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“For 2025, we expect numbers slightly down compared to peak years, but still healthy relative to global travel conditions,” says Mary Velline, IBEX show director, speaking ahead of the show which starts today (7 October 2025). The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) — which had 74 international exhibitors in 2024 — is hosting fewer…

Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, focused on connected technologies and solutions for automotive, consumer, professional and enterprise markets, has completed its strategic acquisition of Sound United, the former consumer audio business of Masimo Corporation. Sound United’s portfolio of iconic audio brands includes Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Definitive Technology, Polk Audio, HEOS, Classé…

Volvo Penta has announced the expansion of its Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) platform with the introduction of improved joystick functionality for V8 single gasoline engines.  The development brings the company’s full joystick capabilities for driving, docking and surfing to a broader segment of recreational and watersports boats, allowing for more precise manoeuvring and control across…

The Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days event is upon us, providing motorhomers and campervanners with the opportunity to stock up on must-have accessories, whether it’s for winter touring, preparing for the 2026 season, or (I’ll whisper it) starting some festive shopping. Unlike Amazon’s July event, the October Big Deal Days sale is only running…

The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has announced Campbell Robb as chief executive at the Canal & River Trust (CRT), after former CRT chief executive, Richard Parry, stepped down after 12 years in the role. Mike Wills, national chair of IWA, comments: “I am delighted to welcome Campbell Robb to his new post at the Canal…

GMBA representative Thomas Dammrich analysises the marine market in the US. Tariffs, fears of new inflation – perhaps stagflation – and widespread uncertainty are providing significant headwinds for the US boating industry. As a result there is weak consumer and business sentiment, alongside economic weakness. [Amid widespread disruption, last week’s US government shutdown is also…

A Spanish man has been rescued after spending around 38 hours adrift at sea after his jet ski broke down off the coast of the Canary Islands in Spain. Layonel Ramírez Collado, 23, was on a nighttime boat trip with friends on Monday 29 September when he went to retrieve a jet ski that had come…

Craobh Marina, located on Scotland’s west coast, has been purchased by Brian and Sheila Norton and their three adult children, with the support of a multi-million-pound funding package from HSBC UK.  The family plans to expand the marina’s capacity to accommodate the growing number of large vessels cruising the west coast. The marina currently offers…

Zodiac is expanding its range with the launch of its X9CC (pictured above). This 8.6 metre model incorporates many features from last year’s X10CC but adapts them into a more compact, accessible, and versatile format. The brand, which is focused on rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), is approaching its 130th anniversary. At Cannes Yachting Festival, Florent…

Auto-Sleepers has launched its new Active campervan line-up, a range which is targeted at active families. Based on the Fiat Ducato, the Active range is made up of three models, the FL635 with a twin lounge, the FG635 with an extra-long twin lounge and the KB635 with a fixed bed. The models are likely to…