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IBI Summit 2026: Navigating M&A opportunities in a transforming boating industry

2026-05-07T15:21:00+01:00

As global economic headwinds reshape the leisure marine landscape, industry leaders gather to explore consolidation strategies, growth opportunities, and the future of M&A in boating

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boot Düsseldorf 2027 exhibitor registration opens

2026-05-11T14:02:00+01:00

Messe Düsseldorf has opened exhibitor registration for the event, with water sports sectors able to sign up from May ahead of the show’s return from 23-31 January next year

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Viking urges industry input on NOAA Right Whale speed rule review

2026-05-11T11:33:00+01:00

US builder calls on marine stakeholders to submit public comments by June 2 deadline

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Last chance to register for ABYC/USCG risk mitigation webinar

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00

Free virtual event will address risk mitigation for eFoils, defect notification policy, ABYC standards updates, factory visits and advanced driver-assistance systems

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Nimbus Group revives heritage naming structure

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00

The Swedish builder is reintroducing classic product names as part of a wider strategy to simplify customer choice across its Nimbus model range

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Bulgarian builder plans IPO, opens new production facility

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00> , By

The company aims to raise €3m through a stock market listing to support production expansion, product development and international growth

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Vision Marine to trade on TSX Venture Exchange

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00

New listing expected to support capital markets growth strategy for Canadian tech firm

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New solar-electric catamaran builder forms in Germany

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00

The company’s first 60ft solar-electric cat will debut at Cannes in September

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Ancasta boosts UK brokerage team with Hamble appointment

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00

Yacht specialist strengthens offshore sailing expertise as Harry Lightfoot joins Hamble office and takes on Contest Yachts brand role

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Lyman-Morse composites facility approaches completion

2026-05-08T15:00:00+01:00

US boat builder’s new 15,000ft² composites fabrication and assembly plant on track to open in late summer 2026

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Benetti to open Livorno yard to design students for World Boating Day initiative

2026-05-08T14:16:00+01:00

Italian superyacht builder launches “Connecting Excellences” project and future deck design contest in partnership with leading design academies

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Malibu Boats beats FQ3 expectations and lifts fiscal 2026 outlook

2026-05-08T14:10:00+01:00> , By

Driven by the acquisition of Saxdor Yachts and a favourable product mix, Malibu Boats has raised its full-year guidance despite declines in profit and unit volume