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...
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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...
Cannes Yachting Festival opens ticket sales for 2026 edition
Ticket sales have opened for the 49th Cannes Yachting Festival, which will take place from 8 to 13 September...
Forte Yachts appoints South of France dealer, teases new 58ft model
Italy’s Forte Yachts has signed a new dealership partnership with Cannes-based Adaly Yacht. Under the terms of the deal,...
ExploMar appoints SAS Opensea as exclusive dealer across France and Caribbean markets
ExploMar has appointed SAS Opensea as its exclusive dealer across France, Monaco, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin,...
Nautipark targets UK growth with first Seawork appearance
French boat support and cradling manufacturer Nautipark says its first appearance at Seawork this June is part of a...
Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO
The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has added the Cannes Yachting Festival as a member ahead of...
