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Local MP Chris Huhne to start Hamble River Raid

South Coast sailing teams preoccupied with four-man rowing gig race

Practical Boat Owner, 9 May 2008

RNLI reveals memorial design

The RNLI has chosen a design for a sculpture to pay tribute to the hundreds of volunteer crew members who have lost their lives while saving others at sea over the last 184 years.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 May 2008

Sandbanks Marina offers moorings

And room ashore for runabouts - for locals

Motor Boat and Yachting, 9 May 2008

Find the oldest Evinrude!

Ancient outboards sought as part of centenary year

Motor Boat and Yachting, 9 May 2008

US coastguard rescue award

Night-time rescue in Arctic waters

Motor Boat and Yachting, 9 May 2008

Thieves swipe boats

Heartless thieves have left boat owners reeling just as they should be making the most of the sunshine

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 9 May 2008

Visit RIBEX this weekend

RIBEX, the only boat show in the world dedicated to rigid inflatable boats, kicks off in Cowes today

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 9 May 2008

RYA TV features 'green' Dee Caffari

The latest installment of RYA TV tackles the tough questions

Practical Boat Owner, 8 May 2008

Classic powerboat rebuilt for Round Britain

A blast from the past - Gee is back!

Motor Boat and Yachting, 8 May 2008

Beach safety advice from lifeguards

As UK gets over warm-weather shock

Motor Boat and Yachting, 8 May 2008

Open day at top Hamble yacht club

RAFYC opens its doors to all the family

Motor Boat and Yachting, 8 May 2008

Orange submarine visits Portsmouth

NR1, the US Navy's smallest and only research submarine, is due to arrive in Portsmouth on Thursday 8th May.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 May 2008

New Princess office in Monaco

British builder expands in the Principality

Motor Boat and Yachting, 7 May 2008

RNLI memorial chosen

"...simple and timeless...possesses an energy..."

Motor Boat and Yachting, 7 May 2008

Thames Valley Rally photos

Boating season officially kicked off at the weekend with the 25th celebration of the Thames Valley Rally

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 7 May 2008

Day 592: Next stop New Zealand

The Egret crew are soaking up life on Easter Island, after learning some hard lessons about dinghys

Motor Boats Monthly, 7 May 2008

RYA concern over marine bill

Could give harbour bosses too much power, they say

Motor Boat and Yachting, 7 May 2008

Honda Formula 4-Stroke series on the up

First 2008 race in Torquay this month

Motor Boat and Yachting, 7 May 2008

RIBEX 2008 this weekend

The UK's only show dedicated to RIBs

Motor Boat and Yachting, 7 May 2008

Cowes RIB show offers free security check-ups

Free and effective guide from Boat Register team at this weekend's RIBEX show in Cowes IOW

Practical Boat Owner, 7 May 2008

World War II motorboat re-launched

A restored World War II Army motorboat will be officially re-launched on 8 May

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 May 2008

Festival of Power 2008

Big brands join hands for mega motorboat show

Motor Boat and Yachting, 6 May 2008

New power for Targa 38, but what about re-sale?

MBM ponders Fairline's decision to offer more engine options for its sportscruiser baby

Motor Boats Monthly, 6 May 2008

Be a 'Virtual Spectator' of Powerboat P1

New web function allows you to follow all the P1 action through state-of-the-art graphics

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 May 2008

Youth RIB series kicks off in style

North East youngsters post quick times

Motor Boat and Yachting, 6 May 2008

Fairline Targa 38 available with Volvo D4s

Price drops on popular model

Motor Boat and Yachting, 6 May 2008

Fairline South Mallorca

Dealer raises €15,000 for disadvantaged youngsters

Motor Boat and Yachting, 6 May 2008

Jersey Boat Show success

Big boats and loads of visitors for new event

Motor Boat and Yachting, 6 May 2008

Surprise American win in Portuguese Grand Prix

Outsider challenges the best to take top spot

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 5 May 2008

Swordsman Marine sponsors Team 747

Crew of airline pilots get a lift

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 2 May 2008

A host of great boating events on this weekend!

Take a look at MBM's guide to what's going on this weekend around the country

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 2 May 2008

Southampton Sports Boat and RIB Show

See a range of RIBs, sports boats, engines, chandlery and boating equipment

Practical Boat Owner, 2 May 2008

Can Team Sunseeker do it this year?

