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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…

New Zealand boatbuilder Rayglass Boats has appointed Vancouver’s Loki Boats as the exclusive dealer for Protector Boats in Canada.  Operating under the name Protector Boats Canada, the dealership will be led by Loki Boats founder and principal, Matt Kirk-Buss.  The move signals Protector’s official entry into the Canadian market, offering access to its range of…

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…

UK chandlery, YouBoat Marine, has opened its new Trade Sales Office at Hamble Point Marina. The new office provides trade support, competitive pricing, and expert advice to boatbuilders, repairers, and marine service providers. This significant expansion is in addition to YouBoat Marine’s established retail stores and online presence. As a trade distributor of Hempel products,…

SailGP has reported record US viewership for its The Race to Abu Dhabi broadcast on 23 November 2025, which attracted 3.47m viewers, according to media insights firm Nielsen. This marks the highest audience recorded for a SailGP broadcast in the US and the most-watched sailing race in the country’s history, exceeding the 3.27m figure set…