Tohatsu America Takes Over Achilles Inflatable Boat Distribution
Tohatsu America will take over sales, distribution and after-sales support for Achilles inflatable boats across the United States and Canada from 1 October 2026.
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Allan Terhune Jr Wins 2026 MC Scow National Championship
Allan Terhune Jr has won the 2026 MC Scow National Championship at Crystal Lake Yacht Club after three days of racing against a 96-boat …
Southern Pacific Boats Named Official RIB Partner of Australian Sailing
Australian Sailing has signed a six-year partnership with Southern Pacific Boats, making the Australasian manufacturer its official RIB supplier through Brisbane 2032.
Yamaha Expands Connected Boat Offering With Skipperi
Yamaha Marine's Connected Boat Division expanded its business and product offering with Skipperi, a Yamaha-owned boat-club platform intended to create recurring dealer revenue.
BENETEAU and Alpine Begin Long-Term Brand Partnership
BENETEAU and Alpine have announced a long-term partnership linking two French brands around design, performance and customer experiences.
Excess 11 Makes Hong Kong Brand Debut
Excess has held its first brand-discovery evening in Hong Kong, using the Excess 11 as the centrepiece for local sailors and prospective owners.
Wellcraft Dealer Meeting 2026 Sets Out Next Steps
Wellcraft brought North American dealers together in Charleston for product presentations, marketing discussions, sea trials and dealer recognition.
Axopar Expands Finnish Dealer Network With Bike & Boat World
Axopar has appointed Bike & Boat World as an authorised Finnish dealer, expanding sales, sea-trial and after-sales access in its home market.
Garmin Selected as Official Supplier for Luna Rossa
Garmin has been selected as an official supplier to Luna Rossa for the campaign toward the 38th America’s Cup, supplying navigation, communication, mapping, lighting …
ePropulsion Extends SailGP Small-Craft Partnership Through 2027
ePropulsion and SailGP have extended their partnership through 2027, keeping electric propulsion in use across support and event craft around the racing series.
Highfield Appoints Ian Clark as UK Country Manager
Highfield Boats has appointed Ian Clark as UK Country Manager, adding a dedicated leadership role for the brand's British market activity.
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Yamaha Marine Earns Multiple Honors at Miami 2026
Yamaha's U.S. Marine Business Unit collected multiple awards at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show across recreational boating products and customer satisfaction.
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