All articles by Nick Hopkinson
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NewsParis show reestablished
FIN’s Paris Nautic aimed to reconnect the boating industry with potential buyers and existing owners in the region
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NewsTYDE attracts new investment
Qatari Investment fund has acquired a 63% stake in the German boat builder
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NewsParis Nautic show set for successful revival
The Paris Boat Show is returning to the French capital in three weeks’ time
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NewsFrance: VAT on recreational boats may increase from 20% to 33%
Proposal to levy new rate from January 1 2026
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NewsSunseeker International in negotiations to acquire Sunseeker London
Discussions are thought to be at an advanced stage
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NewsUrgent alert: Hong Kong trade association warns members of approaching typhoon
Super typhoon Ragasa is forecast to bring winds exceeding 230km/h on Wednesday
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NewsEU-US joint statement on tariffs and further cooperation
For Europe’s boating industry, the agreed 15% US tariff on boats, engines and components brings stability but also new challenges, says EBI
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FeatureBoat show adventure | Steering the Cannes Yachting Festival to new horizons
After more than a decade at the helm of Europe’s leading in-water boat show, Cannes Yachting Festival director Sylvie Ernoult – who will oversee her final edition this year – reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and human dimension of running one of the industry’s premier events
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NewsJapanese propeller firm acquires Michigan Wheel UK
The existing management, headed by CEO Terry Hughes, will remain in place
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NewsCustom yachts, superyachts represent 73% of Ferretti’s order book
The Italian builder grew sales by 5% in Q1
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NewsOyster appoints former Rolls-Royce CEO as strategic adviser
Return of 100ft-plus Oysters a probability
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NewsFairline latest: Head of Bronzewood was former shareholder in Ferretti dealership
Registration of Fairline Holdco suggests completion imminent
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NewsBeneteau Group expects retail boat market to fall by 5%-10% in 2025
20 new models to be launched in second half when dealer restocking programmes anticipated to take effect; 2024 net income fell by 47% but overall Group declares strong financial position









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