New surveys take stock of Australia’s marina industry
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has published findings from two industry research projects: the 2025 Health of the Australian...
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US boatbuilder VMG launches with 16-metre trimaran under construction
VMG (Velocity Made Good), a new US-based shipyard focused on high-performance luxury trimarans, has launched. Its first project, the VMG...
Henri-Lloyd launches Sail Free sailing access scheme
Henri-Lloyd has introduced Sail Free, an initiative designed to support people taking their first steps into sailing by offering...
Dometic introduces Ocean Clarity marine blind cording
Marine technology manufacturer Dometic has introduced Ocean Clarity, a patent-pending clear cording technology for blinds used in marine interiors....
Entries open for boot Düsseldorf’s 2027 Ocean Tribute award
Entries are now open for boot Düsseldorf’s Ocean Tribute award, which celebrates international research projects, innovative concepts and startups...
Beneteau to close US factory and sell Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab Jet brands
Groupe Beneteau has confirmed it is to halt production at its Michigan facility and divest the Four Winns, Glastron...
The Italian Sea Group: Florence court accepts appeals from five shipowners
The Court of Florence in Italy has decided that five yacht owners are no longer covered by protective measures...
Catamaran line Ducari Yachts heads to Florida with MarineMax
US retail giant MarineMax has signed an exclusive agreement with World Cat to introduce Ducari Yachts, a new line...
Yachting Ventures launches in-house platform to centralise marine startup deal flow
Marine startup and scaleup hub, Yachting Ventures, is launching its Fundraising Feed – a platform that provides investors with...
Digital first navigation training increases as paper charts withdrawn
Sailing Course Online, an RYA-approved online theory training provider based at Hamble Point Marina, has revised its RYA Day...
Nicolas Retailleau elected to Groupe Beneteau board
Following its annual general meeting on 11 June, Groupe Beneteau has appointed chief financial officer (CFO) Nicolas Retailleau to...
