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British superyacht and SOLAS tender manufacturer Rib-X International has confirmed the relaunch of the brand with an expanded product range planned for 2026. Rib-X was acquired by Vortec Marine in 2022 and, during that period, has focused on product development. Southampton-based Rib-X designs and manufactures its boats in the UK and supplies both recreational and…

MDL Marinas is offering UK-based boat viewings to coincide with boot Düsseldorf, which opens on 17 January 2026. From 17 to 25 January, the company will host appointment-led viewings across selected UK marinas. The programme allows visitors to step on board a range of boats without travelling to Germany, including models that are not being…

Mistakes, misjudgements and hard lessons shaped the leaders they are today. Nine marine CEOs, MDs and elite athletes share what went wrong — and how it changed how they lead. From empowering teams and confronting toxic behaviours to understanding that growth isn’t always linear, these leaders share how they bounced back stronger, and why vulnerability…

Australian fibreglass boat manufacturer Haines Hunter has spoken of the “significant disruption” it is experiencing after a severe fire ripped through the moulding section of the firm’s factory in Derrimut, Victoria. The incident is not connected to Haines Hunter in New Zealand. Firefighters were called to the facility on Friday (9 January 2026), and the…

This year sees Rockley, a UK watersports and outdoor education provider, celebrating its 50th anniversary. “Reaching 50 years is a hugely significant milestone for everyone connected to Rockley,” says Jack Clark, commercial director. “From our beginnings as a small sailing school on the beach to becoming an internationally respected organisation, our purpose has never changed:…

Derani Yachts has been appointed as dealer in Thailand and Malaysia for three brands produced by Gulf Craft, the UAE-based shipyard that manufactures composite yachts and leisure boats. The appointment covers Majesty and Nomad yachts and superyachts, as well as Oryx cabin cruisers. The agreement expands the range of vessels represented by Derani Yachts in…

New boat launches are designed to dazzle. Cinematic videos, dramatic reveals and months of planning are meant to spark instant demand. But according to new research from Element Three and Trader Interactive (parent of Boatmart and Statistical Surveys Inc), that excitement rarely translates into quick sales – and the reasons why may challenge long-held assumptions.…

The US recreational boating market enters 2026 in a relatively stable position, supported by steady boating activity and continued demand across more accessible segments, according to data released this week by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). The trade body represents approximately 85 per cent of the US market for recreational boat, marine engine and…

Repairs to a massive breach on a stretch of the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch will be a ‘huge project costing several million pounds’, according to the Canal and River Trust (CRT). On 22 December a major incident was declared when a giant crater emerged on a stretch of the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch, causing all…

“Water started pouring into the cabin at high speed . . . the batteries got wet and caught fire . . . my dry suit floated out and it disappeared into the sea. . . critical equipment was lost.” So says Jari Saario, a Finnish rower, who’s been rescued in the South Atlantic this weekend…