Big British brand takes on the big guns in P1 2008

Motor Boat and Yachting, 2 May 2008

Sealine open weekend at new Brixham office

SC38, SC35, F42, S48, F37, F34 and SC29 on show

Motor Boat and Yachting, 2 May 2008

Day 593: Next stop New Zealand

The crew of Egret reach new levels of remoteness as they approach Easter Island

Motor Boats Monthly, 1 May 2008

Fiat Powertrain support Round Britain Race

Italian giant sees value of race for whole industry

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 30 April 2008

RIB driver fined after colliding with police boat

Environment Agency successfully prosecutes drunk driver for speeding on the Medway Navigation

Practical Boat Owner, 30 April 2008

Welsh Boat Show this weekend

Doors open 10am Saturday

Motor Boat and Yachting, 30 April 2008

Round Britain for the RNLI

In a 21-footer

Motor Boat and Yachting, 30 April 2008

Roadshow at Eastbourne marina this weekend

Chance to see Cranchi motorboats

Motor Boat and Yachting, 30 April 2008

RNLI jewellery appeal

Hand over your hand-me-downs

Motor Boat and Yachting, 29 April 2008

Successful Beaulieu Boat Jumble

The skies cleared and the UK's biggest boat jumble roared into action

Practical Boat Owner, 29 April 2008

Leatherman offer from Hood

Buy some foulies, get a free penknife

Motor Boat and Yachting, 29 April 2008

Sunseeker at British Motor Show

Marine presence at the event growing daily

Motor Boat and Yachting, 29 April 2008

Ugly boats threatened with legal action

Legal action has been threatened against the owners of 'ugly boats' on the River Thames at Maidenhead

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 April 2008

Campaign to return ferry Dover to Dover

A campaign is being mounted to return the 43-year-old cross-Channel ferry Dover to its namesake harbour as a floating attraction

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 April 2008

Welsh Boat Show on this weekend

The Welsh Boat Show, to be held this weekend in Carmarthen, will be three times bigger than last year's event

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 April 2008

Palma Boat Show opens

Mallorca's big marine event as glam as ever

Motor Boat and Yachting, 28 April 2008

Dorset coroner urges fishermen to wear lifejackets

Weymouth lobster fisherman drowned due to not wearing lifejacket

Practical Boat Owner, 28 April 2008

BMF takes hard line on boat brokers

Trade body takes hard line on boat brokers following collapse of Peters Opal

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 April 2008

New berths at Jersey

And more expansion on the horizon for 2009

Motor Boat and Yachting, 28 April 2008

HMS Kent in Jersey for boat show this w/e

And Sunseekers for charter if that's more your thing

Motor Boat and Yachting, 28 April 2008

Fairline win Queen's Award

Testament to employees' hard work, says the boss

Motor Boat and Yachting, 28 April 2008

Earthrace in the Atlantic

570 miles down, 24000 to go

Motor Boat and Yachting, 28 April 2008

Baker aids The Bandit

Taxi driving powerboaters get vital help

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 27 April 2008

Quicksilver passes milestone in record attempt

A British attempt to break the world water speed record has passed a major milestone

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 26 April 2008

New life for giant hovercraft?

Two giant hovercraft, which were withdrawn from cross-Channel service eight years ago, may be reactivated.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 April 2008

Earthrace finally ready for the off

Skipper Pete Bethune says crew has entered "race mode" ahead of Sunday's start

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 April 2008

Bristol Classic launch date set

"we've still got four weeks to finish up - no problem"

Practical Boat Owner, 25 April 2008

All woman team enter Round Britain Race

Lymington trio in sporty RIB

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 25 April 2008

Collisions top insurance claims

Boat are more likely to hit submerged objects than they are to be stolen.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 April 2008

See photos of MBM's new Princess 42

Blue Fin of Portsmouth has arrived! See photos on our Flickr page

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 April 2008

Napoli's hull buckled under weight

A report on the investigation into the doomed container ship MSC Napoli has been published

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 24 April 2008

Day 586: Next stop New Zealand

After some much-needed weight distribution the crew of Egret are in a reflective mood en route to Easter Island

Motor Boats Monthly, 23 April 2008

Details of EA lock house sell-off emerge

Ten lock houses to be sold and 12 to be rented to third parties in EA drive for efficiency

