British Marine Appoints Sarah Wallbank as Global Partnerships Ambassador
British Marine has invited August Race chief executive Sarah Wallbank to a non-executive Global Partnerships Ambassador role, extending its international industry network.
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Tigé Adds North Water Marine to New Hampshire Lakes Dealer Network
Tigé Boats has expanded its dealer representation into New Hampshire's Lakes Region through North Water Marine, a regional outlet for wake and surf boats.
Tigé and ATX Add Nautical One Marine Center to Central Florida Network
Tigé Boats and ATX Surf Boats have appointed Nautical One Marine Center in Orlando, expanding their retail and service presence across Central Florida lakes.
Seattle Boat Company Acquires Bayside Marine in Everett
Seattle Boat Company has acquired Bayside Marine in Everett, extending its Puget Sound dealership network and adding specialist outboard and fishing-boat experience.
Northern Ireland Sailing Team Gains New Vehicle Partner for Equipment Travel
Royal Yachting Association Northern Ireland has named Belfast vehicle-leasing company Carmercial as official vehicle partner for the organisation and the Northern Ireland Sailing Team. …
RYA Invites Sailing Experts to Help Shape International Governance
The Royal Yachting Association has invited expressions of interest from experienced people who want to contribute to the wider governance of international sailing. Its …
Wetwheels Seeks £250,000 to Grow Accessible Boating Support
Wetwheels Foundation has set a three-year fundraising target of £250,000 to strengthen the management and support structures behind its accessible boating network. Announced through …
TYHA Prepares Online Eighth Edition of Marina Code of Practice
The Yacht Harbour Association is preparing to release the eighth edition of its Marina Code of Practice, replacing the seventh edition with a digital-only …
RYA Southampton 2026 Programme Put Small-Boat Training and Careers First
The Royal Yachting Association used Southampton International Boat Show, held from 18 to 27 September 2026, to highlight training opportunities and routes into marine …
Julie Walker to Take Over as RYA Scotland Chair in November
RYA Scotland has introduced Julie Walker as its incoming board chair, with the handover scheduled for the organisation's annual general meeting on 5 November …
ExploMar Adds Maldives Distributor for High-Performance Electric Outboards
Electric-propulsion manufacturer ExploMar has appointed Eongrid as its exclusive Maldives distributor, with local demonstrations and sea trials planned for electric outboard systems.
Vanclaes Opens Poole Factory for Stainless-Steel Boat Trailers
Dutch trailer specialist Vanclaes has opened a UK company and factory in Poole, creating a local base for stainless-steel boat trailers, stock, parts and …
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