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The sun is out, it’s time to get out on the water. And with Ancasta’s unmissable pre-season offers you could be getting underway without delay.

Helly Hansen brings new and more durable fabrics to the Ægir Ocean collection inspired by professional insight.

The organisers of Plymouth Boat Fest have announced that tickets for the inaugural event are now available.

The words spring boat maintenance might not spark excitement, but a little prep work now means smooth sailing all summer long. To help you tackle the essentials, we spoke with the experts at Ancasta Yacht Services for their top tips on getting you...

When you think of Southampton, what comes to mind? A bustling container port, a world-leading cruise hub… and, for many sailors, a place best avoided due to its heavy shipping traffic. But take a closer look, and you’ll discover that ...

Selva Marine has announced the appointment of Engines Plus as its Exclusive UK Distributor and Sales Agency for the Republic of Ireland. This partnership marks a significant expansion for Engines Plus, allowing it to offer Selva Marine’s ren...

The maritime industry stands at the cusp of a transformative era. With global carbon emission targets intensifying, technological innovations like Hefring Marine’s Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) are proving to be cruci...

The University of Barcelona and the Barcelona Capital Nàutica Foundation (FBCN) have released the outcome of their exhaustive post event economic impact study which revealed over €1 billion positive economic GDP return that the Louis V...

The Nisbet Trust, an independent trust committed to support charitable causes in Bristol, has pledged £100,000 towards ongoing restoration work at Underfall Yard as it recovers from a devastating fire.

With the 2025 boating season approaching, Ancasta is hosting an exclusive Spring Boat Show at Port Hamble Marina from 9 – 12 April.

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is returning to Portsmouth to kick off its next lap of the globe. When its fleet departs from Gunwharf Quays this August, the event will be celebrating two milestones – the 25th anniversary of its first...

Victorian Oyster Boat Terror which takes passengers around Chichester Harbour during the summer months, is expanding its programme for 2025 and adding departures from Itchenor as well as Emsworth.

The Unicorn Preservation Society (UPS), custodian of HMS Unicorn, Scotland’s oldest ship in Dundee, and one of the oldest of its type in the world, has announced key changes to its leadership team. Dr Andrew Tibbs has been appointe...

Following the successful ‘British Boatbuilders Tour’ YouTube series in 2023, Women in Boatbuilding and Annie Means have collaborated to create an Italian boatbuilders showcase.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited Bournemouth and Poole College to acknowledge the significant progress made since his initial visit in 2023 as part of the Homewards initiative, a five-year, community-driven programme introduced in Ju...

Neil Chapman is at the show conducting research on technology in yacht brokerage.

HMS Unicorn, one of the most historical ships in the world, has taken a major step towards securing her future thanks to a vital £796,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. As wider fundraising continues to raise a crucial additi...

Contest Yachts is inviting sailing enthusiasts and prospective owners to its annual Open House event on Saturday 5 April, at the shipyard in Medemblik. Running from 10:00 to 17:00, this event offers a unique opportunity to step aboard an extensive...

Marine Projects Scotland Ltd has been awarded a prestigious contract to undertake the first phase of restoration and remedial work on the internal hull and steelwork of the historic Tall Ship Glenlee.

Scanstrut has announced the launch of its new website, which is designed to enhance user experience and provide seamless access to its product line-up.