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UK-based boatbuilder Princess Yachts has appointed Sunazure NextWave Yachting as its distributor for the Hong Kong region.

After racing on Race day one of the Louis Vuitton Round Robin, as the team were lifting their AC75 ‘Taihoro’ from the water, there was an issue with the lift and the boat landed heavily onto its supporting cradle.

INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37thAmerica’s Cup, kicked off the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) with a win against its oldest rivals, New York Yacht Club American Mag...

His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain was treated to a real spectacle on day one of the Louis Vuitton Cup with desperately close racing and some very interesting take-aways in light-airs. The King took to a hydrogen powered foiling support vessel to...

Visitors are invited to make the most of Heritage Open Days Festival with free entry to Buckler’s Hard Museum from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September at the maritime village on the banks of the Beaulieu River.

Arksen is bringing the global debut of the Arksen 8 to the Southampton International Boat Show. Visitors can witness the first model in the Discovery Series, designed to cater to the needs of modern, adventure-seeking families with a premium open ...

The Cruising Association (CA) is excited to welcome visitors to Stand J419 in Ocean Hall at the Southampton International Boat Show. Whether you are just starting your cruising journey in UK waters, planning European inland waterway trips, or drea...

Sir Ben Ainslie, the most decorated Olympic sailor in history, was reportedly robbed of his Rolex watch at knifepoint in Barcelona just before the qualification races for the America’s Cup, according to Spanish media.

Human rights organisations in Morocco and Spain have urged Spanish authorities to open an investigation following the emergence of a video that appears to show a Spanish police patrol boat colliding with a small Zodiac speedboat, believed to have...

Heesen Yachts has appointed Ruud van der Stroom as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 September 2024.

Sailfish Boats has expanded its dealer network with the addition of three new dealerships in Florida. The new dealers are located at Keys Boating Center in Key Largo, Champion Marine in Clearwater, and Sandy Hook Yachts in Naples.

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has appointed Freya Olsen as its new senior director of engagement.

With just one day to go until the first stage of the 37th America’s Cup kicks off in Barcelona, INEOS Britannia Team Principal and Skipper Ben Ainslie said teams were “now racing for keeps where every point counts” and that ...

Sponsor and official clothing partner of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Sailing Week, Henri-Lloyd, is supporting marine environmentalist and broadcaster Monty Halls in his call out for local groups, schools, organisations and individuals to put forward i...

The Southampton International Boat Show (13-22 September) is set to open its doors to hundreds of apprentices, school children, and career-seekers, as the marine industry showcases an array of exciting opportunities within the British marine secto...

ENVGO, a pioneering clean-tech company, is launching its first electric hydrofoiling boat, the ENVGO NV1. The 25ft, six-person luxury cruiser is designed to address the challenges posed by traditional combustion-powered boats, offering a high-per...

Carbon Yachts, a distributor of luxury marine vessels in Australia and New Zealand, has announced the arrival of ASTenders to Australia.

The captain of a yacht whose mast collapsed during the night have told of his dramatic rescue in the Irish Sea earlier this month, using his and the crew’s experience to remind boaters that safety equipment saves lives.

Falmouth Harbour has appointed Tristan Rowe as its new head of commercial operations.

The Canal & River Trust has announced its winter repair and conservation programme, which aims to preserve the UK’s historic canals and maintain this vital infrastructure for boaters, local communities, and visitors.