How to measure participation? How to measure participation? Ploughing on investigating the changes in boat usage and/or ownership - this time with Freedom As we plough on investigating the changes in boat usage and/or ownership, now would be a splendid time to check in once again with our friends at Freedom Boat Club. We had our first in-depth chat in February of 2024 in Delivering us our… (Freedom) by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 11 Nov 12:00 PST North American industry opportunities at Metstrade North American industry opportunities at Metstrade A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Metstrade runs next week, November 17-19 at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands, with NMMA helping North American marine manufacturers build international relationships, showcase innovation and explore growth opportunities. by Peter Rendle Posted 11 Nov 08:00 PST Jeff Little joins Mack Boring Jeff Little joins Mack Boring As Business Development Manager for Electric Category ePropulsion Americas and Mack Boring & Parts Co., ePropulsion's North American distributor, announce that Jeff Little has joined Mack Boring as Business Development Manager for the Electric Category. by ePropulsion Posted 11 Nov 06:03 PST Seawind Cat celebrates strong Annapolis results Seawind Cat celebrates strong Annapolis results Strong sales, growing customer confidence, remarkable sailing heritage highlight strong performance Seawind Catamarans has concluded its most successful Annapolis Sailboat Show since the Covid pandemic, achieving outstanding sales results and exceptional customer engagement at America's largest in-water sailboat show. by Seawind Catamarans Posted 11 Nov 02:58 PST Aquila passes 1250 catamarans built Aquila passes 1250 catamarans built As it stages largest Power Cat display at FLIBS in history Aquila Catamarans has surpassed more than 1,250 catamarans built since its founding in 2012. The announcement comes following a successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for Aquila, with the largest display of catamarans ever staged at the show. by Aquila Posted 10 Nov 14:07 PST Marine Auctions: November Online Auctions Marine Auctions: November Online Auctions Motorcruisers, catamarans, ketches, trawlers and other vessels The Island Gypsy has been maintained to a very high standard and is suited for long-range cruising. With a Mid Ship Master Stateroom, fully equipped modern Galley, comprehensive Garmin electronics, Hydraulic Swim Platform and Gyroscopic Stabilizers. by Marine Auctions Posted 10 Nov 14:00 PST U.S.A. & Canada pavilions set to bring innovation U.S.A. & Canada pavilions set to bring innovation Provide a dedicated hub for connecting with buyers at Metstrade Metstrade runs next week, Nov. 17-19 at RAI Amsterdam, with NMMA helping North American marine manufacturers build international relationships, showcase innovation and explore growth opportunities. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 10 Nov 13:32 PST Seldén launches CXe15 Seldén launches CXe15 An electric furling system for Code 0 and gennakers With the new CXe15, Seldén makes electric furling more accessible to a wider range of sailors. The new 12V system is operated by push buttons from the cockpit and is designed for sailing yachts up to approximately 37 feet. by Seldén Mast Posted 10 Nov 10:00 PST CBP publishes interim final rule CBP publishes interim final rule Heightening requirements for foreign importers of record U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued an interim final rule - effective January 5, 2027 - strengthening existing regulations for foreign importers of record, including requiring all foreign importers of record to be validated under the CTPAT program. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 10 Nov 07:13 PST HikoTerra's H4 earns DAME Design Award nomination HikoTerra's H4 earns DAME Design Award nomination The H4 is one of 74 products shortlisted from 153 entries in the 35th edition of the awards. HikoTerra, innovator in mobile integrated power solutions, announced today that its H4 Hybrid Power System has been nominated for a 2026 DAME Design Award in the Electronic & Electrical Systems category. by HikoTerra Posted 10 Nov 02:18 PST C-MAP Charts meet NavimetriX C-MAP Charts meet NavimetriX Weather, routing and charts on every screen on board Soft4Sail and C-MAP®, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, today announced the integration of C-MAP charts into NavimetriX. by C-MAP Posted 10 Nov 00:10 PST X-Yachts Composites Shipyard Tour X-Yachts Composites Shipyard Tour I toured the yard with Torben Kornum to find out how these stunning yachts are made X-Yachts Composites is where all X-Yachts are manufactured. It's an advanced facility with innovative build techniques, including mould turning machines, advanced composites and vacuum infusion. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Nov 14:10 PST Sirena Yachts partners with Yachts360 Sirena Yachts partners with Yachts360 The move unites two fast-growing marine businesses Sirena Yachts has appointed a new dealer in the US to support expansion in the southeast of the country. It has signed a partnership with Fort Lauderdale-based Yachts360 for brokerage and new boat sales as well as a host of support services. by Sirena Yachts Posted 8 Nov 05:12 PST MasterCraft Q1 2026 dealer expansion MasterCraft Q1 2026 dealer expansion New dealer partnerships strengthen brand presence and customer access across North America & Europe MasterCraft Boat Holdings have announced continued dealer network expansion across its portfolio of brands during the Q1 2026 Transition Period, reflecting the company's continued investment in its brands, distribution network, and long-term growth. by MasterCraft Posted 8 Nov 05:03 PST Seawind October: Boat shows, big news, what's next Seawind October: Boat shows, big news, what's next A great month of sailing and big news ahead What a month it's been! From Genoa to Annapolis and Istanbul, October was filled with great boat shows and memorable moments on the water. by Seawind Catamarans Posted 7 Nov 08:00 PST Bay Rider adds Black Label Marine Group locations Bay Rider adds Black Label Marine Group locations A Florida-based marine dealership group serving boating communities Bay Rider Boats recently added four Florida-based Black Label Marine Group, LLC locations in Pinellas Park, Ocala, Punta Gorda, and Fort Myers to its growing dealer network. by Bay Rider Boats Posted 7 Nov 07:08 PST Rep. Austin Scott visits Chaparral & Robalo Boats Rep. Austin Scott visits Chaparral & Robalo Boats Scott met with the company's new president, Jeromie Johnston Chaparral and Robalo Boats welcomed Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) to its manufacturing facilities on Oct. 26 for a tour and discussion about economic pressures and policy challenges facing the recreational boating industry. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 7 Nov 07:04 PST ORC finishes strong in 2026, looks ahead to 2027 ORC finishes strong in 2026, looks ahead to 2027 Based on year-to-date statistics, the system has once again seen growth 57th ORC General Meeting concluded with delegates from around the world conferring to address the needs of their constituents who race boats as varied as Sportboats to Superyachts in the world's largest fair, scientific, transparent system of handicapping by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 6 Nov 11:30 PST RS Sailing Secures Long-Term Investment RS Sailing Secures Long-Term Investment Part of the next stage of RS's strategic growth plan Swedish marine investor Fredriksborgs Förvaltnings AB and the owners of Rototek Ltd join forces to invest in the world's leading dinghy brand, RS Sailing, as part of the next stage of RS's strategic growth plan. by RS Sailing Posted 6 Nov 08:41 PST IBEX Call for Proposals for Education Conference IBEX Call for Proposals for Education Conference Proposals due January 4 for Education at the December 2027 show in Tampa The IBEX announced today it has opened its Call for Proposals for the 2027 IBEX Education Conference, inviting marine industry and other professionals to share their expertise behind better boatbuilding. by IBEX Posted 6 Nov 06:08 PST