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The February 2022 BoatBid opened for bidding on Monday and there is still time to look through the catalogue and make a bid, right up until 1900hrs on Sunday 27th February 2022.

John Dean, co-founder of Dean and Reddyhoff (which merged with Quay Marinas in 2019 to form boatfolk), has passed away.

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has teamed up with the short story podcast, Our Voices, for a series of insightful episodes chatting with members of the boating community. The RYA Our Voices interviews will focus on diversity in sport and ce...

A major flotilla will take place 20-22 May 2022, encompassing the 31.5 miles of the Union Canal to celebrate the 200th anniversary of its opening.

MDL Marinas has announced that it is expanding the scope of its Otium loyalty programme, increasing the number and variety of rewards through exclusive partnerships with its onsite tenants.

Four new ‘mega sheds’ have been installed by The Boat Works and are the tallest refit sheds on the Gold Coast offering a 20-metre height clearance.

More than 450 of the world’s best youth sailors, from 69 countries, have confirmed their participation in the Allianz Youth World Sailing Championships 2022.

At the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show (26 – 27 February) the RYA is launching a brand-new support network for the racing community aimed at increasing racing opportunities for disabled people in the UK and supporting sailing’s reinsta...

boatpoint, an expanding boat sales business founded by the national marina group, boatfolk, announces a new partnership with Quarken, a newly founded, boat building brand from Finland.

As the first, and newest, boat show of 2022 drew to a close on a high last month, organisers are already looking ahead to next year’s event.

A helicopter crashed into Miami’s famous South Beach on Saturday afternoon just metres away from swimmers. Two passengers on board the R44 helicopter were taken to hospital after the helicopter narrowly missed weekend beachgo...

Sweden-based electric boat manufacturer X Shore has partnered with electric battery innovator Kreisel Electric to supercharge the next generation of its Eelex 8000 electric vessels.

MDL Marinas is launching a new online booking system, which allows berth holders and visitors to view real-time berth availability and to book vacant berths online.

A cinematographer in Australia has captured incredible footage of two huge Southern Right Whales swimming alongside paddleboarders.

The Eric Twiname Junior Championships is back after a two-year absence – and entries are now open.

A strange green four-legged ‘monster’ has arrived in Portsmouth Naval Base to keep warships primed for front-line operations. It’s said the £15m ‘jack up barge’ – named Typhoon 3000 – will revolutio...

For the first time since arriving in Greenwich in 1954, visitors to Cutty Sark will be able to climb the famous masts.

Gyro stabiliser specialist Smartgyro is expanding its presence in the US marine market by strengthening the supply chain and dealer network, creating a strategic base for stocking units in Baltimore, MD, establishing local sales support and inves...

Gone are the days of ‘basic’ marine heads. Modern yacht bathrooms are now as luxurious as those found in quality homes and the equipment installed is stylish, efficient and easy to use.

The Ocean Pitch Challenge aims to develop economically viable solutions for the protection of the oceans and coastal ecosystems and is back for its second edition this summer.