Digital Yacht NAVDoctor Pro Wins NMEA Award for Network Diagnostics
NAVDoctor Pro from Digital Yacht has received the NMEA Technology Award for a device that helps technicians identify NMEA 2000 network faults aboard recreational …
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SeaSure Unveils AI Maintenance Records for Smaller Boats
SeaSure has introduced a vessel-specific marine maintenance intelligence system to organise boat manuals, service history and troubleshooting information for owners and marine technicians.
Seaview Appoints Marine Electronics Veteran Hans Rooker as National Sales Manager
Marine mounting-equipment maker Seaview has appointed former Standard Horizon specialist Hans Rooker to lead US sales and technical support across its Seaview and APEX …
IBEX Industry Address Calls for More Accessible and Affordable Recreational Boating
NMMA President Frank Hugelmeyer used the 2026 IBEX industry breakfast to stress affordability, boating access and changing customer expectations across marine manufacturing.
NMMA Names Aine Denari Chair of 2027–28 US Recreational Marine Executive Committee
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has elected Aine Denari to lead its 2027–28 executive committee as the recreational boating sector addresses access, affordability and …
RYA Cymru Wales Sets New Priorities for Sailability, Schools and Keelboating
RYA Cymru Wales is planning investment in accessible sailing, school engagement and keelboat participation as it reviews its next phase of community boating activity.
Team GBR Claims Nations Trophy at 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships
Great Britain has secured the Nations Trophy at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portimão, with titles in inclusive multihull, RS21 and wingfoil events.
2026 Sea Tow Safety Awards Recognise BoatClass, SUNY Maritime and Garmin
Sea Tow Foundation's 2026 boating safety awards highlight hands-on instruction, youth training, wireless man-overboard technology and effective dealer and community programmes.
AIATA Sunfinder 38 Heads to Olympic Yacht Show with Octana Yachts
AIATA and Octana Yachts will display the 11.6m Sunfinder 38 at Olympic Marine in Lavrio on 15–18 October, highlighting its bow lounge and manufacturer-quoted …
IBEX 2026 Post-Show Report Puts Affordable Boating and Practical Innovation First
A post-show review of IBEX 2026 highlights access, affordability, practical equipment awards and the skills that support recreational boat ownership.
Vanemar Debuts Wireless Boat Cameras and NMEA 2000 Alerts at IBEX
Vanemar demonstrates rechargeable wireless cameras and NMEA 2000 helm-display alerts at IBEX 2026, extending its connected monitoring system for recreational boats.
Fasnap and SUREFAS Plan US Distribution of Four Marine Fastener Ranges
Fasnap and Dutch fastener specialist SUREFAS plan to distribute Q-SNAP, PERFIX, CAF-316 and CAF-COMPO marine cover fittings in the United States from early 2027.
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