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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NMMA Opens 2027 Freedman Award Nominations for Marine Leaders
The NMMA is accepting nominations for the 2027 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Award, recognising individuals who have made lasting contributions to marine accessories and …
Regulator Marine Adds Two Florida Dealers for 2027 Boat Buyers
Regulator Marine has appointed The Ships Chandler in Destin and Sand N Sea Marine in Stuart as Florida dealers, extending local sales support for …
Discover Boating Announces New Dallas Boat Show for March 2027
The NMMA has launched the Discover Boating DTX Boat Show for 18–21 March 2027 at the Dallas convention centre, bringing another consumer boating event …
Fountaine Pajot Sets Up Greek Sales Venture with Atalanta
Fountaine Pajot Group and Atalanta Marine have created a new Greek partnership to support cruising catamarans, Dufour sailing yachts and owners across Greece and …
PredictWind Introduces New Starlink Data Controls for Boat Owners
PredictWind has announced Starlink offshore data-control modes intended to help boat owners manage bandwidth and limit unnecessary online traffic when underway.
PredictWind Man Overboard App Connects Crew Alerts and Chartplotter
PredictWind has introduced a man-overboard app using DataHub Pro Wi-Fi disconnection to trigger crew alerts and mark a reported fall position on compatible chartplotters.
Yamaha DockPoint Adds Sideways Joystick Control to Pontoons
Yamaha has unveiled DockPoint Pontoon, combining a single outboard with an integrated water-jet thruster for sideways and rotational joystick docking control.
Godfrey Reveals Redesigned 2027 AquaPatio Pontoon Range
Godfrey has redesigned its AquaPatio pontoon range for 2027 with a digital helm, tool-free accessories, replaceable upholstery and a new 27-foot twin-engine platform.
Yamaha Power Into Fall Offers Outboard Warranty and Dealer Credits
Yamaha Marine is offering additional service coverage and dealer credits on eligible US outboard purchases from 12 October to 14 December 2026.
Amsterdam Summit to Discuss Marina Investment and Shore Facilities
The Yacht Infrastructure Summit is organising an Amsterdam programme on marina investment, infrastructure and services, a topic relevant to the wider recreational boating sector.
D-Marin Proposes Acquisition of Porto San Rocco Marina
D-Marin has outlined an agreement to acquire Porto San Rocco in the northern Adriatic, with the transaction subject to completion arrangements.
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