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Sergio Davì departing Mexico headed For the finish
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...
Fliteboard eFoil
This summer the electric e-foil brand Fliteboard made history as the first electric-powered watercraft to cross the English Channel. Fliteboard, known as the Tesla of the water, completed the crossing on Thursday 12th August in under two hours. Father-son duo Read More...
Driving Tips for Performance Boats
Many of us with a keen interest in powerboat design are also attracted to the exhilarating experience of high-speed boat driving. Your boat might be capable of going faster than your skills can safely guide it, so here are some Read More...
Finnmaster T9
Alex Whittaker drives a sports boat that seems to have it all … But does it? I like Finnmasters. I have driven friends’ examples over the years. I have always found them versatile boating machines. Although they are a Scandi brand, Read More...
Atlantic Marine 730 Sun Cruiser
A compact weekender with a good balance of creature comforts and performance. The new Atlantic Marine 730 Sun Cruiser is a walk-around cabin boat that offers a very generous dose of performance. Fitted with a 350hp Mercury Verado outboard, this Read More...
Learn to Deal with Rough Conditions at Sea
Paul Glatzel discusses some of the strategies that can/should be employed in difficult weather conditions … Knowing how to deal with rougher conditions is a key part of becoming a more experienced ‘advanced-level skipper’. In this article we’ll look at Read More...
Above and Beyond
Frank Kowalski, designer and skipper of Safehaven Marine’s Thunder Child II, recounts this vessel’s North Atlantic record run and Arctic Circle voyage – an adventure that encountered towering icebergs, vast ocean vistas, fog banks and mighty dwellers of the deep. Read More...
Ports of Call: A Haven Found
A recent visit to Plymouth Yacht Haven aboard PBR’s MY Horizon revealed a fresh discovery for HMS, despite him being a West Country boy through and through … Turnchapel: Plymouth Yacht Haven with Turnchapel background. I like to think Read More...
Yamarin 88 DC Premium
Greg Copp reports on a versatile sports boat that is as tough as it is stylish and that has a number of powerful engine options available. This Finnish company has always focused on middleweight sports boats, and as a result Read More...
Viggo C8
Fast, seaworthy and seriously tough, the Viggo C8 is Sweden’s best-kept boating secret. Greg Copp takes a close look … Rarely do we test boats without a UK dealership, however the Swedish Viggo C8 is an exception. We had good reasons: Read More...
Axopar 25
PBR’s Alex Whittaker flies south to the Bay of Cannes to test the latest open-cockpit, two-berth sports offering from Axopar. Unless you have been living off-grid in Borneo these past few years, you will certainly be aware of the Axopar phenomenon Read More...
ZAR Imagine 130
Stunning and decadent, this 43ft maxi RIB is a driver’s delight. Big RIB design is often driven by the need to provide a level of features that outpaces the competition. In this department, the ZAR 130 is clearly a front Read More...
Greenline 58
Offering five hours of electric displacement cruising, the 58 Fly hits the water in autumn. When it comes to leaving a low carbon footprint, hybrid power is one of the most realistic options open to boating at the moment. Slovenia-based Read More...
Recharging e-Mobility
In an exclusive interview with PBR, Alex Bamberg, CEO of AQUA superPower, speaks about his company’s aims and the effects he predicts his rapid-recharging systems will have on e-mobility and the marine market in general. AQUA superPower are being hailed Read More...
John Deere Acquire Speedboat Battery Company
In line with their intention to invest in and develop technologies ‘to innovate, deliver value to customers and work towards a future with zero-emission propulsion systems’, John Deere have purchased a majority stake in Kreisel Electric, the company building the electric Read More...
Gulf Underline Commitment to Ocean Conservation
Boat and yacht manufacturers Gulf Craft have confirmed their commitment to conserving the ocean through their support for the Water Revolution Foundation’s Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) programme. The IMMAs programme is the Foundation’s first endorsed ocean conservation project that Read More...
Chatham Take Green Step Forward
A particular highlight this season in Chatham footwear’s range is their development of what the company describes as a ‘fully sustainable option’. This comes in the form of Chatham’s new Java G2 marine- and outdoor-orientated product range. Crafted from premium-quality Read More...
Drive It Like A Pro
In the first of a series of three articles, Paul Glatzel offers advice on the intricacies of slow-speed handling … As the chillier winter days (hopefully) become a distant memory, so all of our thoughts turn to the spring and Read More...
A ‘Distress’-ing Time Afloat
Going afloat should all be focused on having fun, creating great memories and spending relaxing time with those you want to be with. However, very occasionally things go wrong, so knowing what to do is key, as Paul Glatzel explains Read More...
To winterise or not – that is the question!
As summer draws to a close, boaters everywhere are faced with the question of whether to keep their boat available for use or winterise it. Paul Glatzel looks at both options … When I first started boating, winters seemed a Read More...
Driving Faster and Keeping Safe
Whatever your engine set-up, pushing the throttle forward and accelerating over glassy seas always feels great. Paul Glatzel reports on the additional challenges and responsibility for the skipper that come with ‘going fast’. In this article we’ll look at the Read More...
Buying a Boat
Purchasing a boat can be a source of immense pleasure and lead to endless hours of waterborne rewards. But an unwise decision to buy can bring frustration and regret. Paul Glatzel provides some key advice … Every year I get Read More...
Rayglass Boats appoints PB Europe, as official Protector Boats dealer in Europe
Rayglass Boats has appointed Ancasta Group subsidiary PB Europe, as the official dealer for Rayglass Protector boats in Europe. This move from New Zealand’s leading producer of high-performance rigid inflatable boats promises to help the brand significantly expand its sales Read More...
Visicover launches online insurance service
Visicover, the online insurance specialist, has launched a new insurance service for UK boat owners. It caters for a wide range of vessel types, from canoes and windsurfers, through personal watercraft and narrowboats, to ocean going sailing yachts and motor Read More...
Anchoring – Art or Science?
Paul Glatzel discusses the essential issue of anchoring your boat, and shares some important tips of the trade … Making the most of your boat is largely about being able to anchor in a secluded bay and chill out, read Read More...
