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Yanmar to open new parts warehouse at Middle East branch
Japanese engine manufacturer Yanmar is to open a new parts warehouse at its Middle East branch in Dubai.
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Benetti makes unexpected return to Genoa show
Following Azimut-Benetti’s announcement earlier this month that it would be promoting its two key brands closer together, the first occasion where that will happen at a boat show will be at the Genoa Boat Show, which starts on Thursday this week and runs until October 6.
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Toronto Boat Show cancels for 2021
The organisers of the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) announced late Monday that the 2021 edition of North America’s largest indoor boat show has been cancelled in the face of growing Covid-19 infection rates.
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Survey: Florida yacht & resort industries see a boost from private jet travellers
A new survey indicates that Florida’s yacht and resort industries could see a boost from private jet travellers between now and the end of 2020. 38% of respondents to a survey by Private Jet Card Comparisons, a buyer’s guide that compares private jet membership and jet card programs, plan to ...
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Regal Boats turns to media to find new hires
In an attempt to hire as many as 50 new workers in all areas of the company, Regal Boats has sent a news release to regional media near its Orlando, Florida headquarters touting the openings and benefits of working for the family-owned luxury boat and yacht maker.
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Henri-Lloyd takes on ‘direct distribution’ model
Henri-Lloyd, the UK technical sailing brand, announced today that it is cutting out the middle-men, including all third-party distributors and retailers, by taking on a new ’direct to consumer’ distribution model. Customers can now purchase the same products at significantly more affordable prices worldwide.
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Rescheduled 7th Qatar International Boat Show going ahead
Hamad Issa al-Mannai, CEO of Al Mannai Plus Events, has announced that the 7th Qatar International Boat Show (QIBS) will take place from November 16-20 at The Pearl-Qatar’s Porto Arabia.
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NZ immigration authorities deport three German yachtsmen for breaching Covid-19 rules
The 52ft Anita arrived in the Bay of Islands without prior permission
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WhisperPower sets up UK distribution and service centre
Dutch power and propulsion specialist WhisperPower BV today announced that it has set up its own UK sales and service centre in South Yorkshire using staff from a previous distributor.
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Multimillion-dollar investment planned for Gold Coast waterways network
Queensland government says the programme will generate at least 100 new jobs
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Morbern launches multilingual website
Morbern, the Canadian manufacturer of marine and outdoor coated fabrics, has launched a multilingual upgrade of its European website.
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Zodiac to rebrand Avon range
Zodiac has announced that the eJET 450 electric RIB tender that was developed by Avon in 2017 is changing its name to become the flagship of Zodiac’s electric range. From the end of 2020 the Avon brand name will disappear from the group and the Z Nautic Group’s leisure range ...
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Asia Boating Dialogue continues tomorrow, registration still open
The second session of the Asian Boating Dialogue (ABD), supported by IBI, starts on Tuesday 29th September at 08:00 UTC with registration still open for the online event. It will be live streamed.
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Axopar Boats and Jobe Sports form new collaboration
Finland’s Axopar Boats and Jobe Sports in the Netherlands have announced an exclusive collaboration that will see the two companies create the “best watersports experience for the consumer, and something truly unique for global markets.” Further details will be announced in October.
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HanseYachts makes investment case
German boatbuilder HanseYachts presented its performance and outlook at an investor conference in Munich today, reporting solid post-Covid demand
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McConaghy launches new superyacht series
Australian builder’s Makara range was designed by Malcolm McKeon
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Bower to head Winnebago Outdoors
Huw Bower, who departed Brunswick Boat Group (BBG) earlier this month, has been named president of Winnebago Outdoors, the iconic brand in recreational vehicles and parent company of Chris-Craft, effective 12 October.
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Yamaha Motor reinforces commitment to US workforce development
Yamaha Motor reinforced its commitment to workforce development in its US manufacturing plants during a visit by US Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt to the company’s Newman, Georgia campus.
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Panel: Covid-19 “wreaking havoc” on Europe tourism, including boating sector
The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on Europe’s tourism sector, and that includes many boating and watersports companies, says an advisory EU panel.
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Azimut Magellano 25 Metri to make world debut at Genoa
Italy’s Azimut Yachts has chosen the Genoa International Boat Show for the world premiere of its new Magellano 25 Metri.