Lars-Åke Redéen
With a background as a daily news journalist, Lars-Åke Redéen has been IBI’s Scandinavian correspondent for 30 years as well as the long-standing the Editor-in-Chief of for Scandinavia’s biggest boating title, Batliv Magazine. An experienced boater he has built an impressive network throughout the marine business, especially in the Nordic countries.
As a boat owner himself, Lars-Åke tries to spend as much time as possible on the water with his Buster SuperMagnum speed boat or with one of his smaller sailing boats. He lives in Karlskrona, in the South-East corner of Sweden.
NewsX Shore AB files for bankruptcy; founder calls decision “painful”
Konrad Bergström reflects on the company’s journey, calling the decision “painful” and highlighting the difficulties that led to its closure
NewsX Shore saved from bankruptcy by Norwegian investor
The investor plans to restart production with a focus on battery-powered propulsion
NewsX Shore faces bankruptcy amid unpaid rent
Nyköping Municipality filed the request before Christmas
NewsWindy continues to expand yacht tender chase boat production in Sweden, strong markets
Swedish builder secures SEK 150m in new orders in just over two months
NewsNew organiser for Stockholm International Boat Show
Numera Mässor has extensive experience organising consumer trade fairs in Sweden
NewsWindy unveils renderings of biggest chase boat yet
At nearly 24m, the SR77 will be Windy’s largest yacht and one of Sweden’s biggest leisure vessels
NewsFormer Volvo Penta exec charts new course as CEO of Nimbus Group
IBI speaks with Johan Inden, the new CEO of Nimbus Group, about his vision for the renowned Swedish boat manufacturer
NewsYamaha Motor to merge Finnish and Scandinavian divisions
The merger is set to take place later in 2025
NewsFinnish boat retailer files for corporate restructuring
Two of the company’s main creditors oppose the move
NewsX Shore CEO: “Our strategy continues unchanged”
René Hansen issues statement following bankruptcy of X Shore Production AB
NewsX Shore Production files for bankruptcy
Around 70 jobs at the Swedish builder’s Nyköping facility are at risk
FeatureAnders Kurtén charts new course at Fraser Yachts
Former Baltic Yachts CEO relocates to France to steer the global superyacht brokerage, charter, and management business through an evolving luxury market
NewsStrong growth for Marex Boats following US premiere
IBI speaks with co-owner Thomas Ekholt Aalrud about Marex’s US debut, export growth, and its commitment to innovative, family-friendly Scandinavian yacht design
NewsPromising UK premiere for Norwegian builder
Viknes had its UK debut at the Southampton International Boat Show
NewsRand Boats files for bankruptcy in Denmark
The Danish electric boat builder has been declared bankrupt following heavy debts and a failed reconstruction attempt earlier this summer
NewsSwedes call for stricter boating rules in 2025 survey
A new survey shows growing support for safety measures on the water, including age limits for fast boats, mandatory driver’s licenses, and life jackets
NewsNorwegian sailing icon dies
Henrich Nissen-Lie, long-serving editor of Seilas magazine, has passed away at 88
NewsRIB Unlimited, EPTechnologies launch all-electric high-speed RIB
The joint project sets a new benchmark in electric high-speed monohulls
NewsOslo floating show returns for 70th anniversary
Norway’s Sjøen for Alle will be held in Sandvika in May 2026 after its successful revival as an on-water show
NewsMore than 10,000 visit Oslo floating boat show
Scandinavia’s largest floating boat show, Båter i Sjøen, drew over 10,000 visitors to Oslo’s Aker Brygge from 29–31 August
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