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Seldén Mast, manufacturer of mast and rigging systems for dinghies, keelboats and yachts, is launching a new kicker fitting at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2024, which takes place at Farnborough International in the UK between 24-25...

Dockmate, a manufacturer of wireless remote controls for yachts, has launched ThrusterHold, a new feature for its wireless remote control systems.

US-based marina construction firm Marine Development Inc. (MDI) has completed the renovation of Nine Marina in Eufaula, Oklahoma.

The crew at Haven Knox-Johnston invite you to register for their free of charge, upcoming online webinar, “How to get into racing”, which is being held on Thursday 29 February at 7:30pm.

The winners of YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the YJA Young Sailor of the Year, supported by Henri-Lloyd, have been revealed.

It was a rainy, nighttime arrival for the former Whitbread winner, L’Esprit d’équipe, as the wind built in a large rain squall for their Punta del Este finish. Skippered by Les Sables d’Olonne sailor Lionel Regnier, this F...

The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show supported by Sunsail, is the watersports enthusiast’s must-attend event of the year, taking place at Farnborough International on 24-25 February.

Ineos Britannia, Britain’s challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, has suffered damage to one of its one-design supplied AC40 training boats, Athena, after an electrical battery fire onboard.

The winners of the YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the YJA Young Sailor of the Year for 2023 have been revealed.

Contest Yachts has appointed Australian and New Zealand yacht importer Windcraft as its representative in the region, as the Dutch boatbuilder expands in the APAC region.

Australian alternative asset manager MA Financial has acquired East Coast Marina in Queensland’s Manly Harbour for A$33m (US$21.6m).

British outboard manufacturer Cox Marine has launched the newest model in its product lineup, the Cox Marine 350, a 350-horsepower variant of the British firm’s flagship V8 outboard.

This year’s International OK Dinghy World Championship will be held from 26 February to 2 March 2024. The joint sponsors for the Great Britain team at the 2024 OK Dinghy World Championship are Pro-Set Epoxy and Ovington Boats.

Mercury Marine has introduced Mercury joystick steering for single-engine vessels, compatible for use with the Mercury Verado family of V8, V10 and V12 outboard engines from 250 to 600hp.

Spirit of Helsinki powered across the Punta Del Este finish line in a nail-bitingly close end to the Cape Horn leg of the McIntyre Ocean Globe.

INEOS Britannia, Britain’s challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, has suffered damage to one of their one-design supplied AC40 training boats, Athena, after a fire onboard.

Aqua superPower, the global marine fast charge network operator, has announced its strategic focus on commercial ports to support its goal in achieving net-zero emissions. Aqua superPower aims to address the needs of commercial operations such as...

As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary (4 March), the charity has brought some of its rich history to life with the release of a stunning collection of colourised images.

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) chairperson Veda Pretorius shares an update on South Africa’s multihull industry and its future potential.

River Canal Rescue (RCR), which offers boat breakdown and recovery services across the UK’s inland waterways, reports it responded to 121 major incidents in 2023. These were emergency situations either involving submerged, partially sunken ...