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  • Pershing signs exclusive dealership agreement for US West Coast

    Pershing has signed an exclusive dealership agreement with Jeff Brown Yachts, expanding its distribution network in the United States. The partnership covers sales and support for Pershing’s full range of boats across the West Coast, including Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii. “We know Jeff and his organisation very well, and we’re confident he’s the ideal…

  • Seattle Yachts expands California presence with Atomic Tuna acquisition

    Seattle Yachts has strengthened its position in the US’s West Coast market with the acquisition of Bay Area brokerage Atomic Tuna Yachts, in a move aimed at combining boutique expertise with national-scale operations. The deal expands Seattle Yachts’ presence in California and adds Atomic Tuna’s established customer base and marketing approach to the group’s growing…

  • New Zealand startup claims it has solved one of electric boating’s biggest headaches

    New Zealand-based Vessev has launched the VS–Drive, a commercial-grade electric propulsion system designed to keep hydrofoiling vessels efficient and reliable even in tropical conditions. That’s a challenge the company says has limited electric marine operations in hotter climates. Max Olson, co-founder and chief technology officer at Vessev, says the VS–Drive was built from scratch to…

  • Plans underway for new annual foiling expo

    The Foiling Organization and the Italian Marine Industry Association (Confindustria Nautica) are planning to establish a new annual event dedicated to foiling technology. The Foiling Organization established its headquarters in Genoa in 2024. Foiling was a focal point at the 65th Genoa International Boat Show, reflecting the rapid progress of the technology and its expanding…

  • Riva refreshes an icon: Aquariva special brings tradition up to date

    Riva has unveiled a new chapter in its design legacy with the Aquariva Special – a refreshed version of the brand’s most storied model, balancing heritage and modern innovation. The 10.07 metre craft builds on over two decades of production and carries forward the spirit of the iconic Aquarama. “True to the proportions and harmonious…

  • World Boating Day returns in May 2026 for global celebration

    Following its second edition in 2025, World Boating Day will return on 23 May 2026. The event, coordinated by The Superyacht Life Foundation, strives to bring together shipyards, marinas, design studios, manufacturers, and destinations for a global celebration of life on the water.  The international open day is designed to connect the public with the…

  • Indonesian marina operator deploys Metarina management software across Southeast Asia

    Marina management software developer Metarina has signed Marina Development Indonesia (MDI) as its first enterprise client. The partnership will see MDI deploy Metarina’s marina management software across its growing network of marinas in Southeast Asia, starting with the new Bali Gapura Marina, which opens in November. The collaboration marks Metarina’s shift from a Mediterranean-focused software-as-a-service…

  • Garmin posts strong Q3 2025 growth in marine segment

    Garmin has reported record third-quarter 2025 results, with its marine segment showing strong growth alongside continued performance across other divisions. For the quarter ending 27 September 2025, total company revenue reached approximately $1.8bn, an increase of 12 per cent compared with the same period in 2024. Operating income was $457m, up 4 per cent year-on-year,…

  • British sailmaker celebrates 55 years of craft and community

    Longevity and local manufacturing are key facets of Westaway Sails which is marking 55 years of both. The sailmaker, based in Devon, continues to design and produce all its sails in-house in the UK, and sees its heritage as a strength – not a relic. Managing director John Pollard says the company’s ongoing focus on…

  • Safety alert issued for Mercury Marine outboards

    The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety alert for two Mercury Marine outboard motors following the identification of a design issue that could lead to injury. The alert applies to Mercury Marine 450R and 500R outboard motors. The OPSS notes that these motors present a potential risk of finger…