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As the marine industry faces economic headwinds, shifting consumer behaviour and a new wave of technology, one question sits at the centre of every trade conversation: what role do boat shows now play? For Petros Michelidakis, show director at boot Düsseldorf, the answer is clear. Trade shows aren’t fading; they are evolving, becoming more community-driven,…

Homes around Exmouth Marina, on the UK south coast, have been evacuated after an unexploded Second World War bomb was dredged from the water during routine operations on Wednesday (14 January 2026). Emergency services established a cordon around the marina, initially set at 100 metres, which was later extended to 400 metres, forcing residents within…

Canadian electric propulsion company Vision Marine Technologies has reported its financial results for the three-month period ended 30 November 2025. During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company recorded $1.9m of cash provided by operating activities. This was the first quarter in which operating activities generated positive cash flow after a period in which…

Many thought the final Finn Olympic regatta, being raced in 2021, was the end of the road for the Finn, and the class would dwindle into dinghy park obscurity.

Clipper Ventures, based on the Solent, in southern England, has confirmed a multi-million-pound investment in a new ‘Clipper RX’ fleet of ocean racing yachts. The investment will see the development and construction of 12 matched 72ft yachts, intended for use in future editions of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Clipper Ventures was founded…

The BoatUS Foundation is now seeking speakers for its Turning the Tide Summit in New Orleans, which will be held 6 to 9 December 2026 and centres on the removal and disposal of derelict vessels. The summit aims to bring together government agencies, environmentalists, marine professionals and recycle and waste management experts nationwide to explore best practices for responsible…

Compute Maritime is aiming to transform ship design and simulation and has developed ‘the world’s first GenAI tool capable of designing, simulating and optimising any type of ship hull’, its flagship tool; NeuralShipper.  Shahroz Khan, CEO, explains: “Compute Maritime is a deep-tech company using generative AI to overhaul the ship design process. Our core product,…

Two great races in solid hiking conditions today for the first day of the NZ ILCA championships, and already its clear that the form book is right on the money and there are going to be some really close contests for top honours in many of the fleets.

Team Banque Populaire is preparing for a particularly busy season. Aboard Banque Populaire XI, an ambitious solo and crewed program is on the horizon, with victory as the sole objective.

Seldén proudly presents the E40rev, a reversible electric winch operating in two directions and with two speeds. The world premiere will take place at boot Düsseldorf on January 17-25, where the winch will be displayed at the Seldén stand.