Category: Uncategorised

Shanghai will take centre stage as the global marina industry looks towards Asia, with ICOMIA preparing to bring its World Marinas Conference to mainland China for the first time. The 2027 event will combine industry insight with site visits and business networking as the region’s boating and marina markets continue to attract international attention. Now,…

Ferretti Group has posted a decline in net revenue, net profit and order intake in the first half (H1) of 2026 but reports strong cash generation for this period. In the group’s approved financial results to 30 June 2026, net revenue from new yachts in H1 2026 totalled €585.6 million, down 5.6 per cent year-on-year.…

Multiple emergency crews responded to a major vessel fire off Gilkicker Point, Gosport, on the afternoon of 1 August. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that crews were alerted at 12.10pm after multiple calls were made regarding a leisure boat on fire at Gilkicker Point. According to local reports, a…

Electric marine company ePropulsion powered six entries across multiple competition classes at the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, demonstrating the utility of its electric marine propulsion technology. Participating vessels ranged from student-led prototypes and intelligent hydrofoils to a market-ready electric yacht. Demonstrating electric marine tech across four competition classes Held from 8–11 July 2026 at…

De Valk Yacht Brokers has expanded its international brokerage network with the launch of De Valk UK, strengthening its presence in the British market through a dedicated team covering the whole of the United Kingdom. According to De Valk, the move combines local market knowledge with access to its international network of buyers and sellers.…

The International RS Aero Class Association has unveiled the next three host venues and dates for the RS Aero World Championships, giving sailors around the globe the opportunity to plan their campaigns well in advance.

The event marks an important opportunity for Australia’s 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 squads to gain valuable racing experience on the waters that will host the Olympic sailing competition in 2028.

Sunday bought a gentle easterly and supposedly a fair tide beat to Collette in Ozzy Ozbourne’s bay. Sadly the fleet was keen and there was a general recall and the Unicorn flag was fired up for the restart.

When 199 years ago seven small cutters came together to race, creating the very first Cowes Week, coordination probably wasn’t top of their priorities. But the event that they started has turned into a true festival of sailing.

HRH The Princess Royal fired the historic Royal Yacht Squadron cannon today to start racing at North Sails Cowes Week, as the regatta celebrated 200 years of racing on the Solent.