Grand Pavois Opens 2026 Eco-Navigation Innovation Area
Grand Pavois La Rochelle is showcasing nearly 40 organisations working on electric propulsion, refit, eco-design and other lower-impact boating technologies.
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BENETEAU Brings New Sub-12m Models to Grand Pavois 2026
BENETEAU is showing several sub-12m models at Grand Pavois 2026, including the Swift Trawler 37 Fly, Gran Turismo 35 and Oceanis 30.1.
Interboot 2026 Opens With 308 Exhibitors and More Boats on Display
Interboot 2026 opens in Friedrichshafen with 308 exhibitors, more boats on site, a new Refit-Center and a growing selection of electric and compact craft.
Williams Shows Three Sub-8m Jet Tenders at Monaco Yacht Show
Williams Jet Tenders is displaying the 5.71m DieselJet 565 with the 5.65m Evene Origin 57 and 7.0m Origin 71 at the 2026 Monaco Yacht …
Victron Venus OS v3.80 Adds New Marine Data and NMEA 2000 Features
Victron Energy has released Venus OS v3.80, adding range estimates, regeneration, shore-power data and new NMEA 2000 functions for marine GX systems.
Black Warrior River Boat Ramp Upgrades Completed in Alabama
Alabama has completed major upgrades at Riverview, Foster’s Ferry and Moundville public boat ramps on the Black Warrior River, improving access for trailer boaters.
Canada Safe Boating Symposium Opens in Quebec City
The Canadian Safe Boating Council’s 2026 symposium has opened in Quebec City with sessions on cold-water risk, education, enforcement and prevention.
New Boat Ramp Etiquette Video Targets Safer, Faster Launching
America’s Boating Channel has released a new boat-ramp etiquette video covering preparation, launching and retrieval at busy public ramps.
Nimbus Sport Tender 35 Heads to Genoa for Italian Premiere
Nimbus is taking the new Sport Tender 35 to Genoa for its Italian premiere, alongside the Weekender 9 and other models at the October …
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VETUS Extends E-LINE Electric Propulsion Range to 22kW
VETUS has expanded its E-LINE electric propulsion range with a 22kW motor delivering up to 130Nm of torque for larger leisure craft.
BlueWater and Bain Capital Add Mystic River and Ripley Light Marinas
BlueWater Marinas and Bain Capital have acquired Mystic River Marina in Connecticut and Ripley Light Drystack Marina in Charleston, expanding their US portfolio.
RAD 40 Leasing Brings 40kW Electric Outboard From £995 a Month
RAD Propulsion has launched finance leasing for its 40kW RAD 40 electric outboard, including battery, steering and controls from £995 per month.
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