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IBI’s definitive A-Z guide of the key launches at the Cannes Yachting Festival next week
Don’t miss out - see IBI’s round-up of all you can expect to see on the pontoons
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Second World Yachting Sustainability Forum announced for Genoa show
Key stakeholders gather to debate best roadmap to harness full potential of electric and alternative fuels
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Ripple Boats looks to makes waves in crowded electric boat sector
Ripple Boats debuts officially next week in Cannes, while simultaneously launching a crowdfunding campaign in Norway. IBI caught up with the brand’s CEO Stian Gulla and COO Nathaniel Frithiof to discover just what makes this new electric launch stand out from the crowd.
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How the latest drone technology is transforming fly-by-wire foiling
The same Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) technology found in drones and aviation autopilots is now allowing boat builders to create customised foiling models with a very high level of autonomous control.
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Electric Summit – could two fledgling schemes in Europe turbocharge the electric boat industry?
It was fitting that the first Electric Summit should take place in Werder, Brandenburg, close to the capital Berlin.
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference: What does the future hold for marinas?
For the first time the IWMC convenes in Portugal for three days of debate; marina visits and inaugural Golden Cleat Awards
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Reinventing the wheel - The end of the traditional helm?
Could Volvo Penta’s Joystick Driving platform spell the end for the traditional helm?
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Goodbye ICE? Not so fast
New sustainable fuel options and emissions control technologies are keeping internal combustion engines competitive in the battle for green propulsion supremacy
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D-Marin introduces antifouling and polishing services to its marinas
D-Marin, the premium selection of marinas, has introduced a new antifouling and polishing service to its boatyard facilities to provide an extra standard of care for its customers’ vessels.
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Croatia | Strong spring a memory as market shows signs of softening
Croatia’s boat sector players remain confident the current season could bring robust revenues, but the looming economic downturn is cooling their expectations for the coming year, according to a senior industry representative
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Europe Round Up | Overview: Slowdown bites but signs of optimism
The slowdown in global markets is impacting Europe’s leisure marine sector as rising inflation and interest rates have caused a cost-of-living crisis across much of the continent. Eurostat data reveals that annual inflation in EU countries averaged 9.2% in 2022 – Estonia saw rates hit 19.4%. Not surprisingly consumer confidence ...
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Czech Republic | Dealers scale back on orders but infrastructure investment bodes well for future growth
After a highly successful 2022, during which Czech builders and local boat importers reported surging boating interest, sales are now on the decline. Jan Wolf, president of Czech boating industry association APL, told IBI that last year was marked by major demand for boats, exceeding the positive results reported in ...
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Belgium | Higher costs putting pressure on builders, but show makes successful return
The Belgian boating sector – no powerhouse compared to neighbouring Germany, France or the Netherlands – has a mixed outlook for 2023. Against a backdrop of challenging economic conditions, Jan Goderis, maker of sporty, high-end Domani daysailers, is considering calling it a day.
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Estonia | Interest at an all-time high and new harbours created, but some uncertainty remains
The Estonian marine industry has been enjoying a steady uptake in domestic boat ownership coupled with a recent surge in marina development
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Denmark | Sales slow but market levels remain above pre-pandemic rates
Perhaps not surprisingly, the smallest of the Nordic markets, Denmark, has also seen boat sales decline this year
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Finland | Niche, premium end players buck downward trend; Spring 2024 could be pivotal
With significant boatbuilding capacity, Finland has been hit hard by lower sales – down by around 15% so far this year, with accessory sales down by roughly 20%
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France | Big players and big boats surge ahead; new plans for Paris show 2024
Boat registrations have been on the rise in France. Between the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, from April to April, registrations of motorboats in all size ranges increased by 13.4%, from 3,985 to 4,519 units, according to Federation des Industries Nautiques (FIN). Over the same period, the increase was 9.5% for ...
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Germany | High boat prices hindering market; winners and losers emerge
While the sun shines on sailors and powerboaters all over Europe, the industry mood in Germany is somewhat overshadowed. “The mood is currently rather poor, as is the outlook,” summarises Karsten Stahlhut, managing director of German Water Sports Association BVWW, the country’s largest industry association. In short, sales of all ...
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Insight | Riviera owner on building an iconic Australian brand
When Rodney Longhurst purchased a struggling Riviera Yachts in March 2012, he had one goal and that was to make it a world leader in its sector. IBI spoke with Longhurst about the route back to success
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Greece | Battling bureaucracy could turbocharge sector; plans afoot to boost marina development
Based in Alimos, Athens, Motocraft is a major supplier of engines and other marine equipment to the Greek market. The company has been serving the boating community for almost 50 years.