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Off-duty RNLI lifeguards have come to the aid of three people in separate incidents both on the Causeway Coast and in County Down. Remarkably, the incidents took place within days of each other.

The fleet of 15 GGR yachts set off from Gijón for the start of the 240nm SITRAN Challenge.

More than 60 boats have entered the Uffa Fox 50 Celebration in Cowes, to be hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club 18 – 21 August. With boats ranging from his famous series of Atalanta cruising designs down to the humble Firefly, this promise...

The brand new ISA superyacht Aria SF was engulfed by fire while cruising off the coast of Formentera in Spain yesterday (11 Aug 22).

Borrow A Boat, the boat rental and yacht charter marketplace, is expanding its global offering by launching into the French market. The announcement follows a series of successes for the business, including a recent crowdfund raise and what it de...

The BGX60 motoryacht is making its show debut at the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) 2022, represented by Ancasta International Boat Sales.

A paddleboarder and his dog were thrown into the water in California when a shark bit their board this week, according to the Pacific Grove Police Department.

Boston Whaler, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has revealed the latest addition to its Dauntless range, the 280 Dauntless. Sporting an all-new design from the keel up, state-of-the-art technology, and exciting new features, the flagship 280 ...

Karpaz Gate Marina in northern Cyprus has announced the launch of a new day charter service. The marina is offering sail and motorboats for skippered charters, including a 46ft (14m) sailing yacht for full and half-day sailing trips, catering for...

A ferry carrying 261 passengers and crew ran around in Iloilo, the Philippines, on Tuesday (9 August 22), after the helmsman fell asleep, according to the Philippine Coastguard.

Southampton International Boat Show 2022 is a great day out for everyone, with over 550 exhibiting brands, and 650 craft of all shapes and sizes set against a stunning waterside location at Europe’s largest purpose-built show marina. ...

Seven people were rescued from a 39ft fishing boat in the Gulf of Mexico, after their boat was struck by lightning. The skipper of the boat, Glen Rumer, is sharing footage and details of his harrowing experience to highlight the importance of hav...

Marina de Lagos has become the first Aqua superPower marine fast charging destination in Portugal.

Canada’s new Select Luxury Items Tax Act has received parliamentary approval and will go into force from 1 September 2022. The levy will add a 10 per cent tax on the full value of any Canadian purchases of boats that exceed CA$250,000 (US$1...

Falmouth Harbour has begun boat trials on a unique eco-mooring system designed to protect sensitive areas of seabed from the scouring caused by traditional mooring chains. 

The organisers of the Monaco Yacht Show have announced the sixth edition of the Monaco Yacht Summit, a confidential event designed for superyacht clients.

The new Victron Skylla IP65 is a powerful, waterproof and intelligent battery charger with a 7-stage adaptive charge algorithm, suitable for a wide range of battery types and chemistries featuring a dedicated Lithium-ion charge a...

Yacht designer and builder Spirit Yachts will be displaying two electric drive sailing yachts at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show from 16-25 September 2022.

The Ocean Race says it aims to slash its emissions by up to 75 per cent for the upcoming 2022/23 edition.

From 18 –  21 August Cowes will transform into a showcase for the town’s most famous and prolific boat designer, Uffa Fox (1898 – 1972) during the UF50 festival.