LA Marine is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2025, an event dedicated to discovering and nurturing the next generation of superyacht designers. Now a highly anticipated feature of the Southampton International Boat Show, the competition has a strong track record of launching careers, with past winners securing roles at world-leading design...

At RS Sailing , the pursuit of creating world-class catamarans began over a decade ago, with a vision to develop boats that were not only fun to sail but also offered exceptional engineering and performance. From the RS CAT16 to the RS CAT14 and the RS CAT12, this journey of design evolution reflects the changing needs of sailors and the growing ambition of RS Sailing to redefine the...

As a leading name in marine apparel and watersports equipment, Typhoon International has continued to push the boundaries of innovation, aligned with their recent bold rebranding. Following the unveiling of a refreshed image and invigorated corporate ethos at METSTRADE, Typhoon’s latest collections are designed to meet the evolving needs of the marine community, with a strengthened commitment...

More than £3,000 was raised for the Wetwheels Foundation on Sunday 13 April at the hugely successful Big Boat Jumble, held at Eastleigh Football Club and delivered in partnership with organisers Squidward 3 and charity partners Pantaenius UK.

Hundreds of boating enthusiasts turned out to buy and sell second-hand marine gear, grab a bargain, and most importantly, support a cause that...

Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd (Imray), a leading publisher of nautical information for recreational sailors, and Austrian cartographic specialist freytag & berndt (FB) have signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture. This collaboration will ensure the continued availability and development of Imray’s renowned nautical charts and books, maintaining its trusted legacy for...

Expedition Zero, a pioneer in sustainable exploration sailing, has officially opened its seed funding round, seeking visionary investors who are eager to be part of an innovative and impactful project. Focused on designing and building the world’s first net-zero adventure yachts, Expedition Zero is on a mission to redefine ocean voyages with minimal environmental impact, paving the way for...

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited Bournemouth and Poole College on Friday 28th February to acknowledge the significant progress made since his initial visit in 2023 as part of the Homewards initiative, an ambitious five-year, community-driven programme introduced in June 2023 by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales. This important programme aims to demonstrate...

Simple, fun and zippy! The RS CAT12 brings buoyancy and easy handling to the catamaran sailing world. This latest design from RS Sailing bursts onto the scene as the peppy younger sibling of the RS CAT16 and RS CAT14, filling a gap in the market for training centres, schools, hire operators and families who want a simpler induction to CAT sailing.

“We are excited to introduce the RS...