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What a year we’ve had with great turnouts at all the clubs from the lowest of 20 boats (23 sailors) to 33 boats (39 sailors) it just goes to show open events can be well attended.

Find Barton Marine at METSTRADE 2025 with a revamped stand (01.474) and a fresh new catalogue to exhibit their comprehensive range of over 2000 deck hardware products to the marine industry.

The Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2025 Season comes to its dramatic finish in two weeks’ time. Three can race, but only one can win the sport’s top prize (US $2M) at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Season 2025 Grand Final.

The full year of Racing at The Royal Temple Yacht Club Ramsgate included four series each for both IRC and Cruisers, plus Trophy races and Ramsgate Week.

The 36th annual Starcross Steamer sponsored by Exe Sails will take place on Sunday 11th January 2026, this is a race not to miss. Up to 80 monohulls are able to enter the classic pursuit race format.

MarineMax has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 30 September 2025. For the fourth quarter, revenue totalled $552.2m compared with $563.1m in the same period last year. Same-store sales rose by 2.3 per cent, driven by growth in used boat revenue, finance and insurance income, parts and services, and…

Sustainability and smart tech are no longer future trends in the marine industry — they’re current imperatives. From the design table to the engine room, equipment manufacturers are reimagining products to reduce environmental impact, improve performance, and meet the rising expectations of both consumers and regulators. At Metstrade this transformation will be on full display.…

Maritime technology firm Orca AI has launched Co-Captain, a new capability in its operational platform that enables vessels to share data in real time.  Creating what they are calling the world’s first “Waze of the seas,” the system allows vessels to anticipate risks, respond to real-time events, and navigate with greater confidence and efficiency.  Connecting…

Solé Advance has revealed a new Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cell engineered for integration with marine electric and hybrid propulsion systems.  Additionally, used for onboard power generation, the fuel cells have a target output of 76 kW and form part of Solé’s broader goals, which include launching high-efficiency product ranges and continuing progress…

Twisted Marine, the RIB and sportsboat manufacturer, has acquired carbon fibre specialist, KS Composites.  The acquisition brings carbon fibre expertise into the Twisted group, enhancing engineering solutions, driving innovation, and securing supply for the next generation of Twisted marine products.  Over the past five years, Twisted has expanded its operations, entering the premium marine sector…