Tom Stierle Named RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2025
Swiss sailor Tom Stierle has received the RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2025 award after being selected from candidates nominated by Yachtmaster examiners worldwide.
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RYA Sets 10-Year Plan to Double Active Watersports Participation
The RYA and British Sailing have refreshed the Together on Water strategy with a 10-year goal to double active participation and widen access to …
RYA Sets Ten-Year Goal to Double Participation on the Water
The RYA has refreshed its Together on Water strategy with ten-year goals to double active participation and connect 10 million people more closely with …
BoatUS Foundation and NASBLA Form Boating Safety Partnership
The BoatUS Foundation and NASBLA have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation on recreational boating safety, education standards and outreach.
MRT Creates Commercial Innovation Organisation for Marine and Fuel Markets
Modern Recreational Technologies has created a Commercial Innovation organisation linking customer feedback with R&D, product management and digital commerce.
Global Boat Industry Moves Toward Common Life Cycle Assessment Standard
ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA have launched a global survey to shape a harmonised Life Cycle Assessment method for recreational boats and their supply chain.
RYA Junior Club Championships Grand Final Set for Northampton
The first RYA Junior Club Championships Grand Final is scheduled for 19–20 September at Northampton Sailing Club, with 20 qualifying teams racing Toppers and …
Welsh Youth and Junior Championships Draw 95 Sailors to Plas Heli
RYA Cymru Wales reports 95 sailors at the 12–13 September Youth and Junior Championships in Plas Heli, where strong wind, light air and mist …
Nautique Crowns 2026 Wakeboard and Wakesurf Champions at Robin Lake
Nautique has closed its 2026 wakeboard and wakesurf championship season at Callaway Gardens, with 284 athletes from 23 countries competing at Robin Lake.
Marine Match Launches UK Marketplace for Boat Repairs and Services
Marine Match is launching a UK marketplace that lets boat owners post work, receive private quotes from vetted marine professionals and build a digital …
PSA Prime Marine to Launch Prime Concierge at Southampton 2026
PSA Prime Marine will launch its expanded Prime Concierge owner-support service at Southampton International Boat Show 2026.
Nordkapp Parent Frydenbø Marine Appoints Calle Olsson as CEO
Frydenbø Marine has appointed boating-industry veteran Calle Olsson as CEO from 1 September, with international growth a priority for Nordkapp Boats.
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