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Highlights from the 2024 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Standout debuts, sustainable innovation, and an iconic homecoming The South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, one of the largest regional boat shows in the UK, concluded its highly successful three-day event last month at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Read More...
Torqeedo H2C RIB
Is this prototype the next step toward realistic green planing power? With an ever-sharpening focus on climate warming, questions are being raised about the concept of fossil fuel boating. At this moment in time, zero-carbon or low-carbon boating lags behind Read More...
Ports of Call: Beautiful Bembridge
Jo Moon and Mark Featherstone find a warm welcome in beautiful Bembridge Harbour. ‘The West Coast has the sunshine’, according to the Beach Boys, but ‘the East Coast girls are hip’! A visit to California might be out of reach, Read More...
Archipelago Interview – Long-Term Benefits
In this exclusive interview, HMS speaks to Stephen Weatherley, founder and CEO of WSW Marine, about hydrogen, HVO and the development of his sustainability-focused, long-distance, hybrid-powered ‘Archipelago’ catamaran. Could you provide some background to the Archipelago project and what inspired Read More...
The Return Of The Amazing On the Water Stage Line-Up At SIBS
The Southampton International Boat Show is excited to announce an exhilarating addition to its famed On the Water Stage this year. Making its debut is the spectacular sport of Wing foiling, featuring the awe-inspiring talent of National Champion Hugo Dobrijevic, who will Read More...
Golden Arrow Named Official Humphree Centre
Golden Arrow Marine have been appointed as the UK’s official Humphree centre. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Golden Arrow and underscores their commitment to providing cutting-edge marine solutions to customers across the UK. As the newly appointed Humphree Read More...
MarineMax Acquire Williams Tenders USA
Recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company MarineMax have completed the acquisition of Williams Tenders USA, a premier distributor and retailer for UK-based Williams Jet Tenders. The acquisition is expected to be accretive in its first full year of operations. Read More...
The Price Of Power – Lithium-Ion Batteries
Is the use of lithium-ion batteries plain sailing? PBR’s Jeremy Webb investigates the pros, the cons and the technology behind the power and in the process uncovers a host of sobering, timely facts relative to everyone putting to sea. You Read More...
Alcohol Afloat – How Low Can You Go?
With the boat hire market already beginning to ban the use of alcohol afloat, non-alcoholic alternatives may increasingly need to be the ‘go-to’ picnic hamper choice for boaters. Erika Doyle, founder and CEO of Drink Dry, talks to HMS about Read More...
The Dual Alternative – Volvo NC37 Hybrid Prototype
PBR’s Mark Featherstone gains access to Volvo’s secret development centre in Sweden to trial what could foreseeably represent a game-changer in propulsion technology for the larger cruiser market. One of the more memorable experiences I had during my time with Read More...
The Sea Ray 210 Shootout – Outboard Versus Sterndrive
With the rise of the big outboard, has the venerable petrol sterndrive had its day? Greg Copp explores this emergent dilemma and is surprised by his findings … Rarely do we get the chance to test two identical boats with Read More...
Standout debuts at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024
Set against the spectacular backdrop of MDL Marina’s flagship Ocean Village Marina, this year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show is playing host to several impressive debuts across its exclusive selection of global power and sail brands. World Debut Read More...
From The Helm – Serious Firepower
Championship racer Dorian Griffith provides an engaging, not to say lively, first-hand account of this year’s Cowes–Torquay–Cowes offshore powerboat race. Brace yourself for a rough ride aboard his 42ft Cougar thoroughbred, Blastoff! The British Powerboat Racing Club’s Cowes–Torquay–Cowes 2023 event Read More...
Honda V8 BF350 The Big Reveal
PBR’s Mark Featherstone travels to the Genoa Boat Show to be among the very first journalists in the world to witness and experience Honda’s new flagship engine, the V8 BF350. Many might ask: why did Honda choose to stage the Read More...
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, Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
Candela, electric vessel maker 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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
