“We have a boat,” says Sir Ben Ainslie, team principal for GB1, the British challenger of record for the 38th America’s Cup. “We’ve always had a boat, contrary to popular opinion.” Now he says the team is “crackin-on” and making modifications, ready to launch. “I can’t tell you when we’re launching, but sometime in the […]
Should marine industry associations move away from tribal protectionism and work more closely together to deliver value for members already under pressure from rising costs and multiple subscription demands? According to Sarah Wallbank, chief executive of August Race Group and chair of British Marine South West, greater collaboration across marine industry associations will be increasingly […]
With the 1 June 2026 deadline fast approaching, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has issued a final call for speakers for its upcoming Turning the Tide summit, scheduled for 6–9 December in New Orleans. The event will convene government agencies, marine industry professionals, environmental experts, and waste management leaders from across […]
Optima Electric Yachts has announced it is seeking new ownership to transition its ultra-efficient hull technology into commercial production. The move is designed to unlock the company’s next growth phase within the rapidly evolving zero-emission marine sector. Backed by more than five years of R&D and £1.6 million in innovation grants, Optima has engineered a […]
MDL Marinas is hosting three major rounds of the 2026 UK Offshore Powerboat Racing Association (UKOPRA) Championship across its South Coast marina network. The inaugural MDL Marinas Ocean Village Cup will take place on 4 July. That’s supported by Approved Boats. Then, on 25 July, the championship heads to Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hamble. The opening […]
For years, marine industry advertising followed a familiar formula. A company booked a print advert in a trade title, secured a stand at a major exhibition, issued a press release announcing a new product and hoped enough visibility would generate enquiries. That approach still exists, but the market around it has changed. Today’s marine buyers […]
Garmin has been selected as an official supplier to Luna Rossa, the Italian challenger for the 38th America’s Cup, scheduled to take place in Naples in 2027. Under the agreement, Garmin marine electronics and onboard systems will be used aboard the team’s chase boats during training sessions and racing operations throughout the campaign. The supplied […]
The British Motor Yacht Show clocked a record number of visitors to the event, which was held 14 to 17 May at Premier’s Swanwick Marina. Now in its 13th year, the appointment-led event brought together serious buyers, returning owners and many of the industry’s leading premium marine brands across four days. The 2026 show presented […]
First Peninsula Marine has announced the sale of Larkman’s Boatyard to Sam and Kayleigh Whitworth, who have relocated to Suffolk to take over the business. Larkman’s Boatyard is based in Woodbridge, Suffolk, on the English east coast, and operates as a full-service boatyard. The site was established in 1959 before relocating to its current location […]
Bering Yachts has launched the first hull of its Bering BC60, an aluminium expedition catamaran. The 60ft (18.29m) model has a reported draft of 1.3m. The yard says the shallow draft is intended to help the boat reach bays and anchorages that may be difficult for deeper-draft vessels. Bering says the BC60 has a fuel […]
Nanni has developed a methanol-powered dual-fuel version of its John Deere-based marine engine platform in collaboration with Swedish engineering company ScandiNAOS AB. The project forms part of Nanni’s wider work on lower-emission propulsion systems and follows development carried out through the Life Mystic project, an EU-funded initiative coordinated by Sanlorenzo, aiming to build the world’s […]