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Safe Harbor Marinas has confirmed the acquisition of Los Sueños Marina in Costa Rica, expanding its international portfolio. “Los Sueños is a wonderful addition to Safe Harbor. The sportfishing mecca draws enthusiasts from California to the Carolinas,” says Baxter Underwood, chief executive of Safe Harbor Marinas. Located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica,…

Heather Stoll has been appointed executive vice president of Nautique Boat Company. Stoll has worked at the US-based company for more than nine years, holding leadership roles including finance manager, director of finance and, most recently, vice president of finance. Nautique, a subsidiary of Florida-based Correct Craft, manufactures waterski, wakeboard and wakesurf boats. “I’m deeply…

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has introduced a new V10 425hp Verado outboard engine and an upgraded version of its V10 350hp Verado model. The launch extends Mercury’s Verado outboard lineup and adds new high-horsepower options for both repower and new-build applications. The new 425hp engine offers performance characteristics aimed at improving acceleration,…

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 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…

Freedom Boat Club, a global members-only boat club, has launched a new mobile app for iOS and Android, designed to allow members to view, book and manage their reservations across its North American locations. The app, which was initially rolled out on iOS earlier in 2025, is now available to Android users. According to the…

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…

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…