Groupe Beneteau has confirmed it is to halt production at its Michigan facility and divest the Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab Jet brands, following a supervisory board meeting on 11 June 2026, citing market conditions linked to the Middle East conflict. The company says a slowdown in order intake began after the conflict and was […]
The Court of Florence in Italy has decided that five yacht owners are no longer covered by protective measures that had stopped them from ending their contracts with The Italian Sea Group, as the company battles ongoing financial issues and an overspending probe. The Italian Sea Group (TISG), which operates through the brands Admiral, Tecnomar, […]
US retail giant MarineMax has signed an exclusive agreement with World Cat to introduce Ducari Yachts, a new line of luxury power catamarans, to the market. Under the terms of the deal, Ducari Yachts will be sold exclusively through MarineMax. The brand’s inaugural model, the Ducari 37XIV Sport, will initially debut across nine strategically selected […]
Marine startup and scaleup hub, Yachting Ventures, is launching its Fundraising Feed – a platform that provides investors with a centralised view of companies actively raising capital across the marine innovation ecosystem. Hosted within the existing Yachting Ventures community platform, the new feed brings all investor communications in-house. The move concludes a previous partnership with […]
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is moving to a ‘digital first’ training framework for its sailing courses, as paper charts are gradually phased out. In 2022, the UK Hydrographic Office announced plans to withdraw its portfolio of Admiralty Standard Nautical Charts, with all paper charts expected to be withdrawn sometime after 2030. RYA, the UK’s […]
Marina company D-Marin has acquired Olbia Marina on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, supporting the company’s Mediterranean growth strategy and reinforcing Italy as its largest regional portfolio. Under the agreement, D-Marin will take over Marina di Olbia Yacht Service (MOYS) and Molo Brin. Olbia Marina joins D-Marin’s portfolio alongside Camille Rayon on the Côte d’Azur […]
North Sails has relocated its regional operations after 22 years in Mouans-Sartoux, opening a larger, custom-equipped Mediterranean repair loft in Fréjus. The 700m² facility significantly expands the team’s operational capacity, enabling North Sails to service sails for yachts of 130ft and above. Positioned adjacent to the motorway, the new Côte d’Azur facility sits 35 minutes […]
A well-known East Coast yacht dealership has entered a new phase of ownership after joining Morgans Group. The acquisition brings Fox’s Yacht Sales into a broader network spanning marina operations, boatyard services and chandlery provision. Based on the River Orwell in Ipswich, Fox’s Yacht Sales has officially joined Morgans Group, the parent company of Fox’s […]
Sustainability and innovation are taking centre stage at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, with organisers relaunching the Innovation Route and its associated awards programme. As the marine industry faces growing pressure to decarbonise and adapt to changing habits and legislation, the initiative aims to spotlight the technologies and business practices shaping sustainable in leisure marine. […]
Lusben has completed a comprehensive refit of M/Y Kos, a 37-metre Benetti Classic 120 originally launched in 2009. The refit was completed in six months with works spanning structural modifications, technical upgrades, systems overhauls, and interior and exterior refurbishments. Work began in August 2025, shortly after the yacht was acquired by its new owner. Interior […]
Following its debut at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, the Paris Nautic Show has confirmed its dates and strategic ambitions for 2026. Scheduled to run from 25 to 29 November, the event aims to consolidate its role as a marketplace serving the entire boating industry. The 2026 edition is aiming to build on strong commercial […]