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Launching their 2022 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge bid at the Southampton International Boat Show, rowing team ‘In Our Element’ are joining forces with The University of Portsmouth’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation.

Youngsters across the country are gearing up to hit the water as the RYA’s Regional Junior Championships returns for 2021.

A team of military veterans have set sail on an ambitious sailing trip from Land’s End to John O’ Groats.

Premier Marinas was named joint winners of the Exhibitor Sustainability Award 2021 at the Southampton International Boat Show.

The Royal Yachting Association has responded to an Environmental Agency consultation that is seeking views on boat registration charges along its extensive inland waterways. The consultation ‘Boat registration charges proposals from 01 Janua...

The Green Blue and the Final Straw Foundation launch ground-breaking Single-Use Plastic Free Accreditation.

The much-anticipated return of Britain’s biggest boating and watersports show has already made a big splash during a very successful first weekend. Opened by members of the British Olympic Sailing Team and Ian Cooke, President of British Mar...

A star-studded evening at the Grand Café Southampton saw the crowning of the prestigious YJA Stoneways Marine Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year and the new Young Journalist of the Year 2021.

National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has announced the winner of its ninth annual photography competition, showcasing images relating to all aspects of the UK’s historic relationship with the sea.

The scintillating waters of Saint-Tropez lit up with excitement for thousands of fans on the final day of racing of the France Sail Grand Prix. Equipped with the newly-fitted, mammoth 29 meter wingsail, the continuation of light-wind conditions di...

Milford Marina, one of Wales’ top marinas, is celebrating its 30thAnniversary.

The man who launched boating charity Wetwheels a decade ago to give disabled people the opportunity to feel “free and independent on the water” has announced expansion plans to allow 100,000 participants to enjoy the life-changing expe...

To engage and encourage young people to experience the benefits of being on the water, boatfolk has partnered with the Andrew Simpson Foundation to launch #boatgen, a not-for-profit sailing initiative which aims to get children and teens on the wa...

Borrow A Boat has announced the relaunch of Own A Boat. Originally unveiled in 2019, Own A Boat allows you to purchase a boat through the Borrow A Boat platform, and to place it with one of the platforms trusted charter operator partners, who will...

Borrow A Boat has launched a £750,000 crowdfunding round with Crowdcube, before beginning the process to convert to a PLC.

Yamaha has announced the new range of aluminium hull inflatable boats, 350, 310 and 270 TAf, ideal for family days out, adventures with friends or even simple tender duties.

Straight off the back of her recent success in the Women’s 470 class in Tokyo, Hannah Mills, now the world’s most successful female Olympic sailor (two gold and one silver medal), is joining Ben Ainslie’s Great Britain SailGP Tea...

Dutch zero-emission powerboat company Edorado has announced the launch of the Edorado 8S, a revolutionary electric model.

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and Defender Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) along with the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd (RYSL) and Challenger of Record INEOS Team UK have announced exciting initiatives to be included as part of the Prot...

boatpoint, a boat sales business founded by national marina group boatfolk, is launching a new office at Deacons Marina, Southampton.