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Pearl Yachts is betting that the route to wider adoption of hybrid yachts is not to sell sustainability alone, but to make the technology worthwhile to owners. Founder and managing director Iain Smallridge says the new Pearl 100 Hybrid must deliver tangible benefits such as longer range, silent running and battery-powered overnight stays without imposing…

Enrico Gennasio, sole shareholder and director of Cantieri di Pisa, has taken over direct operational control of the Italian shipyard. The move increases his involvement in the day-to-day management of the business, as the yard accelerates its growth strategy. Gennasio (pictured left) will provide a fresh boost to the relaunch process set in motion following…

Avikus USA vice president of recreational marine Sangwon Shin will present at three marine industry events this autumn, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into recreational boats and superyachts. His appearances are scheduled for the 2026 NMEA Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, the 66th Genoa International Boat Show and the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition…

For 2026, it was the turn of the UK to host the Wayfarer Class International Rally. This remarkable cruising event has run for 35 years, and the International Wayfarer Class Associations take turns to host.

Metstrade has announced its content programme for the 2026 exhibition, with sessions covering market conditions, technology, sustainability and workforce issues across the leisure marine sector. The annual event, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam this year from 17-19 November, brings together professionals from across the leisure marine industry, with more than 1,700 exhibitors expected across…

Marine equipment supplier C-Quip has appointed Floris van Ede to its sales team, bringing extensive experience in custom carbon fibre superyacht equipment, commercial leadership and marine project management. Van Ede has spent many years working within the superyacht industry, including six years as managing director of a specialist custom carbon fibre equipment company, alongside roles…

The new Geniuss HTS Cruiser 380 made its world debut at last week’s Cannes Yachting Festival, engineered for use either as a superyacht tender or as an independent craft for accessing beaches, coves and shallow-water anchorages. Developed by Geniuss, which was recently acquired by Italian RIB builder Gommoni Callegari, the HTS Cruiser 380 is powered…

Enata has acquired a minority stake in UAE-based Manta Foils, deepening an existing collaboration between the companies on electric hydrofoil systems. Enata has supplied carbon composite components for Manta Foils’ products, and the investment will expand cooperation across engineering, manufacturing, and research and development. “Manta Foils has developed an impressive technology platform and a strong…

Waldringfield served up six races of snakes, ladders and tight finishes at the Cartoon Trophy on 12-13 September, with the River Deben offering two very different tests.

After a 15-year absence, the Fireball fleet returned to Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club for the 2026 WinderMark Fireball Inland Championship, where dramatically contrasting conditions produced a memorable weekend at Grimwith Reservoir.