Marinas, boat shows, rules and events for boat owners. Updated every three days.
The 63rd Barcelona International Boat Show opened at Port Vell on 14 October and runs to 18 October. Fira de Barcelona and the industry association ANEN have gathered 170 direct exhibitors, more than 300 brands and over…
On 9 October the city of Sopot signed the funding agreement for rebuilding its marina at the foot of the famous wooden pier. The project is worth about PLN 6.7 million, of which PLN 4.6 million comes from the European…
Premier Marinas is investing more than £370,000 in the fuel service at Gosport Marina in Portsmouth Harbour, replacing the present 6,000-litre petrol tank with one of 30,000 litres. The fuel pontoon closes to all…
boot Düsseldorf runs from 23 to 31 January 2027 with close to 1,500 exhibitors from around 70 countries, but the layout changes: Hall 9 is being refurbished and will not be back until the 2029 show. RIBs up to 10…
Kolding Municipality has completed the first phase of Marina City and opens it to the public on 13 October at 13:00 at Marina Syd. Finished works include a harbour promenade, a service building, new coastal protection…
The Ministry of Environment and Energy has approved the environmental terms for the planned Imerolia marina at Kassiopi in northern Corfu, the Corfu Port Authority (OLKE) said on 3 October. The project covers 241…
At the Genoa International Boat Show on 1 October, Finnish builder Saxdor Yachts said it will fit Simrad AutoCaptain across its range, becoming the first boatbuilder outside the United States to offer the system. It was…
On 1 October the Croatian government extended the concessions for 21 ACI marinas until 2058, 28 years beyond the previous deadline of 2030. The list runs from Umag and Rovinj to Split, Dubrovnik and Korčula.
D-Marin said on 30 September that Marina Livorno in Tuscany now takes superyachts at its Mediceo pontoon, which can handle vessels up to 80 metres. The completed first phase also offers 150 berths for boats up to 14…
Aquavista, the UK's largest marina operator, announced on 29 September the purchase of Clyde Marina in Ardrossan on the north Ayrshire coast, about 30 miles from Glasgow. Broker Sunbird International Yacht Sales joins…
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From 1 January 2027 France plans to base its annual tax on personally used maritime craft (TAEMUP) on actual engine power in kilowatts instead of administrative fiscal horsepower. Nothing is due below 120 kW (about 163…
The Andalusian Public Ports Agency (APPA) received eleven offers for the concession of the leisure-boating area of Estepona port; bidding closed on 28 September. The contract runs for 30 years and requires at least €10…
The mast and rigging carry heavy loads every time you sail, yet many failures give early warning signs that an owner can spot from the deck. A regular visual check costs only time and helps you decide when a…
Autumn brings the first serious gales of the season to many European coasts. Even in a sheltered marina a strong blow can chafe through mooring lines, damage fenders and topsides, and turn a loose sail or cover into a…
Fouling on the hull slows a boat down, increases fuel consumption and, over time, can damage the gelcoat and the running gear. Antifouling paint is the main defence, but no single product works everywhere. The right…
A few hours of work in autumn can save you an expensive repair in spring. A properly laid-up engine is protected from corrosion, frost and stale fuel. The exact procedure depends on the model, so always follow your…
Every autumn boat owners face the same question: leave the boat in the water for the winter or lift her out and store her ashore. There is no single right answer. It depends on the boat, the local climate, the…
The Southampton International Boat Show closed on 27 September after ten days at Mayflower Park. Organiser British Marine reports 91,160 visitors, more than 500 boats and watercraft on display, over 25 world, UK and…
The 66th Salone Nautico Internazionale runs from 1 to 6 October at Genoa's Waterfront di Levante. Organiser Confindustria Nautica has gathered more than 1,000 boats and 215 new models, with exhibitors from 45 countries…
From 1 October 2026 anyone taking out a rental recreational motorboat in Spain must hold a navigation licence or a full qualification. Real Decreto 1188/2025 rewrites article 10 of Real Decreto 875/2014 and ends the…
Groupe Beneteau published its first-half 2026 results on 23 September. Revenue rose 11.2% to €449.2 million. The operating result was close to breakeven, a loss of €0.2 million against a loss of €20.6 million a year…
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Croatia's nautical sector met on 22 September at the Nautički turizam Hrvatske 2030 conference, organised by the Croatian Chamber of Economy with Jutarnji list. Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Butković said further…
On 22 September 2026 the Region of Sardinia allocated €3 million to the municipality of Arzachena to finish the redevelopment of Marina di Cannigione in the north-east of the island. The money covers the final phase of…
