Yachting Ventures returns to IBEX 2026 Yachting Ventures returns to IBEX 2026 A dedicated platform for emerging leisure marine companies Following another successful year at the IBEX, Yachting Ventures is pleased to announce its return to Tampa, Florida this October to host the fourth installment of the IBEX Start-Up Pavilion 2026, building on the momentum and success of previous editions. by IBEX Posted 19 May 07:09 PDT Brunswick honors military appreciation month Brunswick honors military appreciation month With expanded discounts and a growing veteran community Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the world's largest marine technology company, is marking Military Appreciation Month by highlighting its commitment to the men and women who serve and have served in the military. by Brunswick Corporation Posted 19 May 06:01 PDT 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 18 May 22:49 PDT Highfield Boats partners with Kirby Marine Highfield Boats partners with Kirby Marine Founded in 2020 by Rome Kirby, a world champion professional sailor and America's Cup veteran Highfield Boats, America's leading Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) brand, is proud to announce that Kirby Marine in Newport, R.I., the sailing capital of the Northeast is a new Highfield Dealer/Partner. by Highfield Boats Posted 16 May 02:58 PDT 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 02:18 PDT FarSounder and Tocaro Blue announce an integration FarSounder and Tocaro Blue announce an integration Bringing AI-powered radar perception FarSounder has expanded the capabilities of its Argos Forward Looking Navigation Sonar (FLS) with an integration with Tocaro Blue's ProteusCore™ software. by FarSounder, Inc. Posted 15 May 02:52 PDT 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 01:52 PDT Record year for Life Jacket Loaner Program Record year for Life Jacket Loaner Program Nearly 10,000 life jackets support free access nationwide as boating season begins Ahead of National Safe Boating Week, the Sea Tow Foundation has announced a record year for its Life Jacket Loaner Program, with 9,990 life jackets awarded to communities around the country marking the highest number ever distributed in a single year. by Sea Tow Foundation Posted 14 May 06:53 PDT Be part of the Million Pound Challenge Be part of the Million Pound Challenge This summer, ASA members across the country will come together with one shared goal The response to the Million Pound Challenge is already building momentum—and there's still time for you to join the program. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 14 May 04:36 PDT Brunswick issues 2025 Sustainability Report Brunswick issues 2025 Sustainability Report Marking progress across people, products & environment Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the world's largest marine technology company, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing meaningful progress in initiatives that benefit its people, its products and the environment. by Brunswick Corporation Posted 14 May 03:10 PDT 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 13 May 21:38 PDT Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Receives $5 Million Gift Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Receives $5 Million Gift From Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation Through a generous gift valued at more than $5 million, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, ranked the nation's No. 1 rehabilitation hospital, will now offer accessible sailing on Lake Michigan to those with physical impairments. by Megan Washburn Posted 13 May 10:33 PDT Industry segments continue to expand Industry segments continue to expand A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Lyman-Morse has begun construction of a new 15,000-square-foot facility to support large-scale composite fabrication and assembly, marking a significant expansion of the company's manufacturing facilities in Thomaston, Maine. by Peter Rendle Posted 13 May 08:00 PDT VIBE 2026 starts Thursday VIBE 2026 starts Thursday Here's your playbook of what's happening and when! The countdown is on for the third annual Virgin Islands Boating Expo (VIBE), returning to IGY's Yacht Haven Grande Marina in St. Thomas this week, Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16, 2026. by Carol Bareuther Posted 13 May 03:25 PDT Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions The Online Bidding will start on Friday 22nd May The Online Bidding will start on Friday 22nd May and will close on Thursday 28th May at 2pm AEST. Some Boats Unreserved. by Marine Auctions Posted 13 May 00:15 PDT Savvy Navvy scales global chart coverage Savvy Navvy scales global chart coverage Through advanced geospatial data processing Marine navigation company Savvy Navvy has developed an in-house approach to processing and reconciling fragmented hydrographic data - combining official hydrographic data with expert geospatial data analysis. by Savvy Navvy Posted 12 May 22:56 PDT IPS Hybrid propulsion system for yachts IPS Hybrid propulsion system for yachts Volvo Penta prepares to launch new system Volvo Penta has revealed details of a new D13 IPS Hybrid yacht propulsion system it aims to bring to market later in 2026. by AB Volvo Penta Posted 12 May 22:51 PDT GOST CEO and President Brian Kane Appointed GOST CEO and President Brian Kane Appointed To Pennsylvania Boating Advisory Board GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, has announced that its President and CEO, Brian Kane has been appointed to Pennsylvania's Boating Advisory Board. by GOST Posted 12 May 22:47 PDT BoatClass Expands to More Than 40 Locations BoatClass Expands to More Than 40 Locations Across North America for the 2026 Boating Season BoatClass, a leader in certified on-water boater training and a business within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced its expansion to more than 40 locations across North America for the 2026 boating season. by Michelle Voss Posted 12 May 16:41 PDT Proposed Sale of Fort Lauderdale Property Proposed Sale of Fort Lauderdale Property Announced by Vision Marine Technologies Vision Marine Technologies Inc. today announced that a definitive agreement has been entered into by NVFL Holdings, LLC, for the sale of the property located at 1400 South Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. by Vision Marine Technologies Posted 12 May 12:04 PDT