Highfield Appoints Ian Clark as UK Country Manager
Highfield Boats has appointed Ian Clark as UK Country Manager, adding a dedicated leadership role for the brand's British market activity.
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Axopar 37 Retains U.S. Sales Lead in Its Class
Axopar says the 37 remained the best-selling outboard-powered boat in the U.S. 35-40ft segment for a second consecutive year, based on registration and retail …
Axopar and Flite Launch Boater-Focused eFoil in U.S.
Axopar and Flite have brought their boater-focused electric hydrofoil board to the U.S., extending the leisure experience beyond the boat itself.
Axopar Brings Digital Product Passport to U.S.
Axopar has introduced its digital product passport in the U.S. market, giving owners a structured digital record intended to improve transparency across the ownership …
Axopar 38 Makes U.S. Premiere at Palm Beach
Axopar brought its new 38 range to the United States at Palm Beach, marking the model family's first major U.S. public showing.
Saffier Experience Days Bring Sailors Inside IJmuiden Yard
Saffier Yachts says its March 2026 Experience Days brought visitors from several countries into the IJmuiden shipyard to see boats in build.
Garmin Unveils 360-Degree Sonar With Spy Pole
Garmin has introduced a 360-degree scanning sonar system and motorised Spy Pole designed to give anglers a broader view of fish and structure around …
Nautitech Ends Production of 40 Open After 259 Boats
Nautitech has ended production of the 40 Open after thirteen years and 259 units, closing a major chapter in the Rochefort yard’s cruising-catamaran range.
Garmin Publishes Annual inReach SOS Message Report
Garmin has published its annual inReach SOS report, offering boaters and other outdoor users a current look at how satellite emergency messaging is being …
Axopar 29 XC Receives YachtBuyer 5-Star Trophy
The Axopar 29 XC Cross Cabin has received a five-star trophy following a detailed independent review covering handling, build, accommodation, helm, deck layout and …
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Yamaha Marine Earns Multiple Honors at Miami 2026
Yamaha's U.S. Marine Business Unit collected multiple awards at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show across recreational boating products and customer satisfaction.
ePropulsion Spirit 2 Wins Miami Innovation Award
ePropulsion's Spirit 2 has won the alternative-propulsion Innovation Award at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show, adding recognition for compact electric outboards.
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