Suntex Marina Investors has merged with Windward Marina Group in Florida, taking Suntex’s total marina properties past 100, including 34 locations across Florida. The strategic merger, through a joint venture with Centerbridge Partners, adds Windward’s 13 marinas and more than 3,000 berths to Suntex’s portfolio. The newly added marinas span Amelia Island, Jacksonville Beach, St. […]
Gaming studio Voldex has partnered with Brunswick Corporation to introduce a boating feature within the Roblox title Driving Empire. The update, titled ‘Big Splash’, is scheduled to launch today (20 March 2026). Driving Empire is a racing simulation game on the wildly popular Roblox platform, featuring over 200 licensed vehicles from brands like Lamborghini, McLaren, […]
York Marina in the UK, which was recently awarded the highest 5 Gold Anchor rating by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), is using the Wavecleaner VAC to enable its staff to quickly clean up any accidental spills of oil, diesel or other pollutants. The Wavecleaner VAC system is designed to remove floating debris, hydrocarbons, algae, […]
Suzuki GB and Suzuki Republic of Ireland have confirmed a change in managing director, with Takanori Suzuki set to retire and return to Japan at the end of May. Takanori Suzuki has held the position for the past three years, marking his second term in the role. He previously led the Milton Keynes-based headquarters between […]
Legacy Harbour Marina is reopening its doors to boaters this May, marking the end of a year-long rebuild after Hurricane Ian devastated the downtown Fort Myers waterfront facility in 2022. The 13-acre Caloosahatchee River marina in southwest Florida has undergone a $15 million redevelopment and is now preparing to welcome vessels back to its 131 […]
Groupe Beneteau expects sales and margins to improve in 2026, thanks to a 10 per cent increase in its order book and the planned rollout of new models. The outlook follows the publication of its FY2025 results in February 2026, which revealed that the French boating giant saw revenue decline by 18 per cent year-on-year […]
Electric vessel manufacturer Candela has raised €30m in a funding round to expand its production capacity, including the construction of a second manufacturing facility. The latest funding round includes participation from existing investors EQT Ventures, SEB Private Equity, KanDela AB and Ocean Zero LLC, alongside a new investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the […]
Sail Training International has appointed Vanessa Mori as chief executive officer, with the change taking effect immediately. Sail Training International is a global charity focused on sail training and youth development. It also organises the international Tall Ships Races event programme. Mori joined the organisation in 2018 as commercial director and has since been part […]
Heesen is making a change in its North American operations, with Thom Conboy stepping down as the company’s US representative after more than two decades in the role. Lars Christiaanse joins the organisation as sales director for Heesen USA. It is understood that Conboy has taken up a Florida-based sales role for Turkish boatbuilder Turquoise […]
Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx has completed sea trials of its Super Sub. According to the firm, it is the fastest and most technically advanced private submarine ever built, and delivery to its first client is confirmed within weeks. The milestone follows a comprehensive validation programme off the coast of Curaçao, where the Super Sub […]
Marine technology company Savvy Navvy is partnering with US-based Seaward Automation to integrate its full navigation platform into the Command vessel management system. Launching at next week’s Palm Beach International Boat Show, this integration combines Seaward Automation’s innovative vessel system with Savvy Navvy’s data-rich navigation charts. Seaward’s Command interface enables real-time control of critical vessel systems while […]