Pindar partners with Global Solo Challenge Pindar partners with Global Solo Challenge A shared vision for the future of offshore sailing Pindar is proud to announce a new long-term Strategic Partnership with the Global Solo Challenge (GSC), becoming Official Logistics Partner of the event whilst also working together to support the continued growth and international development. by Dan Jaspers Posted 8 Sep 12:22 UTC Heesen Yachts expands global commercial team Heesen Yachts expands global commercial team Folkert Schoots, Sipke Halbertsma and Roxane Ducruet join the team Following a period of significant investment and development under its new Dutch ownership, Heesen Yachts has further strengthened its global presence with the appointment of three senior commercial professionals. by Heesen Yachts Posted 8 Sep 12:20 UTC MarkSetBot: Nearly 800 Improvements MarkSetBot: Nearly 800 Improvements Focused on One Thing, Better Racing When MarkSetBot was first conceived, the idea was relatively simple: build a robotic mark that could navigate to a GPS coordinate, hold position without an anchor and move when conditions changed. by MarkSetBot Posted 8 Sep 11:00 UTC SailGP makes waves in Valencia SailGP makes waves in Valencia After thrilling weekend of speed, action and global exposure Marina Port Valencia has wrapped up its debut as a SailGP host venue, with two days of high-octane racing bringing thousands of fans and visitors to Valencia's waterfront. by Marina Port Valencia Posted 8 Sep 10:54 UTC Opening of the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 Opening of the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 Almost 56,000 international visitors are expected over six days Until Sunday, Europe's leading in-water boat show will bring together 680 exhibitors and an exceptional fleet of 700 boats from 5 to 55 metres long between the two iconic ports of Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes. by Cannes Yachting Festival Posted 8 Sep 09:45 UTC Aschenez appoints new Executive VP of Sales Aschenez appoints new Executive VP of Sales Luca Brancaleon has held senior positions at Sessa Marine, Brunswick Boat and Groupe Beneteau Aschenez Group is strengthening its management team, as the Group enters an important phase of growth, with the appointment of Luca Brancaleon as their Executive VP of Sales & Marketing. by Aschenez Group Posted 8 Sep 05:34 UTC Is EP a long-term solution? Is EP a long-term solution? African Boating Conference talks electric propulsion African Boating Conference brings industry leaders together to confront the realities of electric propulsion. by ABC 2026 Posted 8 Sep 02:13 UTC Six UK debuts at Swanwick Yachting Showcase Six UK debuts at Swanwick Yachting Showcase New models from Beneteau, Dufour and Jeanneau among extensive sail and catamaran line-up Sailing yacht buyers will have the opportunity to step aboard six UK debuts and compare an extensive selection of monohulls and sailing catamarans when the inaugural Swanwick Yachting Showcase at Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble. by Rachel Soothill Posted 7 Sep 14:24 UTC Ancasta Group acquires Penguin Engineering Ancasta Group acquires Penguin Engineering To strengthen refit, repair and aftersales capability Ancasta Group has announced the acquisition of Hayling Island-based Penguin Engineering, further strengthening its growing portfolio of specialist marine businesses and expanding its refit, repair and aftersales capabilities. by Ancasta Group Posted 7 Sep 11:21 UTC OceanWorld x Denison announce strategic merger OceanWorld x Denison announce strategic merger The partnership marks an important new chapter for both organisations OceanWorld Group and Denison Yachting are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic joint venture, bringing together two established names in the global yachting industry with a shared vision to accelerate growth, invest in people. by OceanWorld Group Posted 7 Sep 10:09 UTC Spotlight on Cape Town's boatbuilding industry Spotlight on Cape Town's boatbuilding industry At SABBEX Boatbuilding Awards The people, partnerships and skills behind South Africa's internationally respected boatbuilding industry will take centre stage in Cape Town on 21 October 2026, at the SABBEX Boatbuilding Awards by African Boating Conference Posted 7 Sep 04:28 UTC VEYA 53 world premiere at Cannes 2026 VEYA 53 world premiere at Cannes 2026 Accompanied by new real-time 3D configurator The new power catamaran will make its global debut alongside an interactive configuration experience allowing prospective owners to explore alternative specifications in a dynamic marine environment. by Martha Matsi Posted 6 Sep 09:34 UTC AIR 77 to be presented at Cannes AIR 77 to be presented at Cannes Designed and marketed by SARFNAV Breathe Me, the first rebuilt unit of the AIR 77 model, will be presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026. Designed and marketed by SARFNAV, this 72.5-foot power catamaran marks the return to Cannes of a model first unveiled worldwide in 2013. by SARFNAV Posted 5 Sep 09:16 UTC Introducing the Grand Banks 65 Introducing the Grand Banks 65 Because the sea is no place for compromise The new Grand Banks 65, like all Grand Banks models, begins with a simple premise: a long-range cruising yacht should never force you to choose between speed and efficiency or performance and comfort. by Grand Banks Posted 4 Sep 18:26 UTC Acquera Group expands yachting services Acquera Group expands yachting services With the acquisition of a majority stake in Wilsonhalligan Wilsonhalligan, a leading British company specialized in the recruitment of highly qualified personnel, has joined Acquera Group, which now expands its range of yachting services. by Acquera Posted 4 Sep 18:04 UTC Meet with A+T this September Meet with A+T this September Talk to the team, see a demo of the new HFD5, or collect spare parts A+T is heading to Porto Cervo for the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Hugh will be on site during the event, available to discuss upcoming projects and instrument requirements, with wind spares available and a demo of the new HFD5 Full Colour Display. by A+T Instruments Posted 4 Sep 11:00 UTC Untapped potential in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal Untapped potential in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal Marine industry growth potential at African Boating Conference 2026 Durban and KwaZulu-Natal's potential to expand their role in South Africa's marine economy – and connect local businesses more strongly with African and international markets – will come under the spotlight at the African Boating Conference 2026 by Maryanne Edwards Posted 4 Sep 04:22 UTC ABC exhibition nears capacity ABC exhibition nears capacity Bringing together marine businesses, government representatives, investors, manufacturers Exhibition space at the African Boating Conference is nearing capacity, with a diverse line-up of African and international marine businesses adding a strong commercial dimension to the two-day industry gathering in Cape Town. by African Boating Conference Posted 3 Sep 19:57 UTC Beneteau First 30 #100 delivered Beneteau First 30 #100 delivered What it takes to build 100 yachts in 500 days This week, First 30 #Hull100 will be delivered to an eager sailor on Lake Constance. One hundred boats delivered in just 500 days — the result of a journey that started at boot Düsseldorf in January 2025, when BENETEAU First launched the First 30. by Janja Poglajen Posted 3 Sep 16:14 UTC EBI launches EUDR guidance EBI launches EUDR guidance As first publication of new Regulatory Compass European Boating Industry (EBI) launches dedicated guidance on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the first publication under its new EBI Regulatory Compass initiative providing practical EU regulatory support to the recreational boating industry. by European Boating Industry Posted 3 Sep 09:41 UTC