Elvstrøm Sails Establishes New US Sail Loft in Newport
Danish sailmaker Elvstrøm Sails has opened a new North American operation in the Newport, Rhode Island area to improve sail supply, fitting and service …
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Sea Ray Adds Tri-Star Marine as New Knoxville Dealer
Sea Ray has appointed Tri-Star Power Sports & Marine as an authorised dealer in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering a new local contact for boat sales …
Cockwells Marks 30 Years with Duchy Motor Launch Parade
Cornish boatbuilder Cockwells has celebrated its thirtieth anniversary with a Falmouth flotilla of Duchy launches and custom craft, alongside an announcement about its management …
Pettit Adds Matte and Direct-to-Metal Coatings for Boat Maintenance
Pettit has updated its boat-paint range with an EZ maintenance family and two professional IKONIKOLOR PRO products aimed at easier application planning and specialised …
Mercury's Five 300hp V8 Outboards Serve Different Boat Types
A new Mercury Marine technical discussion explains why its 300hp FourStroke, Verado, Pro XS, Racing 300R and SeaPro outboards are intended for different boating …
ABYC Invites Marine Technicians to Speak at SUR/TECH 2027
The American Boat & Yacht Council has opened proposals for its March 2027 SUR/TECH conference, inviting professionals to share expertise on marine electronics, survey …
New USVI Sailing Week to Link Racing, Cruising and Boat Expo
The US Virgin Islands will stage a new sailing week from 8 to 11 April 2027, bringing racing, cruising rallies and the Virgin Islands …
Plymouth Boat Fest Announces June 2027 Return
Plymouth Yacht Haven has confirmed the third Plymouth Boat Fest for 12 June 2027, with boat exhibitors, regional marine services and a dedicated Marine …
MCA Urges Boaters to Prepare for GPS Jamming and Spoofing
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published MGN 719 guidance on degraded satellite navigation, with lessons for recreational skippers who rely heavily on GPS …
Sunbury Dry Dock Reopens for Thames Boat Surveys
Boat owners and operators on the Thames have regained a dry-docking option after Sunbury Dry Dock reopened through a lease with R8 Marine, with …
US Boatbuilders Highlight Public-Water Access in America’s 250th Events
The NMMA has published a summary of boatbuilder expeditions staged with the US Department of the Interior, showcasing access to national parks and public …
J Composites Says Sailing Demand Is Strong but Staffing Restricts Output
French sailboat builder J Composites says its production has been limited by a shortage of skilled workers rather than a lack of orders, while …
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