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 23 April 2008

Royal Navy frigate to visit Jersey Boat Show

Class 23 frigate will arrive at the island on 2 May and stay until 6 May

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 April 2008

Ancasta reaping rewards of weak pound

Sales jump as European buyers take advantage of exchange rate

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 April 2008

Top TV presenters enter Round Britain Race

Garmin to sponsor leading Round Britain entry

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 22 April 2008

Beaulieu ticket offer

It's Boatjumble weekend and PBO can save you money

Practical Boat Owner, 22 April 2008

The survey says: boat owners are happy

A recent survey of 1,000 US boaters has revealed unexpected facts and figures

Practical Boat Owner, 21 April 2008

Jelf brothers dominate UIM Continental Cup

Colin and Owen Jelf prove superiority of British circuit drivers

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 19 April 2008

Sea dog rescued

An eight-month-old cocker spaniel has been rescued after spending three months adrift

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 19 April 2008

Lifeboat declared beyond repair

Katie Hannan, the Severn class lifeboat which was stranded on Rathlin Island for two weeks after grounding on 29 January, has been declared Beyond Economical Repair.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 18 April 2008

Day 580: Next stop New Zealand

The crew of Egret is finally on course for Easter Island

Motor Boats Monthly, 18 April 2008

RYA to help draw up liferaft servicing standards

In the wake of MAIB report into failed liferaft launch, new involvement for RYA in setting industry standards

Practical Boat Owner, 17 April 2008

Inquest into Whitby tragedy adjourned

An inquest into the death of three boaters has been put on hold, pending a report from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Motor Boats Monthly, 17 April 2008

Raymarine radar & chartplotter cashback offer

Trade in your old SL or RL Pathfinder displays and get up to £900 cash back

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 April 2008

Download MBM's Confessions page here

Read all about this month's nautical folly by downloading the back page of MBM

Motor Boats Monthly, 17 April 2008

Shelley Jory takes the mic

Top powerboater on new radio show

Motor Boat and Yachting, 17 April 2008

EA to launch sell-off of Thames lock houses

Environment Agency denies navigation will be affected by 'disposal' of lockkeepers' cottages

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 16 April 2008

Huge boat sales open week on Thames

Thames boat dealers unite to offer hundreds of new and used boats for viewing

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 16 April 2008

Earthrace will be at British Motor Show

Fresh from round the world record bid

Motor Boat and Yachting, 16 April 2008

Falmouth speed warning

Boat owners in Falmouth are being warned to watch their speed

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 April 2008

Exclusive video of new Beneteau Monte Carlo 32!

What did we think of Beneteau's latest sportscruiser? Pick up May's MBM to find out

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 April 2008

Day 574: Next stop New Zealand

The island unveils some hidden pleasures plus some unforeseen dangers

Motor Boats Monthly, 15 April 2008

Video of MBM's huge starter RIB group test!

Grab MBM's annual Trailboat & RIB supplement to see the results of our seven-boat RIB group test

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 April 2008

Riverdance ferry beyond repair

The doomed ferry Riverdance, which ran aground in Blackpool is to be transported for recycling

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 15 April 2008

Bags, butts, bottles - beach litter increases

Plastic waste and fishing debris are the two top sources of beach litter according to survey

Practical Boat Owner, 15 April 2008

Avon to close Welsh factory; 57 jobs to go

Increasing competition from Asia blamed for decision to close Llanelli plant

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 14 April 2008

New Bénéteau power dealer

In Weymouth, Dorset

Motor Boat and Yachting, 14 April 2008

RYA sail and power muster a success

Raggie and stinkpot in harmony shock

Motor Boat and Yachting, 14 April 2008

British team take on New Zealanders

Big face-off between powerboat series champs

Motor Boat and Yachting, 14 April 2008

Yacht Express opens regular round-trip service

Yacht Express, the world's largest float-on float-off yacht carrier, has opened a regular round-trip service between Florida and the Mediterranean.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 April 2008

Boat Jumbles Sunday 13 April

Two boat jumbles for this weekend

Practical Boat Owner, 11 April 2008

Coastguard staff in second 24-hour walkout

Up to 700 MCA staff are picketing today for the second time in as many months

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 April 2008

Earthrace goes again

Green challenger ready for the off

Motor Boat and Yachting, 11 April 2008

Red diesel price hike makes the news

BBC's 'Look North' programme features report on the 100% price hike to hit boat diesel on 1 November

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 10 April 2008

Day 573: Next stop New Zealand

Island life suits the crew of Egret but they still yearn for a few home comforts

Motor Boats Monthly, 10 April 2008

Boat owners in US sue 'Big Oil'

Boat owners in California are taking legal action against major oil companies that sell ethanol-blended fuel.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 10 April 2008

Build a traditional boat

Love working with wood and always fancied building a traditional boat?

