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Ian Atkins’ GP42 Dark’N’Stormy achieved an historic triple triumph for the 2022 Round the Island Race; taking Monohull Line Honours, winning IRC Zero and the race overall under IRC lifting the coveted Gold Roman Bowl. The triple ...

Oyster 495 Carpe Diem won its class (ISC4) in the 91st edition of the Round the Island Race and was second overall in ISC, a class comprising 478 entries.

The board of directors of Arcona Najad Yachts AB has decided to split the well-known Swedish brands into two separate companies; Arcona Yachts AB and Najad Yachts AB.

The 91st edition of the Island Sailing Club’s Round the Island Race started with a bang from the Royal Yacht Squadron’s starting cannons at 0800 on 25 June and over 1,100 boats competing in the 50 nautical mile race around the Isle of...

British Marine has published the latest edition of its annual economic report, highlighting the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and supply chain crisis on the boating and watersports industry in the UK.

MAN has approved all marine engines from its current product range for use with renewable diesel fuel, meaning customers can replace conventional petroleum-based diesel fuel with ‘green’ or renewable diesel.

UNESCO is to reveal a new global programme to ensure 100 per cent of coastal communities will be ‘tsunami ready’ by 2030.

Mylor Sailing & Powerboat School and its charitable arm Mylor Sailability have struck gold in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

Les Sables d’Olonne put together all of the key ingredients to honour the solo skippers of the second edition of the Vendée Arctique Les Sables. The public turned out in significant numbers to greet the skippers and mark their endeavo...

In excess of 120 boats and over 500 crews and volunteers are assembling for Cowes Classics Week with racing starting on 27 June.

Chichester Harbour Race Week returns with five days of racing kicking off on 15 August.

A former RNLI rescue ship has reportedly been blocked from rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean by British Coastguard officials. 

Over the last two years, there has been a ‘worrying’ break in the downward trend for losses, with the average number of containers lost at sea per year increasing by 18 per cent to 1,629.

Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has revealed pictures of its new P-12 Shuttle, which will hit Stockholm’s waters for a nine-month trial next year.

The UK’s largest aquarium, the National Marine Aquarium, will feature in a new TV series for BBC Two and iPlayer, taking viewers behind the scenes of its stunning, world-class exhibits.

Outdoor clothing brand Helly Hansen has announced the return of its annual lifejacket clinic today (24 June), in partnership with RNLI. The Scandinavian firm is providing Personal Flotation Device (PFD) guidance at the annual Round the Island Rac...

Expanding its self-catering accommodation options, MDL Marinas’ Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park has added four brand new bell tents into its already comprehensive range of accommodation.

A ‘zombie apocalypse’ has descended on Clear Lake in Wainwright, Canada, with the survivors earning an officially recognised diving qualification.

Garmin has released details of its new Fusion Signature Series 3i marine speakers, which feature speakers, subwoofers and wake tower speakers designed for use on boats.

The dates for the next edition of the Palma International Boat Show (PIBS) have been confirmed as 27-30 April, 2023.