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“A chase boat is not just a tender, it’s the nerve centre for the team on the water,” says Andy Andrews of Protector Boats. “It keeps coaches close enough to observe performance, provides a safety net in the event of gear failure, and often doubles up as a logistics hub, a media platform, or even…

The US federal government shut down yesterday morning (1 October 2025), after Congress failed to agree on a spending bill funding government services into October and beyond. This is the first shutdown of President Trump’s second term, and follows deep disagreements over healthcare spending and broader budget priorities. Amid widespread disruption, the government shutdown is…

The 56th Southampton International Boat Show — the UK’s largest marine exhibition — ended on Sunday 28 September, concluding ten days of boating displays, activities and industry engagement. The event featured more than 500 watercraft, 700 brands and a varied programme of demonstrations and presentations. Organisers have confirmed that this year’s attendance reached over 91,200…

Ingman Marine, a fourth-generation family-owned boat dealership with more than 45 years in Southwest Florida, has entered into an agreement to acquire Cannons Marina on Longboat Key. The closing of the acquisition is imminent. Following the acquisition, Cannons Marina will become Ingman Marine’s fourth location, extending its partnership with Grady-White Boats. Together, the two dealerships…

Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial has launched a new risk management tool designed to help marine businesses assess their exposure to risk. The specialist insurance broker says the Benchmark Review Report is intended as a starting point for companies to understand their risk profile. Risk management is central to insurance and plays a role in business continuity.…

Miami-based real estate developer Yntegra Group — responsible for Rosewood Exuma — has partnered with British boatbuilder Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding to commission a 13-metre Liomousine Tender.  The superyacht-inspired tender has been designed to level up the private-island arrival experience for guests. Rosewood Exuma, scheduled to open in 2028 on East Sampson Cay in…

The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) has announced the winners of the Marina of the Year Awards 2025, supported by Haven Knox-Johnston. The awards — held each year during the Southampton International Boat Show — recognise Gold Anchor accredited marinas across the UK and worldwide for customer service, facilities, environmental initiatives, and the efforts of teams…

Karen Underwood has been managing director of Spirit Yachts since 2015. The company — based in Ipswich, in the UK county of Suffolk — designs and builds wooden modern classic sail and motor yachts. Here, Underwood shares how her time with Oyster shaped her career, explains why a wooden competitor in the Admiral’s Cup is…

Speakers for the inaugural Marine Impact Lab — a forum addressing innovation, sustainability and design in the marine sector — have been confirmed by organisers. The Marine Impact Lab is organised by consultancies Marine Futures and Foxall Munro as a one-day forum with a capacity of 100 participants. The event will take place at Metstrade…

Sanlorenzo has presented its new flagship, the 74Steel, during a launch event in La Spezia. At 74m and around 1,900GT, it is the largest yacht the shipyard has built to date. The vessel, constructed in steel and aluminium, features a diesel-electric propulsion system and represents the top end of Sanlorenzo’s size range. The Italian boating…