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British boatbuilder Pearl Yachts has appointed Ross Donohoe as its new international sales manager. Donohoe will work out of the Pearl sales office in Swanwick, which opened in 2022.

French boat manufacturer Beneteau Group has reported robust results for 2022, including fourth-quarter revenues of 476 million euros. The group says these results will pave the way for 2023 full-year income from operations to ‘significantly...

Around 20 firefighters, four fire engines and a fire boat were reportedly called to a marina in Budapest, Hungary, yesterday (14 February 2023), when 25-metre Mangusta 80 yacht Le St-James burst into flames at its berth on the river Danube.

Helsinki-based startup Juva Yachts has launched its first funding round. The firm is raising €500,000 to build a prototype of its Juva e/y 30, an all-electric cabin cruiser with a limitless range.

Marine systems specialist Imtra has launched the new Sleipner eVision series of DC electric thrusters. The US-based firm says eVision is the first electric motor designed specifically for marine thruster use.

A lone sailor has been rescued from a catamaran after his anchor broke and he drifted out to sea close to the centre of Cyclone Gabrielle, which is currently causing devastation in New Zealand.

Australian-based technical apparel brand Zhik has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to raise AU$4m (£2.29m) to drive future growth.

Yacht charter company Sunsail has upgraded its tenders with electric outboard motors on all premier-plus monohulls in Agana, Dubrovnik and Lefkas for the 2023 season.

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Princess Yachts announced today that KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling equity interest in the luxury yacht builder.

Technical water apparel brand Zhik has released an introductory video to launch a crowd funding campaign giving everyday sailors and loyal customers the opportunity to become shareholders and invest in the company’s future success.

Plymouth-based Princess Yachts, Britain’s largest luxury boatbuilder, has been sold to a US-based private equity firm.

Global marina network D-Marin is entering the Spanish market for the first time, after acquiring three marinas from Spanish marina group, Marinas del Mediterráneo.

A speedboat skipper has been acquitted of manslaughter charges, after the death of a 15-year-old girl during a ‘thrill ride’.

Typhoon International has revealed its technical clothing collection for 2023. It’s offering six new garments for sailors and powerboaters.

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has announced the appointment of a new non-executive director to its board.

Australian-based boatbuilder Stacer has launched its latest models: the Stacer 359 Proline SE and Stacer Proline 379 SE, which are designed for inland fishing enthusiasts.

RIB builder Highfield Boats has added two new dealers to its network: Riverside Marina & Yacht Sales in Riverside, New Jersey, and Rockingham Marine in Houston, Texas.

When the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show opens its doors on 15 February 2023, visitors will be able to explore watercraft from kayaks to superyachts and view the latest marine innovations across the show’s six locations: Miam...