METSTRADE 2026 Adds North American Market and Compliance Sessions
METSTRADE 2026 will include a North American Stage focused on market entry, compliance, retail conditions and business opportunities for the recreational marine sector.
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RYA Sets Out 10 Reasons to Visit Southampton Boat Show 2026
The RYA has published its 2026 Southampton International Boat Show preview, highlighting more than 700 marine brands, over 250 boats and a broad programme …
Wooden Boat Stage Expands at Southampton Boat Show 2026
Southampton International Boat Show is expanding its Wooden Boat Stage for 2026 with practical demonstrations, career sessions and hands-on activities for younger visitors.
Saxdor Brings 340 GTWA and 320 GTO to Cannes 2026
Saxdor used Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 to showcase the 340 GTWA and 320 GTO alongside larger models, highlighting two under-12m options in its range.
Saxdor
Dragonfly Brings Sub-12m Trimaran Range to Cannes 2026
Dragonfly is using Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 to present its trimaran range, including the 25, 28, new 33 and 36 models relevant to LBG.
Hiswa te Water 2026 Closes With More Than 425 New Boats
Hiswa te Water has completed its 41st edition with more than 425 new boats on display, giving the Dutch leisure-boat market a broad end-of-summer …
METSTRADE Expands Marina and Yard Focus for 2026
METSTRADE is expanding its Marina & Yard Zone for 2026 as marina operators face growing investment pressure around infrastructure, electrification, technology and customer services.
Southampton Boat Show Restores Inland Waterways Zone
The Southampton International Boat Show is bringing back its dedicated Inland Waterways feature for 2026, giving canal and river boating a distinct presence within …
AB Inflatables Brings Tender and RIB Range to Cannes 2026
AB Inflatables confirmed a broad tender and RIB presence at Cannes 2026, including ABJET craft and aluminium and fibreglass models.
AB Inflatables
Yamarin Brings Aura Cabin and 80 DC to Cannes 2026
Yamarin is presenting two of its largest sub-12-metre models at Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, pairing the enclosed Aura Cabin with the open 80 DC …
Yamarin
RS21 World Championship Heads to Cannes in October 2026
RS Sailing says the 2026 RS21 World Championship will be held at Yacht Club de Cannes from 28 to 31 October, with around 50 …
Bar Crusher Brings Five Fishing Models to Perth Boat Show 2026
Bar Crusher confirmed a five-model aluminium fishing-boat display for the 2026 Perth Boat Show with Western Australian dealer Aquasports Marine.
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