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Winnebago replaces president, Chris West steps up
Thursday, 15 August 2024Winnebago Industries has announced changes to its executive leadership team. Winnebago brand president Huw Bower will step down from his role on 31 August 2024, after four years with the company.
Oyster Harbors Marine to offer Fjord Yachts in US
Thursday, 15 August 2024Oyster Harbors Marine, a marine dealership in New England, has been appointed as the latest dealer in the United States for Fjord Yachts.
Sanlorenzo Med appoints GM for Spain and Portugal
Thursday, 15 August 2024Sanlorenzo Med has appointed Johannes Brechmann as the new general manager of Sanlorenzo Baleari SL, a subsidiary overseeing the group’s commercial development in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.
Paris 2024 medallists demonstrate sailing diversity
Wednesday, 14 August 2024World Sailing is celebrating a diverse Paris 2024 with more nations winning medals per event than any other Olympics this century.
Shipwreck Linked to Wordsworth Family Granted Protection
Wednesday, 14 August 2024The wreck of the Earl of Abergavenny, an East India Company ship, captained by John Wordsworth, brother of renowned Romantic poet William Wordsworth, has been granted protection. It has been scheduled by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
A piece of RNLI history at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 14 August 2024In this the 200th year of the RNLI, a piece of RNLI history will be coming to the Southampton Boat show this September.
Major incident declared after sodium cyanide spill in UK canal
Wednesday, 14 August 2024A major incident has been declared after a toxic chemical spill in a canal in Walsall, in the West Midlands.
Historic wreck of ship linked to William Wordsworth given protection
Wednesday, 14 August 2024The wreck of the Earl of Abergavenny, an East India Company ship captained by John Wordsworth, brother of renowned Romantic poet William Wordsworth, has been granted protection by the government.
Gulf Craft Group appoints CEO
Wednesday, 14 August 2024Gulf Craft Group has appointed Yannis Haidis as the group’s CEO. Haidis will oversee the overall development of the group’s future evolution, aimed at propelling international expansion into new markets and opportunities for the compa...
Yamaha names US outboard marketing manager
Wednesday, 14 August 2024Yamaha’s US marine business unit has appointed Scott Higgins as division manager for outboard marketing. In his new role, Higgins oversees Yamaha Marine advertising, events, tournaments and sponsorships, Yamaha pro staff and Yamaha Marine d...
Beneteau appoints Taiwan dealer
Wednesday, 14 August 2024Beneteau has appointed Amal Yachting as the brand’s exclusive dealer for Taiwan. The French boat brand, which is represented by Asiamarine (sailboats) and NextWave Yachting (powerboats) in Hong Kong, says the move underscores its strengthen...
Entries open for the Southampton International Boat Show Exhibitor Sustainability Awards
Tuesday, 13 August 2024The Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) has announced that entries are now open for the Exhibitor Sustainability Awards 2024. These awards, now in their sixth year, recognise exceptional exhibitors who truly embrace environmentally responsi...
Twin Vee merges with Forza
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Twin Vee PowerCats and Forza X1 have officially agreed to a merger. In an all-stock transaction, Forza, currently a subsidiary of Twin Vee, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Twin Vee.
Fairline announces Bryan Jones as head of sales – Americas
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Fairline Yachts, the British luxury motor yacht manufacturer, has appointed Bryan Jones as its new head of sales for the Americas, effective immediately.
Brittany Ferries to become majority shareholder of Condor Ferries
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Brittany Ferries is set to assume majority ownership of Condor Ferries following recent adjustments in the company’s ownership structure.
Cristec launches two new battery products
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Cristec, a market leader in modern high-performance, switch mode battery chargers, will introduce two new product lines later this year: the RCB+ split charge relay and the RCE+ battery isolators.
Dart Harbour opens new swim zone
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Dart Harbour has officially opened a new swim zone in central Dartmouth, on the UK south coast, situated outside the Harbour Office on South Embankment.
Boat containing 14 skeletons found adrift in Dominican Republic
Monday, 12 August 2024A vessel of unknown origin and manufacture was found earlier this week off the coast of Río San Juan. The boat contained 14 skeletons, according to the Navy of the Dominican Republic. In a statement the navy says that identities of Senegal...
Technohull expands site in Greece as demand rises
Monday, 12 August 2024Technohull has completed the next phase of expansion at its boatbuilding facility in Lavrio, Greece.
Lowe Boats unveils new LS Pontoon line
Monday, 12 August 2024Lowe Boats, a US aluminum boat manufacturer, has unveiled its new LS Pontoon line. The new range, available in four sizes from 17ft to 23ft, offers optional dual helm seating, and multiple layout configurations ideal for entertaining.
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