Practical Boat Owner, 10 April 2008

Superyachts to be built in the Solent

US giant invests to build 100m-plus monsters in UK

Motor Boat and Yachting, 10 April 2008

Yachtsmen saved in North Sea

Dramatic rescue off the Norfolk Coast

Practical Boat Owner, 9 April 2008

Lymington boat show this w/e

New craft on the water from a range of marques

Motor Boat and Yachting, 9 April 2008

HMRC: No biodiesel tax break for boaters

Biodiesel for boats attracts the full duty of 30.35ppl, and not a reduced rate of 9.69ppl

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 April 2008

Get out and about this weekend at Lymington and Chichester

Lymington New Boat Show and Chichester Yacht Club's Open Day both take place this weekend

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 9 April 2008

MBY caption comp winner

"Well I did warn you about the Corryvreckan!"

Motor Boat and Yachting, 9 April 2008

Night of nautical and aerodynamic celebration

Sunseeker Sales raising money for charity

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 9 April 2008

Day 570: Next stop New Zealand

It will take more than fuel difficulties and lively seas to keep Mary, Scott and Frank from reaching Robinson Crusoe Island

Motor Boats Monthly, 8 April 2008

SailTime open day in Poole

SailTime is to hold an open day at Poole on Saturday 19 April

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 April 2008

Harbour bans 'Captain Calamity'

Newquay Harbour has banned a lone sailor from leaving harbour until he passes a competence test.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 4 April 2008

Try a boat with Walton Marine this weekend

'Dozens' of boats on the water at four of Walton Marine's sites

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 4 April 2008

Van Gogh ship sailing home

The cruise ship held in Madeira over a financial dispute has been released

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 4 April 2008

See the Monaco Grand Prix the right way

From the deck of a glitzy motoryacht

Motor Boat and Yachting, 3 April 2008

Suzuki backs MBM reader's round-Britain bid

Outboard manufacturer signs up as a sponsor of Paul Churchley's audiacious effort

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 April 2008

Day 568: Next stop New Zealand

Mary and Scott are finally underway, and after making their way through Canal de Chacao they are joined by some very wild companions

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 3 April 2008

Protest march over Marine Bill

Call for protected areas around the UK coast

Motor Boat and Yachting, 3 April 2008

Raymarine product advice days

Free advice on electronics

Motor Boat and Yachting, 3 April 2008

First look at new Beneteau Monte Carlo 27

It's a spring launch for the latest and last in Beneteau's sportscruiser range

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 April 2008

Seafarers UK fundraising appeal launched

Seafarers UK has launched its biggest ever fundraising campaign

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 April 2008

Moscow to host Russian GP

Class I racing returns to Russia after nine years

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 3 April 2008

Van Gogh ship detained in Madeira

Hundreds of British tourists have been stranded in Madeira as police detain cruise ship

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 3 April 2008

Free Raymarine training day in North Wales

Raymarine Road Show hits Bangor this Saturday

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 2 April 2008

P1 launches its first ever Middle Eastern event

P1's success widens to include Bahrain as competing fleet continues to grow

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 2 April 2008

New superliner arrives on Sunday

Ventura, the largest cruise ship built exclusively for British holidaymakers, is due to arrive in Southampton on her delivery voyage this Sunday

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 1 April 2008

Watch PBO video: How to prevent osmosis

PBO practicals editor, Jake Kavanagh, demonstrates using International Gelshield to prevent osmosis

Practical Boat Owner, 1 April 2008

Raymarine to support Round-Britain Race contenders

Raymarine ensure crews and safety teams keep in touch

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 1 April 2008

Earthrace start delayed

Second attempt on Round the World Record

Motor Boat and Yachting, 1 April 2008

The amazing self-healing rubber material

The unbelievable new substance with implications for the marine industry

Practical Boat Owner, 1 April 2008

New online register to combat marine crime

Tracker service in case craft is stolen

Motor Boat and Yachting, 31 March 2008

Garmin extend warranty to two years

Includes most units but not hand-held GPS's

Motor Boat and Yachting, 31 March 2008

Search on for liner's Godmother

"an ordinary British woman who has done extraordinary things"

Motor Boat and Yachting, 31 March 2008

Man killed after mooring line snaps

MAIB report

Motor Boat and Yachting, 31 March 2008

Napoli salvage operation: end in sight

Work to remove the remaining section of MSC Napoli from Lyme Bay will begin in early May

