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• Bénéteau Gran Turismo and Alpine - the reasons for a strategic partnership

  04 March 2025 ( #English Edition, #Bénéteau, #Bénéteau gran Turismo, #Alpine, #Motorboat, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments, #France )

  The last Düsseldorf Boat Show was an opportunity to discover in Hall 1, on the Bénéteau stand, a magnificent Alpine A110 in metallic France Blue (second-hand), posing proudly alongside a Gran Turismo. Why such a display, which seems quite logical when...

• UNOC3 - FPT Industrial commits to protecting Mediterranean underwater forests alongside the One Ocean Foundation

  06 June 2025 ( #English Edition, #FPT Industrial, #Iveco, #Blue Forest, #UNOC3, #The United Nations Ocean Conference, #One Ocean Foundation, #Mediterranean Sea, #Environment )

  On 8 June, World Oceans Day, FPT Industrial — the Iveco Group brand specialising in low environmental impact propulsion systems — reaffirmed its commitment to preserving marine environments by supporting the ‘Blue Forest’ project led by the One Ocean...

• UNOC3 - Oceans on borrowed time: French citizens express increased vigilance and call for action

  09 June 2025 ( #English Edition, #UNOC3, #The United Nations Ocean Conference, #Nice, #France, #Nice Harbour, #Mediterranean Sea, #Environment, #Nautism )

  On the occasion of the United Nations Ocean Conference, a Toluna – Harris Interactive survey reveals that French public opinion is clear-headed and demanding when it comes to marine issues. Between deep attachment and well-founded concerns, citizens expect...

• Dufour unveils an immersive 3D configurator for designing your own custom yacht

  23 June 2025 ( #English Edition, #Dufour Yachts, #Dufour 48, #New Models 2025-2026, #Boating, #Sailing - Windsurf - Kite, #Innovation, #Distribution & Services )

  With the launch of the Dufour 48, the La Rochelle-based shipyard, a subsidiary of the Fountaine-Pajot group, is offering its future owners a unique experience: the custom design of their sailing boat using an intuitive and immersive 3D configurator. Designed...

• Yamaha Motor marks 70 years of mechanical adventure with a unique collection of clothing and accessories

  24 June 2025 ( #English Edition, #Yamaha, #Boating, #Motorboat, #Lifestyle, #Maritime Heritage, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments )

  To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Yamaha Motor is launching an exclusive line of clothing and accessories that pays tribute to its history and competitive spirit. This capsule collection, designed as a nod to the Japanese brand's history, combines clothing...

• North Sails and Ferrari Hypersail join forces in the pursuit of performance and innovation

  22 September 2025 ( #English Edition, #North Sails, #Ferrari, #Ferrari Hypersail, #Sailing - Windsurf - Kite, #Matteo Lanzavecchia, #North Technology Group, #New Models 2025-2026, #Innovation and Technology )

  It is a meeting of two worlds where high standards reign supreme: offshore sailing and motor racing. North Sails and Ferrari have formalised a strategic partnership around the Ferrari Hypersail project, an initiative that pushes the boundaries of performance,...

• Boating – Nautical start-ups in the spotlight at boot Düsseldorf 2026

  27 October 2025 ( #English Edition, #Boot 2026, #European Boating Industry, #EBI, #Yachting Ventures, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments, #Düsseldorf )

  Recreational boats - Startup x Investor Day, organised by Yachting Ventures and the European Boating Industry, returns in January 2026 in an expanded format. The event, which has become a major fixture at boot Düsseldorf, aims to strengthen the links...

• Innovation & Technology: new products from Vetus and Maxwell coming soon

  02 October 2025 ( #English Edition, #Metstrade 2025, #IBEX, #Amsterdam, #Tampa, #Vetus, #Maxwell, #Innovation and Technology, #New Models 2025-2026 )

  Two major events in the nautical industry will welcome Vetus and Maxwell, leading brands in the development of on-board technical and anchoring solutions, this autumn. This will be an opportunity for professionals to discover new technologies and strategic...

