New data from the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) indicate that recreational boating and fishing represent the largest component of the country’s outdoor recreation economy. According to the BEA’s latest Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, the wider outdoor recreation sector generated $1.3tn in economic output in 2024. The activity supported 5.2m jobs […]
Sanlorenzo has reported financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, with net revenues from the sale of new yachts reaching €960.4m. The figure represents a 3.2 per cent increase compared with €930.4m in 2024. Group net profit reached €107.4m, up 4.2 per cent year on year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation […]
Content from this article was originally published in MIN’s Seaquip special edition under the title: Measured growth to replace the boom (and printed prior to the latest political upheaval). International markets continue to drive growth and define Italy’s global standing, while a relatively stable domestic base – broadly in line with wider European conditions – […]
As the Italian sailing startup Easysea enters the final week of its crowdfunding campaign, the firm has already raised more than €770,000 from investors and its global sailing community. Hosted on MamaCrowd, the round targets up to €1.15m at a €5m pre-money valuation and is approaching the €1m milestone as the campaign enters its final […]
Boero Yacht Coatings, the professional yacht and superyacht coating manufacturer and brand of Gruppo Boero’s yachting division, has become the technical partner of Ferrari Hypersail. The Ferrari Hypersail project centres around a monohull designed for offshore endurance races, in which every component is developed as part of an integrated system. Boero Yacht Coatings is providing […]
Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has appointed Brad Zoelle as president of Boston Whaler. Zoelle most recently served as general manager of Mercury Marine APAC and succeeds Lenn Scholz, who is leaving the company. Brunswick has also appointed Jerry Newton as vice president of operations for Boston Whaler. Newton has 25 years […]
Italian design studio Luca Dini Design & Architecture has announced a strategic partnership with Monaco-based marina consultancy M3 in a bid to advance the development of global marinas and waterfront spaces. M3 Monaco is known for its expertise in market strategy, operations and governance, while Luca Dini Design & Architecture brings experience in architecture, interior […]
The inaugural Seaquip – Mediterranean Yacht and Marine Equipment Trade Fair 2026 has concluded with organisers reporting strong attendance across the three-day show. Organisers say the direct exchange between supply and demand, together with the presentation of solutions and innovations, characterised the entire event, laying the foundations for the future development of the exhibition. MIN has […]
Yachting Ventures and Balearic Marine Cluster will hold an Innovation Exchange Session at the Mediterranean Superyacht Forum 2026, scheduled to run 28 April in Palma. Taking place the day before the Palma International Boat Show (PIBS), the Mediterranean Superyacht Forumn 2026 brings together professionals and investors looking to connect in an effort to broaden participation […]
Belgian kitesurfer Koen Darras is planning to become the first person to make a solo kite-powered crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. The planned route covers approximately 5,000 kilometres across open water. The expedition, named Atlantic Kite Crossing, is expected to depart from the Canary Islands in late 2026 and continue via Cape Verde towards the […]
In elite sailing events, the action on the water is only part of the story. Behind every race sits a complex network of media teams, engineers, event organisers and sustainability specialists. Now the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and SailGP are giving young women the chance to step inside that world for the first time through […]