Yamaha-Backed Study Links Oyster Reef Restoration With Salt Marsh Growth
Yamaha Rightwaters and Georgia Southern University have published findings showing restored oyster reefs can support salt-marsh growth and shoreline stability.
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LightHouse Charts GEN2 Expands Coverage and Faster Update Options for 2026
Raymarine has expanded LightHouse Charts GEN2 coverage for 2026 while continuing free chart updates for most titles during their first year.
Ocqueteau 615 Refit Shows How Modern Raymarine Electronics Can Transform an Older Boat
Raymarine ambassador Gemma Robins has refitted a 2006 Ocqueteau 615 with new navigation, sonar, radar, communications and camera systems.
Raymariner Test Boat Lets Raymarine Validate Electronics in Real Conditions
Raymarine has detailed how its Raymariner test vessel near Fareham is used several days each week to validate new marine electronics in real conditions.
Raymarine Raises EcoVadis Sustainability Score to 73 and Retains Silver
Raymarine has raised its EcoVadis sustainability score to 73 out of 100 for 2026 while retaining a Silver medal placing it among the top …
Raymarine LightHouse Charts Now Show More Than 45,000 Marine Protected Areas
Raymarine says LightHouse Charts now include 45,108 marine protected areas worldwide, adding another layer of environmental information for boaters.
Raymarine Sweepstakes Winner Releases 58 Sailfish on Guatemala Trip
Raymarine sweepstakes winner Greg Nechay and his son Scott released 58 sailfish during a hosted fishing trip to Pacific Fins Resort in Guatemala.
Michelle Hildyard Promoted to Lead Raymarine and FLIR Marine
Teledyne has promoted Michelle Hildyard to general manager of Raymarine and FLIR Marine after more than 20 years of marine-industry experience.
Raymarine Axiom 2 Adds Faster Processing, New Charts and Sonar Options
Raymarine has unveiled Axiom 2 with faster processing, LightHouse Charts GEN2, expanded integrations and optional RealVision 3D sonar.
CMOR NEX GEN High-Resolution Charts Expand to Raymarine Axiom 2
Raymarine has added CMOR NEX GEN high-resolution chart compatibility to Axiom 2, combining bathymetry, navigation data and satellite imagery.
Raymarine CAM400 Brings Full-HD Day and Night Monitoring to Axiom Displays
Raymarine has introduced the CAM400 compact marine IP camera for full-HD day and night monitoring through compatible Axiom chartplotters.
RYA East Cruising Conference Sets Full-Day Programme for 25 October
The RYA East Cruising Conference will take place at Royal Hospital School near Ipswich on 25 October with a full day of practical cruising …
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