Find out about the latest water toys on the market for superyachts and boat owners. Explore the raft of sea scooters, e-foils, seabobs and more. Learn more about safety concerns and the need to invest in quality products rather than buying cheap and paying the price at a later date.
Not just for superyacht owners, water toys are becoming ubiquitous along shorelines. Earlier this week SYTT warned against the false economy of buying cheap products, and now iAQUA is offering a route to economy . . . via trade-ins. The company says that water toy owners can now utilise its new iAQUA trade-in scheme and […]
Ally Ford, from the UK’s Superyacht Tenders and Toys, writes that alluring high-end toys may have a sheen of adrenaline, but they also demand the utmost attention to safety. That’s non-negotiable, especially when it comes to lithium. The pursuit of thrill should never compromise the safety of guests. Yet, the market is awash with products […]
Nearly 20 years after Coast New Zealand launched its Marine Bean Collection, it’s added a new Nautilus to its range. The new version is a smaller, streamlined version of the Marine Bean Chair. As with all Coast products, the Nautilus is made in New Zealand from Sunbrella fabric which carries 5-year exterior and lifetime manufacturer’s […]
Yamaha Marine UK customers will receive accessories worth up to £1,250 when they buy any new 2023 WaveRunner model from an authorised Yamaha dealer. By placing an order by 1 April 2024, customers can customise their personal watercraft with a range of accessories on Yamaha Marine UK’s remaining stock of 2023 WaveRunners, spanning the JetBlaster, […]
eFoil maker Fliteboard has launched the new Flite Air and Flite Air Pro at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show, which is taking place until 18 February 2024. The boards are described as the most attainable models in the brand’s portfolio as eFoil maker Flite continues to appeal to a broader consumer at different price points. […]
iAQUA engineers believe they’ve created the world’s most powerful sea scooter, capable of pulling two boats with 18 passengers weighing up to 2,000kg. ‘For a real adrenaline rush, the AquaDart Pro 770 Xtreme will propel you from a complete stop to an eye-watering 25kph in less than three seconds,’ the Chinese firm says in its […]
NautiBuoy is launching four new modular inflatable products for superyachts at boot Düsseldorf. First up is a ‘a drive on, drive off’ e-foil dock. This has been designed to dock the wide variety of e-foiling boards now available. NautiBuoy says it takes seconds to inflate and attaches to existing platforms, using the company’s air toggle […]
Klissarov Design, an independent vehicle design studio based in the French Riviera, has revealed designs for Acro. The company says this is a first of its kind electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) concept vehicle for yachts. This eVTOL is specifically aimed at the market segment of yacht owners/users who would be normally looking to […]
Brunswick Corporation has acquired Fliteboard, an Australian eFoil maker and electric propulsion specialist. In a statement, Brunswick says the acquisition will allow it to enter the emerging electric-foiling surfboard market and further enhance the company’s electrification and shared-access strategies. Fliteboard, which combines advanced hydrofoils and electric propulsion on the water, will operate as a business […]
A step change in the number of paddleboarders needing to be rescued around the UK has prompted a new safety campaign to encourage people to think about the weather and tides before setting off. The RNLI and British Canoeing have joined forces to focus on stand-up paddleboarders (and other paddle sports) after a significant increase […]
HM coastguard has warned the public that inflatables are not for the coast after foolish beachgoers in the UK had to be rescued after going to sea in paddling pools and other inflatable toys. Following the recent spell of sunny weather across the UK, emergency services have attended multiple incidents of people needing help after […]