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Pictures: Seawind Catamarans unveil the new Seawind 1600
The Catamaran builders have announced their new 52ft model. See the pictures here.
Lymington Yacht Haven wins UK Coastal Marina of the Year Award 2016
Lymington Yacht Haven Marina scooped the prestigious award from The Yacht Harbour Association's (THYA)
Coventry University student wins the Superyacht UK Young Designer competition at the London Boat Show
Dastinas Steponenas bagged the award at the London Boat Show.
DIY antifouling survey results announced
The most comprehensive survey ever undertaken to study the DIY use of antifouling (AF) paints in the UK has shown that boat owners are 'taking the correct precautions and are…
Round the Island Race entries open
Entries for the annual one day race open on 15 January with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust confirmed as its official charity for the fifth consecutive year.
Visitors flock to visit Royal Yacht Britannia as it’s judged Scotland’s best attraction
The Royal Yacht Britannia, the Queen's former ship, tops the list for the 10th year in a row.
Round the world sailing hero Ian Walker is named YJA Yachtsman of the Year
Ian Walker was today named boats.com YJA Yachtsman of the Year by the Yachting Journalists’ Association at a prestigious awards ceremony. Eleanor Poole was named boats.com YJA Young Sailor of…
Exclusive News! Introducing Icom’s IC-M93D Next Generation Handheld VHF/DSC Marine Radio
The first ever sample of a new Icom handheld VHF/DSC was shown at the London Boatshow 2016. Flown in especially from Osaka, Japan, the new product, called the IC-M93D is…
Carla Demaria wins the Judge’s Special Award at the Motor Boat Awards 2016
The Monte Carlo Yachts CEO and General Manager of Bénéteau scooped the coveted accolade last night.
The 2016 Motor Boat Awards are here!
Only a few hours to go before the winners of the prestigious Motor Boat Awards are announced in a glitzy ceremony with the cream of the crop of the motor…
UK marine industry grows for fourth consecutive year
The UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry continues to grow, according to new statistics published today by British Marine at the London Boat Show 2016. The statistics, which are…
Latest Marine Radios and Great Offers from Icom at London Boatshow 2016
If you are looking to upgrade your marine radio or advice on your first ever VHF purchase, there is no better place to visit than the Icom stand (C017) at…
London City Airport closes down runway for the arrival of Sunseeker 131
The runway was only closed down temporarily to accommodate the much awaited arrival of the new Sunseeker 131, which is making her debut at the London Boat Show 2016
$7.5m to spare? Then the Ghost boat could be yours
This impressive Ghost stealth vessel is built for the military and is sold by Berthon Brokerage.
Watch: five fishermen rescued off the Norwegian coast
Watch the dramatic footage of the trawler capsizing in freezing waters off the Norwegian coast, above the Arctic Circle.
Boats on way to rescue school bus caught in flood in Yorkshire
Firefighters are currently on a rescue mission to free people trapped in the flood waters.
Vandals force narrowboat owner to abandon his moorings
Holes allegedly have been drilled into boats in the West Midlands, causing them to sink.
Warning after sailing vessels targeted by armed pirates
Two incidents of armed piracy against sailing vessels reported in the Caribbean in the last 10 days have prompted an Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) warning.
London Boat Show 2016: A Guide
The London Boat Show returns to the capital's ExCeL from this Friday and promises much awaited new launches and innovations, a '60s Revival, Mediterranean Bay and a plush Sunseeker Champagne…
2015: a year in news
From missing fishing boats, a 'ghost ship' being sunk in Ireland to Sir Ben Ainslie selling his Hoek Truly Classic 65 honeymoon yacht, we take a look at the major…