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The industry had one of its best runs through the recent global pandemic. New boat sales reached the highest levels in decades, and first-time boat buyers soared to record heights. But the post-covid slump – combined with global headwinds &...

Ocean Independence, the Swiss-based brokerage company headquartered in Küsnacht, has announced the expansion of its presence in Germany. It is now operating in Munich in addition to existing offices in Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Constance...

Drysuit and marine equipment manufacturer Typhoon International has launched upgraded versions of three of its popular drysuits: the Max B 2.0, Sea Kayak 2.0, and PS440 2.0.

River Canal Rescue (RCR) has reported its teams, from 1 June to 31 August this year, responded to an unprecedented number of call outs. Those included fifty major incidents involving submerged, partially sunken or grounded craft.

The mountain of Montjuïc and its eponymous ‘Castell’ that loom over the city of Barcelona helped dictate the conditions on the third day of the Puig Women’s America’s Cup, after overnight storms gave way to a westerly ...

Donald Campbell’s record-breaking hydroplane, Bluebird K7 travelled to Poole to be reunited with the World Water Speed Trophy for the first time since Donald Campbell CBE’s tragic death on Coniston Water in 1967.

Operating your boat safely: lessons from 30 years at sea

The 136-metre ‘gigayacht’ Flying Fox – the largest charter yacht globally, and one of the most recognisable superyachts in the world – has been removed from the US sanctions list, allowing it to be chartered globally witho...

The first MIT.EQ (Marine Innovation Technology Equipment Expo) will take place at the Rimini Exhibition Centre in Italy from 5 to 7 March 2025. The new international trade fair, organised by the Italian Exhibition Group, will focus on sustainable...

Sunreef Yachts has announced a strategic partnership with Brabus, a German-based brand specialising in high-performance tuning and luxury mobility. The collaboration will focus on developing a new concept for luxury motor catamarans, combining bo...

Highfield Boats USA, a manufacturer of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) in America, has announced a significant expansion of its dealer network. The firm has partnered with four new dealers in the Northeast and Midwest regions to meet the growing de...

The University of Plymouth and the Royal Navy have announced an extension and expansion of their research partnership. Initially launched in 2021, this collaboration has been renewed for at least another three years – aiming to widen its sc...

Aquila Power Catamarans has announced a new partnership with Hackshaw Boat Brokerage and Marine Services of St Lucia. The agreement establishes Hackshaw as an official dealer for Aquila’s line of power catamarans. 

Although the fleet went afloat on time and waited, ready to race at any time during the afternoon, there proved to be insufficient wind to allow the J Class Barcelona Regatta competition to get under way.

Falmouth Harbour’s commercial and leisure water users are coming together to create the Trust Port’s first Harbour Users Group (HUG) which acts as an interface for information and best practice between Falmouth Harbour and all its div...

INEOS Britannia emerged as the top Challenger and secured its place in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match, where the Brits will face the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, with racing beginning on 12 October.

New data from Rightboat.com, an online marketplace for buying and selling boats, has revealed a significant surge in the number of female site visitors, rising from just over 13 per cent in 2017 to nearly 25 per cent in 2024.

Astondoa expands its international presence with the addition of Jonacor Yachts to its dealer network.

Nominations for the fifth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating, also known as ‘The Gussies,’ are now open. The awards were established in 2020 by Plugboats.com, a news magazine focused on el...