2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (266+ words) Written by: Nina Done 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…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (286+ words) Written by: Zella Compton What sailing gear genuinely earns a place onboard? From safety kit and electronics to insurers and customer service, sailors are being invited to nominate the marine products and services they believe actually deliver when it matters…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (542+ words) Written by: Zella Compton 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…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (221+ words) Written by: Chantal Haines 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…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (747+ words) Written by: Zella Compton "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…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (288+ words) Written by: Chantal Haines With the 1 June 2026 deadline fast approaching, the Boat US Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has issued a final call for speakers for its upcoming Turning the Tide summit, scheduled for 69 December in New Orleans....

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (925+ words) Written by: Zella Compton 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…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (559+ words) Written by: Chantal Haines 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…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (551+ words) Written by: Marine Industry News 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…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (335+ words) Written by: Anna Cummins 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…...