Saxdor appoints new Customer Experience Director Saxdor appoints new Customer Experience Director Vincent will lead all customer experience, after-sales, and service initiatives across the Americas Saxdor Yachts is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard J. "Tripper" Vincent as Customer Experience Director for the Americas, a key leadership role supporting the company's continued expansion across North, Central, and South America. by Saxdor Yachts Posted 11 Apr 07:40 PDT SERO Sailing to Build the Viper 640 SERO Sailing to Build the Viper 640 A new era with the same class energy and culture The Viper 640 Class has appointed SERO Sailing as the new official class builder, marking an exciting new chapter for the popular high-performance one-design class. by SERO Sailing Posted 10 Apr 13:00 PDT Ford Motor Company and Sharrow scale production Ford Motor Company and Sharrow scale production Resulting in a significant reduction in production timelines Sharrow Engineering announced it is scaling production of its patented Sharrow™ Propeller through a collaboration with Ford Motor Company's Advanced Industrial Technology & Platforms (ATP) team, using advanced 3D sand-casting techniques. by Sharrow Marine Posted 10 Apr 08:10 PDT VIBE 2026 Fundraiser Gala Supports Marine Talent VIBE 2026 Fundraiser Gala Supports Marine Talent Charter Smarter Connects New Audiences The Caribbean's premier marine showcase returns to St. Thomas this May, where the third annual Virgin Islands Boating Expo (VIBE) will bring together luxury yachts, global brands, and a growing focus on workforce development. by Carol Bareuther Posted 10 Apr 07:40 PDT Team Francesca Clapcich launches Purpose Program Team Francesca Clapcich launches Purpose Program The team has launched two free, evidence-based programs now open to sailing schools Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing is today announcing the full launch of its 2026 Purpose Program - a structured, action-oriented commitment to transforming diversity, belonging, and high performance in sailing. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 9 Apr 10:36 PDT Newport Bermuda Race Daily Broadcast Newport Bermuda Race Daily Broadcast Experience the race from the Gulf Stream, powered by Palm Beach Motor Yachts The Newport Bermuda Race's partnership with Palm Beach Motor Yachts is expanding to provide race fans and sailors an opportunity to experience the race in a way that has never been done before. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 9 Apr 09:00 PDT Quantum Pacific Enters SailGP Quantum Pacific Enters SailGP With Acquisition of Championship-Winning Spain Team SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, today announced the sale of the Los Gallos SailGP Team (Spain) to the Quantum Pacific Group ("Quantum Pacific"), marking a landmark moment for both the championship and Spanish sport. by SailGP Posted 9 Apr 05:38 PDT America's Cup: IMG Licencing appointed for AC38 America's Cup: IMG Licencing appointed for AC38 IMG Licensing as the exclusive global licensing agency for the Naples event The organisers of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, the world's most prestigious and historic yachting competition, have appointed IMG Licensing as the exclusive global licensing agency for the 38th America's Cup to be held in Naples, Italy. by ACP Media Posted 9 Apr 02:06 PDT Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Online Bidding will open on Friday 24th April The Online Bidding will open on Friday 24th April and will end on Thursday 30th April at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 9 Apr 00:50 PDT Suntex Unveils Destination Marina Partner Program Suntex Unveils Destination Marina Partner Program Launching with Legendary Marina in Nassau, The Bahamas New initiative delivers exclusive destination marina benefits to Suntex customers extending the boating experience beyond its national network to premier U.S. and international destinations. by Suntex Marinas Posted 8 Apr 11:02 PDT Mixed signals from industry bodies re market state Mixed signals from industry bodies re market state A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America NMMA released its annual Outboard Engine Sales Trends report, part of the 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, offering a comprehensive look at one of the recreational boating industries closely watched segments. by Peter Rendle Posted 8 Apr 08:00 PDT Jason Smith visits Grady-White Jason Smith visits Grady-White Showcasing Small Business and Manufacturer Tax Benefits as Catalyst for Investment The Working Families Tax Cut legislation, also known as "One Big Beautiful Bill," is beginning to influence investment decisions in U.S. manufacturing, according to executives and lawmakers who toured a North Carolina boatbuilder's facility. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 8 Apr 07:50 PDT Palm Beach Motor Yachts partners 52 SUPER SERIES Palm Beach Motor Yachts partners 52 SUPER SERIES As the circuit's official Destination Partner Palm Beach Motor Yachts has proudly committed to all five regattas of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES as the circuit's official Destination Partner. by 52 Super Series Posted 8 Apr 07:40 PDT Carol Ewing joins US Sailing Board of Directors Carol Ewing joins US Sailing Board of Directors Bringing decades of leadership, operational expertise, and deep involvement in the sport of sailing US Sailing today announced the appointment of Carol Ewing to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership, operational expertise, and deep involvement in the sport of sailing at the highest levels. by US Sailing Posted 7 Apr 14:49 PDT Latest Outboard Engine Trends Report Latest Outboard Engine Trends Report The Shift to Higher Horsepower Continues NMMA released its annual Outboard Engine Sales Trends report, part of the 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, offering a comprehensive look at one of the recreational boating industry's closely watched segments. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 7 Apr 07:40 PDT America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed Marzio Perrelli as CEO As reported in Sail-World and some Italian media in mid-February, the America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed former Sky Italy as Executive Vice President, Marzio Perrelli as Chief Executive Officer. by ACP/Sail-World Posted 7 Apr 02:15 PDT New Action Removes Sec. 232 Aluminum Tariffs New Action Removes Sec. 232 Aluminum Tariffs On Reels, Nets and More Last week, President Trump issued a Proclamation that removes previously-imposed Sec. 232 aluminum tariffs on fishing reels, reel accessories, landing nets among many other products. These changes went into effect on Monday, April 6, 2026. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 6 Apr 16:48 PDT U.S. SailGP Team Partners with Ocean Conservancy U.S. SailGP Team Partners with Ocean Conservancy Protect Where We Play Initiative Combats Ocean 'Ghost Gear' The U.S. SailGP Team today announced a new partnership with Ocean Conservancy's Protect Where We Play initiative to support its Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI), a global effort to remove lost and abandoned fishing gear from the ocean. by US SailGP Team Posted 6 Apr 10:55 PDT Palm Beach International Boat Show concludes Palm Beach International Boat Show concludes 10 yachts over 200ft and expanded on-water experiences define 2026 edition The 2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) concluded its five-day run with its largest concentration of superyachts to date, reinforcing its position as a leading U.S. marketplace for high-value vessel transactions and global brokerage activity. by PBIBS Posted 6 Apr 10:30 PDT Political Analyst Amy Walter to speak at ABC 2026 Political Analyst Amy Walter to speak at ABC 2026 Walter will provide an insider's view of the current political environment The American Boating Congress (ABC), taking place May 4-6, will feature one of the nation's top political analysts: Amy Walter. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 4 Apr 06:05 PDT