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  Charlotte, NC – French-based Wichard Groupe announced Kevin Coughlin as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. A marine industry veteran, Coughlin brings extensive experience to the position and will focus on expanding Wichard’s already strong brand recognition and sales throughout North America. More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   WATSONVILLE, Calif., January 13, 2021 – Moore sailboat production is moving. In wake of the property owners’ decision not to renew the lease, Moore Sailboats Inc. will move production of the all-new Alan Andrews-designed Moore 33 to Riverside County, East of Los Angeles, under the direction of Blaine Rorick. More »

The charter industry leader has made it easier than ever to charter in the Virgin Islands in 2021. CLEARWATER, FL. (January 6, 2021) – The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter company, is thrilled to announce they have established charter operations in St. More »

California, January 6, 2021 – Deep Blue Acquisitions, LLC is excited to announce the launch of Blue Element Sailing, a new West Coast Sailing Club. Blue Element Sailing has been founded by the long time operator of the renowned J/World Performance Sailing School with the intent of making sailing vessels and adventures more easily accessible to individuals looking for aquatic activities. More »

(LARGO, FL) 12/21/2020 – After 45 years with Catalina Yachts, which includes four decades as Chief Yacht Designer and Executive Vice President, Gerry Douglas announces his upcoming retirement in 2021, after the completion of current projects. More »

Small but powerful, it has a slim and light body and it’s suitable for boats from 6 to 10 meters and engines from 7 to 30 hp. Lighter but always very performing under engine both in forward and reverse and increases the sailing speed in the utmost silence. More »

Ovington ILCA : A New Era of Winning Boats PORTLAND, Oregon – West Coast Sailing is pleased to announce a partnership with Ovington Boats to offer class approved ILCA dinghies. Ovington Boats, the UK based builder specializing in high performance sailboats, was approved by the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) and World Sailing in August 2020. More »

NEWPORT, R.I. (Dec. 8, 2020) – Cruising World magazine today announced the winners of its 2021 Boat of the Year competition. The top prize was awarded to the Excess 11, a compact yet fully found cruising catamaran, which was named the Overall Boat of the Year for 2021. More »

DALLAS, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — We are pleased to announce that Safe Harbor Marinas has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) and one of its subsidiaries in a transaction for cash and SUI equity valued at $2.11 billion. More »

Cruising Yachts, Inc has become the California dealer for both Catalina sailing yachts and True North powerboats.