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British Marine launches inaugural Apprentice of the Year Award

British Marine, the trade association for the UK marine industry, is launching a new ‘British Marine Apprentice of the Year’ award. The British Marine Apprentice of the Year will be among the highlights at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (13-22 September 2024). This new accolade seeks to celebrate the talents of apprentices within the […]

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Southampton International Boat Show introduces new foiling feature

The Southampton International Boat Show has confirmed a new foiling feature for 2024, which joins the lineup on the show’s On the Water Stage. The sport of wingfoiling is making its debut at the show. National champion Hugo Dobrijevic will showcase aerial performances throughout SIBS 2024, which returns to West Quay Esplanade from 13-22 September […]

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SIBS swim 2024 – registration opens

The Rose Road Association charity swim is returning to Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) on Saturday, 21 September 2024. Registration for this unique sea swim is now officially open. It’s for swimmers of all levels to experience swimming in Southampton docks. The focus is on fun and personal achievement rather than competition. Early bird registration […]

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Paralympian champion, marine journalists and experts on stage at SIBS 2024

The Southampton International Boat Show will host a Paralympic champion, journalists, marine writers and industry experts on its Foredeck Stage this September. The Foredeck Stage at Southampton International Boat Show, sponsored by Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly, will host new speakers and talks, as well as show favourites, designed to inspire, inform, and entertain […]

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Ancasta gears up for spring boat shows and Beneteau sea trials

As the boating community eagerly gears up for the season ahead, Ancasta has released its lineup for key spring boat shows across the UK and Europe, along with customer sea trial dates. “The only way to truly experience a boat is to step aboard and explore it first-hand, which is why we have made sure […]

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Southampton International Boat Show reveals new layout for 2024

Organisers of the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) on the UK’s south coast have revealed new changes for its 2024 edition, including a new entrance location and a revamped marina layout. The Southampton International Boat Show is the UK’s largest boating and water sports festival. Set against the backdrop of Mayflower Park, the annual event […]

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Barton Marine launches outboard motor sling

British deck equipment manufacturer Barton Marine has launched a new outboard motor sling, alongside the market premieres of the Tuphblox Tufnol range and Carbon Fibre Tiller Extension series, which were on display at the recent Southampton International Boat Show 2023. Removing and installing an outboard motor from a dinghy or tender while afloat can be […]

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Southampton Boat Show: increased footfall despite ‘atrocious’ weather

The 54th Southampton International Boat Show drew to a close on Sunday (24 September 2023). In spite of the British weather causing havoc mid-week, with high winds and driving rain, organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors alike have heralded the show as a success. Covering over 70,000 square metres, the show welcomed over 650 craft, with […]

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Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition winner revealed

Staffordshire University student Oliver Rommelrath has been crowned the winner of the 2023 Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition. Sponsored by recruitment firm, Marine Resources, the results were revealed on Thursday (21 September 2023) at the Southampton International Boat Show. Second place went to Ben Kenward from Coventry University and third place to Dhruv Raajput, also […]

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SIBS 2023: Island RIBs launches new 10m utility vessel

Isle of Wight-based boatbuilder Island RIBs has launched a new 10m high-performance utility Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) at the 2023 Southampton Boat Show. Island says the new 10m RIB has been built to be adaptable for a wide range of uses, from chase boat or commercial applications to the serious recreational customer wanting to explore […]

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SIBS 2023: Electric foiling no longer a novelty, says Candela

Bringing its C-8 to the UK for viewing at Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), Maria Rohman Candela’s head of marketing (pictured above) admits “it’s not a novelty anymore.” And she’s delighted. Rohman says that signifies proof of concept. “Hydrofoiling is not strange. We see competitors. That’s more proof of concept.” Candela says its craft use […]