BENETEAU Owners Take Part in 55th FIGAWI Race Weekend
BENETEAU owners joined the 55th FIGAWI race weekend, giving the builder another community-focused sailing event in the North American season.
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Waydoo Flyer EVO Racer Wins 2026 E-Foil World Cup Italy
Waydoo rider Agnes Wicander won the women’s division at the 2026 SFT E-Foil World Cup Italy stop on Lake Garda using the Flyer EVO …
2000 Class Adopts RS2000 Name for New Boats
The 2000 Class Association has adopted RS branding, with newly built boats to carry the RS2000 name after a 2026 committee vote.
Garmin Launches LiveScope 2 Real-Time Sonar
Garmin has introduced LiveScope 2 as its latest live-scanning sonar generation, aimed at giving anglers a clearer real-time view around the boat.
Melges 15 Fleet Completes Seven Races at Long Beach Race Week
Seventeen Melges 15s completed seven races over three days at Long Beach Race Week in a varied California State Championship Series event.
Grand Pavois 2026 Adds Start Boating Area for First-Time Buyers
Grand Pavois La Rochelle is introducing a dedicated Start Boating area for 2026, aimed at first-time buyers and visitors who want a simpler route …
ePropulsion Enters Powered-Kayak Market With kLite 750
ePropulsion has entered the powered-kayak market with the compact kLite 750 electric outboard, aimed at recreational and fishing kayaks.
Bavaria Summer Deal Adds Navigation Package to C38
Bavaria Yachts has included the C38 sailing yacht in its 2026 Summer Deal, adding an Advance navigation package at no extra cost.
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.
Wellcraft Opens America 250 Sales Event Across the Americas
Wellcraft has launched its America 250 Sales Event with dealer open houses, product walkthroughs, sea-trial opportunities and limited financing offers.
ePropulsion Spirit 2 Named a 2026 Top Product
ePropulsion's Spirit 2 electric outboard has been recognised as a 2026 Top Product, adding another industry award to the portable electric-motor category.
Garmin Launches Signal VHF 400 and 220 Marine Radios
Garmin has launched the Signal VHF 400 and 220 marine radios, combining compact touchscreen controls with modern connectivity and, on the VHF 400, integrated …
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