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Falmouth Harbour harnessing the power of AI to keep Harbour users Safer
Tuesday, 24 June 2025Falmouth Harbour with technology partners RoboK have been awarded a UK Gov grant to fund a unique pilot project aimed at using the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionise safety, efficiency and environment...
New record for the Plymouth – Round Iceland Challenge
Tuesday, 24 June 20251200hrs on 1 June was the start time for this season’s attempt on the Round Iceland record. Whilst also acting as a qualifier for the World Star 2026, Nicolas Manthos took on the challenge of beating the previous record of 39 days...
Stride Forward charity enters Cowes Week
Tuesday, 24 June 2025With some 500 boats and more than 4,000 sailors taking part in this year’s Cowes Week (2-8 August) the crew on board charity entry Stride Forward will be sure to stand out, both on and off the water.
Garmin introduces their first 15” ultrawide premium display with the GPSMAP 1523xsv
Tuesday, 24 June 2025The Garmin GPSMAP® 1523xsv chartplotter — a new ultrawide 15-inch touchscreen – provides boaters, cruisers and sailors with a high-resolution display, superior clarity and a sleek design to optimise space in the helm. With an edge-...
Vote now for the TYHA Marina Awards 2025
Tuesday, 24 June 2025The Yacht Harbour Association has announced that voting is open for the TYHA Marina Awards 2025, anchored by Haven Knox-Johnston. Boaters and berth holders around the world are invited to have their say and nominate their favourite TYHA Gold Ancho...
Tingdene Group Expands UK Presence with Acquisition of Farndon Marina
Monday, 23 June 2025Tingdene Group have completed the acquisition of Farndon Marina near Newark, adding over 300 berths to its growing national marine portfolio.
Heritage crafts take centre stage as Whitstable Harbour & Boat Show returns
Monday, 23 June 2025The Whitstable Harbour & Boat Show returns this summer for the first time since the Covid pandemic and its newest attraction – The Heritage Boat Building Centre – has already been extended to accommodate demand from boatbuilders an...
SailGP unveils tender process for two 2026 expansion teams
Monday, 23 June 2025 SailGP has confirmed 2026 expansion plans, unveiling details of a tender process to seek investment for ownership of two new teams entering the global racing championship next season, alongside available stakes across existing national teams.Open...
Autism on the Water to Host Inclusive Sailing Day at Haslar Marina
Monday, 23 June 2025On 5 July, between 10am and 4pm, Autism on the Water will hold a special Sailing Experience Day, hosted by Haslar Marina, Gosport. This first big South Coast open day of the year will welcome autistic adults, children and their families and carers...
Scots make triumphant return to defend Sea Angling Classic title
Monday, 23 June 2025Last year’s Sea Angling Classic champions returned in style to retain their title in impressive fashion.
LUNA ROSSA WELCOMES PETER BURLING
Friday, 20 June 2025In preparation for the 38th America’s Cup, Luna Rossa strengthens its front line with a high-profile addition: Peter Burling, the New Zealand helmsman and three-time America’s Cup winner, is joining the Italian syndicate.
Garmin unveils flagship Apollo RA800 marine stereo
Friday, 20 June 2025Garmin has launched the premium Fusion Apollo RA800 marine stereo that brings reimagined design and powerful audio performance to boaters everywhere. Designed specifically for marine environments, the Apollo RA800 offers high-resolution, lossless ...
Fund Britain’s Waterways Takes Warning across the Wash
Friday, 20 June 2025Whilst this month’s Spending Review makes way for significant long-term capital spending (£113bn), when it comes to day-to-day spending the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) faces one of the steepest departme...
Sir Ben Ainslie’s SailGP team lands in London as countdown to Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth begins
Thursday, 19 June 2025With just one month to go until SailGP returns to UK shores for the first time in three years, Sir Ben Ainslie’s Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, including Olympic champions Dylan Fletcher MBE, Hannah Mills OBE and Ellie Aldridge MBE, bro...
MDL Marinas enhances lifting capabilities at Northney Marina with powerful 35-ton hoist
Wednesday, 18 June 2025MDL Marinas has significantly upgraded its lifting operations at Northney Marina with the addition of a powerful 35-ton hoist, following a £400,000 investment.
Electric Formula-4 Boat Goes Live
Wednesday, 18 June 2025New plug-and-play electrification kit with ARIES drive brings clean power and scalable performance options to powerboat racing.
BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills to Headline ‘The Shipyard’ stage at Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 17 June 2025One of the UK’s most loved radio personalities, Scott Mills, will headline ‘The Shipyard’ stage at the Southampton International Boat Show on Saturday 20 September, bringing his signature DJ set to wow the crowds for a spectacula...
Suzuki Marine Clears 3 Tonnes of Marine Waste from Scottish coast
Tuesday, 17 June 2025As part of their annual beach clean activities for Suzuki’s global Clean Ocean Project, Suzuki Marine GB has cleared 3 tonnes of marine waste from the rugged and remote coastline of the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point...
RNLI lifeboats launched to paddlesport incidents three times a day last August
Tuesday, 17 June 2025The RNLI and Paddle UK are urging those hitting the water on paddleboards, kayaks or canoes to follow safety advice as rescue data reveals that lifeboat crews in the UK & Ireland were called out to paddlers an average of almost three times* a ...
Make a Splash at the Glenglassaugh Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
Tuesday, 17 June 2025The Glenglassaugh Scottish Traditional Boat Festival returns with a splash this year, as visitors of all ages can experience a wide range of on the water activities during the event which takes place on 28 and 29 June in Portsoy.
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