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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…

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…

The Camping and Caravanning Club will not be participating in either of the next two caravan shows held at the NEC. The club, which has had significant presence at all NEC shows for several years now, says it it has decided to “pause” its attendance at both the Motorhome & Caravan Show, due to run…

Having access to a shower is an important part of any holiday – and it’s no different if it’s a getaway in a camper. However, if you’re new to the lifestyle, it does raise the question – do campervans have showers? After all, if you’ve ever been in an unconverted ‘van before, it could be…

At least three people have died and 575 passengers have been rescued after a passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island. Two people remain missing. Initial reports indicated over 280 passengers were rescued but in the last few hours the number of people rescued has risen to 575. Authorities are still…

It was heartbreak for Emirates GBR on home waters as New Zealand’s Black Foils edged out the British team in a dramatic final race to win the inaugural Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, Portsmouth on Sunday 20 July.  Pete Burling’s crew clinched victory in the nail-biting three-boat showdown, pushing Emirates GBR into second place,…

Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), the San Diego-based boatbuilding and repair company, has been acquired by its co-founder and president Todd Roberts, alongside longtime MGBW customer and investor Chip Besse and investor Skye Callantine. The acquisition includes the San Diego shipyard, Los Cabos boatyard and global services superyacht agency. Roberts takes on the role of chief…

Suntex Marina Investors, a leading owner and operator of marina properties across the United States, has announced the opening of its latest boat club location at Saguaro Lake Marina in Mesa, Arizona. The addition marks the 24th site in the Suntex Boat Club portfolio, which now spans ten states. The launch of the Suntex Boat…

A new charitable organisation, Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust, has been established to support education, research, and heritage projects focused on the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard on the Beaulieu River.  The launch follows the recent redevelopment project at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, where the revitalised boatshed now offers new waterfront offices, meeting rooms, and…

This is no fairy tale… but once upon a time, all Auto-Sleeper motorcaravans were fitted with an elevating-roof. In addition, the company has converted Ford’s Transit since the very early Mark Ones. Thus, it’s not true – as some people claim – that it is a radical departure for A-S to build a pop-top camper on…