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A global survey seeking boatbuilder input on life-cycle assessment is approaching its 23 October deadline as NMMA, ICOMIA and European Boating Industry prepare pilot testing.
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The NMMA has published a summary of boatbuilder expeditions staged with the US Department of the Interior, showcasing access to national parks and public …
NMMA President Frank Hugelmeyer used the 2026 IBEX industry breakfast to stress affordability, boating access and changing customer expectations across marine manufacturing.
Lauriane Nolot and Riccardo Pianosi secure direct final berths at the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam after strong racing in the Bay of Angels near …
The World Sailing Inclusion Championships finish in Portimão with Piotr Cichocki taking two gold medals, a dramatic Swedish title and 222 athletes from 40 …
Basilico takes the 2026 Italian Meteor Championship at Barcolana58 with Matteo Sampiero at the helm, beating Frivolotto and Pekoranera Ensto in a closely fought …
Aspire wins the 2026 5.5 Metre World Championship at Lavrion by two points over Artemis after a wind-disrupted regatta, with Ku-Ring-Gai III taking bronze.
Yamaha-sponsored professional angler Nick LeBrun won the Ultimate Angler World Championship at Lake Guntersville after a 28lb 2oz final-day bag.
Organisers of the Musto iQFOiL World Championship announced a free family Fan Zone at Weymouth Pavilion for finals day on 12 September 2026. Running …
Weymouth and Portland were selected to host the Musto iQFOiL World Championship from 7 to 12 September 2026, marking a significant return of high-level …
The Royal Yachting Association's Junior Club Championships programme scheduled its first Grand Final for 19–20 September 2026 at Northampton Sailing Club. The initiative was …
Australia's 305 marinas generated $965 million in gross revenue during 2025 and supported almost 24,000 jobs, according to the Marina Industries Association's latest national …
Grand Pavois La Rochelle closed its 2026 edition with 59,000 visitors and organisers reporting strong interest in small motorboats, alongside a younger audience entering …
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