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  • The 2018 Yacht Racing Forum was held in Lorient, France
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    Record turnout for Yacht Racing Forum

    2018-10-30T10:45:00Z

    The 10th Yacht Racing Forum, held this year in Lorient, France, attracted a record turnout with over 430 delegates. The forum is a leading annual conference that reviews the sailing yacht market, its business and marketing, and future plans.

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    Obituary: Nat Bishop

    2018-10-30T08:45:00Z

    Former IMTRA CEO passes away after 15-year battle with melanoma

  • Ocean Explorer 60
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    Ocean Explorer sells Hull #3 of the OE60

    2018-10-30T08:30:00Z

    Ocean Explorer has announced the sale of Hull #3 of the OE60. Designed by naval architect Germán Frers, the 60ft yacht will be built alongside the OE72 at Ocean Quality Systems’ (OQS) yard in Jakobstad/Pietarsaari, Finland.

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    Construction begins on Cypriot marina

    2018-10-30T08:02:00Z

    Construction has begun on Paralimni Marina in Cyprus, according to the country’s Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. The marina is expected to be fully operational by mid-2021.

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    US boating industry reports strong summer season

    2018-10-30T07:43:00Z

    Total US powerboat shipments for July were up 8% year-to-date and new powerboat registrations were up nearly 4% in August on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis, according to data released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

  • Yanmar America marketing manager Dave Flanagan
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    Appointment at Yanmar America

    2018-10-30T07:38:00Z

    Adairsville, Georgia-based Yanmar America Corp has named Dave Flanagan as its new marketing manager for all product divi

  • Cox Powertrain's CXO300 diesel outboard
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    Cox Powertrain appoints new distributor

    2018-10-29T20:51:00Z

    The Outdoor Network, a US dealer and distributor of OEM outboard motor parts, has been chosen to distribute Cox Powertrain’s new CXO300 diesel outboard engines. The landmark expansion is accompanied by a new web presence, www.dieseloutboards.com, and includes CXO300 distribution to maritime government service agencies, the Bahamas, Belize, Colombia, Guatemala ...

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    Mercury Marine names product integration engineering director

    2018-10-29T20:50:00Z

    Rich Todhunter has been promoted to director of current product engineering and product integration engineering at Mercury Marine.

  • WMC welcome dinner at the Zapeion in Athens
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    Wide range of topics addressed on Day 2 of World Marinas Conference

    2018-10-29T17:41:00Z

    The second day of presentations at ICOMIA’s World Marinas Conference (WMC) included a wide range of topics linked to marina operations and development.

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    Digital catalogue for METSTRADE 2018 out now

    2018-10-29T17:40:00Z

    METSTRADE organiser Amsterdam RAI and the show’s official magazine, IBI , will again send out advance digital copies of the METSTRADE catalogue.

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    Superyacht, fishing boat collision leaves one dead

    2018-10-29T17:36:00Z

    One person is dead and 18 passengers were taken to shore by the US Coast Guard following a Friday evening collision between the 101m superyacht Attessa IV and a 65ft sportfishing boat off the California-Mexico border.

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    Patrick Industries marine segment up triple-digits in Q3

    2018-10-29T17:35:00Z

    Patrick Industries, the recreational vehicle and marine component manufacturer, has reported third-quarter sales up 41% at US$575m with net income up 57% at nearly US$28m. Marine sales for the quarter – representing about 14% of total sales –  were up 137%.

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    Sri Lanka show concludes with successful industry conference

    2018-10-29T17:34:00Z

    The 6th Sri Lanka International Boat Show and Marine Festival concluded on Sunday night, held in the World Heritage city of Galle. The event, supported by the Government Export Development Board (EDB), attracted considerable public interest.

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    Carver Industries sold

    2018-10-29T17:33:00Z

    Covercraft Industries has acquired Carver Industries in a move described by the company as “enhancing Covercraft’s world-leading pattern library” and expanding its assortment of custom-fit vehicle covers. Terms were not disclosed.

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    Fischer Panda gains Lloyd’s type approval

    2018-10-26T15:56:00Z

    Fischer Panda has received Lloyd’s Register Type Approval for electrical power generation for marine recreational applications.

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    Garmin expands North American headquarters

    2018-10-26T15:55:00Z

    Olathe, Kansas-based consumer electronics manufacturer Garmin International has opened the first phase of a 750,00sq ft facility expansion to its North American headquarters.

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    Biograd show attracts record crowd

    2018-10-26T15:54:00Z

    The 2018 Biograd Boat Show in southern Croatia closed last Sunday with a record number of visitors, exhibitors and boats on display. Some 16,876 people attended the four-day event in Marina Kornati which, apart from Sunday morning, was blessed with blue skies and t-shirt weather.

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    World Marinas Conference looks to future opportunities

    2018-10-26T15:53:00Z

    Two key subjects – international marina development and future opportunities to attract more people to sailing and marinas – were addressed on the first day of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference being held in Athens, Greece.

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    Brunswick reports bullish Q3

    2018-10-26T15:43:00Z

    Brunswick Corp released third-quarter results Tuesday on the heels of an announcement that chairman and CEO Mark Schwabero will be stepping down at the end of the year.

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    Next Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show set for November

    2018-10-26T15:41:00Z

    The ninth edition of the Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show will be held at the Dubai Creek Golf Yacht Club from November 8-10, 2018. The show has grown to become an important event in the UAE and Middle East boat show calendar.