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Garmin has introduced the Garmin OnBoard system, a wireless man overboard (MOB) detection and engine cutoff solution designed to enhance onboard safety by integrating with Garmin chartplotters. The firm says the OnBoard system replaces traditional tethered cords with wireless technology and complies with US federal requirements for engine cutoff links. Each tag can be worn…

Zparq, a Swedish firm developing electric drivetrains, has secured €5.5m in EU funding to advance its Z10 platform. The funding, combining a grant and equity investment, will support the company’s work to scale production on its Z10 electric marine drivetrain. The company is among 40 European startups selected for the EIC Accelerator programme, which targets…

In the latest ICOMIA podcast, Asia-Pacific head Su Lin Cheah discusses the association’s growing focus on the region and the steps needed to unlock its recreational boating potential. With nine ICOMIA members across Asia, activity now flows both ways: Asian stakeholders are entering global markets while international brands seek a foothold in Asia. Cheah stresses…

Close racing at the Grand Final for RYA National Match Racing Championship in London saw Nick Devereux and his team emerging victorious to take the 2025 title.

Ian Lipinski and Amélie Grassi reclaimed the lead this morning, at the 10.00 ranking; they had relinquished it on October 15th, 7 days and 8 hours earlier.

The 2025-26 season Lazarus 18ft Skiff Racing Team of Tom Cunich (skipper), Marc Chapon (sheet) and Tim Westwood are focused on achieving the best Giltinan World 18ft skiff championship result to date for the supporting sponsor Lazarus Capital Partner.

Defending champion Johnie Berntsson from Sweden got the better of a penalty-packed race against USA’s Chris Poole on his way to a flawless second day at the 2025 Bermuda Gold Cup, penultimate stage of the 2025 World Match Racing Tour.

After 15 months away from his ILCA7 dinghy, double Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn is back. Refreshed, refocused, and ready to make history, again.

In time honoured tradition, the Dart 15 fleet completed their 2025 Summer Traveller Series with their Inland Championships at Grafham Cat Open. It was great to see so many entries across various cat classes – around ninety boats in total.

Saturday saw the start of the second weekend of the Hamble One Design Championship. CRO Matt Stein took the CV Artimis near to 4R, Darling Buoy. He was ably assisted by Kathryn Clark as ARO with PRO Peter Bateson lurking onboard doing menial tasks.