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Autonomous navigation continues to move from concept to cockpit, and Europe remains a key market for its adoption. Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation technology subsidiary, has announced a new distribution partnership in Italy aimed at bringing advanced AI-driven navigational systems to a wider base of boat owners and operators. Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialised autonomous navigation…

Garmin has introduced the JL Audio AP amplifiers, a new line of compact amplifiers designed to deliver high-quality sound in marine and off-road environments. The series, with efficient Class-D design, includes four models, ranging from a 200-watt 4 channel amplifier with bluetooth streaming to a 600-watt 6 channel unit capable of powering multiple speakers and…

Athena Racing has secured a majority ownership investment from private equity firm Oakley Capital, marking a significant change in the ownership and long-term funding structure of Britain’s America’s Cup team. The investment is intended to provide the team with financial stability across multiple America’s Cup cycles and support its participation in the newly established America’s…

A year after acquiring the Ocean Play dinghy range, Performance Marine Group (PMG) is seeing early signs that availability, consistency, and manufacturing quality remain decisive factors for sailing schools and clubs. The company reports that orders have already exceeded initial annual targets, signalling renewed confidence in a fleet that had been largely absent from the…

Two of the largest digital boat rental platforms in the United States are joining forces in a move that signals continued consolidation across the recreational marine technology sector. Boatsetter and GetMyBoat have announced a merger that will combine their platforms, inventory, and operational expertise into a single global entity focused on boat rentals and on-the-water…

Over the Christmas period in Sydney, the iconic Hobart Yacht Race, which began its 80th edition on 26 December 2025, recorded its first-ever overall victory by a woman. The Tattersall Cup was awarded to Min River, a 10-4-metre Chinese-owned yacht sailed double-handed by owner Jiang Lin (aged 60) and co-skipper Alexis Loison. The result makes…

Nimbus Group has secured its first order from Japan for its flagship model, the Nimbus 495 Flybridge. The order was placed by Japanese dealer Winckler & Co. Ltd, which has previously represented and sold Nimbus-branded boats in the local market. Launched in late 2023, the nearly 15-metre Nimbus 495 Flybridge is the largest model produced…

Thruster and stabiliser specialist Sleipner, a Norwegian technology and manufacturing company, has appointed NautiRadar as its new distributor for Portugal.  NautiRadar will represent Sleipner’s full product portfolio in Portugal, supporting boatbuilders, installers, dealers, and end customers through its sales team, technical department, and extensive dealer network. Founded in 1999, NautiRadar is an established Portuguese distributor specialising in…

Lithium batteries have become the headline villain in yacht fire conversations, but according to Fireboy chief operations officer Robert Aldous, the data tells a very different story. While new propulsion systems and alternative fuels are changing the way vessels are designed and operated, most marine fires still begin in far more familiar places. As the…

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