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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.…

Online boat sales platform Rightboat has appointed Charlie Jefferson as vice president of sales, OEM and dealer markets. Jefferson brings more than 18 years of industry experience to the role with expertise in digital transformation, OEM strategy and high-impact sales leadership. Rightboat is continuing a period of rapid expansion, having recently expanded its US team…

The Brabus Big Boy 1200, a 12m-long mega-motorhome, has picked up the Red Dot: Best of the Best 2025 gong, recognising its vast array of stunning features It may cost a cool £1.3m, but Brabus’s stunning Big Boy 1200 is a highly luxurious motorhome that offers a lot for your money – now including 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…

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,…