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Sportsman’s Warehouse to join The Great American Outdoors Group
Hundreds of US fishing and boating outlets consolidated following latest acquisition of the world’s largest boat dealer
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Reflections on 2020 as IBI closes for the year
IBI Editor Ed Slack reflects on a crisis like none other for the industry; IBI will be closed 23 Dec until 4 Jan when the daily news service resumes
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IBI Dec '19 | Jan '20 digital issue
This issue of IBI includes an in-depth look at UK boatbuilders and equipment makers in 2020, along with a round-up on Spain’s boating industry including its active Refit & Repair sector. Naval architect Quentin Lucet discusses advances in foiling technology; and the duo behind the marketing pizzaz at Azimut ...
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Vision Marine named one of five promising stocks for the new year
Vision Marine Technologies has been cited as one of five promising stocks in five different market segments by investment firm Safehaven. In an online analysis, writer Alex Kimani details that while some sectors of the economy – like the travel and energy sectors – were devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic, ...
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Yacht sales driving south Florida real estate values
High net-worth clients snapping waterfront property simply to have somewhere to park their new yacht
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Croatia Boat Show scheduled for early April 2021
The 22nd edition of the Croatia Boat Show is set to be held in Split from April 7-11, 2021, the organisers have announced.
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US powerboat sales up 18% in October
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is reporting that sales of new powerboats in the US gained momentum in October, up 18% compared to September, and up 30% year-over-year on a seasonally-adjusted basis.
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Strong French presence at METSTRADE Connect
The French pavilion was largest national pavilion at this year’s METSTRADE Connect, with 80 companies in ‘virtual’ attendance.
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Shanghai Boat Show news; 2021 prospects for China’s market
“After five years of dormancy, the market is now gaining momentum,” says Helena Gao, assistant general manager of Sinoexpo Informa Markets, in an interview with IBI. The company organises the forthcoming China International Boat Show to be held in Shanghai from April 1st to 3rd, 2021.
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Sharp 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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Pure 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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Russia’s boating sector struggles to attract private investors
Gazprom leads investment with two projects underway
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Two 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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Hype 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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Nautor’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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Spanish 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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Dates for 2021 Genoa show, industry trends revealed
Next year’s event will be held from September 16-21
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One 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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Glomex 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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US 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.