on an unforgettable summer itinerary with financial flexibility Arksen, the pioneering outdoor lifestyle brand, introduces the opportunity for like-minded adventurers to enjoy up to 50% ownership of the stunning ‘Project Ocean’ as part of the Arksen Co-ownership
Pantaenius UK Announces Exclusive Berth Holders Scheme in Partnership with Boatfolk
Leading marine insurance provider Pantaenius UK teams up with boatfolk to offer exclusive benefits for their berth holders Pantaenius UK, a leading name in leisure marine insurance, is delighted to announce an exciting collaboration with boatfolk as the trusted insurance
The Thames Valley Boat Show Supported By BoatLife Is Back
The Thames Valley Boat Show, sponsored by TBS Boats and organised in association with BoatLife and MDL, is back. The event will take place from 31 May to 2 June 2024, at MDL Penton Hook Marina in Chertsey, Surrey. This
Williams Produce First DieselJet 565 and 625 Models With Solas Approval
Williams Jet Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender manufacturer, proudly announces that it has produced the first models of the DieselJet 565 and 625 with SOLAS approval, marking a significant milestone for the brand. These models join the DieselJet 505
Brit Ben Bags Sprint Bronze in Indonesia
Britain's Ben Jelf competed in the opening round of the F1H2O World Championship. The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia was held on the shores of Lake Toba, North Sumatra. The weekend consisted of Free Practice, followed by two sprint races
boatcare Launches New £600,000 Technical Centre at Conwy Marina
boatcare, a national boat maintenance company, founded by national boating business, boatfolk has announced the launch of a new bespoke technical centre at Conwy Marina. The new technical centre, which represents a £600,000 investment, officially opened on the weekend. The
The Best & the Worst – Travelling in Europe
For those PBR readers contemplating travelling in Europe this summer, either towing a boat or driving in destinations where they maybe taking a charter holiday, the following report might be of interest. New research has revealed the most dangerous European
The Good, the Bad and the Algae – Sargassum Seaweed
As Giovanna Fasanelli, PBR’s environmental expert, reports, the truth about sargassum seaweed may be both complex and elusive, but either way, it’s certainly of interest to us all. Let’s be clear: the colossal floating gardens of sargassum seaweed that Columbus
VIGGO C10
Greg Copp tests Viggo C10 all-weather 60-knot express cruiser with a zero-compromise approach. You may have chanced across this striking vessel if you visited SIBS this year. Its rakish lines and work boat-like aluminium construction may be slightly conflicting, but
Miami Success for Brunswick
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and its many industry-leading brands have returned from another record-setting performance at the Miami International Boat Show. During the five-day event, the Company saw record sales for some of its boat brands, continued strong outboard engine
Parker Sorrento 100
Capable of confidently handling either a single or twin installation, the new Sorrento model from Parker Boats is a concisely designed six-person weekender that displays many of the attributes normally associated with a full-blown cruiser. HMS explains … Take a
Yamaha Motor UK Celebrates Outstanding Achievement with 2023 Dealer Awards
Yamaha Motor UK is delighted to announce the winners of its 2023 Dealer Awards, which were presented at this year’s all-product Dealer Conference. Celebrating individual dealer partners’ outstanding contributions to Yamaha Motor UK’s success in 2023, these awards recognise a
Yachting Regatta Returns to Falmouth
The Richard Mille Cup, a unique yachting regatta created out of a passion for beauty, great design and fine workmanship, is set to return to Falmouth Harbour in 2024 after last summer’s memorable success. At the heart of this event
Ports Of Call: River Hamble
‘No man ever steps in the same river twice’ observed Greek philosopher Heraclitus, which captures perfectly the essence of the energetic River Hamble. Mark Featherstone and Jo Moon revisit old haunts but discover new delights on a recent visit to
Nordkapp Gran Coupe 905 V12
Boat test - HMS tests the very first Mercury 600hp V12 rig in the UK and discovers even more to like than he bargained for in Nordkapp’s all-new flagship. Every boatbuilder wants to create a model that defines them, that
Three-Way 6.5m Multi-Test: UMS 655 DC, BRIG Eagle and Iron 647
What do a professional journalist and a ‘layman’ have in common? Well, brace yourself for something a little different, as we discover the varying views of each in this unique multi-test of craft supplied by the Wolf Rock Boat Company.
Ryds 650VI DC
Think functional and contemporary design, coupled to a world-class hull and you have the latest from Scandinavian boatbuilder Ryds, now imported into the UK courtesy of boatpoint. Named after the town of Ryd in the province of Småland, Sweden, Ryds
On The Trail Of Adventure… To Plymouth
PBR reader Phil Dargavel and his wife Jules are ardent adherents to the cause of trailer boating. Learn how the ‘open road’ is proving to be their gateway to adventure and an ‘ocean’ of possibilities … Two years ago, Jules
Yamarin 59 BR
True to form, Yamarin’s smallest boat follows in the footsteps of its bigger siblings. Greg Copp reports.. With the company being renowned for maintaining standards across their range regardless of size, Yamarin’s smaller models echo the innovation and quality of
