Groupe Beneteau Unveils 24 New Models and Expands NEO Refit
Groupe Beneteau has set out a 24-model launch programme for the 2026-27 season while widening its NEO manufacturer-backed refit service from two models to …
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JOOOL Partnership Targets 10–15% Electric Sailing Market by 2030
Groupe Beneteau and Groupe Fountaine Pajot have moved their joint marine-electrification venture into operational deployment under the JOOOL brand. The 50/50 partnership is developing …
Wellcraft 28 T-Top Earns Two International Award Nominations
Wellcraft's 28 T-Top has secured two international award nominations following its introduction to the market. The 8.51-metre crossover centre console is shortlisted for the …
Wellcraft 33 Arrives With 50-Knot Twin-Step Hull and 700hp
Wellcraft has expanded its sub-12-metre range with the new Wellcraft 33 T-Top and 33 Speedster. Measuring 10.34 metres overall, the two models share a …
Ronstan Adds E2+ Electric Orbit Winches for Short-Handed Sailing
Ronstan has expanded its Orbit Winch range with E2+ electric models in 45QT and 50QT sizes. Offered in two- and three-speed configurations, the new …
Ronstan Launches Keelboat Exit Blocks Rated to 9,000kg
Ronstan has expanded its sailing hardware range with four new high-load keelboat exit blocks designed for routing halyards and control lines through spars. The …
Chris-Craft Revives Corsair 27 With Closed-Bow 8.4m Dayboat
Chris-Craft has brought back the Corsair 27 nameplate with an all-new 8.4-metre closed-bow dayboat. The revived model combines the brand's traditional teak detailing with …
RYA Launches New Scenario-Based Powerboat Handling Handbook
The Royal Yachting Association has launched a new edition of its Powerboat Handling handbook built around real-world boating scenarios. Rather than treating navigation, preparation …
Poole Quay and Cowes Yacht Haven Win 2026 Coastal Marina Awards
The Yacht Harbour Association has announced the winners of its 2026 Marina of the Year Awards, with Poole Quay Boat Haven taking the coastal …
RibRide Pairs New 10.5m TITUS RIB With Twin Honda BF350 V8s
Anglesey adventure-boat operator RibRide has chosen twin Honda BF350 V8 outboards for its new 10.5-metre TITUS RIB, Explorer 2. Built by BLS Marine Group, …
ABYA and BRBA Open Certified Boat Broker Pathway Industry-Wide
The Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents and British Marine Boat Retailers & Brokers Association have opened their Certified Professional Boat Broker pathway to …
Southampton Boat Show 2026 Closes With 91,160 Visitors
Southampton International Boat Show 2026 closed on 27 September after ten days at Mayflower Park, with organiser British Marine reporting 91,160 visitors. More than …
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