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A family of five has been rescued after their yacht was sunk by orca. Their boat was rammed by a pod and started taking on water. The incident occurred around 55 miles south-east of Peniche. Three children aged eight, ten and 12 were on the French-flagged 36-foot yacht, along with their parents. ‘A sailboat, carrying…

Dockmate has launched the Dockmate PRO, its latest wireless remote-control system to provide more precise handling and safety features for yachts and multi-engine vessels.  The Dockmate PRO introduces proportional control through a new lever system that allows operators to modulate engine and thruster power – replacing traditional on/off commands. The system aims to replicate the…

Water purification specialist HP Watermakers has supplied its SCA 260-2 unit for the Prestige M7, the new 18m maxi catamaran built by the Beneteau Group at its Monfalcone shipyard. The SCA 260-2 features a double membrane and vertical pump configuration optimised for catamaran spaces. It operates alongside HP’s RP Tronic automatic pressure management system, which regulates…

Spanish boatbuilder Astondoa has expanded its presence in the US through an exclusive distribution agreement with Miami-based Ghost Yachts. Under the agreement, Ghost Yachts becomes the sole official distributor of Astondoa in the United States. Ghost Yachts will handle sales, service and client support for the full Astondoa range across the US. “This agreement is…

Bulgarian catamaran manufacturer Omaya Yachts has established a partnership with Natural Yachts, appointing it as the exclusive dealer for the Netherlands. The agreement is set to extend Omaya’s presence in the Northern European yacht market. Kaloyan Radulov, CEO of Omaya Yachts, says: “We are excited to partner with Natural Yachts as we expand Omaya’s presence…

The RNLI plans to end lifeboat production at its Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) in East Cowes by the end of 2027, with manufacturing to be consolidated at its Support Centre in Poole, Dorset. The proposal, which forms part of the charity’s 5-Year Plan and 2040 Lifeboat Fleet Strategy, has been communicated to staff at both…

The Magenta Project, a charity driving inclusion and equity in sailing, has launched the Mighty Magenta Community Hub, a new digital platform aimed at connecting individuals and organisations within sailing and the wider marine industry. The platform, developed by the Magenta Project, provides tools for communication and professional development. It includes an interactive newsfeed, direct…

German component manufacturer and automotive supplier Webasto will reduce around 300 positions in Germany as part of a wider organisational restructuring aimed at adapting to challenging market conditions. The firm says these reductions will mainly affect management roles within administrative departments at the company’s Stockdorf and Gilching sites. The agreement was reached through discussions between…

Saxdor Yachts has announced a 49 per cent year-over-year increase in US sales and a projected 70 per cent growth in global revenue in 2025. The brand will present the Saxdor 400 GTS for the first time in the United States at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), taking place 29 October to 2…

The America’s Cup, the oldest international sporting trophy, is entering a new phase of shared governance with the formation of the America’s Cup Partnership (ACP). The agreement — formalised today (15 October 2025) — has been reached between Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, and Challenger of Record Athena…