Half a million readers a month and counting! Half a million readers a month and counting! Record figures for all the titles within our network In November we have seen record figures for all the titles within our network. Sail-World.com, YachtsandYachting.com, Sail-Worldcruising.com, Powerboat-World.com and MarineBusinessWorld.com's combined readership is now over 500,000 unique users. by Sarah Heron Posted 4 Dec 06:00 PST Balance 526 "Blue Diamond" hits the water Balance 526 "Blue Diamond" hits the water Balance Catamarans is pleased to announce the launch of another Balance 526 catamaran We currently have another eight 526's models on order, have pre-sold ten of the new Balance 482 (the first of which goes to sea in March of 2021), and have pre-sold eight of the new 442 (the first of which goes to sea in November of 2021). by Balance Catamarans Posted 4 Dec 03:08 PST ABYC Foundation announces Educator of the Year ABYC Foundation announces Educator of the Year Runners-up include Ryan Ramsey from Impact Institute in Kendallville The ABYC Foundation announced this week the 2020 Educator of the Year - Stephen Spencer from Palm Beach State College (PBSC) in Lake Worth, Florida. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 3 Dec 07:55 PST New Fleet One VMS Solution launched New Fleet One VMS Solution launched To enable vessels compliance with 2021 Sustainability Regulation Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has partnered with Pivotel and Addvalue Innovation to offer owners and operators of sport fishing vessels in the United States the most complete connectivity solution on the market. by Saltwater Stone Posted 3 Dec 04:07 PST boot Düsseldorf moves to Spring boot Düsseldorf moves to Spring Water sports trade fair to open its doors from 17th to 25th April 2021 boot Düsseldorf 2021 will be held from 17th to 25th April. The original dates from 23 to 31 January could not be used due to the ongoing high infection numbers across all of Europe. by Tania Vellen Posted 3 Dec 03:18 PST Consumers believe current E15 label is ineffective Consumers believe current E15 label is ineffective In communicating the dangers of this type of fuel The results of national poll initiated by group of organizations representing manufacturers, retailers, and consumers of non-road engine equipment and products reveals the vast majority of consumers find current E15 labeling at gas pumps to be ineffective by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 2 Dec 07:51 PST ShoreMaster/HydroHoist acquires Neptune Boat Lifts ShoreMaster/HydroHoist acquires Neptune Boat Lifts Largest portfolio of waterfront equipment now covers fresh and saltwater markets ShoreMaster, LLC, which merged with HydroHoist, LLC in 2019, announced this week the acquisition of Neptune Boat Lifts, Inc., the premier saltwater boat lift brand based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. by Andrew Golden Posted 2 Dec 07:06 PST MarineMax appoints new Brand Marketing Manager MarineMax appoints new Brand Marketing Manager Julie Balzano began her marketing career at Young & Rubicam in New York City MarineMax recently announced Julie Balzano as the Brand Marketing Manager to oversee marketing efforts for Galeon, Aquila, Azimut, and MarineMax Vacations. by MarineMax Posted 2 Dec 06:03 PST Virginia boater relives dramatic day Virginia boater relives dramatic day ACR PLB saved six lives to avert tragedy at sea In June this year, looking forward to a summer of boating and spearfishing with friends, Ekkaphol 'Tan' Boriboune decided to spend a couple of hundred dollars on a tiny Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) to enhance onboard safety. by Saltwater Stone Posted 2 Dec 05:49 PST Horizon Yachts win Taiwan Excellence Gold Award Horizon Yachts win Taiwan Excellence Gold Award The highest honor of the annual Taiwan Excellence Awards Presented at the 2021 Taiwan Excellence Awards ceremony on 25 November, the new Horizon FD102, the latest and largest yacht in the highly acclaimed FD Series, was also recognized with the Taiwan Excellence Gold Award. by Horizon Yachts Posted 2 Dec 03:51 PST Vesper Marine announces new Global Sales Director Vesper Marine announces new Global Sales Director Marine safety leader promotes Jason Young to drive sales efforts for award-winning product line Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety and communication products, announced today that Jason Young has been promoted to Global Sales Director. by Andrew Golden Posted 2 Dec 01:57 PST Register for METSTRADE Connect 2020 Register for METSTRADE Connect 2020 Taking place December 10 Although the physical METSTRADE 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, Amsterdam RAI, organizers of the event, are inviting the industry to participate in METSTRADE Connect 2020, taking place December 10. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 1 Dec 08:08 PST Inmarsat launches Superyacht Connectivity report Inmarsat launches Superyacht Connectivity report Focusing on use of on-board satellite communications Increasing reliance on VSAT connectivity by superyacht professionals revealed by third research programme focusing on use of on-board satellite communications. by Inmarsat Posted 30 Nov 22:42 PST News from X-Yachts - Launch of the X56 News from X-Yachts - Launch of the X56 Now a thorough series of sea trials will be conducted Recently late in the afternoon, the X56 was launched for the very first time! It was a tremendously glorious sight to see the new beauty hit the water! by X-Yachts Posted 30 Nov 07:48 PST Johnson Outdoors to release Fiscal 2020 Q4 Results Johnson Outdoors to release Fiscal 2020 Q4 Results A leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, will release financial results for the Fiscal 2020 fourth quarter on Friday, December 11, 2020, before market open that day. by Johnson Outdoors Inc Posted 28 Nov 05:10 PST WAE & OXIS Energy are working for a cleaner world WAE & OXIS Energy are working for a cleaner world A world-first battery system for a luxury electric boat Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) is working with fellow Oxfordshire-based firm, OXIS Energy Ltd, on the production of a world-first battery system, designed for an all-new 40ft electric luxury boat. by Williams Advanced Engineering Posted 28 Nov 01:47 PST America's Boating Club announces new mobile app America's Boating Club announces new mobile app World's largest boating organization launches powerful app for boaters America's Boating Club® announced today the launch of a powerful new mobile resource for boaters - the America's Boating Club app. Offering an all-in-one information asset for a great day on the water by Andrew Golden Posted 26 Nov 08:46 PST Speedcast reaches agreement with Inmarsat Speedcast reaches agreement with Inmarsat To sell primary maritime customer contracts Speedcast International Limited and Inmarsat have announced that they have reached agreement on the sale of Speedcast's primary Fleet Xpress, FleetBroadband and Fleet One service contracts to Inmarsat. by Saltwater Stone Posted 26 Nov 04:00 PST New features in Wave MiniBOSS IMO separator New features in Wave MiniBOSS IMO separator Offering a faster flow rate A new version of the highly popular Wave MiniBOSS IMO separator is now available. The Series II Wave MiniBOSS offers a faster flow rate, providing 0.5m"/hr across all models providing more flexibility for customers. by Alice Driscoll Posted 25 Nov 21:37 PST New VC20 Vessel Control System by Yanmar New VC20 Vessel Control System by Yanmar Developed for single, twin, and triple engine installations Yanmar Marine International is launching a new Vessel Control System delivering the advanced functionality, modern design, and easy installation suited to evolve alongside its latest electronically controlled engines in the years ahead. by Saltwater Stone Posted 25 Nov 21:29 PST