6.9m Rhéa 23 Origine Leads New UK Distribution Deal
Universal Yachting has become the exclusive UK distributor for Rhéa Marine, with the 6.9-metre Rhéa 23 Origine chosen as the first model to arrive …
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TEMO Restarts Electric Outboard Operations After Vannes Factory Fire
French electric-propulsion specialist TEMO has resumed part of its operations after a fire destroyed its Vannes facility, with AIRSIDE outboard sales restarted and new …
Aquavista Acquires Clyde Marina as First Scottish Site
Aquavista has acquired Clyde Marina in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, adding its first Scottish location and taking the operator's UK network to 34 inland and …
British Marine Launches Digital Training Academy for Leisure Marine Skills
British Marine has launched a digital Training Academy intended to make industry-led learning more accessible to new starters, apprentices and existing leisure-marine workers.
Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Sets 12 October Entry Deadline
The 2026 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award will close entries on 12 October before public voting and a METSTRADE exhibition of the top 20 …
North Sails Apparel Appoints Maurizio Priano as Chief Brand Officer
North Sails Apparel has appointed Maurizio Priano as Chief Brand Officer with responsibility for brand, product and marketing strategy.
Suzuki Italia Marks 50 Years of Marine Outboard Development
Suzuki Italia is marking its 50th anniversary, tracing an outboard history in Italy from early two-strokes to today’s 350hp four-stroke range.
Sessa Marine Appoints Azzurro as Exclusive Turkey Dealer
Sessa Marine has appointed Azzurro as its Turkey dealer, extending Sessa Yachts and Key Largo sales and service through a multi-office network.
North Sails Germany Names Eckhard Kaller as Country Leader
North Sails Germany has appointed Eckhard Kaller to lead the business as long-serving managing director Stefan Matschuk retires.
Honda Opens Florida Marine Office to Accelerate US Product Development
Honda has opened a Florida Marine Office at its Grant-Valkaria test facility to bring global engineering closer to US builders, dealers and customers.
Yanmar Acquires Boatswain’s Locker to Expand Western US Marine Support
Yanmar has acquired long-standing distributor Boatswain’s Locker to strengthen dealer coverage, servicing and customer support across the western United States.
PRADCO Acquires Kent Outdoors and Expands Into Marine Safety
PRADCO Outdoor Brands has acquired Kent Outdoors, adding watersports and marine-safety brands including BOTE, Onyx, Liquid Force and Aquaglide.
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