New research commissioned by the RNLI suggests that many people in Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012) underestimate the risks of open water, as the charity launches its Float to Live campaign ahead of the summer. In 2024, there were 193 accidental drowning fatalities in the UK, and 84 per cent were male. Males […]
SailGP has published its provisional calendar for the 2027 Rolex SailGP Championship, with the season scheduled to open in Hong Kong on Victoria Harbour in January 2027. The proposed schedule includes 13 events across several regions, and confirms San Francisco’s return after a one-season absence. The Rolex SailGP Championship features national teams competing in identical […]
For all the industry discussion around digital lead generation and changing customer behaviour, boat shows remain a central sales channel for established dealers – although participation is becoming more selective and increasingly driven by timing, product relevance and exhibitor feedback. That shift was evident at the recent British Motor Yacht Show at Swanwick Marina (14-17 […]
Tasmania, Australia, is not a large-scale boatbuilding hub, but with a rich maritime history, it punches above its weight in high-performance aluminium vessels, niche equipment manufacturing and specialised marine engineering. Family-owned Muir Anchoring Systems is one of the Tasmanian headquartered companies building a strong reputation in the global leisure marine and superyacht sectors. With clients including Feadship, Lürssen, […]
Yachting Ventures plans to return to the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, Florida in October 2026 with the IBEX Start-Up Pavilion. The pavilion is due to take place at the Tampa Convention Center from 6- 8 October 2026. It is the third year in a row that Yachting Ventures, a global hub […]
Ferretti Group has approved its unaudited consolidated financial information for the period ending 31 March 2026, reporting lower revenue and order intake compared with the same period in 2025. The news comes during a contentious week for the Italian boatbuilder, after shareholders backed China’s Weichai Group, and confirmed the departure of CEO Alberto Galassi after […]
US-based boat retailer West Marine has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, according to a court filing. In an official statement, the firm says it remains open for business, and customers can still access products through its approximately 200 retail locations. The firm says it aims to emerge from Chapter 11 by mid-August. […]
A wildfire believed to have been sparked by emergency flares from a stranded sailor has burned through more than 14,500 acres on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park, putting rare wildlife habitats and historic buildings at risk on the remote island off the Southern California coast. Still uncontained on Monday evening (18 May […]
The nautical sector of the Balearic Islands is at a key moment in its evolution. The Balearic Marine Cluster (BMC), a group of more than 100 companies including shipyards, refit specialists, marinas, technology providers and service firms, is aware that competition is building. The islands face the challenge of consolidating their refit and naval repair […]
UK motorboat demand is being reshaped by a stronger focus on safety, onboard movement and ease of handling, particularly among owners transitioning from sailing, according to RBS Marine. It’s mainly because of practicality, says Ben Stevens, company director at RBS Marine. “People coming to power want the safety of being able to walk around.” The […]
Ferretti Group’s board of directors has officially named Stassi Anastassov as chief executive officer, with immediate effect. The appointment caps a contentious, months-long boardroom battle for control of the luxury Italian shipbuilder. In January 2026, Czech investor KKCG launched a voluntary partial tender offer to increase its stake, a move that eventually escalated by May […]