Icom IC-M430 Marine VHF Adds Colour Display and NMEA 2000
Icom America has released the IC-M430 fixed-mount marine VHF with a colour display, integrated GPS, Class D DSC and NMEA 2000 connectivity.
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Victron Cerbo GX MK3 Adds Faster Processing and Orion XS Reverse Charging
Victron has introduced the Cerbo GX MK3 with a faster 64-bit processor while adding emergency reverse charging to Orion XS DC-to-DC chargers.
IBEX 2026 Innovation Awards Name 12 Winners From 100 Entries
IBEX has named 12 Innovation Award winners and three honorable mentions from 100 entries submitted by marine-industry exhibitors in Tampa.
Southampton International Boat Show Moves to Eight-Day Format for 2027
British Marine will run the 2027 Southampton International Boat Show over eight days, shortening the event while retaining three weekend trading days.
Barcelona International Boat Show 2026 Expands to 170 Exhibitors
Barcelona International Boat Show 2026 will bring together 170 exhibitors, more than 300 brands and over 200 boats from 14 to 18 October.
TYKUN XII Debuts as 50-Knot Aluminium Superyacht Tender
TYKUN has unveiled its 12.9-metre XII flagship tender, an aluminium model capable of more than 50 knots with twin-outboard power.
Taiwan International Boat Show 2026 to Display More Than 77 Yachts
The 2026 Taiwan International Boat Show will bring more than 77 yachts and over 100 shoreside booths to four waterfront venues in Kaohsiung.
138,273 Visitors Mark Close of 66th Genoa International Boat Show
The 66th Genoa International Boat Show closed with 138,273 visitors, more than 4,600 sea trials and 215 new products presented across the six-day event.
RYA Scotland and Scottish Student Sport Announce New Partnership to Support Student Sailing
RYA Scotland and Scottish Student Sport Announce New Partnership to Support Student Sailing is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters …
RYA Scotland welcome uplift to sport funding in Scotland
RYA Scotland welcome uplift to sport funding in Scotland is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
Modernising safety management
Modernising safety management is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
Gavin Watson on the Future of Sailing in Northern Ireland | RYA NI
Gavin Watson on the Future of Sailing in Northern Ireland | RYA NI is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters …
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