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Amateur sailing enthusiast Andrew Bedwell is putting the final touches to his tiny ‘Big C’ vessel, which he aims to sail across the Atlantic and bring a world record back to Britain.

They have travelled more than 24,000 miles, been through Southern Ocean storms and propelled British sailor Pip Hare to the finish line of her first Vendée Globe non-stop circumnavigation – but her sails’ adventures do not stop ...

Originally commissioned by music icon David Bowie in 1977, the 39m El Caran classic Benetti motor yacht is up for sale.

Fountaine Pajot is outsourcing the manufacture of its entire motor yacht range to Chantier Naval Couach in a move that frees up capacity for the production of its tall ships at its La Rochelle site. 

Groupe Beneteau has released its Q1 results, with boat and leisure home markets performing well and its global order book* at end-March up 47 per cent from March 2021.

ePropulsion is launching a new electric inboard engine. The H-100 will make its world debut at this year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo, taking place in the Netherlands from 21–23 June.

RS Electric Boats is relocating its assembly line to larger premises and expanding its team to fulfil orders and meet demand.

To mark national Mental Health Awareness Week, ASTO (Association of Sail Training Organisations) is highlighting how UK Sail Training operators have improved mental health and wellbeing across communities in the wake of the pandemic.

Freedom Boat Club has acquired the Freedom Boat Club of Tampa Bay franchise operation and territory – the largest territory in the Freedom network.

The Our Isles and Oceans’ group of inexperienced sailors witnessed upwards of 30 knot winds in the Sound of Mull today.

Following soaring demand for its Pulse 63 electric RIB, RS Electric Boats is experiencing exponential growth.

When your child borrows a library book from school, they sign it out, take it home to read and return it once they have finished reading. Imagine that same concept with a lifejacket? Thanks to the Lucas Dobson Water Safety Campaign it is now a rea...

BoatLife Events have secured SBS Trailers as the title sponsor for the 2023 show after the launch show was hailed a big success.

Seven people have been rescued after the 43-metre Benetti superyacht Domani suffered a malfunction off the coast of Grays Harbor, Washington.

Ports and unions have criticised the UK government over “feeble” plans to ensure seafarers are paid the equivalent of UK minimum wage.

Yacht broker Edmiston has launched a “first-of-its-kind” collaboration with British climate tech business Levidian Nanosystems.

Gregg Kelly, the founder of New Zealand-based Fastmount Panel Mounting Systems, has stepped down as director and head of technical, 18 years after starting the company.

Silent-Resorts and EcoIsland Development have announced Club Ki’ama Bahamas, said to be the world’s first equity club to offer sustainable solar residences and carbon-neutral solar yachts.

MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show has revealed details of marine businesses and brands confirmed for the show’s growing exhibitor line-up.