• Boating - China's Highfield strengthens its American presence with the Escape series in composite

  01 November 2025 ( #Highfield, #RIBs, #Boating, #Motorboat, #USA, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments, #FLIBS 2025 )

  Chinese manufacturer Highfield Boats presented its new Escape Series range at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), a line of fibreglass-hulled RIBs manufactured in the United States. This initiative is part of a strategy to adapt to trade...

• Sunseeker: a decisive financial contribution to secure restructuring

  07 November 2025 ( #Sunseeker, #Yachting, #Superyachts, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments, #Cheyne Capital, #Cross Ocean Partners, #English Edition )

  Sunseeker International, the British luxury yacht manufacturer, has secured significant new financial backing as its restructuring continues. The company will receive several million pounds from two investors, Cheyne Capital and Cross Ocean Partners,...

• The European Union is incorporating boating into its green strategy, with a highly pragmatic approach.

  05 November 2025 ( #Environment, #Boating, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments, #EBI, #Federations and Unions, #European Union, #Innovation and Technology, #English Edition )

  The publication of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) by the European Commission marks an unprecedented milestone for the nautical industry. For the first time, recreational boats are included in an EU investment strategy linked to the decarbonisation...

• The off-season: ideal for chartering a yacht in the Mediterranean with Dream Yacht

  12 August 2025 ( #English Edition, #Dream Yacht, #Dream Yacht Charter, #Boat Rental, #Boating, #Sailing - Windsurf - Kite, #Multihulls, #Catamarans, #Mediterranean Sea )

  When summer draws to a close, the Mediterranean enters a rare interlude, prized by experienced sailors. Between September and November, the sea regains its calm, the ports breathe easier and the landscapes are bathed in a softer light. It's the ideal...

• Saxdor Yachts put up for sale: rapid growth, a business model under strain

  26 January 2026 ( #Saxdor, #Saxdor 460 GTC, #Eco Yachting, #Boating Industry, #English Edition )

  According to several consistent sources heard during Boot Düsseldorf 2026, Finnish boatbuilder Saxdor Yachts has reportedly been put up for sale by its founder, Sakari Mattila. This move is in line with the trajectory of a serial entrepreneur in the marine...

• ISA Yachts unveils the 70-metre Blade, in collaboration with Lobanov Design

  20 March 2026 ( #English Edition, #Yachting, #Boating, #Yachts, #Superyachts, #ISA Yachts, #Lobanov Design, #Palumbo Superyachts, #New Models 2025-2026 )

  The Italian builder ISA Yachts has unveiled a new 70-metre superyacht concept, named Blade, marking the start of a collaboration with Lobanov Design. This project is part of a drive to strengthen the Palumbo Superyachts group’s presence in the large sports...

• U-Boat Worx delivers its Super Sub following successful sea trials in Curaçao

  19 March 2026 ( #English Edition, #Boating, #Submarine, #Super Sub, #U-Boat Worx, #Curaçao, #New Models 2026 - 2027, #Innovation and Technology, #Yachting )

  The Dutch manufacturer U-Boat Worx has completed sea trials of its new private submersible, the Super Sub, marking a decisive milestone ahead of its delivery to its first customer. Conducted off the coast of Curaçao, this phase of intensive testing was...

• Brunswick launches TotalCare, an extended warranty programme for motorboat owners

  02 June 2026 ( #English Edition, #Brunswick, #Bayliner, #Quicksilver, #Boston Whales, #Sea Ray, #Navan, #Motorboat, #Technical - Practical - New Products )

  With TotalCare, Brunswick Corporation (Bayliner, Quicksilver, Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Navan...) is launching a new extended warranty scheme aimed at motorboat owners. Coverage of equipment, reimbursement of certain repair costs and simplified pricing...

