Larkman's Boatyard acquired by Sam Whitworth Larkman's Boatyard acquired by Sam Whitworth First Peninsula Marine is pleased to announce the sale First Peninsula Marine is pleased to announce the sale of Larkman's Boatyard after it was purchased by Sam and Kayleigh Whitworth. by Lucy Baker-Kind Posted 21 May 06:02 UTC Maritimo S50 Sedan motor yacht - Global launch Maritimo S50 Sedan motor yacht - Global launch New, subtle, and yet distinctive - all in one Maritimo, Australia's world-class luxury motor yacht builder, expands its next-generation model line-up with its highly anticipated global launch of the all-new S50 Sedan Motor Yacht at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, May 2026. by Maritimo Posted 20 May 23:01 UTC Final Countdown to Plymouth Boat Fest 2026 Final Countdown to Plymouth Boat Fest 2026 Shaping up to be a major event for Devon and Cornwall This year's Plymouth Boat Fest, powered by Marine AI, is shaping up to be a major event for Devon and Cornwall with a diverse line-up of exhibitors and demonstrations showcasing the West Country's growing marine industry. by Jonathan Cook Posted 20 May 13:42 UTC Deacons Marina integrates into Premier Marinas Deacons Marina integrates into Premier Marinas Completing the first phase ahead of the peak boating season Premier Marinas has completed the first phase of its integration of Boatfolk marinas, as it welcomes Deacons Marina into its network ahead of the peak boating season. by Premier Marinas Posted 20 May 13:27 UTC Record-attendance at British Motor Yacht Show 2026 Record-attendance at British Motor Yacht Show 2026 Multi-million-pound sales underline serious buyer intent The British Motor Yacht Show has closed another highly successful edition at Premier's Swanwick Marina, welcoming a record number of visitors and reinforcing its position as the UK's most prestigious motor yacht show for serious buyers. by British Motor Yacht Show Posted 20 May 13:10 UTC Rightboat and YachtOne announce partnership Rightboat and YachtOne announce partnership Create a more connected path from buyer demand to closed deals Rightboat, the global online marketplace for boats and yachts, has announced a strategic partnership with YachtOne, the AI-powered brokerage operating platform founded by marine industry insider Garrett Schwartz and tech expert Domagoj Lalk Vidovic. by Rightboat Posted 19 May 05:49 UTC boot Düsseldorf's first tour in Croatia boot Düsseldorf's first tour in Croatia Exhibitors and boot Düsseldorf: Working together for the future of water sports For the first time, boot Düsseldorf has ventured beyond its home turf to produce social media content, travelling with a team to the Croatian Adriatic coast. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 18 May 19:09 UTC Tankoa strengthens Civitavecchia production site Tankoa strengthens Civitavecchia production site Consolidating its industrial model across Lazio and Liguria Tankoa Yachts is continuing the development of its integrated production platform between Civitavecchia and Genoa, where the two facilities now operate as a single industrial hub dedicated to the construction of large superyachts. by Tankoa Yachts Posted 18 May 14:49 UTC Marina Ibiza triumphs in APD Crossing Regatta Marina Ibiza triumphs in APD Crossing Regatta 80 yachts and around 90 executives and business leaders from Ibiza and Palma took part Marina Ibiza once again brought together the Balearic business community for the tenth APD (Association for Executive Development) Offshore Regatta, a firmly established fixture on the Balearic Islands' yachting and corporate calendar. by Marina Ibiza Posted 18 May 14:02 UTC RNLI lifesavers nominated for four awards RNLI lifesavers nominated for four awards Volunteers and staff recognised for Global Search & Rescue Excellence Volunteers and staff of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have been nominated for four Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards, including the RNLI lifeguards, who are up for Team of the Year during their 25th anniversary. by RNLI Posted 17 May 09:02 UTC Looking towards future: First World Sailing Day Looking towards future: First World Sailing Day You can impact the future of sailing The sailing and maritime media can play an important role in bringing together the global sailing community. by World Sailing Day Posted 16 May 09:18 UTC Ferretti Group Board appoints Stassi Anastassov Ferretti Group Board appoints Stassi Anastassov The Board of Directors of the Company announces the new Chief Executive Officer Ferretti Group S.p.A. (HKEX: 9638 / Euronext Milan: YACHT.MI) announces that the Board of Directors of the Company, following the Annual General Meeting held earlier today, has appointed Mr. Stassi Anastassov as Chief Executive Officer by Ferretti Group Posted 15 May 15:14 UTC Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Ferretti S.p.A Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Ferretti S.p.A Update to corporate calendar following appointment of new board of directors Report on the remuneration policy for the financial year 2026 and on the remuneration paid in the financial year 2025 pursuant to Article 123-ter of the TUF by Ferretti Group Posted 15 May 14:35 UTC Besenzoni accelerates sustainability commitment Besenzoni accelerates sustainability commitment Energy transition and industrial growth for lower impact yachting Exactly halfway through the sustainable development plan adopted by the company in 2022, Besenzoni takes stock of the results achieved. by Besenzoni Posted 15 May 10:43 UTC FFS returns as African Boating Conference sponsor FFS returns as African Boating Conference sponsor Reinforcing commitment to Africa's maritime growth The African Boating Conference is pleased to announce the return of FFS Africa as an official sponsor for ABC 2026, taking place on 20-21 October at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. by African Boating Conference Posted 15 May 08:52 UTC US Lacey Act prosecution of UK yacht firm US Lacey Act prosecution of UK yacht firm Sending a clear warning over use of illegal Myanmar teak The London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has welcomed the guilty pleas entered by UK luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International Ltd and its US subsidiary Sunseeker USA Sales for violations of the US Lacey Act. by Environmental Investigation Agency Posted 14 May 15:11 UTC Flexiteek International acquires Flexiteek Denmark Flexiteek International acquires Flexiteek Denmark Europe's highest-volume fabricator of synthetic decking Flexiteek International has announced the acquisition of its Danish distributor, bringing the business into the Flexiteek Group alongside its established operations in the UK, USA, Sweden, and Poland. by Flexiteek International Posted 14 May 13:48 UTC Acquera Yachting enhances its presence in Malta Acquera Yachting enhances its presence in Malta This move reflects company's commitment to reinforcing its role in a key location for its clients. Acquera Yachting announces the strengthening of its presence in Malta with an enhanced local structure led by Karl Naudi, working alongside Mario Micallef, who will coordinate the operational team on the island. by Acquera Yachting Posted 14 May 09:10 UTC The State of the Art of the Global Yachting Market The State of the Art of the Global Yachting Market Report produced by Deloitte in partnership with Confindustria Nautica The global market for new boat builds in the 2023-2025 period has stabilised (-2.1%, standing at €33.3 billion), however the Italian boatbuilding industry has managed to buck the global market trend (at around +5% in the 2023-2025 period). by Italian Marine Industry Association Posted 14 May 04:38 UTC New Tiwal 3R Max New Tiwal 3R Max Pure sensations, from Trunk to Ocean After selling more than 3,300 dinghies worldwide, Tiwal, the pioneer of high-performance inflatable sailboats, unveils the Tiwal 3R Max. by Marie Duval Posted 13 May 09:10 UTC