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British Marine Champions Future Marine Technologies at International Standards Meeting
British Marine, the membership organisation for the leisure, superyacht, and small commercial marine industry in the UK, recently led the influential International Standards Organisation Small Craft Technical Committee (ISO/TC 188) meeting, 10-14 June, hosted by British Marine member Solent University. Read More...
Kawasaki Announces 2025 Jet Ski Line-up
Latest jet ski range includes new model designed for fishing enthusiasts Kawasaki, a world leader in personal watercraft innovation, has unveiled its eagerly awaited 2025 Jet Ski line-up, featuring the new Ultra 160LX-S Sea Angler. This new model, tailored for Read More...
Vita and Evoy Unite to Become Europe’s Leader in High-Power Electric Marine Propulsion
Monaco – July 5, 2024 – Electric marine technology experts, Vita and Evoy, are joining forces to consolidate their leading positions in the high-output space. The integration of two of the most mature companies in electric propulsion is anticipated to Read More...
Record Re-Booking as Seawork Looks to 2025
A stunning 25th edition of Seawork has led to record re-bookings for 2025 as exhibitors look to repeat the success of this year’s event. Re-bookings are currently sitting at well over 30%, just a week after Seawork 2024 closed its Read More...
Manx a Peel – Isle of Man Boating Adventure
Committed ribster Jonathan Peers relates the story of a memorable day’s boating adventure from his home port of Holyhead, Anglesey, to the port of Peel on the Isle of Man’s west coast. For many, standing on the shore gazing out Read More...
Geoff Holt completes his final adventure circumnavigating the UK supported by Henri-Lloyd
For over 20 years, Henri-Lloyd has supported quadriplegic adventurer Geoff Holt, ensuring he is kept safe, warm and comfortable when undertaking his record-breaking challenges. Paralysed in a swimming accident in 1984, Geoff has spent the last 40 years in a Read More...
Ports Of Call: Les Sables Coast of Light
Les Sables is a lively seaside resort, fishing port and yachting mecca, the largest in the Vendée area on France’s Atlantic coast. Jo Moon and Mark Featherstone visit to seek ‘enlightenment’ ... Glorious beaches, endless sunshine and diverse nature – Read More...
Dri-Fast Polos, Tee Shirts and Explorer Shorts and Trousers Ensure Comfort and Performance All Year Round from Henri-Lloyd
Having the perfect pair of ‘go-to’ shorts and choice of technical tops is now even easier, thanks to the new range of Dri-Fast Polos, Tee shirts and Explorer shorts and trousers from British sailing brand Henri-Lloyd. Whether day sailing, on Read More...
Nordkapp Airborne 7
HMS takes to the air and finds himself piloting a craft of unusual ability. Standout features are multiple, and its looks set it apart from the crowd. But what underpins this 7 metres’ worth of sublime, seagoing driveability? We took Read More...
Full Charge Ahead – The Candela C-8
An e-powered craft has just established a new 24-hour long-distance operating record. Gustav Hasselskog, Candela’s CEO and founder, tells PBR about the challenge and the technology that enabled it. Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela’s latest version of their C-8 foiling Read More...
61-Year Old “Thunderstreak” Snatches Class Win in Violent Poole Bay 100 Race
Fresh from their Class 3E win in May’s Round-the-Island Race, H400/Thunderstreak fought a battle of attrition in extreme sea conditions against often faster national and Isle of Wight-based competitors to cross the finish liner 10 seconds ahead of Peter Halls’ Read More...
Cannes Yachting Festival 2023
The PBR team were in full force filming and live-reporting at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival. HMS here provides a flavour of the French Riviera’s glamorous, world-beating six-day event and describes why its unique take on the world of powerboating Read More...
Caudwell V6 Diesel Outboard
After many years of R&D, this engineering masterpiece will soon grace our shores. This year we will see a new turbocharged diesel outboard hit the water in earnest. Built by Stratford-upon-Avon-based company Caudwell Marine, the passion of British billionaire John Caudwell, Read More...
Record Numbers of Foreign Tourists in Love with Gozzo Boats Mimì
Mimì gozzo boats are attracting increasing interest from foreign tourists in Italy, and particularly Americans, with unprecedented demand for these boats from charter companies, up 50% on last season. The most popular destinations are Campania and the Cinque Terre in Liguria, Read More...
Mercury Marine Launches the Avator™ 75e and 110e Outboards
Expanding the Range of its Award-Winning Electric Propulsion Series to Power Bigger Sustainable Adventures on the Water Following successful previews earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, Read More...
Saxdor Yachts Sparks the Summer with Venice Boat Show Attendance
Saxdor Yachts, renowned for its innovative design and premium performance, is gearing up to captivate audiences at the Venice Boat Show, taking place from 29 May to 2 June, in partnership with Italian dealer Supermarine. The star of the show Read More...
Ports of Call: St Katharine Docks
Based in the heart of London, perfect for exploring the Thames and its reaches, there is no marina like St Katharine’s, as Mark Featherstone and Jo Moon were to discover! Even though winter’s grip may still seek to do its Read More...
Atlantic RIBS 7.6m
Atlantic RIBs - Made in China and assembled in the UK, a brand-new make of RIB shall soon be carving its wake through our waters. Sensibly priced and built for family use, the Atlantic RIB is set to make a Read More...
Protagon 6m
In Greg Copp’s carefully considered opinion, few 20-footers offer such an engaging drive as Protagon’s 6m centre console craft … For the UK boating population, the Protagon 20 is a new kid on the block. Hailing from Poseidon Boats in Read More...
Rapid progress at Wally on the Wallywind110 and Wallyrocket51 ahead of summer launch
Excitement is growing at Wally as work nears completion on two exceptional sailing boats, as different from each other as night and day. Both the wallywind110 and the wallyrocket51 will be delivered this summer, in time to draw admiring gazes Read More...
Thrills and Spills in Frantic F4 Season Opener
A fantastic twenty-five drivers made the journey to Mons, Belgium on the 9th & 10th May as the 2024 UIM World Championship campaign got underway. With 13 nations represented across the class and Water Approvals only allowing 18 race boats Read More...
The Boating Industry’s Major Test Drive Event Showcases Over 40 Boats
The Finnish boating industry's joint Suomiveneilee.fi test drive event will bring together over 40 different motorboats for test drives in Lauttasaari, Helsinki, on May 17–18. The event offers a variety of boat types, from traditional rowing boats to jet skis, Read More...
Argo Yachting to Showcase Six New Yachts Including a UK Premiere at the British Motor Yacht Show 2024
UK Premiere of the Pardo GT52 along with the Pardo 43, Galeon 405 HTS, Galeon 400 FLY, Galeon 560 FLY and the Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT Premiere Marina’s Swanwick location on the stunning River Hamble stages this show. Originally born Read More...
Williams Jet Tenders Proudly Achieves A King’s Award For Enterprise As It Celebrates It’s 20th Anniversary Year
Williams Jet Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, announce it has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. The King’s Awards for Enterprise is the most prestigious accolade bestowed upon business Read More...
Galeon Yachts 440 Fly Wins Coverted Award at 2024 Yacht Style Awards
Galeon Yachts, a renowned name in the luxury yachting industry, announced that its esteemed Galeon 440 FLY was honored at the 2024 Yacht Style Awards in the 13–15-meter range. The event took place at the ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove on April 24 Read More...