• The Port of Gothenburg is launching the construction of a liquefied biogas plant

  26 May 2026 ( #English Edition, #Gothenburg, #Sweden, #Port of Gothenburg, #Nordion Energi, #Liquefied Biogas, #Harbours & Stopovers, #Maritime - Fishing - Inland Waters, #Environment )

  The Port of Gothenburg is continuing to develop its alternative fuel infrastructure with the start of construction on a new liquefied biogas facility. Led by Nordion Energi, this project aims to improve access to renewable biogas for a number of industrial...

• Gruinard Island, the forbidden island: when Scotland became a secret laboratory for biological warfare

  11 May 2026 ( #English Edition, #Gruinard Island, #Scotland, #Atlantic, #Islands & Archipelagos, #Great Britain, #Environment, #Maritime Heritage )

  Off the coast of the Scottish Highlands, a small, windswept island has long epitomised one of the most disturbing episodes in British military history. Transformed during the Second World War into a testing ground for biological weapons, Gruinard remained...

• West Marine, the US marine equipment retail giant, on the brink of collapse

  12 May 2026 ( #English Edition, #West Marine, #Distribution & Services, #Boating, #Technical - Practical - New Products, #USA, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments )

  West Marine, the undisputed leader in the US marine retail sector, may soon file for Chapter 11 restructuring. Behind this potential controlled bankruptcy lie the difficulties facing the US market, which is grappling with inflation, pressure on consumer...

• Exclusive – Honda Marine is significantly expanding its 4XC range with seven new boats developed in collaboration with BMA

  01 September 2026 ( #English Edition, #Honda, #Honda Marine, #BMA, #New Models 2026-2027, #Motorboat, #Boating, #Italy, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments )

  Honda Marine Europe is taking the next step in the development of its 4XC range of boats. Having pioneered this concept with a range of RIBs, the Japanese engine manufacturer is joining forces with the Italian boatbuilder BMA to launch seven new polyester...

• Confidential - Bénéteau Group to Launch Second Catamaran Brand

  06 September 2018 ( #Lagoon, #Multihulls, #New models 2018-2019, #Sailboats, #Catamarans, #Boat Industry, #Boating, #English Edition )

  According to our information, the Bénéteau Group, world leader in recreational boating, with brands such as Bénéteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Prestige, CNB, Monte Carlo Yachts, Scarab, Wellcraft, Glastron, Four Winns, Seascape and Delphia, would be on the verge...

• Domani Sportyacht S30 – Belgium has a real sailboat builder again !

  18 March 2019 ( #Domani S30, #Domani Yachts, #Belgium, #New models 2018-2019, #Sailboats, #English Edition )

  For a number of years, founder Michael Goddaert built a prototype in a small yard in Brecht, Antwerp. The sailboat turned out to be a success and together with Dutch naval architect Peter Bosgraaf and Flemish designer Jonathan Anthierens, a 3D model was...

• Torqeedo's ultra-quiet new electric outboard is making a splash

  09 April 2019 ( #Torqeedo, #Electric Outboard, #Innovation, #English Edition )

  Torqeedo's new direct-drive Travel motor is the latest offering in the manufacturer’s market-leading series of high-tech electric alternatives to small petrol outboards for dinghies and daysailers. In a newly released video clip of the Travel 1103 C in...

• Brunswick’s New York Mills Operation earns Governor’s Safety Award

  22 June 2019 ( #Brunswick Group, #Boat Industry, #USA, #Governor's Safety Award, #Minnesota, #English Edition )

  Brunswick Corporation’s New York Mills Operation has earned a Governor’s Safety Award from the Minnesota Safety Council and was recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health during the recent Governor’s Safety Awards. This comes just a week...

• 48 Wallytender - 3 new sales prior to its world debut at the 2019 Yachting Festival

  25 June 2019 ( #Wally, #Yachting, #Boat Industry, #Yachting Festival 2019, #48 Wallytender, #Ferretti Group, #Italy, #English Edition )

  Following a period of strategic partnership, the iconic Wally brand is now fully owned by Ferretti Group. The acquisition has already resulted in sales with 3 confirmed orders for the new 48 Wallytender before the first unit touches the water. The first...