Boat technology
10 Top innovations in the history of sailing
From celestial navigation to GPS technology, these sailing innovations have changed the way we take to the sea. And we couldn't do without them.
Elvstrøm Sails ‘Blue Water Runner’ to get its world premiere at Southampton Boat Show
Elvstrøm Sails will officially launch its Blue Water Runner - which performs the role of three sails in one - at the Southampton Boat Show. Watch it in action
World’s largest container ship – MOL Triumph – delivered
MOL Triumph - the world's largest container ship - is expected to set off on her maiden voyage from Xingang, China next month
‘Spinning sails’ to be trialled on ocean going tanker
The rotor sails will be fitted to a tanker and are expected to save approximately 10% in fuel consumption and associated emissions
Video: Land Rover BAR just wants to go faster
With days to go before the last America's Cup World Series race, Land Rover BAR has unveiled more details about R1 - the race boat the British team will be using in the final in Bermuda next year.
Hrönn: World’s first unmanned and fully-automated ship
Construction on Hrönn is expected to begin in January and will be the first full size unmanned ship to be built through UK and Norwegian co-operation.
Video and Pictures: ONAK launches its origami canoe
A new canoe, which can fold-up to the size of a large suitcase, has been launched by the Belgium company, ONAK. See how it folds below.
Sunseeker to recruit 40 apprentices in Poole and Portland
Sunseeker International have announced that it is recruiting a record intake of apprentices in 2016, bringing the total number to over 100.
Marine technology group takes to Kickstarter to fund data sharing device for yachts
A marine technology group has begun a crowd funding campaign for an on board data sharing device that will allow users to connect to mobile devices and the cloud.