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A few days before Omaya Yachts had its first outing at Cannes Yachting Festival, Kaloyan Radulov, CEO and co-founder of Omaya Yachts (pictured above), told MIN that “marketing often runs faster than technology.” Radulov was expressing his dismay at greenwashing in boating and how it is pervading all industries. Here Radulov sits down with MIN…

Teledyne Technologies has completed the acquisition of the TransponderTech business from Saab AB, further expanding its maritime technology portfolio. The news first broke of the TransponderTech acquisition in August. The newly acquired company, now operating as Teledyne FLIR TransponderTech AB, will join Teledyne’s established marine brands — Raymarine, FLIR Marine, ChartWorld and Teledyne CARIS —…

Finding fish just got a lot simpler. Simrad Marine Electronics has launched FishCast powered by ROFFS, an on-screen forecasting tool that gives anglers access to professional-grade fishing insights directly on select Simrad displays — no extra hardware required. “By integrating this powerful forecasting tool directly into our Simrad multi-function displays and C-MAP charts, we’re giving…

Aqua superPower has installed what it describes as the ‘world’s first battery-backed DC charger for electric boats’ at Fowey Harbour in Cornwall, on the UK south coast. The system, part of The Electric Seaway (TES) project, enables fast DC charging in areas with restricted grid capacity. The installation is designed as a demonstrator site to…

Azimut|Benetti Group has strengthened its presence in the United States with the opening of its new Americas headquarters at Pier Sixty-Six Marina in Fort Lauderdale, coinciding with the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The new facility marks a significant step in the group’s international development and celebrates its long-standing relationship with the US market,…

Pershing has signed an exclusive dealership agreement with Jeff Brown Yachts, expanding its distribution network in the United States. The partnership covers sales and support for Pershing’s full range of boats across the West Coast, including Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii. “We know Jeff and his organisation very well, and we’re confident he’s the ideal…

Spain’s Nia Suardiaz landed her third successive FreeFly-Slalom world title in light conditions in Abu Dhabi, while the French veteran, Bastien Escofet, grabbed his first crown.

The Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series is back for its 17th edition of the travellers’ circuit which has become part of the calendar for so many small boat classes in the UK.

The Global Solo Challenge will hold a special event in Vigo on Saturday 28 February 2026, celebrating the conclusion of the 2023-2024 edition and officially presenting the skippers entered in the 2027-2028 event.

Yes indeed. As much as I would hate to take people back to the COVID era, that’s exactly what I’ve just done. Making that problematic trip back in time look good, is how much I despise the way ‘pivot’ got used as many times as those wretched QR codes.