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Alliances, advocacy can help US boating industry survive post-pandemic
The US recreational marine industry seems to have not only survived the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, but thrived, and should be focusing now on how to retain the 44,000 new boaters who hit the water between March and June, according to National Marine Manufacturers Association ...
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SA’s Gemini Marine supplies RIBs to SpaceX
South African RIB specialist Gemini Marine has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide official recovery boats for their space missions.
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Obituary: Fred Hecklinger
Fred Hecklinger, a legendary member of the Chesapeake Bay sailing community and a founder of Eastport Yacht Club, died late last week with his wife of 45 years, Bobbie, at his side. He was 84.
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Connect with IBI at IBEX
The IBI team will be taking part in IBEX Online, a first time virtual version of America’s largest marine trade show which kicked off today and runs until Friday; Connect with IBI througout the week by clicking here
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IBEX Online: Innovation Award winners revealed
The winners were announced today in a virtual awards presentation
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Damen Shipyards Group completes restructuring to regain profitability
Damen Yachting’s main facility in Flushing, the Netherlands Damen Shipyards Group has completed a corporate overhaul ending its fragmented structure, making the Dutch company that runs 36 shipbuilding and repair yards worldwide profitable again. In January, Arnout Damen, son of founder Kommer Damen, became CEO, succeeding founder ...
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First hydrogen-powered yacht premieres in Monaco
The 40ft ‘New Era’ was designed by Hynova Boat What is being touted as the world’s first hydrogen-powered yacht designed by Hynova Boat premiered last week in Monaco during the Planetary Health Week Capital Yachting Experience. The French company launched ‘New Era’ from the La Ciotat Dockyard ...
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Pure Watercraft branches out into boat construction
The US-based electric outboard specialist has launched a series of electric boat packages
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Asia Boating Dialogue: Final session reinforces resilience of boating markets across Asia
Today’s event provided reports on seven key North East Asia markets
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Garmin named NMEA Manufacturer of the Year for sixth straight year
Builder picks up four additional Product of Excellence awards presented during annual NMEA annual meetings
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Ancasta expands European brokerage network
Ancasta International Boat Sales is expanding its European brokerage network with the opening of new sales offices in La Rochelle, France and Nieuwpoort, Belgium. The two new offices bring Ancasta’s total to 22 locations across the UK and Europe.
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Oklahoma marinas have a banner year despite pandemic
While it is widely reported that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a positive impact on outdoor recreation, and boating in particular, the impact has been felt everywhere, including landlocked Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Located in the Eastern part of a state just about in the middle of the US, Cherokee County ...
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Dubai’s Harbour Marina welcomes first yachts
Ahead of its full opening, the first yachts have docked at Dubai Harbour Marina.
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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.