With the Southampton Boat Show celebrating 50 years this September, we look at some key facts and moments since it launched in 1969
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British Port Association calls for new drink-driving legislation
The British Port Association is calling for the alcohol limit law for leisure boaters to be brought into force and be in line with the one for commercial mariners in…
Youngest ever Clipper Round the World Yacht Race skipper wins New York to Derry-Londonderry race
Nikki Henderson led her Visit Seattle crew to victory in the penultimate leg of the race
Icom UK, Official Radio Communications Supplier to Ramsgate Week 2018
Icom will be providing radio communications to the Royal Temple Yacht Club (RTYC) in Ramsgate for their annual regatta, 22 - 27 July
Princess Yachts announces three global launches and full line up for the Cannes Yachting Festival
The much awaited Princess R35 will be unveiled at the Festival, 11th – 16th September, alongside the new V60 and Princess F70
Natasha Lambert BEM to compete in the Round The Island Yacht Race
Disabled skipper Natasha Lambert who sails by sipping and puffing through a straw, has announced she'll be competing in the Round The Island Yacht Race this weekend
Sunseeker International to premiere Sunseeker 74 Sport Yacht globally at Cannes Yachting Festival
Sunseeker International will unveil its latest craft, 74 Sport Yacht, and seven more models, at the Cannes Yachting Festival, which takes place 11 - 18 September
VIDEO: Lifecord – a revolutionary alarmed kill cord
MBY has teamed up with an entrepreneurial reader to launch Lifecord – a new type of kill cord that you can’t forget to wear. Motor Boat & Yachting's Hugo Andreae…
WATCH: Spurs owner Joe Lewis’ superyacht Aviva is spotted on the River Thames
Tottenham Hotspur shareholder Joe Lewis' yacht Aviva was caught on video by a passerby as it sailed down the River Thames. Take a look at the video here
Toyota Motor Europe sponsors Energy Observer, the hydrogen-powered ship on a world search for renewable energy solutions
Ship Energy Observer is setting off on a six year journey around the world in search of cleaner energy solutions for the planet
Spirit Yachts to launch new DH63 yacht at Southampton Boat Show
Spirit Yachts has announced its launching its latest yacht the Spirit DH63, at this year’s Southampton Boat Show, from 14th – 23rd September
British Marine appoints new CEO
British Marine has appointed a new CEO following the departure of Howard Pridding at the end of June
MAIB: ‘Insufficent planning’ resulted in Clipper yacht Greenings grounding
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) says lessons learnt from previous incidents could have prevented CV24 running aground in South Africa
Tankoa starts building two new 50m superyachts: S501 type Hull#5 and S502 Elettra type Hull#6
Tankoa has started building two new superyachts on spec: S501 type Hull#5 and S502 Elettra type Hull#6. The company will delivery the vessels in 2020
Tracy Edwards and her 1990 Whitbread Round the World Race crew mark restoration of the Maiden
Tracy Edwards and her 1990 crew reunited in London's St Katharine Docks to mark the restoration of their yacht Maiden and promote education for girls
Top 10 boat names for 2018 revealed
The Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) have unveiled the most popular boat names for 2018. Has the name of your craft made the list?
Thames classic boat and vintage oars are just some of the nautical items to go under the hammer at Henley festival
2018 Thames Traditional Boat Festival in Henley will see transport memorabilia go under the hammer on 22 July, ahead of the main auction which takes place in Newbury two days
Premier Marinas install two Seabins in Port Solent marina
Environmental consultancy Helistrat has installed two Seabins at Premier Marinas' Port Solent marina. The Seabins aim to tackle marine plastic waste
Princess Yachts confirms the R35’s premiere date and reveals further details of the R Class yacht
Princess Yachts have unveiled more technical details about their R Class R35 and the date when it will be premiered
WATCH: First look of Volvo Penta’s self-docking yacht technology launching in 2020
Aiming to tackle one of boating’s trickiest manoeuvres – docking – Volvo Penta has unveiled an advanced self-docking solution, launching in 2020. Watch the video demonstration here