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The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has announced that the UK will host the 2026 iQFOiL World Championship, which will take place at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy from 21 to 26 September 2026.  The event will bring around 250 of the world’s top Olympic windsurfing athletes to UK waters, marking the first time…

Workers at Princess Yachts in Plymouth are set to vote on potential strike action in a dispute over pay. From today (23 July 2025), more than 1,000 Unite union members will be balloted on whether to stage weekly one-day strikes for up to six months. The ballot will also ask workers whether they support a…

Women in Marine has announced the theme and speaker line-up for its 2025 panel and networking event, scheduled for Wednesday 24 September at the Southampton International Boat Show. The session, which is sponsored by DF Capital, LA Marine and Haven Knox-Johnston, returns this year with a new time and location. The 2025 event will take…

The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) has announced that two of its European escorted tours are now on sale for 2026. Anyone who has taken the Eurotunnel or ferry before will be aware of the many sights to see in Europe, as these two escorted tours show. The trips to the Dutch Bulb Fields and…

Motorhomes are brilliant – it’s fantastic to be able to hit the road whenever you like and get out and about and see the world. But, of course, they’re big vehicles, so it’s not always easy to find the right route to take you where you want to go – which is why a good…

Senate Bill 1162 has taken effect in Florida, following its signing into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in late May. The legislation, developed and led by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) — a trade association representing boat, marine engine and accessory manufacturers in North America — focuses on improving public boating access across Florida.…

AkzoNobel has reported its results for the second quarter of 2025. The paint and coatings manufacturer reports an adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 15 per cent, up from 14.4 per cent in the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA totalled €393m, which included a €24m negative currency impact. Organic sales remained flat while pricing rose…

Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists, the US wholesale distributor of marine electronics and accessories, will host the return of its technical training event 8-11 September at the Crowne Plaza Charleston airport convention centre in north Charleston, South Carolina.  The event features hands-on learning, live demonstrations, interactive workshops and real-world applications. The technical training programme offers multiple…

Mastry Engine Center has announced an expansion of its Mastry Suzuki RePower Centers into the New England and mid-Atlantic region. The move will see Mastry begin supporting 11 authorised Suzuki dealers and 25 boatbuilders in the area. The newly added operations join an existing network of 16 Mastry Suzuki RePower Centers already established across the…

Following a successful inaugural year, IGY Marinas has been appointed by Smeralda Holding – the indirect concession holder of the mooring field – to support the fully owned Safebay in the management of the prestigious Cala di Volpe moorings on Sardinia’s renowned Costa Smeralda. This announcement follows news in March 2025, that IGY Marinas renewed…