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The American yacht racing team Riptide Racing, led by skipper Chris Poole, had confirmed Harken as its official hardware supplier for the 38th America’s Cup. The agreement highlights the second partnership announcement for the team, which is collaborating with the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club to field a new US entry in the 2027 America’s Cup…

“We cannot say there will be euphoria regarding this refinement in the revaluation process,” says Ian Froome, Vail Williams partner and head of marine & leisure, “but it is a cushioning of the significant increases faced by marina operators and should be accepted as such.” His words come as the government makes a U-turn on…

St Katharine Docks Marina has been awarded five gold anchor status for a third consecutive time. The central London marina has retained the Five Gold Anchor Award, a programme run by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). St Katharine Docks is part of the TYHA Gold Anchor network, which includes 151 marinas across 30 countries. Marina manager, Tom Lord,…

Three luxury yachts have been destroyed in Sydney after a fire ripped through an exclusive marina in Mosman. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters worked to battle a blaze in the early hours this morning (9 January), which destroyed three boats at The Spit marina in Mosman, on Sydney’s north shore. Image courtesy of 7News.…

SailGP has partnered with American Magic to establish a long-term training base in Pensacola, Florida, which opened on 7 January 2026. Pensacola will become American Magic’s first permanent base and will also operate as a North American training hub for SailGP teams. Activity at the site is scheduled to begin in September 2026 under a…

Duck Bay Hotel and Restaurant on Loch Lomond has unveiled plans for a marina and yacht haven on the site. Duck Bay owner Alan Cawley said the proposals represent a significant step forward for the business and for Loch Lomond’s leisure economy. The new Loch Lomond marina is part of a long-term growth strategy, with…

Much has been written about the widening skills gap, the erosion of traditional craftsmanship, and the struggle to attract new entrants into the traditional, wooden boatbuilding industry. Yet the topic has taken on new urgency following a series of high-profile setbacks for the sector. The slow decline of traditional wooden boatbuilding reached a critical point…

MIN meets five innovative marine startups that are embracing cutting-edge technology, digitalisation and sustainability. What problems do they solve? What’s next? And what partnerships will drive the next phase of development and scale up for the businesses? Having showcased at Metstrade Startups – a collaboration between Yachting Ventures and Metstrade – the companies discuss their…

ExploMar will present its electric propulsion technology at the upcoming boot Düsseldorf 2026 show, taking place from 17-25 January. The Chinese outboard manufacturer will showcase its high-performance outboards, including the Wave300, Wave 150+ and Wave 70, alongside its 5S Energy Station, a solution it says is aimed at sustainable future marinas. Toward the end of…

US private equity firm Blackstone has agreed to buy Hamilton Island, a popular resort destination in the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia, from the Oatley family, in a deal said to be worth $1.2bn. Hamilton Island is located within the Great Barrier Reef, a World Heritage-listed marine area. Blackstone says the island covers more than…