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NewsSailing charters up in US Virgin Islands
While the Caribbean is recovering from two years of severe hurricane seasons, the demand for sailing charters in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) is growing, and so are the fleets destined to accommodate it.
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NewsMixed Q3 results for Lippert Industries
US-based parts and components manufacturer Lippert Industries (LCI) released its third-quarter results yesterday, showing declines in its core RV OEM business being partially offset by growth in new markets including marine.
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Finnish boat sharing platform goes global
New Skipperi web service to be introduced in Scandinavia next year
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NewsJersey plans £3.5m upgrade for St Helier marinas
Two major refurbishment projects valued in the region of £3.5m have been announced by the UK’s Ports of Jersey in respect of marina facilities in St Helier. The work will be carried out over the next two winter seasons so that disruption to yacht movement is minimal.
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NewsAquila extends dealer network to the Middle East
The steadily expanding brand of Aquila Power Catamarans has extended its dealer network to the Middle East with the establishment of Aquila Middle East in Dubai. This marks the brand entering a new international region adding to its strong dealer network already established in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.
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Transport Canada adopts ABYC marine safety standards
Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security (TCMSS) has published a policy on the acceptance of ABYC standards as an approved alternative method for small vessel compliance in Canada. The policy is effective as of October 30, 2019.
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NewsENATA unveils upgraded Foiler design for 2020
A leading exhibitor in terms of innovation at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) in the UAE was local company ENATA, which showed its final production version of the ‘Foiler’ – which claims to be the world’s first production fully foiling powerboat.
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NewsBrunswick claims sales, share records at FLIBS
Amidst the introduction of three new boat models, Brunswick Corp says it set new sales and share records during the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).
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News2019 METSTRADE catalogue out now
With just two weeks before the start of the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, the digital show catalogue is now available online.
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NewsMultiflex appoints UK distributor
India-based steering and control manufacturer Multiflex has chosen Marathon Leisure as its sole distributor in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsOman Sail wins 2019 World Sailing award
A decade of success by Oman Sail to develop sailing in the Middle Eastern country has been recognised by the global sailing community, with the organisation receiving the 2019 World Sailing President’s Development Award.
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NewsBeckson Marine expands OEM sales team
Beckson Marine, a US supplier of marine equipment and accessories to boatbuilders and the aftermarket, has added Mark Hanrahan to its OEM sales team. Steve Anschutz, Beckson Marine president, made the announcement last week.
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NewsForge Group names European representative
The Forge Group has chosen IMDS to represent its entire range of SpeedSix performance sailing products in Europe. These include SpeedSix Prolube marine lubricant, SpeedSix HydraPro hull coating and the lightweight SpeedStix aluminium tiller extension with composite grip.
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NewsAsia-Pacific yachting moves forward on various fronts
The Asia-Pacific yachting market has been increasingly marketing itself in a bid to attract more and more superyachts in the region. With the Olympics in Japan next year and the America’s Cup being held in Auckland in May 2021, these promotional initiatives are showing results. Other events are also helping ...
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News32nd METSTRADE Show approaches
With two weeks to go before the METSTRADE Show opens for business, the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre is already buzzing. An unprecedented number of pre-show visitor registrations mean that the 1,650-plus exhibitors from 55 countries have much to look forward to.
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NewsF3 Marina breaks ground on “giant boat vending machine”
Two-years in the making and just a few months behind its original aggressive schedule, F3 Marina has broken ground on what will be the second fully-automated dry stack marina in the US.
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Harken appoints SA distributor
Sailboat hardware and accessories manufacturer Harken has named Zenith International (Pty) Ltd as its newest authorised distributor for marine products in South Africa. The Cape Town-based company will trade as Harken South Africa.
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NewsGreece prepares for slate of upcoming shows
The 2019 Athens Boat Show opens its doors from November 27 to December 1 at the former Olympic Fencing Centre in Ellinikon on the Athens Riviera Coast. Each year the show attracts thousands of enthusiasts from across Greece and abroad, looking for information about the latest products and services on ...
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NewsItalian firm develops ultimate superyacht toy
An Italian company, iSpace2o, is developing a craft that is claimed to be able to attain planing speeds on the surface of the sea and to combine this with operating underwater. These combined talents of the advanced craft will make it a very appealing ‘toy’ for carriage on board a ...
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International emissions regs could hurt large diesel yachts, jobs
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) emissions regulations scheduled to take effect in 2021 could force diesel-powered yacht producers to stop building their larger vessels, which could mean a loss of jobs without a delay in implementation, according to the leadership team at Viking Yachts.
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