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From narrowboat liveaboards to dinghy and yacht sailors, to personal watercraft owners and motor cruisers, The Green Blue Boating Pledge is a new way for all boat users to show their commitment to protecting and respecting the environment.

Tuesday 20 September was Schools, Apprenticeships and Careers Day at the Southampton International Boat Show and to get the day underway 65 apprentices from across the marine sector came together for a recognition ceremony to celebrate their achie...

It has been a fabulous first three days at the 53rd Southampton International Boat Show with thousands of visitors from nautical newbies to seafaring superfans enjoying the late summer sun and the hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the very best of...

Some 80 swimmers from across the region braved the morning chill (Sunday 18 September) to take part in the inaugural Southampton International Boat Show open water swimming event, hosted by Rees Leisure, raising money for local charity the Rose Ro...

Fairline has unveiled two show debuts at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show as part of initial transformational product development plan which takes the company to 2028.

Wetwheels has announced news of its eighth boat in the fleet – Wetwheels Torbay – at Southampton International Boat Show. 

There has been plenty of drama as boats and sailors had their first shake-down in the Bay of Biscay a steadfast Pat Lawless (IRL) leading the way, Ertan Beskardes (UK) had an electrical short and later knocked himself out falling into the cockpit,...

The Ocean Race, the world’s toughest test of a team in sport, and Ocean Bottle, the award winning reusable bottles tackling the ocean plastic crisis, one refill at a time, are working together to reduce the volume of single-use plastic that ...

Southampton International Boat Show, Britain’s biggest festival of boating, returned today with British Marine President, Paul Gullett, CEO Lesley Robinson, Chair, Matt Beckwith, former President Ian Cooke and Richard Roberts, British Marine...

Freedom Boat Club has announced the opening of its first franchise locations in the UK.

Marine insurance specialist GJW Direct is launching a new partnership at the Southampton Boat Show with all-in-one navigation app savvy navvy – offering customers of its Marina Scheme a free annual navigation subscription.

North Atlantic Fishing Company supported the Hull Sea Cadets on their recent four-day camping and sailing trip to Welton Water, inspiring the next generation of mariners in the region. 

The Classic and Day Boat area at the Southampton International Boat Show is the place to be this year with world launches of new boats, innovative solutions for propulsion, live demonstrations, and the chance to learn about boat building technique...

Royal National Lifeboat Institution Chief Executive Mark Dowie has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years of unstinting service to the lifesaving charity.

The five IMOCA teams who have so far signed up to compete in The Ocean Race 2022-23 have moved into the final stages of their preparation for the class’ first ever fully-crewed race around the world.

Hovertravel has introduced special travel arrangements for customers looking to travel on Monday 19th September and will operate to its weekday schedule, rather than reverting to a reduced bank holiday timetable.

Twisted Marine has secured the purchase of a limited number of Axopar 22 and 25 hulls to create the ultimate adventure craft, further growing the offering of custom, pedigree, Twisted edition hulls.

Imagine having everything you look for on the internet, but being able to physically touch, discuss, try and buy, all in one convenient location?  

Barton Marine are proud to co-sponsor the inaugural Women in Marine Day at Southampton Boat Show, alongside taking part to encourage youth to get involved in the industry by actively supporting the Young People in Marine Day.