Wind-powered UK to France ferry route begins trial runs
British startup SailLink will trial a wind-powered passenger ferry between Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy from 8...
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Temo’s Vannes site destroyed by fire
Temo, which develops and sells electric motors for boats, has been affected by a major fire that has destroyed...
Groupe Beneteau reports 12% first-half revenue growth for 2026
Groupe Beneteau has reported first-half 2026 revenues of €452.3m, up 12 per cent compared with the same period in...
Fountaine Pajot launches its new brokerage brand
The Fountaine Pajot Group has launched Vélite, an international brokerage network for pre-owned yachts, alongside the Nextsail certification label...
Freedom Boat Club expands in France with two new locations
Freedom Boat Club has expanded its French network with the opening of two new locations in Sète and Gruissan...
Fountaine Pajot sets out leadership transition as CEO steps down
French boatbuilder Fountaine Pajot has outlined its upcoming leadership transition, as the group moves towards a change at chief...
Grand Pavois 2026 introduces dedicated area for first-time boaters
Grand Pavois La Rochelle 2026 will introduce a new feature aimed at people considering boating for the first time....
Aiata expands dealer network with appointments in France and Thailand
Aiata, the Turkish boat brand developed by Anadolu Motor, is expanding its international retail footprint with the appointment of...
Alubat begins construction of new Cigale 15 QR cruising yacht
French boatbuilder Alubat has begun construction of the Cigale 15 QR, a new 15-metre aluminium cruising yacht developed in...
Why the world’s largest sailing yacht is carrying inflatable sailboats
The growing demand for easy-to-deploy guest experiences on large yachts is creating new opportunities for specialist watersports manufacturers, with...
Industry mourns Charlie Dalin, Vendée Globe’s 2025 winner, as death announced
French yachtsman Charlie Dalin, who won the non-stop round-the-world Vendée Globe race last year, has died aged 42 after...
