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The world’s toughest endurance challenge, raced by everyday people from across the world, has come to a gripping end in Portsmouth, UK, almost a year after it set off.

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has appointed Carla Demaria as co-opted director to its board, bringing further boatbuilding and industry leadership experience to the organisation. Demaria is recognised as a prominent figure within the global marine sector, having held senior roles across the yachting and manufacturing industries. Most recently, she served as…

Correct Craft has acquired Fluid Motion, the parent company of Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats and Solara Boats. Fluid Motion will continue operating under its existing structure, retaining its brands and employees. The company will remain headquartered in Monroe, Washington, and will continue supporting its dealer network and boat owners. The company’s origins date back to…

The Canal & River Trust has launched a new engagement programme with boaters as it prepares for a major public consultation on the future of boating and licensing across the UK’s inland waterways. The pre-consultation process will run over the coming months, allowing boaters to help shape the issues and questions that will form part…

Research into sperm whale communication has found that the large marine mammals change the way they produce vocalisations when boats are nearby, suggesting the vessel noise may be influencing how they communicate. The findings come from researchers working with Project Ceti, a non-profit research organisation focused on decoding sperm whale communication. The team has spent…

James Neville’s Botin 52 Ino Veritas has taken Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Channel Race to win the Hugh Astor Trophy and the win overall under IRC to lift the Channel Challenge Cup.

The Albacore Scottish and European Championships, sponsored by Northlink Ferries and Cooke (Scotland) were hosted by the South Yell Boating Club in the Shetland Islands in what must be one of the most Northerly dinghy sailing areas.

After a relatively benign UK National Championship and Pre-Worlds, the Fireball fleet were tested to the limit on the first day of the World Championship at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club.

Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher MBE said he was “disappointed” with the performance of his team at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, as the Brits ended the event in 11th place.

Gareth Ede may have won all six races to retain his National Championship title, but it was far from a walk in the park as he had to fight off challenges from John Terry and Paul Ellis.