Investment firm Levin Capital Strategies, a top 10 shareholder of MarineMax, has issued a statement calling on the company’s board of directors to initiate ‘an immediate review of strategic alternatives’ after it refused to engage with a buyout offer earlier this month. The statement comes after US hedge fund Donerail Group – a major shareholder […]
SailGP has confirmed New Zealand and France will not compete at the Sydney Sail Grand Prix following a collision between their F50s in Auckland. The Sydney SailGP returns to Sydney Harbour for a seventh time from 28 February to 1 March 2026 The catastrophic collision took place at the start of race three on the opening […]
It was built to survive Antarctica. It had circled the globe eight times. But when Storm Harry slammed into Mallorca’s east coast, the 28-metre luxury yacht Acoa became just another vessel at the mercy of the sea. Now, weeks after running aground at Sa Marjal beach, one co-owner is trying to walk away from the […]
The UK’s sailing season begins in exhibition halls filled with new boats, fresh ideas and conversations about what the year might bring. As the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show opens its doors (21-22 February), sailors are heading in search of sharper kit, smarter upgrades and perhaps a glimpse of the sport’s next big thing. […]
Virtue Yachts has appointed Global Yacht Sales (GYS) as the official dealer across the United Kingdom, Gibraltar, the South of France and Monaco. The appointment extends Global Yacht Sales’ responsibilities for sales and representation of the Polish yacht builder, known for its luxury day boats, in these markets. Virtue Yachts manufactures performance-oriented day boats and […]
Turkish boatbuilder RMK Marine has begun construction of a new yacht-building shipyard in Yalova, near Istanbul. The waterfront site spans 70,000 square metres and will operate as a standalone facility for RMK Yachts. Under this structure, RMK Marine’s existing Tuzla facilities will shift focus to commercial and military vessels, while yacht construction will move to […]
Specialist boat and marine trade insurer Haven Knox-Johnston Specialist and Commercial, part of Howden, is relocating to new premises at Yacht Haven Quay in Plymouth, UK. The company says the relocation is a strategic move, which places the insurer at the heart of the south west’s boating community and enables the team to work even […]
Garmin has reported record revenue of $2.12bn for the fourth quarter ended 27 December 2025, an increase of 17 per cent year on year, with operating income rising 19 per cent to $614m. For the full fiscal year, the firm’s consolidated revenue reached a record $7.25bn, up 15 per cent. Operating income increased 18 per […]
Neil Jacobs, the atmospheric scientist nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has announced a series of regulatory actions, including a review of longstanding vessel speed regulations. The proposals, outlined during the recent Miami Boat Show, also include an address of state-led fisheries management and proposed changes to […]
Yachting Ventures has launched a new podcast, the Founder Podcast Series, in collaboration with podcast producer Ben Taylor. The new series focuses on the founders of leisure marine startups and examines how their companies are being developed. Episodes are scheduled to be recorded at the Dubai International Boat Show from 8-12 April 2026 and the […]
Anchor Easy, a GPS anchor watch application for iOS and Android devices, has been launched for sailors who spend extended periods at anchor and want a monitoring tool. The app has been developed by sailors Dagmar and Marc Schröder, who also produce the sailing YouTube channel Leinen Los. Drawing on Marc Schröder’s 11 years of […]