Pindar Becomes Logistics Partner of Global Solo Challenge
Pindar has agreed a long-term logistics partnership with the Global Solo Challenge, connecting marine transport, equipment movement and offshore racing support in an international …
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Metstrade Panel to Examine Women’s Future in Marine Work
Women in the Marine Industry International has announced senior speakers from Navico Group, West Marine, Saxdor and the Magenta Project for its Metstrade workplace …
Metstrade Expands North American Marine Business Programme
Metstrade has expanded its North American programme for November 2026, with US and Canadian pavilions, supplier meetings and sessions on leisure marine markets in …
Marine Industry Seeks Common Lifecycle Method for Small Craft
Marine industry associations have opened a survey on lifecycle assessment for recreational craft, seeking input from builders and suppliers before an October deadline for …
Seahopper Highlights Folding Wooden Boats for Compact Storage
Seahopper is highlighting its folding wooden dinghies and sailing tenders for owners needing a small boat that can be stored flat and transported without …
Marine Impact Lab Sets Practical Design Workshops Ahead of Metstrade
Metstrade’s Marine Impact Lab will return on 16 November with workshops on lifecycle assessment, materials and business sustainability, offering designers and marine suppliers practical …
More Than 130 Young Sailors Race at John Minnis Championships
More than 130 young sailors from clubs across Northern Ireland and the Republic took part at Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, with eight …
Solé SK-80 Marine Diesel Makes World Debut at Southampton
Engines Plus has brought the Kubota-based Solé Advance SK-80 to Southampton for its first public boat-show appearance, offering 76hp at 2,700rpm for sailboat installations …
Metstrade 2026 Sets Programme on Technology and Marine Skills
Metstrade has published its November conference programme, putting digital boatbuilding, workforce development and practical sustainability alongside equipment design for marine businesses.
Junior Club Championships Bring Topper and RS Feva Teams Together
The first RYA Junior Club Championships brought young Topper and RS Feva sailors to Northampton Sailing Club for two days of team racing, shared …
British Marine Recognises 70 Apprentices and Names 2026 Award Winner
British Marine has named Jack Hayden its Apprentice of the Year after recognising more than 70 trainees at Southampton, while a careers evening drew …
British Marine Launches Online Training Academy for New Entrants
British Marine has launched a digital Training Academy at the Southampton International Boat Show, beginning with an introductory marine-industry course for new staff and …
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