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Sailcloth manufacturers merge
The acquisition brings the two companies together under a newly established division
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IBI Summit: Navigating boating’s future through technology, relevance, and new audiences — A fireside chat with Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes
In a wide-ranging fireside chat at the IBI Summit, Brunswick’s CEO reveals to IBI Editor Ed Slack, how the company is reimagining the boating experience—leveraging innovation, data, and strategic expansion to ensure the industry stays relevant and accessible for the next generation of boaters
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Broker recovers €58,000 in fake yacht charter deal
International Transport Intermediaries Club reimburses broker who fell victim to a phishing scam
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IBI Summit: Reimagining Legacy Concepts in the Boating Industry panel discussion - key takeaways
Industry leaders from Oyster, Arksen, Saxdor, and Bavaria unpack the urgent need to rethink boating – from who it’s for to how it’s delivered – offering bold, practical ideas for an experience-first, customer-centric future
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HanseYachts CEO delivers candid closing address at IBI Summit dinner in London
At the IBI Summit’s closing dinner in London, HanseYachts CEO Hanjo Runde challenged industry leaders with a striking question: “Are we building businesses—or just chasing demand?”
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1st Westport-Aranya Sea Life Style Festival opens in Qinhuangdao
New coastal event brings marine culture and lifestyle to the forefront in the seaside city 300km east of Beijing
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US boat sales down 9% through April – NMMA
Sinking consumer confidence identified as contributing to sales declines
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Elica Yard invests in expansion ahead of new Omaya 50 launch
The Bulgarian shipyard is adding new features to its flagship catamaran
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Electric boat producer files for bankruptcy
The company was known for producing sleek, low-speed electric boats
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BR Marinas announces corporate restructure
Latin America’s largest marina chain under new ownership, signalling start of new chapter for the Brazilian firm
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US$8m Nautical Ventures deal “crucial” to Vision Marine future
The agreement marks a pivotal step toward Vision’s long-term viability
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Safe Harbor Marinas faces lawsuit over alleged inflated billing
Miami Yacht Charter files class action suit, claiming deceptive billing practices and inflated repair costs on a 23m yacht
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UK Crown Estate reports £1.1bn in 2024-25 fiscal year
Royal assets body has key links with marine recreational sector
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Polish builder partners with Chinese outboard producer
Massiv Boats is now an official Hidea outboard engine distributor in Poland
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Insight: Being better
Listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange and backed by a dedicated base of boatowning shareholders, GB Marine Group – home to the Palm Beach and Grand Banks brands – has charted steady growth under the dynamic leadership of Australian CEO and accomplished yachtsman Mark Richards
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Sylvie Ernoult reveals 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival highlights
IBI speaks with the show’s director about this year’s innovations and the festival’s legacy
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Ferrari-backed Hypersail foiling yacht due for completion next year
Unnamed Italian yard begins work on advanced offshore yacht, launch expected in 2026
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NMMA weighs in on Bahamian boating fee increases
President Frank Hugelmeyer urges Bahamas prime minister to reconsider the changes in letter shared with IBI
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Sunbeam Yachts invests in future with new production facility
The 7,000m2 site in Munderfing, Upper Austria, will be operational by 2026
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Bimini resort sees cancellations ahead of new Bahamian boating fees, regulations
The loss of business, which already stretches into August, is significant