Go Earth Launches BEST Software for Small Marine Businesses
British Marine member Go Earth has launched BEST Software, a bespoke development service aimed at helping small marine businesses automate routine work and connect …
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Wichard Invests €22 Million in New Sparcraft Production Site
Wichard Group has invested €22 million in a new Sparcraft production site near La Rochelle, bringing mast, boom and rigging operations onto one campus.
AkzoNobel Opens New Yacht Paint Application Center Near Hamburg
AkzoNobel has opened a new Yacht Paint Application Center in Glinde near Hamburg for training, testing and technical support across leisure marine coatings.
Yamarin Aura Cabin Set for Italian Debut at Genoa 2026
Yamarin will bring its 10.4m Aura Cabin flagship to the Genoa International Boat Show from 1 to 6 October 2026 for the model’s first …
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Highfield ADV9 and TuffTide 13 Take Newport 2026 Awards
The Highfield ADV9 has won Newport 2026’s Best New Power Boat Under 35 feet award, while the TuffTide 13 was recognised for making powered …
Tom Stierle Named RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2025
Swiss sailor Tom Stierle has received the RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2025 award after being selected from candidates nominated by Yachtmaster examiners worldwide.
SailPro Appoints GDS Limited to Lead UK Launch
SailPro has appointed GDS Limited as its UK sales and regional development partner, targeting sailing clubs, race organisers, coaches, crews and boat owners.
Suzuki Marine Launches Up-to-Seven-Year Leisure Outboard Warranty
Suzuki Marine GB has introduced an up-to-seven-year warranty scheme for qualifying leisure outboards bought from 18 September 2026 in the UK and Republic of …
Torkmar DB1 Completes 124-Mile Thames Run on Solar Power Alone
Torkmar’s DB1 solar-electric dayboat has completed a five-day, 124-mile River Thames passage from Lechlade to Teddington without generator or shore-power charging.
RYA Sets 10-Year Plan to Double Active Watersports Participation
The RYA and British Sailing have refreshed the Together on Water strategy with a 10-year goal to double active participation and widen access to …
Williams Brings New TurboJet 280MX and 320MX to Southampton
Williams Jet Tenders is showing its new TurboJet 280MX and 320MX together at Southampton, alongside three compact SportJet models.
Frauscher 797 Spectre Leads Interboot 2026 Display
Frauscher will place the 797 Spectre at the centre of its Interboot 2026 display with ULTRAMARIN in Friedrichshafen from 23 to 27 September.
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