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 31 March 2008

Formula 1 opening round goes to Sweden

Scandinavians stun Qatar

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 30 March 2008

Hastings lifeboat anniversary

Hastings Lifeboat Station has announced a week-long programme of events to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 March 2008

Mass of nautical events lined up for Weymouth

To make the most of the resort's Olympic legacy

Motor Boat and Yachting, 28 March 2008

New Sunseeker Charters website

Caters for corporate and private

Motor Boat and Yachting, 28 March 2008

2009 sees Class I setting course for China

Class I widens its horizons

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 27 March 2008

Evening of sea tales and whisky on offer in London

Single malt whisky Talisker has teamed up with the RNLI to offer three 'Talisker Tales' evenings, the first of which is in the capital on 18 April

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 27 March 2008

Stolen PLB tracked to wheelie bin in Nottingham

Thieves set off PLB after burglary guiding the owner and police to a city street

Practical Boat Owner, 27 March 2008

Sharks may help predict bad weather

New research indicates that sharks react to air pressure changes, predicting bad weather

Practical Boat Owner, 26 March 2008

Jory to become first woman in top class of P1

Southampton's Shelley Jory will race in the Evolution Class of the P1 World Championship

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 26 March 2008

Day 560: Next stop new Zealand

Mary and Scott prepare for take off and now they are counting down the hours

Motor Boats Monthly, 26 March 2008

Wave-powered skipper chats on Ham radio

Japanese adventurer has good radio reception a week into his planned 75-day voyage from Hawaii to Japan

Practical Boat Owner, 25 March 2008

Fish kills motorboater

Tragedy struck a boat trip in the Florida Keys when a woman died after being hit by a flying fish.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 March 2008

Lifeboat may be a write off

Damage to an RNLI lifeboat which ran aground last Friday is so severe that it may be a write off.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 March 2008

Sea-Doo holds demonstration days

What Sea-Doo will do for you?

Jack Haines, 25 March 2008

Sunseeker Sales Group event a success

Punters brave the weather for a taste of luxury

Motor Boat and Yachting, 25 March 2008

Custom Line Navetta 26 available for charter

Big on luxury from Ferretti

Motor Boat and Yachting, 25 March 2008

Three Queen liners to meet in Southampton

Historic first meeting in their home port

Motor Boat and Yachting, 25 March 2008

P1 confirms Cowes as race venue

Fears lifted the event would switch to mainland

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 21 March 2008

Cargo ship kite power assessed

Experts are now assessing the results of the maiden voyage of the world's first kite-assisted cargo ship

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 21 March 2008

Lymington show dates

More than 50 boats will be on show at this year's Lymington New Boat Show

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 March 2008

Video of Sportsfisher Group Test!

See footage of the Arvor 230, the Ocqueteau 735 and the Fibresport Artaban 735 in action

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 20 March 2008

Team Honeyparty.com all set for opening round

British offshore team heads out with confidence

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 19 March 2008

Palma Boat Show

Website set up for non-Spanish speakers

Motor Boat and Yachting, 19 March 2008

Jersey Boat Show

Information on the St Helier event

Motor Boat and Yachting, 19 March 2008

Day 552: Next stop new Zealand

Mary returns from her trip ladened with gifts and she and Scott start to plan the next leg of their voyage

Motor Boats Monthly, 19 March 2008

RNLI beach safety guide

Supported by Caroline Quentin

Motor Boat and Yachting, 19 March 2008

New Viking Marin 405 Fly

First glimpse from Turkish yard

Motor Boat and Yachting, 18 March 2008

How do your rate your marina's car park?

It's a serious matter

Motor Boat and Yachting, 18 March 2008

Peters Opal court decision still weeks away

After three-day hearing, judge's decision not expected for several weeks

Practical Boat Owner, 17 March 2008

Marina nominated for award

Deganwy Quay Marina has been nominated for a prestigious design award.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 March 2008

Yamaha outboard offer

Finance and low deposit deals available

Motor Boat and Yachting, 17 March 2008

Dubai Boat Show success

Middle East market ever stronger

Motor Boat and Yachting, 17 March 2008

Futuristic motor yacht begins trials

Sea trials have been carried out of one of the most unusual motor yachts ever built.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 14 March 2008

Sunseeker open days in Poole this weekend

Luxury motoryachts plus loads of marine exhibitors

Practical Boat Owner, 14 March 2008

Dorset firm celebrate US success

No wonder the boss looks so pleased!

