The sailing kit sailors actually trust – new awards to spotlight gear that works at sea
What sailing gear genuinely earns a place onboard? From safety kit and electronics to insurers and customer service, sailors...
Rigging / sails / decking / masts
Read the latest developments in rigging, sails, decking, masts, blocks, deck hardware and more designed for boats. Which companies are coming up with ingenious technology in rigging, who is making the best performance sails and what decking options are currently out there for sailboats, superyachts and motor boats.
How anchor specialist Muir is scaling through agility and customisation
Tasmania, Australia, is not a large-scale boatbuilding hub, but with a rich maritime history, it punches above its weight in...
Flexiteek sees strong first-year results at US fabrication site
UK-based synthetic marine decking manufacturer Flexiteek is continuing to accelerate its US growth with an expanding Florida operation, which...
Sunseeker’s teak fine branded little more than ‘slap on the wrist’
Sunseeker has agreed to pay a fine of $200,000, and to implement a compliance plan, among other penalties, says...
Flexiteek brings Danish team into the fold as global family expands
A significant consolidation is reshaping the synthetic decking sector as Flexiteek International brings its Danish distributor, Flexiteek Denmark, directly...
Sunseeker charged in US over imports of illegal Myanmar teak
US federal prosecutors have charged UK-based yacht builder Sunseeker International Ltd and its US subsidiary, Sunseeker USA Sales, with...
Flexiteek joins African Boating Conference 2026 as official sponsor
Leading synthetic marine decking manufacturer, Flexiteek, is an official sponsor of the African Boating Conference 2026, which takes place...
Flexiteek launches new 3D deck designer
Synthetic decking specialist Flexiteek International has launched a new 3D deck designer, a digital platform that lets users view...
Modular floating moorings concept launched by Elire
This article was edited on 1 May 2026 to update the company’s name to Elire Maritime. Elire Maritime is...
Wolz Nautic acquires alternative decking maker Tesumo
Deutsche Yachten member Wolz Nautic has acquired all shares in marine decking manufacturer Tesumo GmbH & Co. KG. Custom...
Flexiteek drives global quality push through cross-network collaboration initiative
Synthetic decking specialist, Flexiteek, has embarked on a cross-network collaboration project this month. Coby Wilson, production manager at Advanced...
