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‘It’s Always Been RS’: A Conversation with Ben Willows, the New CEO of RS Marine Group
There are some people whose passion for sailing runs so deep, it feels like it’s woven into their DNA. Ben Willows is one of those people.
We’re Hiring! Direct Sales Executive at RS Sailing
Job Title: RS Sailing Direct Sales Executive
Location: Romsey + UK travel
Salary: £25,000 per year basic, plus commission & performance bonus
Leadership Transition for Sailing Raceboats, RS Sailing’s Distributor in Australia
Rhett Gowans is appointed as the new Managing Director of Sailing Raceboats, the Australian distributorship for RS Sailing.
Harbouring A Cleaner Salcombe with RS Electric Boats
Salcombe Harbour Authority is one of the operators taking part in the ZENOW Project. Their Pulse 63 is being actively trialled in real-world conditions.
Ben Willows Appointed CEO of RS Marine Group, Embarking on Next Chapter of Strategic Growth
With over 20 years of experience, Ben brings a proven track record of strategic development and a lifelong passion for sailing and RS boats themselves.
CanUK Vessel-to-Grid: A Transatlantic Partnership
Two coastlines, two nations, one shared mission… #CANUK is creating a global standard for marine vessel-to-grid technology.
RS Sailing Expands Cruising Portfolio with the RS Aira 22
RS Sailing, a leading innovator in the global sailing industry, is proud to announce the addition of the RS Aira 22 to its cruising portfolio, as it takes on the build license, distribution, marketing and sales from Aira Boats. This keelboat represents a significant...
New Bidirectional Charging Technology Demonstrated
Plymouth, UK - 24th April 2025 - Aqua superPower unveiled its ground-breaking bidirectional charging technology at the University of Plymouth, marking their demonstration debut of Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV). This pioneering showcase represented an...
RS Electric Boats and RAD Propulsion Support Iconic Oxford and Cambridge 2025 Boat Race
The companies provided two Pulse 63 electric RIBs, powered by RAD 40 drives, serving as chase boats, marking the start of a new sustainable future for the event.
Join Cheetah Marine at SEAWORK 2025: Discover the Future of Offshore Fishing with the Cheetah 9.5m Powercat
Cheetah Marine to showcase 9.5m Powercat at SEAWORK, 10-12 June 2025, in Southampton, with Sea Angling Champion Jason Williams.
The Evolution of the RS Catamaran Range: A Journey of Design Innovation
At RS Sailing, the pursuit of creating world-class catamarans began over a decade ago, with a vision to develop boats that were not only fun to sail but also offered exceptional engineering and performance. From the RS CAT16 to the RS CAT14 and the RS CAT12, this...
Salcombe Harbour Takes Delivery of Zero-Emissions RS Pulse 63 from RS Electric Boats
RS Electric Boats delivered their state-of-the-art RS Pulse 63 electric RIB to Salcombe Harbour on Friday 14th March 2025.