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Ocean Safety to reveal new Jon Buoy solutions
Ocean Safety will headline its presence at METSTRADE 2025 with the global unveiling of the Jon Buoy EVAC – a compact and reliable short-term abandonment solution available in 4- and 6-person options.
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2027 Admiral’s Cup Notice of Race published
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has published the Notice of Race for the 2027 Admiral’s Cup, officially opening the next chapter of one of offshore racing’s most celebrated international events.
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Yacht Racing Forum: two weeks to go
The Yacht Racing Forum, taking place in Amsterdam in two weeks’ time, will focus on youth sailing, the economic development of the sport, inclusivity and the ergonomics of racing yachts, among many other subjects.
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Beyou and Lagravière on course for victory
With just over 500 miles to go, the Transat Café L’OR has turned into a masterclass by Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière on Charal. Beyou, 49, a habitual podium finisher in the IMOCA Class, is on course for his first big race win since 2020.
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EU sustainable transport plan includes recreational boating for first time
The European Commission’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), released yesterday (5 November 2025), has become the first EU transport strategy to explicitly include recreational craft. The European Boating Industry (EBI) has welcomed the plan, which outlines a technology-neutral pathway for decarbonisation in the sector and recognises recreational boating as part of Europe’s wider green transition.…
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Canada to cut luxury tax on boats
Canada’s 2025 federal budget includes a commitment to remove the luxury tax on private planes and boats, which was first introduced in September 2022. The policy – introduced by the Trudeau government – had drawn criticism from Canada’s marine industry for contributing to job losses, lower tax revenues and reduced sales. According to trade association…
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Sunseeker secures new capital investment following restructuring
Sunseeker International, based in Poole, Dorset, on the UK south coast, has confirmed that it will receive new capital investment into the Sunseeker Group from its lenders, Cheyne Capital and Cross Ocean Partners. The lenders, who manage combined assets exceeding $20bn, have agreed to provide additional funding to support the company’s long-term operations. As part…
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Three RYA Impact Awards in one weekend for RCYC!
The Royal Corithian Yacht Club, Burnham on Crouch was celebrating THREE great volunteering Awards on Saturday as a result of the RYA Impact Award scheme, two were as a result of the WoWs (Woman on Water) initiative at the Club.
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Twin Vee sells former Forza X1 site for $4.25m
Twin Vee PowerCats has completed the sale of its commercial property in Marion, North Carolina, previously intended for a manufacturing facility for its subsidiary, Forza X1. The $4.25m sale was finalised on 31 October 2025, with the company confirming that the transaction will strengthen its balance sheet. Twin Vee reported that no debt, loans or…
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Oyster Yachts opens new service centre in Barcelona
Oyster Yachts has opened a new service centre in Barcelona to support the growing number of Oyster owners in the Mediterranean. More than 45 yachts are now based in the city, which has become a key wintering location for owners seeking an alternative to Palma. The new facility provides refit, maintenance, engineering and guardianage services,…