All Boating Initiatives articles
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Netherlands
Realising the promise of 3D printed boats
Dutch builder Impacd Boats is pioneering additive manufacturing for mainstream boat production, with more than 30 craft now in service and more on the way. We learn about the company’s progress to-date and the future potential for full scale 3D printers in mainstream boat production.
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Turkey
Trend watch: Brokers and yards forging stronger links?
Number of broker and builder partnership deals gathering momentum
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Italy
When a boat is a car is a plane – meet the Futur-E foiler
One of the talking points from the Cannes show was undoubtedly the Futur E foiler built by Centrostile design from Mordano in northern Italy.
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Superyacht Technology
Sector Spolight | Superyacht software: Managing expectations
In a rapidly evolving sector, specialised software is helping a yacht owner manage the entire lifecycle of their vessel. But from initial construction and right through its operational life, how can this complex journey be simplified?
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Turkey
Turkey | Overview: Surging prices take heat out of market
Turkey’s leisure boat sector is proving resilient despite the emotional and economic impact of February’s devastating earthquake and the country’s fragile macro-economic state
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
MOTORYACHT BUILDERS
Mid-range builders debut innovative, smarter yachts
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
RIBS AND SMALL BOATBUILDERS
The Italian industry counts as one of the largest suppliers of RIBS and small boats, sports crafts, day and weekend cruisers in the world, and as with their bigger siblings, this sector of boats are becoming larger, more sophisticated and include added features to meet the ever growing needs of ...
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Navigation
Products | Iridium GO! exec
iridium.com Exec connects to all smartphones, tablets and laptops, enabling users to send and receive email, make phone calls, share pictures, or get help in an emergency. It is based on Iridium Certus technology and provides fast data speeds at a size, weight, power and price-point ...
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News
The recreational boating industry should be at the heart of EU decision making, states European Economic and Social Committee advisory body
boot Düsseldorf and the European Boating Industry will host the eighth annual International Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday 24 January
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News
MarineMax reveals details of latest acquisition
The boat and yacht retailer said its latest deal would expand the Group’s service offerings in marina and other waterfront construction projects
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News
Yamaha Motor launches pan-European fishing tournament
Yamaha Motor announced it is launching its ”most accessible event yet” – the Pro-Fish Cup intended as fun and inclusive Europe-wide competition
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News
Boating boost for Dubai as sailing development given top priority
Dubai International Marine Club and P&O Marinas sign agreement to turn Dubai into a sailing and watersport centre of excellence
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News
Why the marine industry needs to stop talking about ‘product’ and must embrace ‘lifestyle’
A new two-part series starts tomorrow exploring how by embracing new marketing techniques the boat business could win over a whole new legion of consumers
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News
Could Covid-19 boost boating interest long-term?
Discover Boating campaigns are gaining some traction as frustrated consumers wake up to boating
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News
America’s ‘Discover Boating’ sees boost in consumer interest
Despite circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, America’s Discover Boating marketing platform is seeing a boost in visitor traffic and growth over the past year, providing early indicators of higher consumer interest in boating
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News
Jonathan Timianko | PierShare
Market Disrupter: US start-up PierShare is bringing the Airbnb concept to boat docks. An empty dock at the end of his parent’s new Floridian home got city worker Jonathan Timianko thinking there had to be a smart way of making the asset pay for dock owner and boater alike…
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News
Finnish industry calls for change to school summer holiday timing
Marine companies in Finland are calling for a change to the summer school holiday period, requesting that schools close at least two weeks earlier in August.
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News
Marine Retailers, Grow Boating offer first-time boat buyers’ courses
Grow Boating and the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) are teaming up to educate boat dealers on how to convert first-time boat shoppers to buyers with a three-part online course.
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News
Boating BC opens 2019 recreational boating grant program
Vancouver, Canada-based marine trade association Boating BC has announced that it is now accepting applications for its 2019 grant and scholarship program in support of projects to grow boating participation within the province.
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News
Marine Retailers Association of America and Grow Boating expand education efforts
Marine dealerships could turn more first-time boat shoppers into boat buyers, and to that end, the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) and Grow Boating are expanding their education partnership by developing additional training to be offered online and at the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo in December.