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Australian fibreglass boat manufacturer Haines Hunter has spoken of the “significant disruption” it is experiencing after a severe fire ripped through the moulding section of the firm’s factory in Derrimut, Victoria. The incident is not connected to Haines Hunter in New Zealand. Firefighters were called to the facility on Friday (9 January 2026), and the…

Derani Yachts has been appointed as dealer in Thailand and Malaysia for three brands produced by Gulf Craft, the UAE-based shipyard that manufactures composite yachts and leisure boats. The appointment covers Majesty and Nomad yachts and superyachts, as well as Oryx cabin cruisers. The agreement expands the range of vessels represented by Derani Yachts in…

Lindsay Preece of Ironbark Photos gives a first look at the F50’s test sailing in Fremantle on Tuesday in the Fremantle Doctor.

New boat launches are designed to dazzle. Cinematic videos, dramatic reveals and months of planning are meant to spark instant demand. But according to new research from Element Three and Trader Interactive (parent of Boatmart and Statistical Surveys Inc), that excitement rarely translates into quick sales – and the reasons why may challenge long-held assumptions.…

The US recreational boating market enters 2026 in a relatively stable position, supported by steady boating activity and continued demand across more accessible segments, according to data released this week by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). The trade body represents approximately 85 per cent of the US market for recreational boat, marine engine and…

This year sees Rockley, a UK watersports and outdoor education provider, celebrating its 50th anniversary. “Reaching 50 years is a hugely significant milestone for everyone connected to Rockley,” says Jack Clark, commercial director. “From our beginnings as a small sailing school on the beach to becoming an internationally respected organisation, our purpose has never changed:…

Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven – and 2025 was no exception.

As the fleet launched for the second round of Bough Beech’s Icicle Series, many sailors would have welcomed temperatures several degrees higher than the previous week’s freezing conditions.

There was a lot of discussion prior to this event over the weather. The prediction of above zero conditions and breeze along with the fact that we had no snow on the car park confirmed the Event should go ahead.

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