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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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
Nordkapp Gran Coupe 905 V12 Review
HMS tests the very first Mercury 600hp V12 rig in the UK and discovers even more to like than he bargained for in Nordkapp Boats’ all-new flagship. Every boatbuilder wants to create a model that defines them, that showcases their Read More...
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. Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
Yamaha Unveils Game-Changing Outboard Model The Yamaha 350HP At Boot Dusseldorf
A world-renowned leader in outboard engines and boating system innovation, Yamaha is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of its latest outboard engine model 350hp V6, as well as enhancements to its Helm Master® EX boat control system, at Read More...
Ports of Call: Roscoff Revelation
Mark Featherstone and Jo Moon set a course for Roscoff. Found hugging Brittany’s rugged shores, this popular ‘port of entry’ located in the Bay of Morlaix offers a multitude of voyaging opportunities and delightful discoveries along its beautiful Atlantic seaboard. Read More...
Boat Test: Quarken 27 Cabin
This solidly built and capable 40-knot weekender is priced to entice. Greg Copp reports on one of three offerings from Quarken … At this moment in time, this new Finnish company builds just three models: the 27 Open, the 27 Read More...
Overview: Sterk 31
With its distinctive contemporary lines, this Teutonic sports boat looks destined for our shores. Greg Copp scrutinises a craft that more than lives up to its name … Of the many boats vying for attention at the Palma Boat Show, Read More...
Route Canal
Former leading music industry photographer and video director Steve Payne regales us with an engaging and entertaining tale of plying the French canal system aboard his Birchwood motor yacht on a mission to reach the alluring waters of the Mediterranean. Read More...
Sustainable Makeover
HMS interviews Chris Gates, founder and CEO of SETAG, a company leading the way in the refitting, customisation and ‘upcycling’ of craft in line for a sustainable makeover. What does SETAG stand for? Is it an acronym, and when and Read More...
Testing Times
Changes in climate due to global warming and its impact on the natural physical environment require technology to be more durable than ever. HMS interviews Neil Millerchip, Product Assurance Manager of leading UK marine electronics company Raymarine, about how their Read More...
Oceans of Healing
Giovanni Fasanelli investigates the ambitious deep-sea project Ocean Census and how it’s set to uncover a veritable ‘treasure trove’ of medicinal and other priceless resources held deep within our planet’s oceans – resources we need to save … Imagine there Read More...
How Savvy Are You?
Paul Glatzel discusses the benefits as we continue to move steadily from paper to electronic charts … Recently the UK Hydrographic Office announced that after 2025 they would no longer produce any paper charts. That date has been pushed back Read More...
Enjoy A Year of Endless Adventures On The Water With A Beyonder Boating Membership
What’s on the horizon for 2024? What if we told you it could bring a year of endless adventures on the water, without the responsibilities and hassle that come with boat ownership? Discover the freedom that comes with a boat Read More...
Yamaha Offers Free Upgrades On New Yamarin And Yamarin Cross Boats
Offering customers outstanding value, Yamaha Marine in the UK is delighted to announce that with sales of its versatile range of Yamarin and Yamarin Cross boats, owners will receive a free-of-charge upgrade pack of accessories*. Available on orders placed before Read More...
