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NewsSharp rise in Covid-19 cases leads to cancellation of Sydney to Hobart race
With just a few days to go, the annual Sydney to Hobart sailing race, which normally starts on Boxing Day, has been cancelled because of a sharp rise in Covid-19 infections in New South Wales and the northern beaches area of Sydney in particular. The race is the leading event ...
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NewsPure Watercraft secures US$37.5m funding for electric outboards
US-based Pure Watercraft closed a US$37.5m Series A round of funding on Friday, which includes a previously announced US$23.4m. The oversubscribed funding round was led by venture capital and private equity firm L37, whose managing partner Randall Ussery will take a seat on the Pure Watercraft board of directors. “We ...
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NewsRussia’s boating sector struggles to attract private investors
Gazprom leads investment with two projects underway
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NewsTwo new Sealine models unveiled in run-up to Christmas
Germany’s HanseYachts has announced the launch of two new boats from its Sealine range – the Sealine C335 and C335v. Both models are available with an inboard engine of up to 440hp for a top speed of 31kt, or twin outboards (2 x 300hp) for a top speed of up ...
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NewsHype launches luxury yacht rental in India
Luxury car rental company Hype has moved into the luxury yacht rental business. Customers can now rent out yachts for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions, with a variety of yachts available depending on their requirements. The service is currently available in Mumbai and Goa. A fleet of Bayliner 340, ...
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NewsNautor’s Swan launches ‘New Maxi Era’ with Swan 88 as entry model
Finnish yacht-builder Nautor’s Swan is placing strong emphasis on its Swan Maxi models as a key part of the brand’s future. Nautor’s Swan has been involved with the Maxi market segment for some 50 years but it is now looking to build on the launch of the innovative Swan 115 ...
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NewsSpanish marina operator wins licence to overhaul 110-berth facility
The authorities of Spain’s Valencia autonomous community have awarded a 30-year licence to local marina operator Marina Miramar under which the company will modernise and expand the marina in Calpe, on the shores of the Mediterranean. The facility has a berthing capacity for 110 craft. Marina Miramar operates a marina ...
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NewsDates for 2021 Genoa show, industry trends revealed
Next year’s event will be held from September 16-21
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NewsOne injured in fire at Nautique plant
One person was injured in what is described as a “small, contained fire that was quickly extinguished” at the Nautique Boats manufacturing plant on the East Orlando, Florida campus of parent company Correct Craft Thursday afternoon. Fire officials told clickorlando.com that the fire was snuffed in just under 30 minutes ...
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NewsGlomex forms new US distribution network
Ravenna, Italy-based Glomex s.r.l. has partnered with Baltimore, US-based GA Communications to form a new business venture which will function as the exclusive distributor of Glomex’s full range of marine and RV products in North and South America.
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NewsUS boat shows in January
The organisers of the Minneapolis Boat Show, scheduled for January 21-24, 2021 at the Minneapolis Convention Centre, have reconfirmed their decision to cancel next year’s show, as previously notified to the industry in late October.
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NewsMarineMax CEO: “Many years of great things ahead”
MarineMax CEO and president Brett McGill believes the US recreational boating industry has “many years of great things ahead” and that the Covid-19 pandemic-induced boating boom has permanently expanded the market, setting the stage for “many, many years of growth” ahead of it. But it has also hastened a change ...
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NewsEgypt embarks on ambitious Red Sea marina project
Egypt has begun construction of a yacht marina in Dahab to promote yacht tourism with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. The governor of South Sinai, Khaled Fouda, and the chairman of the Red Sea Ports Authority, Khaled Zahran, recently inspected the construction site of the project in Dahab on ...
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NewsVeethree names exclusive Swedish distributor
Veethree Group, the US-based manufacturer of digital displays, gauges, sensors and senders, has entered full production of its new VeeConnect digital switching system and has chosen Comstedt AB as its exclusive distributor for Sweden.
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NewsSwifter recovery for Bahamian marinas than other tourism areas anticipated
Marina sector down 40-50% since March but superyacht visitors helping recovery
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NewsBSI A/S Group acquires UK rigging specialist
Danish deck hardware and rigging manufacturer BSI A/S has acquired OYS Rigging, taking over the UK brand and all associated assets. “We are delighted to be owners of OYS, with a UK facility and working together with the knowledgeable manufacturing team,” says Morten Madsen, managing director of BSI A/S. “This ...
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NewsSuccessful year for Sanlorenzo as it rounds out year with 86 projects in pipeline
Order book on par with 2020
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NewsBarletta Boats founder finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year award
Barletta Boats president and founder Bill Fenech has been named among 32 national finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.
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NewsHPi-CEproof becomes first Approved Body to issue new ‘UKCA mark’ certificates
UK-based marine compliance specialist HPi-CEproof is to auction what it says is the first UKCA RCR certificate of conformity for charitable causes.
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NewsFiji battens down as Cyclone Yasa hits the islands
50 yachts moved to mangrove waters for protection
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