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Rapid Marine has unveiled its latest addition to the yacht accessories market with the introduction of bespoke Seabob Chocks. Developed for one of the most popular water toys in the leisure marine sector, the new chocks are designed to provide a secure, durable and removable storage system to keep Seabob F5 models stable and protected…

With Miami and Tampa building thriving startup ecosystems, backed by strong investor networks and a $30 billion recreational boating industry, Florida is positioning itself as the ultimate launchpad for marine startups, writes Gabbi Richardson, founder of Yachting Ventures. Florida has become one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the United States. In 2023, Miami attracted…

Marina development and management company, Oasis Experiences, is launching under a new executive team and brand, Alliance Marine. The strategic restructure reflects its evolution, expanded capabilities and long-term vision for management, development, acquisitions, operations and technology. Company expansions and marina acquisitions are expected in the coming months. The company’s restructure also unites Oasis Experiences and…

Pearl Yachts has announced the official opening of Pearl France, its new dealership in Antibes. Located in Antibes’ Port Vauban on Avenue de Verdun, the move represents a key step in Pearl’s international growth strategy and underlines its commitment to the French Riviera’s luxury yacht segment. The office establishes a permanent base for the brand…

Leading synthetic teak decking manufacturer, Flexiteek, has announced its Flexiteek 3.5mm range, featuring an innovative 3M tape system (making it lighter and easier to install), will be featured on AST’s high-performance carbon tender at Southampton Boat Show and Metstrade 2025. Visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show (19–28 September 2025) will be the first to…

Marine Components International (MCI), the exclusive global marine distributor of BSB Fire Dampers, is now shipping BSB A60 Marine Dampers worldwide within 14 days from order. The Marine Dampers are manufactured in the UK, and are MED, USCG, SOLAS & Lloyd’s certified for commercial and leisure applications. “BSB A60 is a reliable and robust choice…

Musto has renewed and expanded its partnership with the British Sailing Team, extending its support through to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.  The agreement also broadens the sailing apparel brand’s involvement across the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), with Musto becoming an official partner.  Since first collaborating in 2009, Musto and the British Sailing Team…

“I certainly need to focus on various things,” says Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke (pictured above), two weeks into his role as Oyster Yachts’ latest CEO. He spent his first week on connecting to the team, the second at Cannes Yachting Festival, and now he’s moving onto connecting with customers . . . before he processes the…

The Italian Marine Industry Association has announced the key themes and highlights for this year’s 65th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show 2025.  More than 1,000 boats will be on display alongside 123 new products and 96 premieres. The 2025 edition of the show, taking place 18-23 September, will also see 23 new shipyards…

Digital Yacht has introduced OneFix, a new high-performance GNSS (global navigation satellite system) sensor designed to deliver accurate positioning (typically better than 1m) improved resilience against interference. The unit leverages multiple satellite constellations – including GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou and NAVIC – alongside dual-band (L1/L5) technology to provide more precise and stable fixes, particularly in…