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German actor Uwe Kockisch passed away on December 23, 2024, in Madrid, at the age of 81. Best known for his long-running role as Commissario Guido Brunetti in the Donna Leon series (2003–2019), he was widely regarded as one of Germany's most accomplished actors. Few people knew that his life included a failed escape attempt by sea.

The Nordkapp Enduro 830, winner of the Best of Boats Award 2025 in the “Best for Fun” category, will be on display at boot Düsseldorf from 17 to 25 January 2026.

Marine tourism within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is anticipated to surge in 2026 with the launch of a new protocol unifying yacht permits.

Following the mystery surrounding two cruisers found dead aboard a yacht in the Mozambique Channel, this remote waterway has drawn renewed attention from the global yachting community.

From discreet glamour and luxury decorative arts, the world’s largest sailing yacht promises to revolutionise maritime travel.

Jack and Sophia Torr are an Australian-Nepalese couple who have made a conscious decision to live a life beyond traditional structures. After giving up their secure jobs, they began pursuing their dreams and exploring the world together. On their YouTube channel, they share their journey together and give authentic insights into their everyday life on the road.

The first yachts for boot Düsseldorf 2026 arrived today, 16 December 2025, in fantastic winter weather. With the help of the impressive "Big Willi" crane, the boats were craned directly out of the Rhine and loaded onto low-loaders, which then took them to the respective exhibition halls.

Showcasing locally produced boats up to 14 meters in a compact format, Yenikapı Boat Show (13-21 December) stands out as an efficient boat show and an enjoyable winter-season meeting point for boating enthusiasts in Istanbul.

A few days ago, a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel became immobilized on the breakwater in Pefkakia, at the entrance of Volos port. The incident took place shortly after 08:00, when the vessel veered off course and struck the rocky barrier.

There are people who make a decision - and their whole life changes. For Lydia Paleschi, this moment was the first sailing trip of her life on board a small 22-foot wooden boat from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly. What began as an unassuming adventure with a friend became the beginning of a great love story between her and the sea.