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Success for first Seaquip B2B marine trade fair

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 […]

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Innovation Exchange Session at the Mediterranean Superyacht Forum 2026

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 […]

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Belgian kitesurfer plans solo Atlantic kite crossing

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 […]

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Young women invited behind the scenes of SailGP in RYA mentoring scheme

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 […]

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Partnerships & AI top agenda for Sail America Industry Conference

Doug Henschen, writer and volunteer member of Sail America, discusses the opportunities coming up at the Sail America Industry Conference (SAIC), scheduled for 25-26 March in Newport, Rhode Island. The two main themes on the agenda are forging new partnerships and harnessing artificial intelligence (AI). Sail America is backed by more than 70 sailing-oriented member […]

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Australia’s d’Albora Yacht Brokers expands east coast leadership

Christophe Vanke has joined d’Albora Yacht Brokers as general manager of the Manly Boat Harbour, East Coast Marina, and Queensland yacht broker. Based in Queensland, Vanke is set to strengthen the firm’s presence and support for buyers and sellers along Australia’s east coast. Bringing more than three decades of international marine industry experience to the […]

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Industry reacts as EU launches landmark maritime strategy

European Boating Industry (EBI) has responded to the launch of the European Commission’s first EU Industrial Maritime Strategy, which outlines measures intended to support maritime manufacturing, innovation and sustainability across the sector. The EU Industrial Maritime Strategy, published on 5 March 2026, highlights the strategic importance of maritime manufacturing and confirms Europe’s strong position in […]

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Van der Valk launches its largest yacht yet as 40m MY Shine hits the water

Dutch boutique shipyard Van der Valk has launched its largest yacht to date, the 39.92-metre Project EVO. The yacht’s been named MY Shine. Now Shine will undergo sea trials and final commissioning ahead of delivery in time for the summer season. “From the earliest discussions with the owners and design team, it was clear this […]

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Canados expands US push with new Gladiator distributor deal

Italian shipyard Canados is strengthening its presence in the US market after appointing South Florida brokerage firm Yachting Experts as the American distributor for its Gladiator performance yacht range. The partnership, unveiled during the Miami International Boat Show, will see the Miami-based firm represent Gladiator models from 42 to 96 feet across the US. Now […]

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ZeroJet and Southern Pacific Boats launch electric Cormorant 490 RIB

The launch of the Cormorant Electric 490 brings to fruition a partnership to combine a Southern Pacific Boats’ RIB with a ZeroJet 30kW electric jet propulsion system. The new offering is built on a 16-degree aluminium hull. ZeroJet’s 30kW system and 22kWh of high-capacity batteries are integrated. Southern Pacific Boats believes the transition to electric […]

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Auckland Boat Show opens for 25th anniversary edition

The Auckland Boat Show opened yesterday (5 March 2026) at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, marking the 25th edition of the event. First held in 1999, the show has developed into New Zealand’s largest on-water boat exhibition. The 2026 edition, which runs until Sunday (8 March 2026), features more than 200 boats from […]