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Australia boatbuilder Riviera has appointed Freedom Marine International Yacht Sales as its representative in Canada.

RS Sailing is supporting a combined Worlds and International Championship that features new classifications so virtually any sailor can compete—understood to be the first of its kind for an inclusive sailing event.

UK rope manufacturer and premium yachting rope brand, Marlow Ropes, has teamed up with maritime textiles recycling startup Sustainable Sailing in a new partnership that aims to make actionable changes towards the recycling of materials used in th...

Penguin Refrigeration, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of specialist refrigeration solutions for the marine and motorhome market, has promoted Paul Merrett to the newly created position of Vitrifrigo sales manager.

Clipper China is set to open its first Training Academy after signing a joint venture with Qingdao Zhenghai Watersports Management Co. Ltd.

The Canary Islands offer a unique sailing experience with their year-round pleasant climate and suitable winds for all skill levels. Sailors can enjoy conditions ranging from calm to high-speed sailing. Thanks to the constant trade winds, there&rs...

The Royal Western Yacht Club in Plymouth, announces the launch of a brand-new around the World yachting event, the WORLDSTAR.

Sunsail has announced the return of its acclaimed Funding the Future initiative, offering sailing and yacht clubs across the UK a chance to win up to £6,000 to invest in their sailors and facilities.

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The crew of a superyacht accused of causing a wildfire with fireworks on Greek island Hydra are due to testify in court today, according to Greek media which has also forced the police to issue a statement regarding its handling of the case.

After repeatedly heading the wrong way along the south-west Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), a skipper has been fined a whopping £26,000+.

Henri-Lloyd has appointed VDM-Reya as its exclusive distributor in France. This means the clothing company’s full range of yachting and boating garb will be on show at two major boat shows: Cannes Yachting Festival and Grand Pavois at La Ro...

After almost five years in development and eight months of intense testing, the first F45 system has been installed on a 47m Feadship refit. Its creator, Quantum, says the new electric/hydraulic hybrid power system will redefine the marine stabil...

A UK boating festival has had to be cancelled at the last minute due to the state of a towpath which runs though its centre.

The Mission to Seafarers, a seafarer welfare charity, has entered into a three-year partnership with IKEA Supply AG. IKEA is going to work with the mission to build knowledge and awareness of the integral role of seafarers within the IKEA supply ...

Heather Thomas and her all-women Maiden crew have been crowned the 2023 McIntyre Ocean Globe champions during a lavish mid-summer day poolside prize-giving party, hosted by and at Marco Trombetti’s Translated villa headquarters in Rome.

International, AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand, has announced it’s painting over the Monna Lisa. Not, as keen spellers will realise, the Leonardo da Vinci painting housed in the Louvre, this Mona is actually a cable-laying vessel ow...

The Moorings has thrilled to announce the latest addition to its portfolio of sailing destinations: La Paz, Mexico. Bareboat and skippered charters aboard sail and power catamarans are available to book now for Winter 2024 departures.

An increasing threat of wildfires amid rising temperatures and Met Office warnings could have a “devastating” impact, according to the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.

After battling a range of weather conditions, the first boats in the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race reached the finishing-line at Wicklow today with both winning ‘line honours’ accolades.