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Nestled in the pristine northern waters of Grenada, the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique have long been celebrated for their natural beauty and vibrant culture. Yet these islands have also become emblematic of the urgent realities of cli...

For the first time in its history, The Ocean Race sailors will experience racing on the spectacular waters of the Red Sea.

Weymouth is gearing up for the return of FEAST Weymouth, a two-week celebration of dining out that runs from 1 – 15 November.

Brunswick Corporation has reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. The company’s consolidated net sales for the third quarter reached $1.27bn, reflecting a 20.1 per cent decrease compared to the same period in 2023. ...

Nimbus Group (which produces and markets powerboat brands including Alukin, Aquador, Bella, and EdgeWater) says its sales have decreased by 20 per cent during the third quarter 2024. The business has tied up a lot of capital due to low demand, wh...

The owners and and operators of the Motor Vessel DALI – that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore – have agreed to pay $101,980,000 to fully compensate the United States for the costs it incurred in responding to this d...

Salt, a fairly recently formed boat finance company, says it’s making a significant impact in the leisure marine industry with the recent launch of its finance brokerage service – now fully operational. In a busy, busy time it’s...

Norwegian electric boat manufacturer Evoy has been awarded €16m as part of a funding initiative from the EU’s innovation fund.

Beginning in 2025, Volvo Penta’s extending its Assisted Docking system to boats powered by DPI sterndrives. The move, the company claims, will broaden access to enhanced control, precision and confidence and bring the benefits of semi-autom...

Imtra, which manufactures and imports marine products, has partnered with Tiara Yachts to incorporate Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control Systems on all model year 2025 outboard-powered vessels.

Work has started on the £2m redevelopment of the boatshed at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour offering opportunities for marine-based businesses to relocate to one of the most desirable marinas on the South Coast.

SailGP has unveiled its largest-ever F50 fleet will hit the startline in Dubai, with 11 teams – including two new nations – set to battle it out at the opening event of the season, the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&...

METSTRADE has announced that 58 products from 28 countries have been nominated for the final rounds of the 33rd DAME Design Awards. The winners will be revealed on the first day of the event, 19 November 2024.

Aquila Power Catamarans has appointed Alain Raas as its global brand director. Raas will be responsible for strengthening Aquila’s position within the power catamaran sector.

PT Marina Development Indonesia (MDI) and Pelindo have announced the start of construction for Indonesia’s first international-standard full-service yacht marina. This project is designed to advance the country’s maritime infrastructu...

The Sydney International Boat Show contributed A$353m (£181m) in total economic output from the 2024 event at Darling Harbour, according to the Boating Industry Association (BIA) CEO, Andrew Scott.

Enata Marine has been named the official distributor of Nanni products across the Middle East, covering markets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.

The UK-registered charity National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) has announced a strategic partnership with Sirius Insight, the UK government’s trusted maritime situational awareness specialist. The collaboration aims to improve coastal surv...

As the days cool off and the crowds thin out, autumn and winter offer the perfect conditions for sailors to hone their skills. First Class Sailing has a series of Autumn/Winter Sailing Weekends designed to help both novice and experienced sailors ...