Axopar 38 Cross Top Completes Three-Model Range
Axopar has completed its new 38 family with the Cross Top, adding a more open configuration while retaining meaningful weather protection for day boating …
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Hiswa te Water 2026 Closes With More Than 425 New Boats
Hiswa te Water has completed its 41st edition with more than 425 new boats on display, giving the Dutch leisure-boat market a broad end-of-summer …
Mercury and BlueNav Demonstrate Hybrid Highfield Patrol 700
Mercury Marine and BlueNav have combined a 250hp SeaPro outboard with twin 8kW electric motors on a Highfield Patrol 700 to demonstrate a retrofit-friendly …
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Tarbert Harbour Opens Winter Berthing for 2026
Tarbert Harbour on Loch Fyne has opened bookings for its 2026 winter berthing season, combining sheltered access with upgraded facilities and on-site maintenance support.
ePropulsion Appoints Yann Herriot as Global OEM Director
ePropulsion has appointed Yann Herriot as global OEM director, signalling a stronger push to integrate electric propulsion directly with boatbuilders and shipyards.
RYA Summer of Sailing Fund Gets Young People Afloat Across Scotland
More than 25 organisations have used RYA Scotland’s £40,000 Summer of Sailing fund to create new opportunities for young people to get onto the …
ONETenders Seeks Global Dealers for 3.5m–4.2m Carbon-Fibre Range
New Zealand builder ONETenders is seeking international distribution for three lightweight carbon-fibre tenders, including monohull and catamaran designs measuring 3.5m to 4.2m.
Strangford Lough Youth Series Finishes With 70+ Junior Sailors
The Strangford Lough Youth Series has completed its 18th season after five club-hosted legs and participation by more than 70 junior sailors across several …
Western Australia Wind Campaign Warns Small-Boat Skippers
Western Australia’s transport department has renewed its boating-safety campaign with a new focus on wind conditions, vessel size and decisions made before launch.
Discover Boating Expands Practical Safety Video Series
Discover Boating is extending its short-form safety series with new videos covering fishing, docking and boat-ramp use, aimed at making everyday boating skills easier …
NMMA Q2 Barometer Shows Softer Outlook but Stable Fundamentals
Recreational-boating executives became more cautious in the second quarter of 2026, but the NMMA’s latest Marine Leadership Barometer still points to broadly stable underlying …
Falmouth Marina Completes First Phase of £2m Upgrade
Premier Marinas has completed the first stage of a £2 million improvement programme at Falmouth Marina, with new pontoons, initial dredging and wider utility …
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