RYA Sets Ten-Year Goal to Double Participation on the Water
The RYA has refreshed its Together on Water strategy with ten-year goals to double active participation and connect 10 million people more closely with …
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BoatUS Foundation and NASBLA Form Boating Safety Partnership
The BoatUS Foundation and NASBLA have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation on recreational boating safety, education standards and outreach.
MasterCraft Expands Into Yacht Tenders With Factory Lifting Points
MasterCraft has entered the yacht-tender market with vessel-specific configurations, factory-installed lifting points and custom project support for models including the 23-foot X23.
Torqeedo Adds Jill Heinerth to Electric Explorers Programme
Torqeedo has added cave diver and polar explorer Jill Heinerth to its Electric Explorers programme, using a Travel XP for low-noise access to dive …
River Heads Boat Ramp Upgrade Opens Community Consultation
Queensland has opened consultation on a River Heads boating upgrade with a new floating walkway, outer pontoon, rock protection and ramp repairs.
MRT Creates Commercial Innovation Organisation for Marine and Fuel Markets
Modern Recreational Technologies has created a Commercial Innovation organisation linking customer feedback with R&D, product management and digital commerce.
Global Boat Industry Moves Toward Common Life Cycle Assessment Standard
ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA have launched a global survey to shape a harmonised Life Cycle Assessment method for recreational boats and their supply chain.
Newport Boat Show Adds Fishing Village and 50-Foot Casting Pond
Newport International Boat Show is adding a Fishing Village with a 50-foot casting pond, free seminars and hands-on fishing and electronics demonstrations for 2026.
RYA Junior Club Championships Grand Final Set for Northampton
The first RYA Junior Club Championships Grand Final is scheduled for 19–20 September at Northampton Sailing Club, with 20 qualifying teams racing Toppers and …
Gill Opens Up Lab and Sea Trials in Beyond Tested Campaign
Gill has opened a window onto how its marine clothing is tested, combining material and seam checks with extended trials by sailors across dinghy …
Raymarine UK Offers Installation Support Across Electronics Range
Raymarine UK has opened a limited installation promotion covering selected chartplotters, radar systems, displays and Evolution autopilot packages.
Ribeye Takes Sub-10m Tender Range to Monaco Yacht Show 2026
Ribeye is returning to Monaco Yacht Show with a fleet of custom RIB tenders spanning several sub-10m sizes directly relevant to the LBG market.
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