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NewsAustralian Boating Festival draws 20,000
Held instead of the cancelled Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) which was scheduled for May 2020, the inaugural Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival was held over three days last weekend.
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NewsBarnacle Systems appoints exclusive UK distributor and global sales agent
Barnacle Systems, the Canadian manufacturer of BRNKL boat security and monitoring products, has chosen Global Distribution Solutions (GDS Ltd) to serve as its exclusive UK distributor and global sales agent.
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NewsAustralian yacht club awarded international environmental accreditation
Australia’s South of Perth Yacht Club (SOPYC) has achieved accreditation under the International Clean Marina Program along with the additional recognition of it being a Fish Friendly Marina.
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NewsGulf Craft launches third Majesty 122
The third 37m Majesty 122 was launched last week by UAE-based yacht builder Gulf Craft in a private ceremony attended by the owners and company officials.
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NewsGreen light for €1bn marina and port project in Cyprus
The 650-berth Larnaca Marina and port plan After an extended waiting period, the Cypriot Ministry of Transport last week gave its approval for the combined €1bn Larnaca Marina and port project to go ahead. According to a Cyprus Mail report, this huge development, which will take up ...
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NewsObituary: Frank Butler
Frank Butler, president and CEO of US-based sailboat producer Catalina Yachts, passed away on November 15 due to unexpected complications from a recent illness.
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NewsRaymarine chosen for new 2020 boat models
FLIR Systems has announced that its Raymarine brand of marine electronics has been chosen by Princess Yachts, Prestige and Spirit Yachts for inclusion on their 2020 new model launches. The new yachts will utilise products from across the Raymarine product line, including its best-in-class sensors and intelligent navigation systems.
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NewsCanados sells first Gladiator 631 Next
Italian boatbuilder Canados has sold its first Gladiator 631 Next. The new 19.4m model is currently in build at its Rome-based shipyard and is due for delivery in April 2021.
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NewsPlans unveiled for new dayboat powered by lithium sulphur batteries
The 400kwh lithium sulphur battery is projected to offer a range of 70-100Nm at a cruising speed in the region of 20kt A plan to exploit the benefits of using lithium sulphur batteries instead of normal lithium ion batteries in a marine application is being developed by ...
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NewsGroupe Beneteau revamps business software
To manage the growing complexity of information flow between the different subsidiaries of its Boats division, Groupe Beneteau is replacing its highly customised legacy business system with a central Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (ERP). The company has chosen an ERP platform from IFS, the global enterprise applications company. IFS service ...
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NewsPolaris CEO Scott Wine to step down December 31
Minnesota, US-based powersports equipment and boat manufacturer Polaris Inc announced late Tuesday that chairman and CEO Scott Wine will leave the company at the end of this year.
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NewsICOMIA publishes latest Statistics Book
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics.
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NewsRescue statistics suggest increase in UK boating
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution attributes growth in watersports to Covid-19
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NewsKey Canadian P&A distributors merge
Former Mermaid Marine general manager Ron Savidant will serve as president of Maritime Marine Supply when it begins operations in January The two largest wholesale parts and accessories distributors in eastern Canada have announced plans to merge operations and operate as a single entity, effective January 2021. ...
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NewsUS posts second highest monthly boat sales in 10 years
After a brief respite in July and August, US new boat sales took off again in September, nearly beating the highest monthly sales in more than a decade.
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NewsUK couple sue boatyard over alleged faults on yacht
The purchase of a Danish-built X4.3 yacht by two London-based financial executives from the brand’s UK dealership in Hamble and allegations of faults may result in a full trial later this year if a settlement between the two sides cannot be reached. The case has appeared in a number of ...
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NewsUS component supplier continues on acquisition path
US-based component manufacturer Patrick Industries announced it has completed the acquisition of Geremarie Corporation, the fifth addition to its business portfolio this year
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NewsMilwaukee Boat Show to make way for hospital beds
The authorities operating the Wisconsin State Fair Park have informed ShowSpan Inc, the organisers of the Milwaukee Boat Show, that the venue will be required for medical use by the State of Wisconsin in January and February in order to house hospital beds.
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NewsBaltic states look to boost boating sectors
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia all looking to capitalise on yachting infratructure investment
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NewsFirst virtual Balearic Yacht Show starts tomorrow
The first virtual yacht show in the Balearic Islands opens tomorrow, bringing together thousands of professionals from the industry in one virtual meeting organised by the Chamber of Commerce of Mallorca and the Balearic Marine Cluster.
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