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Dromeas Yachts, the Turkish boatbuilder which moved its head office to Hamble Point Marina in the UK in 2022, says it is initiating immediate and decisive legal action against claimed false and defamatory statements made by a former dealer. The a...

The world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, has set sail on its maiden voyage from Miami, Florida, amid accusations of greenwashing over its emissions.

After its nine-day run, boot Düsseldorf 2024 has closed its doors for another year and with 214,000 visitors turning out for the event.

BAR Technologies has entered into an agreement to enable its WindWings to be produced in China.

Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST), a US-based marine security specialist, has promoted Scott Breaux to global sales and marketing director – business strategies analyst.

The RYA Club of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional efforts and dedication of RYA Affiliated Clubs across the United Kingdom over the past 12-24 months.

After the US Sailing Association (USSA) accused America One Racing Foundation of a ‘variety of wrongful, tortious, and duplicitous conduct, intentionally and maliciously designed and undertaken to harm, if not destroy,’ its reputatio...

The Island Sailing Club has announced that entries are now open for the 2024 edition of Britain’s Favourite Yacht Race, the Round the Island Race, which is being held on 15 June.

A challenging retail environment has led to MarineMax being “required . . . to take more aggressive pricing actions,” says its CEO Brett McGill. This comes as the company has announced its results for its fiscal first 2024 quarter, e...

Semi-finalists of Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year can be seen painting the stunning scenery of Buckler’s Hard when the episode is broadcast on Wednesday 21st February.

United Yacht Sales has announced it sold three per cent more boats in 2023 than in 2022. The company says that this might seem like a modest increase, but when the obstacles of inflation, higher interest rates, and boat insurance challenges are f...

German boat builder, SAY GmbH, has filed for insolvency, according to an official statement released by the CEO, Karl Wagner. The process commenced on 23 January 2024, due to a slower than expected growth in sales following its recent investment ...

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!

A campaign launched by Cornwall-based non-profit Clean Sailors and social enterprise Waterhaul aims to save 200 spinnakers from landfills this winter by collecting, recycling and repurposing them into Waterhaul’s sell-out beach cleaning bag...

West System experts will offer a series of practical demos and masterclasses on its marine epoxy solutions at the upcoming RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024, which takes place from 24 to 25 February at Farnborough International, UK.

Glasgow UK boat builder Ultimate Boats is building two new recyclable RIBs after winning a deal with a UK maritime security client.

Charter experts PlainSailing.com received the Feefo Platinum Service Award – the highest award possible from the independent review company!