Eric Martin Retires After More Than 60 Years in UK Leisure Boating
Scottish marine-industry figure Eric Martin is retiring after a career of more than six decades following the sale of Clyde Marina and Sunbird International …
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Fifteen British Sailors Selected for 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships
British Youth Sailing has selected 15 sailors for the Youth Sailing World Championships at Vilamoura, Portugal, from 15 to 19 December 2026.
Welsh Youth Sailor Wilf Tovey Receives RYA Cymru Wales Impact Award
RYA Cymru Wales has recognised 16-year-old Mumbles Yacht Club sailor Wilf Tovey for the support he gives younger and newer members of the sailing …
RYA Extends 2027 Awards Applications to 11 October
The RYA has extended applications for its 2027 annual awards until 5pm on 11 October, with five categories recognising positive change across boating.
Sportsman Adds Off The Hook Yachts to Wilmington Dealer Network
Sportsman Boats has announced Sportsman Adds Off The Hook Yachts to Wilmington Dealer Network. Sportsman added Off The Hook Yachts to its dealer network …
Sportsman Dealer Collins Expands to Morehead City
Sportsman Boats has announced Sportsman Dealer Collins Expands to Morehead City. Sportsman dealer Collins expanded into Morehead City, North Carolina, in August 2026. The …
Correct Craft Acquires Ranger Tugs, Cutwater and Solara Parent Fluid Motion
Correct Craft has announced Acquires Ranger Tugs, Cutwater and Solara Parent Fluid Motion. Correct Craft acquired Fluid Motion in July 2026, adding Ranger Tugs, …
Finnmaster Appoints Hansung Marine as South Korea Dealer
Finnmaster has announced Appoints Hansung Marine as South Korea Dealer. Finnmaster appointed Hansung Marine as its dealer in South Korea in August 2026. The …
Torqeedo Adds Polar Explorer Jill Heinerth to Electric Explorers Programme
Torqeedo has expanded its Electric Explorers programme with Canadian cave diver, polar explorer, author and filmmaker Jill Heinerth. The partnership centres on using compact …
Honda Opens Florida Marine Office to Expand U.S. Marine Development
Honda has launched a new Florida Marine Office at its existing marine R&D facility in Grant-Valkaria, Florida. The office brings regional and global engineering …
VETUS Maxwell Gains IBBI Certified Supplier Status
VETUS Maxwell has been awarded Certified Supplier status by Independent Boat Builders Inc. for its windlasses and anchoring systems. The companies say the relationship …
Groupe Beneteau Unveils 24 New Models and Expands NEO Refit
Groupe Beneteau has set out a 24-model launch programme for the 2026-27 season while widening its NEO manufacturer-backed refit service from two models to …
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