Sanlorenzo has confirmed a leadership transition at its Nautor Swan and Bluegame business units, with changes scheduled to begin in June 2026. Gianguido Girotti will become CEO of Nautor Swan and Bluegame. He currently serves as deputy CEO of Group Beneteau and CEO of its boating division. His decision to resign from the French boating […]
Correct Craft’s new CEO, Zach Hutcheson, has officially taken up his position, with Bill Yeargin stepping down following 20 years in the role. Yeargin, who announced his departure in 2025, says, “I have thoroughly enjoyed leading Correct Craft. Any success we have had has resulted from a wonderful team that has joined me on this […]
World Sailing has confirmed the dates for the 2027 World Sailing Championships. The event will bring together all 10 Olympic sailing disciplines alongside Para Inclusive Sailing events. It will be staged across two venues: Fortaleza, Brazil will host the first regatta from 15-23 January 2027, followed by Gdynia, Poland from 22 July to 1 August […]
Construction of the GX42, the first model from GX Superyachts, is now in its final outfitting phase ahead of a planned launch at the start of summer. The 42m yacht is being built in Turkey for a private client, with recent images from the factory showing how work is progressing across both the interior and […]
Marine electronics maker Raymarine has launched the RCU‑1 wireless autopilot remote, suitable for both power and sail use. The RCU‑1 wireless autopilot remote for boaters enables intuitive, handheld control of Raymarine’s Evolution autopilot systems and will be available through Raymarine’s network of dealers and retailers in the second quarter of 2026. Offering a bright colour […]
Aqua Superpower has entered into a partnership with Hellonext, a manufacturer of DC charging systems, to support the expansion of marine fast-charging infrastructure. Hellonext has existing installations in Spain, with charging systems in operation at several ports and marinas. Under the agreement, Aqua Superpower will serve as the default charge-point management system for Hellonext’s marine […]
A new, peer-reviewed study has been conducted by University College London (UCL) to examine underwater radiated noise across a range of operating speeds, comparing electric and conventional boats. The study, titled ‘A comparative study of underwater radiated noise from electric and conventional boats’, is published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA). […]
European Boating Industry (EBI) has responded to recent EU free trade agreements with the Mercosur region, Australia and India, pointing to their likely impact on market access for the boating sector. The EU-Mercosur agreement, covering Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, is set to be applied provisionally from 1 May 2026. It includes a phased reduction […]
Teledyne Technologies has promoted Gregoire Outters to president of its Teledyne Marine Group. He continues to oversee the maritime businesses within the digital imaging segment and now also takes on responsibility for the company’s marine activities in the instrumentation segment, with immediate effect. The Teledyne Marine Group covers subsea vehicles, marine imaging systems for surface […]
Austrian maritime technology company Sea.AI is expanding its operations in North America, with new staff and an increase in service capacity as the firm seeks to make its products more widely available across the region. The company has appointed Frank Lattanzi as sales manager for the Americas. US-based Lattanzi has worked in maritime data and commercial […]
CL Yachts has launched the first CLB65 SUV at its production facility in Zhuhai, China, with sea trials slated for April 2026 and the yacht’s official premiere in Hong Kong. The 19.7-metre model represents a sportier and versatile evolution of CLB65 platform, featuring an SUV-style layout designed for owner-operators. The launch marks the next step […]