Dinghy Show Brings Boat Classes and Sail Developments Together
The 2026 RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show featured boat classes, sails and equipment alongside practical advice, giving small-boat sailors opportunities to explore upgrades.
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Supernova Dinghy Class Plans First Scottish Nationals
The Supernova dinghy class announced its first Scottish national championship at St Mary’s Loch Sailing Club in May 2026, reflecting growth in the single-handed …
Honda and Micore Show Five Boats at Karlshamn
Honda Marine and Swedish boatbuilder Micore have joined forces at Karlshamn Boat Show with five powered craft and an engine display running from BF20 …
Honda Powers 30 Boats at Hiswa te Water 2026
Honda Marine has announced 30 Honda-powered boats at Hiswa te Water, with builders including Highfield, Micore and Ranieri showing a range of outboard-powered leisure …
IBEX Adds Focused Pavilions and Trade Routes for 2026
IBEX is expanding specialist pavilions and guided trade routes at its 6–8 October Tampa event to connect marine companies with propulsion, electronics, composites and …
IBEX Sets Industry Breakfast for 6 October
IBEX will open its October programme with an industry breakfast featuring a recreational boating market address, leadership recognition and innovation awards ahead of the …
Southampton Show Programme Includes More Than 20 Boat Debuts
The RYA has previewed more than 20 world, UK and show debuts at Southampton International Boat Show, with over 250 craft in the event …
Boat Show Exhibitors Invited to Back Carbon and Plastic Projects
Southampton International Boat Show introduced a voluntary exhibitor scheme using £50 contributions towards selected carbon and plastic projects, with participation certificates available.
More Than 130 Young Sailors Race at John Minnis Championships
More than 130 young sailors from clubs across Northern Ireland and the Republic took part at Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, with eight …
Metstrade 2026 Sets Programme on Technology and Marine Skills
Metstrade has published its November conference programme, putting digital boatbuilding, workforce development and practical sustainability alongside equipment design for marine businesses.
Junior Club Championships Bring Topper and RS Feva Teams Together
The first RYA Junior Club Championships brought young Topper and RS Feva sailors to Northampton Sailing Club for two days of team racing, shared …
Norwalk Boat Show Opens 50th Anniversary Edition
The 2026 Discover Boating Norwalk Boat Show opens 24 September at Norwalk Cove Marina, marking 50 years with new education, tours and on-water activities.
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