A $60 million investment is reshaping the SailGP grid. American Magic, co-founded by Doug DeVos, has acquired Rockwool Racing in a significant ownership move which signals fresh momentum for the Danish team and renewed confidence in SailGP’s commercial trajectory. Illustrating that America can purchase at least one thing that comes under the banner of Danish […]
When 23 Oyster yachts set out to circle the globe, they won’t be sailing alone. Behind them is a round-the-clock support operation, a recently appointed chief executive stepping into one of the brand’s most complex undertakings and, this time, the company’s owner’s embarking on the full 27,000-mile adventure with his young family onboard. “I’m happy […]
East Cowes Marina is now part of the Premier Marinas South Coast network. That’s been growing at quite a pace; Premier Marinas is the owner and operator of Sovereign Harbour (Eastbourne), Brighton, Chichester, Southsea, Port Solent, Trafalgar Wharf (Portsmouth Harbour), Gosport, Haslar (previously Boatfolk), Swanwick and Universal marinas on the Hamble, Noss on Dart, and […]
Sarnico-based Besenzoni is expanding its international presence in 2026. Nauticsud, Miami, Seaquip, Palm Beach and Dubai are among the key events of the coming months. The idea behind this push is to consolidate the brand’s presence in foreign markets and enhance the quality of services provided to shipyards, owners and yachting professionals. It’s all part […]
Aldhaen Boats has taken a decisive step onto the European stage, using boot Düsseldorf as a launchpad for what it describes as a long-term growth strategy. The Bahrain-based builder not only showcased its 41-foot DB 380SC to a new audience, but secured its first European sale — a signal that its blend of performance engineering […]
Norwegian investment company AWC has entered into an agreement to acquire 82 per cent of the shares in Sleipner Motor, a Norwegian marine thruster and stabiliser specialist. The agreement establishes a majority ownership structure in which AWC will hold 82 per cent. Sleipner CEO Ronny Skauen will increase his ownership stake to 16 per cent. […]
Finnish boatbuilder Axopar Boats has expanded its partnership with OneWater Marine, which will now represent the brand across Florida. The agreement adds five retail locations, bringing the total number of OneWater sites in the state to 13. Axopar first announced a partnership with OneWater Marine in mid-2025 as part of its US expansion. That arrangement […]
Medical compliance is rarely front of mind until something goes wrong. Yet for vessel operators, failing to meet maritime medical requirements can trigger consequences far beyond a missing item in a medical chest – including legal action, reputational damage and, in extreme cases, imprisonment. As regulations tighten and scrutiny increases, understanding what compliance really means […]
Audio of an emergency call made by a 13-year-old boy has been released after he swam 4km and ran a further 2km to seek help for his family, who were stranded off the coast of Western Australia. In the call, released by WA police with family permission, Austin Appelbee can be heard calmly telling the […]
Sailing electronics manufacturer B&G has introduced the Zeus SRX chartplotter, a new addition to its sailing electronics portfolio, at the Miami Boat Show 2026. The unit is designed for integration within onboard navigation and control systems across a range of sailing yachts. “Zeus SRX was designed for those who demand nothing less than perfection at […]
Following a commercial agreement with Karver and the acquisition of XPO, Italy’s Antal Group has formed a strategic technical collaboration with Ropeye, the manufacturer of composite and textile components. The strategic collaboration with Ropeye aims to provide Antal with a 360-degree mutual offering on selected projects, particularly in the racing sector. Among many projects in […]