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Scanstrut has released a new product category called Connect, which the UK equipment manufacturer says is designed to provide durable water, power, solar and general connection solutions for marine use. The first product in the range is the Cold Water Outlet (SC-V-W1), a Quick-Connect cold water outlet and wash-down kit intended for boats and other…

Omaya Yachts has appointed Camino al Mare as its exclusive dealer for Mexico, as the Bulgarian company establishes a formal presence in the Latin American yacht market. Camino al Mare is founded and led by industry veteran Roberto Camino. The company operates across several Mexican, Caribbean and Pacific regions. The agreement with Omaya Yachts follows…

Australian sailor Deirdre “Cookie” Sibly and French sailor Pascal Mahe have been found dead on board the yacht Acteon while travelling through the Mozambique Channel between Madagascar and Mozambique. The pair, both described by relatives and friends as highly capable mariners, had left Reunion Island in June with the intention of reaching South Africa, stopping…

Electric boatbuilder and outboard manufacturer Vision Marine Technologies has reported its financial results for the fiscal year ending 31 August 2025, following a period of commercial expansion driven by its acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group. Nautical Ventures operates a dealership network in Florida, one of the largest US recreational boating markets. Canada-headquartered Vision Marine says the…

Beneath the surface of Europe’s leisure marine market lies a quiet but significant crisis: thousands of newly qualified boaters are disappearing before they ever enter the industry. As boot Düsseldorf prepares for its 57th edition, show director Petros Michelidakis is confronting the issue and urging dealers and exhibitors to do the same. “We believe in…

Emirates GBR has secured the 2025 SailGP Season Championship after winning the final race in Abu Dhabi against Australia and New Zealand. The three teams exchanged the lead during Sunday’s race (30 November 2025), which concluded with Emirates GBR moving from third place to pass Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos and New Zealand’s Black Foils on…

Acquera Yachting is strengthening its Caribbean network with the launch of a new office in Guadeloupe, timed ahead of the region’s yachting season. The addition brings the company’s presence in the Caribbean to eight countries. The Guadeloupe operation will be led by country manager, Guillaume Moquet, an experienced industry professional with deep knowledge of the…

Stephen Joyce will take up the role of project manager to lead Brisbane 2032 Marine Project – a multi-year initiative set to transform Queensland and the wider South Pacific into a leading global superyacht destination. This project will take place in the lead-up to, during and far beyond the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.…

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has completed its preliminary report into a fatal accident onboard a sailing boat off the Isle of Wight, UK, in August 2025, when a skipper died after being pulled into the rope that was turned around a winch and becoming entangled around the winch drum. The report by the…

UK marine engineering company, Golden Arrow Marine, has been appointed as a main UK dealer for Steyr Motors AG’s (Steyr) diesel marine engines. This strategic partnership brings Austria-headquartered Steyr’s range of high-performance diesel engines to Golden Arrow Marine’s established commercial and professional customer base across the country.  Steyr has further expanded its international sales network…