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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

The 49er’s first real season of the LA28 cycle is over. It ran from the World Championship in Cagliari last October to San Pedro OCR on the LA 2028 waters in August: seven big regattas, 21 podium places, 16 different teams from 15 nations.

Just as the northern hemisphere begins to think of shorter days and the need for warmer clothes, the offshore racing community looks to grab one more chance to indulge their passion for testing skill, resilience and determination.