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Boat sales company boatpoint has launched its first Winter Showcase, introducing a fleet of new boats to buy at key locations across the UK.

Falmouth Harbour’s on-going drive toward sustainability in all its work has won it the “gong” for Most Sustainable Medium Sized Organisation in the Cornwall Sustainability Awards.

With so many incredible sailing destinations around the world offering exceptional water visibility, strong trade winds, beautiful weather, breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant cultures, choosing where to book your next sailing holida...

On 28 December 2024, a fleet of ALMA Globe 5.80 19ft /5.8mtr plywood home-built yachts will set off from Marina de Lagos, Portugal, for the third Class Globe 5.80 Transat Race. After their ‘warm-up’ leg to Marina Rubicon...

Plymouth is set to host a new boating festival in 2025. Plymouth Boat Fest will be held at Plymouth Yacht Haven on Saturday 21 June with a variety of boats, yachts, innovative watercraft, and traditional vessels in display.

The fifth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating, known as ‘The Gussies,’ has announced the recipients of its 2024 first place honours. The awards are determined by votes from a panel of 32 in...

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced its acquisition of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show in Charlotte, North Carolina, from Southeast Productions.

Vision Marine Technologies and Armada Pontoons have unveiled a strategic partnership to address a growing market challenge: boating on North America’s increasingly regulated lakes. 

The 142-metre yacht Dragonfly, previously known as Project Alibaba, has been delivered by the Lürssen shipyard.

Primus Marine has been appointed as the exclusive dealer for Beneteau Powerboats and Sailboats, as well as Excess Catamarans, in Thailand. The new partnership aims to expand the presence of both brands in the Asia-Pacific region.

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand which makes and sells low-environmental impact powertrains, and its distributor AS Labruna, will become the powertrain suppliers for the new WiderCat 92 hybrid catamaran. The third hull was recently launched ...

A new boat show is set to launch in Plymouth in 2025 with Plymouth Boat Fest being held at Plymouth Yacht Haven on 21 June 2025. 

Scotland’s recreational boating community has united in opposition to Peel Ports Clydeport’s proposal to introduce a conservancy fee for leisure craft operating in the Clydeport area. Concerns have been raised that the fee will restric...

World Sailing and the iQFOiL Class have announced an evolution in the iQFOiL Olympic Class equipment, designed to foster inclusivity and enhance athlete progression.

INEOS Enterprises has reached an agreement for the sale of its INEOS Composites division to KPS Capital Partners (KPS) for an estimated €1.7 billion upon completion. This transaction is positioned as a strategically attractive opportunity, a...

Catamaran builder Silent Yachts has engaged leading superyacht design firm Nuvolari Lenard to design a new generation of solar-powered catamarans.

Florida-based powerboat manufacturer Twin Vee PowerCats Co has named Shawn Erb as its director of sales and dealer relations, effective immediately.

Integrel Solutions has announced Tom Pickles as new sales director for EMEA. In his new role, Pickles will work alongside CEO Trevor Howard to strengthen and develop relationships with OEMs and expand Integrel’s global distributor network.<...

Cruisers Yachts has announced that MarineMax will now serve as its authorised dealer across several strategic regions in the southern United States.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has unveiled findings into the fatal accident in August 2021, involving the bulk carrier Mona Manx, leading to an investigation calling for stricter mooring procedures at Puerto Ventanas, Chile, fol...