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Flite, a brand of Mercury Marine and part of Brunswick Corporation, has launched its first product ranges from the new Flitelab* brand of foil boards and accessories. The launch, which took place yesterday (on 30 July 2025) follows the 2024 debut of the Flitelab* brand, and Brunswick’s 2023 acquisition of Australian eFoil maker Fliteboard. The…

IBEX, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference, has appointed Kate Donadio as its new director of marketing and communications. She takes on the role at North America’s largest marine trade show and conference, with responsibility for leading the event’s marketing and outreach activity. Donadio was most recently marketing manager at Suzuki Marine USA, where she…

Yachting Ventures will return to the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) spearheading the Innovation Zone, where 15 startups will showcase their products and platforms and connect with the industry. Now in its third year at ADIBS, the Innovation Zone has become a key feature of the show, highlighting the importance of early-stage innovation across…

Italy-based Novamarine – a manufacturer of rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) – has acquired the Italian boatbuilder Tornado Yachts. The Tornado Yachts brand, established in 1968, has a long association with offshore competition, including the Venice-Monte Carlo race, which was won by Adriano Panatta using one of its vessels. Following the agreement, Novamarine will carry out…

The Solent Dragon fleet made a powerful statement this summer as five boats, Bertie, Fit Chick, Jerboa, Dreki, and Bluebottle, travelled from Cowes to Torquay to compete in the 2025 Edinburgh Cup and South West Championship.

A fantastic entry of over 170 RS Aeros from 17 nations have converged on the beautiful Quiberon peninsula in southern Brittany, France, for the 7th RS Aero World Championship, combined with the 4th RS Aero Youth World Championship.

West Wales was blessed with perfect sailing conditions on the idyllic waters of Cardigan Bay for the annual New Quay Yacht Club (NQYC) Keel Boat Regatta (KBR).

The second day of the 2025 ORC Europeans as part of the 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE, brought a true offshore test as all four ORC classes tackled a light and tactical short offshore race, with course lengths between 38 and 57 nautical miles.

The Australian Sailing Team’s (AST) ILCA program is built on a legacy of excellence, underpinned by world-class athletes, a strong squad culture, and elite equipment.

There are always favorites before the start of major sailing events, but there are usually a few surprises as well. However, after the first day of the 58th Governor’s Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship, there were no real surprises.