Motor Boat and Yachting, 14 March 2008

Boating participation on the up

A spot of bad weather doesn't bother us

Motor Boat and Yachting, 14 March 2008

Honda Formula 4-Stroke calendar for 2008

Are the racers coming to you?

Motor Boat and Yachting, 14 March 2008

Sunseeker award

Builder honoured in Sunday Times/ Deloitte ranking

Motor Boat and Yachting, 14 March 2008

Wave powered boat debut

Wave power alone will be used to propel a revolutionary boat on a 3,700-mile ocean voyage.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 13 March 2008

Blackpool: Severe weather affects grounded ferry

Ro-ro ferry Riverdance is blown further over and begins sinking into the sand

Practical Boat Owner, 13 March 2008

Opal Marine offices in Mallorca

For Azimut customers island-wide

Motor Boat and Yachting, 13 March 2008

Sealine event hit by blustery conditions

Visitors unbothered by 35 knot squalls

Motor Boat and Yachting, 13 March 2008

Join the Round Britain Race patrol fleet!

Organisers seek help from local boat owners

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 13 March 2008

Stamps mark SOS anniversary

Royal Mail honours RNLI and Coastguard

Motor Boat and Yachting, 13 March 2008

Rizzardi Incredible 55 - first shot

For lovers of Italian style and Med boating

Motor Boat and Yachting, 13 March 2008

New site for Astondoa

Spanish manufacturers launch fresh look

Motor Boat and Yachting, 13 March 2008

Hybrid diesel-electric power for all Windys?

Norwegian builders pin colours to the mast

Motor Boat and Yachting, 12 March 2008

Trader range on show

May date for the diary

Motor Boat and Yachting, 12 March 2008

Young RIBsters take on the world

Gordon and Jordan step up to biggest test

Motor Boat and Yachting, 12 March 2008

New Sunseeker Charters outlets

Increased danger of succumbing to temptation

Motor Boat and Yachting, 12 March 2008

Cranchi open weekend

Test drive one of the range

Motor Boat and Yachting, 12 March 2008

The storm rages on

The storm that battered much of the UK and France yesterday has washed a cargo ship up in the French town of Les Sables d'Olonne

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 11 March 2008

Day 546: Desert island dreams

While he waits for Mary to return Scott dreams of life at sea

Motor Boats Monthly, 11 March 2008

Sunseeker seeks recruits

Sunseeker looks set to recruit more than 250 extra workers this year

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 10 March 2008

Organisers hail Birmingham success

Boat show at NEC enjoyed record visitor numbers

Motor Boat and Yachting, 10 March 2008

Pendennis exhibition in Falmouth

Successful superyacht yard celebrated

Motor Boat and Yachting, 10 March 2008

Opal Marine boat show at Chichester

Azimut, Rodman, Mainship and more

Motor Boat and Yachting, 10 March 2008

Stormy weather - more low pressure on the way

Tornado chasers on alert as 82mph gust recorded at Berry Head, Devon

Practical Boat Owner, 10 March 2008

Earthrace ready for attempt number two

Round the world boat leaves Spain this month

Motor Boat and Yachting, 10 March 2008

The storm is brewing

With winds of up to 80mph and many coastal areas left vulnerable boaters are advised to stay on shore until the bad weather abates

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 10 March 2008

Shelley Jory becomes first woman in P1

Popular Southampton driver steps up

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 9 March 2008

No charges against 'three men in a boat'

Seven-hour search and rescue called off as men found safe in France

Practical Boat Owner, 7 March 2008

Red diesel duty latest: jump to 52.35ppl only

MBM has discovered that full duty on heavy oil, or red diesel, will be lowered to 52.35ppl from 56.69ppl

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 March 2008

MCA strike closes five rescue stations

Strategic support centre backs up short-staffed stations that remain operational

Practical Boat Owner, 6 March 2008

Coastguard staff stage 24-hour walkout

Up to 700 MCA staff strike over "scandalous rates of pay"

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 March 2008

Get down to the Hamble this weekend

Sealine South Coast is hosting an open weekend on Saturday and Sunday, giving you the chance to view its whole range on the water

Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 6 March 2008

Met Police leads maritime security fight

Police forces around the UK will benefit from a unique maritime risk assessment scheme pioneered by the Metropolitan Police Marine Support Unit

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 5 March 2008