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The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 Day 5
Blasting down the Portuguese coast overnight, Yoann Richomme’s crew have taken the lead, arriving in the Gulf of Cádiz this morning with Biotherm and Holcim-PRB hard on their heels.
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Final countdown for International Six Metre Worlds
With just a month to go until the start of the 2025 International Six Metre World Championships at Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club (SCYC), boats are starting to converge on Long Island Sound, NY in preparation.
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Wayfarer UK National Championship preview
Get ready for four days of thrilling competition and coastal charm at the 2025 Wayfarer National Championships, part of the UK Wayfarer Craftinsure National Circuit and also sponsored by Allen Brothers, McNamara Sails and Hartley Boats.
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Black Jack 100 claims line honours
The 100-foot maxi Black Jack 100 has once again proven her dominance in offshore racing, securing Line Honours at the 20th edition of the Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta.
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Boat listings giant accused of monopolising market in US lawsuit
Boats Group, the Miami-based owner of Boat Trader, YachtWorld and boats.com, is facing a federal class action lawsuit accusing it of monopolising the market for online boat listings and marketing services in the United States. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of Florida by Brill Maritime Inc, which does business as Export Yacht Sales,…
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Finnish boating industry shows signs of recovery after downturn
Finland’s boating industry is showing signs of recovery following the post-pandemic downturn. Registrations have risen, with nearly 3,000 more boats recorded in the past year, while the used boat market has grown by 11 per cent compared with 2024. As of July 2025, the national watercraft register listed 246,000 boats, including 214,000 motorboats. This represents…
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US expands tariffs on aluminium and steel
President Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on hundreds of steel and aluminium products, including construction equipment and automotive exhaust parts. The US Department of Commerce expanded Section 232 tariffs on aluminium and steel imports on 15 August 2025. More than 400 HTS codes have been added to the list of aluminium and…
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Norfolk Punt National Championships 2025
The largest turnout of Punts in recent memory competed for the 2025 championship on Barton Broad held over the 16th and 17th of August. Fireball / 505 sailor Rich Anderton shares his first experience of competing in the event.
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IBEX outlines 2025 education conference programme
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), a technical trade event for the recreational marine industry in North America, has announced its programme of presentations, panel discussions and technical seminars for the 2025 IBEX Education Conference. IBEX 2025 is scheduled for 7–9 October at the Tampa Convention Centre in Florida, with a theme this year…
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ePropulsion founder named in Fortune China ’40 Under 40′ list
Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has confirmed that its co-founder and CEO, Danny Tao, has been included in Fortune China’s 2025 “40 Under 40” list. The annual list recognises individuals under the age of 40 who are considered to be influential in shaping business and industry. The 2025 edition highlights innovators contributing to advances in artificial…