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At a glance: Premieres and more at boot Düsseldorf 2026
boot Düsseldorf 2026, the world’s largest yacht and watersports fair, kicks off tomorrow (Saturday 17 January) and runs until 25 January, with an expected 200,000 visitors from 120 countries set to pass through 17 halls at Messe Düsseldorf in western Germany. This year’s event will feature around 1,500 exhibitors from over 67 nations across motor…
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The Famous Project CIC at the equator
The eight sailors of The Famous Project CIC have been sailing since last night at 20 hours and 53 minutes standing upwards. They crossed the equator on their 48th day at sea and are now sailing in the northern hemisphere.
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Why well-run marinas will still attract investors in 2026
“Poorly invested marinas will be at greatest risk of business failure, and we may anticipate further potential distress involving both secured lenders and HMRC seeking to protect their positions,” writes Jon Patrick, director – head of leisure & development at Christie & Co. The company’s released its annual business outlook report which covers the UK’s…
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Fremantle Doctor shakes up fleet
The Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2026 Season gets under way this weekend in Perth – with the fleet already reeling from early encounters with the venue’s infamous ‘Fremantle Doctor’.
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Nimbus Group restructures North America operations
Swedish leisure motorboat manufacturer Nimbus Group is implementing a series of organisational measures within its North American operations to strengthen commercial capability and reduce costs. It has been a challenging couple of years for Nimbus Group, which reported net sales of SEK 263m ($28.93m) during a “challenging” third quarter of 2025, a decrease of 30…
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Bonomi appoints Saim Marine to distribute Joy mooring system in Italy
Bonomi has chosen Saim Marine to distribute its Joy product range – cleats with built-in capstans. The cleats are designed to facilitate mooring manoeuvres, as they reduce the effort of pulling the ropes and, above all, of having to secure them to the cleat with the ropes under tension. The Joy system (which won a…
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Maximize protection with FlexForce Westuits
Vaikobi’s groundbreaking FlexForce range of sailing wetsuits bings you the ultimate in innovation, performance, and unmatched comfort for paddlers and sailors who need to stay warm but still be nimble.
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Sodebo Ultim 3 maintains a lead
For exactly one month now, the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 has been dedicated to their attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy. Having set sail on December 15th, they have achieved record times at the three great capes and have also set new records.
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AMAALA Yacht Club signs partnership with WMRT
AMAALA Yacht Club today announced a landmark strategic partnership with the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) and the Women’s World Match Racing Tour (WWMRT), further reinforcing the Red Sea’s emergence as a significant sailing destination.
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Henri-Lloyd Winter Sale – New Lines Added
New products added to the sale and further reductions. Designed with purpose. Made to last well beyond winter.