IBEX 2026 Briefing Puts Small-Boat Materials and Safety Under Review
The questions faced by a small-boat builder are not limited to how a hull performs on the water. Materials, workplace procedures and product documentation …
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Groupe Beneteau Reports Higher First-Half 2026 Revenue
Groupe Beneteau has reported first-half 2026 revenue of €449.2 million, up 11.2%, while income from ordinary operations improved by nearly €20 million to breakeven.
METSTRADE Names First 20 Marine Startups for 2026
Metstrade has named the first 20 companies joining its two startup areas for the 2026 Amsterdam show, with Fort Insurance confirmed as official sponsor.
METSTRADE Panel Focuses on the Next Marine Generation
METSTRADE 2026 will bring senior leaders from Brunswick, West Marine, The Magenta Project and Saxdor Yachts together to discuss talent and the future marine …
MarineShift360 Accelerator Backs Recyclable Marine Materials
The 2026 MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator brings Gurit, nlcomp and MobyFly into a year-long programme testing marine materials, recycling and hydrofoil lifecycle impacts.
Sunlight Expands Marine Battery Production Through Lehmann
Sunlight Group has opened an automated production line in Xanthi, Greece, for Lehmann Marine battery systems, with annual capacity of up to 300 MWh.
RYA Scotland Secures £40,000 Summer Sailing Fund
RYA Scotland’s 2026 Summer of Sailing initiative provided a £40,000 youth-activity fund through the wider Summer of Sport programme.
Six Northern Ireland Clubs Share Volunteering Grant Lessons
RYA Northern Ireland’s We’re All In small-grants programme supported six organisations seeking to recruit and recognise volunteers.
RYA Scotland Reviews Summer Club Activity and November Conference
RYA Scotland’s summer review highlights club events, youth programmes and its November Connected Conference in Stirling.
Quoile and Newtownards Join RYA OnBoard Sailing Programme
Two Northern Ireland clubs have become RYA OnBoard providers, broadening junior sailing and windsurfing opportunities.
RYA Explores Youth Sailing Pathways into Professional SailGP
A July RYA feature describes how club and youth sailing can lead into professional racing, coaching and technical roles.
Ballyholme Volunteers Receive Two RYA Northern Ireland Awards
Aidan Pounder and Rob Milligan have received RYA Northern Ireland Impact Awards for their contributions to club and regional sailing.
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