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As the boating season comes to a close, MDL Marinas is boosting Otium reward points on winter berthing and boatyard services through its Otium loyalty programme. 

On 15 September, Maritime Minister Robert Courts MP visited the Southampton International Boat Show to meet with representatives of the industry and discover what makes the leisure marine sector so special.

Following a very close 37th America’s Cup Host Venue selection process consisting of three compelling and professional international proposals, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron together with Emirates Team New Zealand, announced that they...

Two centuries ago, a newly crowned King George IV enjoyed Ramsgate’s hospitality so much that he bestowed royal status on its harbour.

Southampton International Boat Show is in full swing with an incredible week of sunshine and festivities with visitors taking to the water and enjoying the array of attractions new for 2021.

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has been awarded a top rating of 5 Gold Anchors by The Yacht Harbour Association, in recognition of its first-class facilities and outstanding customer service.

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...