A new industry-wide initiative is attempting to create a single global activation day designed to drive participation, visibility and commercial engagement within sailing. With less than two months to go until the first World Sailing Day on 28 May 2026, organisers are positioning the event as a coordinated “season opener” for sailing, bringing together clubs, […]
Abandoned and derelict vessels remain a persistent feature along shorelines and in harbours worldwide, where they can release fuel, affect marine habitats and create navigation risks in busy waterways. In 2023, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water was awarded a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Program to […]
Marine publisher FB Imray has announced further titles in its 2026 cruising guide programme, covering the English Channel, the Solent and the Adriatic. Scheduled for publication in April and May 2026, the new editions bring together pilotage information, updated cruising data and revised editorial input intended to support seasonal passage planning. Imray is a storied […]
Swedish startup Zparq, which develops compact electric marine motors, is entering the industrial marine market with an OEM electric propulsion system based on a 10 kW submersible motor weighing 4kg. The system is derived from the Z10 outboard platform – billed by Zparq as the world’s lightest 10 kW outboard motor – and has been […]
Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw (Royal De Vries Shipbuilding), part of Dutch superyacht builder Feadship, has marked its leadership transition following the decision by Henk de Vries and Tom de Vries to step back from day-to-day management last year. Day-to-day management at the family-run business is now led by Roderick de Vries, CEO, alongside Rob de […]
Sunseeker International, based in Dorset on the UK south coast, has appointed former COO Steve Timms as interim CEO and confirmed plans for new ownership, after a planned acquisition failed to materialise. In March 2026, Sunseeker confirmed that a consortium led by KCP Holdings, in partnership with Lionheart Capital, was set to become the new […]
American Racing Challenger Team USA has been confirmed as an official challenger for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, representing Challenging Yacht Club Sail Newport. The team is financially backed by Czech billionaire Karel Komárek and British entrepreneur Chris Welch, and will be led by American sailor Ken Read, who serves as CEO. Read is […]
Premier Marinas has completed the acquisition of the Dart Marina Group in Dartmouth, bringing Dart Marina, Dart Marina Hotel and the Dartmouth Higher Ferry into its portfolio. The company says the businesses will continue to operate under existing arrangements. Pete Bradshaw, chief executive of Premier Marinas, says: “The Dart Marina Group is an already successful […]
Swedish electric vessel manufacturer Candela Technology AB has outlined a leadership transition, with founder and CEO Gustav Hasselskog stepping down after 11 years in the role and Sofia Graflund appointed as CEO. Hasselskog is set to become the firm’s executive chairman. The change follows a board decision made on 7 April 2026 and is due […]
As the superyacht refit market grows more competitive and complex, Lusben is sharpening its strategic focus rather than broadening it. “What keeps us focused is the growing level of competition, largely driven by rising demand in the refit sector,” says Ferdinando Pilli, general manager of Lusben. That competition, he suggests, is not a threat but […]
The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has added the Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) to its membership, extending the federation’s presence in Southeast Asia. The festival will take place from 23-26 April 2026 at One°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore. Alongside vessels on display, the Singapore Yachting Festival includes a number of onshore and […]