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Greed is Good
Could hungry little microbes really help provide an answer to the plastic pollution catastrophe occurring in our seas? International marine biologist Giovanna Fasanelli enlightens us on the activity of these greedy saviours of the sea. It’s just really complicated Read More...
Ports of Call: Craster and the Castle
Craster is a compact fishing village overlooked by a dramatic medieval castle. PBR head north in search of the idyllic … The wild Northumberland coast has many hidden gems, and compact Craster is definitely one of them. Craster lies 55.28’.44N Read More...
Over 250 Powerboats From All Over The World To Feature At Southampton International Boat Show 2022
Whether setting off across the ocean, or just exploring up the river, there’s a range of powerboats to suit everyone at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. Sunseeker will be displaying a range of models from 55 ft to 95ft, Read More...
Sea Hunter 450
Alex Whittaker tests a highly affordable British starter boat for all the family. The Sea Hunter Viper is a compact new British boat. It is a multi-purpose, cuddy cabin family vessel, eminently suitable for the first-time buyer. The smart little Read More...
FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR STUDENTS
CLAIM FREE POWERBOAT & RIB ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR YOUR STUDENTS WHO PASS THEIR POWERBOAT LEVEL 2. Powerboat & RIB is dedicated to promoting and inspiring boating adventures. To assist your students to Read More...
Shakespeare Bring Manufacturing Back to UK
Shakespeare Marine have announced that they are bringing their manufacturing back to the UK for a selection of their best-selling VHF antennas. Effective immediately, Shakespeare Marine will begin manufacturing four of their VHF antennas in the UK, catering for the Read More...
Boatfolk Taking Bookings for New Subscription Service
National boating business boatfolk are now accepting bookings for Beyonder, a new boat subscription service. The subscription model offers a more accessible way for people to enjoy the boating lifestyle as the barrier of boat ownership is removed. All the Read More...
Rayglass Announce PB Europe Dealership
Rayglass Boats have appointed Ancasta Group subsidiary PB Europe as the official dealer for Rayglass Protector vessels in Europe with a view to enabling Rayglass to expand their sales reach in the continent amid fast-growing demand. Rayglass CEO Dave Larsen Read More...
Falcon Shortlisted for Maritime Award
Southampton-based boatbuilder Falcon Tenders have been shortlisted for the Start-up of the Year Award in the third Maritime UK Awards after impressing industry judges with their stylish high-quality limousine that bridges the gap between performance and ocean preservation. Sarah Kenny, Read More...
Preview – Sacs Rebel 55
Dark and stealth-like, this devil-may-care powerboat lives up to its name. This boat would not be complete without a high-tech helm. Few boats have such an appropriate tag as the Sacs Rebel … It even looks rebellious. There Read More...
Overview – Prestige M48
Economical and accommodating, the M class makes a strong case for the multihull passage maker. The long hull windows flood the lower deck with natural light. When it comes to stretching the horizon, it is hard to Read More...
A Hydrogen Future
The need to develop more ethically sustainable solutions to power the world’s leisure and light-commercial motorised craft has never been more urgent. Here, in this PBR exclusive, we speak to James Eatwell, the man behind Cox Powertrain’s hydrogen project. Could Read More...
The Big Ask
In this exclusive interview, ETNZ’s Chase Zero Project Manager, Geoff Senior, provides HMS with a fascinating first-hand insight into ETNZ’s personal quest for ultimate marine hydrogen performance. Can you relate how and why the decision came about to design and Read More...
Antisink – Simple and hugely effective, no boat should go to sea without one
One of the reassuring aspects of RIBs is that, by and large, they are unsinkable. If you hole the GRP hull, or lose engine power in a big sea, you are generally going to stay afloat. A hard boat hasn’t Read More...
Tall Ships Set Sail For Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall, In 2023
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...
Seawork – Commercial Marine is back for 2022!
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...
Ports of Call – Wonderful Whitby
Alex Whittaker travels to Yorkshire to explore this fascinating gem of the north. Upper harbour looking to East Cliff. Whitby is a famous old seaside town and port situated on the east coast of Yorkshire, at the mouth Read More...
Venom in the Sea
International marine biologist and journalist Giovanna Fasanelli takes a fascinating look at the subject of ‘venom in the sea’ and considers both the role it plays and why, as boating people, we should be interested … Most of us are Read More...
Suzuki powers new boats at Seawork 2022
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...
XO DFNDR 9 – Licensed to Thrill
Alex Whittaker tests a high-speed adventure vessel with a refined interior … This boat is a paradox. With the right engine package, she can top 50 knots, punch waves and corner like Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder. This wheelhouse adventure vessel looks Read More...
Overview – Mazu 62
With its tall hull and tough no-nonsense appearance, this is an adventure craft with few rivals, as Greg Copp reports … The new Mazu 62 is the latest in a line-up of six luxury hardtop and open models offered by Read More...
Join the Boatfolk Community
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...
The Final Shoot-Out
Dubai Police are the new UIM XCAT world champions, despite a superb winning finish to the season by Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Tayer and Majed Al Mansoori in the Dubai Grand Prix, as PBR reports … Team Abu Dhabi Read More...
Ocean to Ocean RIB adventure
Alex Whittaker flies to Palermo for an exclusive interview with SERGIO DAVI as he embarks on his cross-Atlantic voyage aboard his 38ft Suzuki powered Nuova Jolly Prince RIB The back lot behind my hotel. Palermo is a place of amazing contrasts. Read More...
