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NewsOklahoma 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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NewsYanmar 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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NewsBenetti 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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NewsToronto 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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NewsSurvey: 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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NewsRegal 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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NewsHenri-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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NewsRescheduled 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.
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NewsWhisperPower sets up UK distribution and service centre
Dutch power and propulsion specialist WhisperPower BV today announced that it has set up its own UK sales and service centre in South Yorkshire using staff from a previous distributor.
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NewsZodiac to rebrand Avon range
Zodiac has announced that the eJET 450 electric RIB tender that was developed by Avon in 2017 is changing its name to become the flagship of Zodiac’s electric range. From the end of 2020 the Avon brand name will disappear from the group and the Z Nautic Group’s leisure range ...
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NewsHanseYachts makes investment case
German boatbuilder HanseYachts presented its performance and outlook at an investor conference in Munich today, reporting solid post-Covid demand
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NewsMcConaghy launches new superyacht series
Australian builder’s Makara range was designed by Malcolm McKeon
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NewsBower to head Winnebago Outdoors
Huw Bower, who departed Brunswick Boat Group (BBG) earlier this month, has been named president of Winnebago Outdoors, the iconic brand in recreational vehicles and parent company of Chris-Craft, effective 12 October.
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NewsAzimut Magellano 25 Metri to make world debut at Genoa
Italy’s Azimut Yachts has chosen the Genoa International Boat Show for the world premiere of its new Magellano 25 Metri.
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NewsZürich authorities launch consultation on new marina for 420 craft
With the aim to reinvigorate Zürich’s lakefront, the Swiss city’s authorities have launched a public consultation on their plans to build a new marina with a berthing capacity for some 420 craft. As part of the project, the city is to build a new watersports centre on the Lake Zürich ...
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NewsDometic looking to grow steering control market with new Electric Power Assist
Bolt-on system aimed at expanding market penetration in both OEM and aftermarket sectors
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NewsNew WesCom CEO
WesCom Signal and Rescue, a UK supplier of marine distress signals, has named Ross Wilkinson as its new CEO.
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NewsFriedrichshafen kicks off season’s first successful indoor boat show
Europe’s first post-Covid indoor boat show has yielded lower exhibitor and visitor numbers through the first half of the event, but is moving the industry forward
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NewsMoonen sells second 36.3m yacht in 2020
Dutch yard to deliver a new Moonen Martinique to its US owner in November 2021
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NewsFrench marina developer enters marina management and consulting market
Poralu Marine launches Marina Management & Consulting (MM&C) business
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