National Boat Count records slight fall in boat numbers in England and Wales
Canal & River Trust’s annual National Boat Count, carried out during March 2026 across England and Wales, recorded a...
Wales
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Yamaha Marine UK appoints new dealer
Yamaha Marine UK has appointed Total Boats to its expanding dealer network. Based in Pwllheli, North Wales, Total Boats...
High demand for boat shares in Wales
Boatfolk is expanding its Beyonder boat subscription service in north Wales as the marina group adds a second Jeanneau...
Paddleboard guide jailed for 10 years after fatal Welsh river tour
Nerys Bethan Lloyd, a 39-year-old former police officer and paddleboarding instructor, has been sentenced to 10 years and six...
Stolen RNLI flag returned after 56 years with apology and donation
A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) flag stolen 56 years ago has been returned to its original lifeboat station,...
Wetwheels Cymru campaigns to expand accessible boating in Wales
Wetwheels Foundation, a UK charity providing fully accessible boating experiences for disabled people, is seeking to establish a permanent...
Welsh marine supplier boosts revenue by $5m after US expansion
A Welsh marine equipment manufacturer has increased export revenue by $5m after opening a dedicated international base in the...
Biggest port in Wales trials Zelim MOB recovery system
The Port of Milford Haven – the biggest port in Wales and largest energy port in the UK –...
Artist behind Banksy-style RNLI mural revealed
The artist behind a Banksy-style tribute to the RNLI has come forward, after the mural was fitted with a...
Makefast wins Global Business of the Year award
Makefast Ltd, who manufactures stainless steel hardware and systems to the marine and safety industries, received the Global Business...
RNLI statistics reveal area divides to rescue types
The RNLI’s latest figures reveal that in the South West region the majority of call outs were to people...
