Boating News

20 mai 2026

Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group Leaders in Sailing, Create E-Lektra Marine

An unprecedented strategic alliance to accelerate the electrification of sailing and advance low-emission solutions Today, more than 99% of sailboats are equipped with a diesel engine. Contrary to popular belief, even a sailboat needs an internal combustion engine, whether for harbour manoeuvres, when there is no wind, or to cover part of the onboard energy … Lire plus

19 mai 2026

Redefining Tenders – The World’s First Carbon Fiber Twin 48V Electric Jet, MC-ZERO 450 International Debut

International Yacht Builder, McConaghy Boats Partners with New Zealand-Based ZeroJet, to Deliver the Industry’s Most Versatile and Unique Yacht Tender on the Market. McConaghy Yachts, builder of luxury carbon fiber vessels and Zero-Jet, builder of 48V electric jets, is now redefining the tender market and announces today the global launch of MC-ZERO Tenders, and its flagship … Lire plus

19 mai 2026

Bennington Marine Introduces Pontoon Dock Assist, Revolutionizing Docking Maneuverability And Control

Bennington, North America’s leading manufacturer of luxury pontoon boats, announced today the launch of its Pontoon Dock Assist — a proprietary-engineered docking technology purpose engineered to solve one of the biggest challenges for pontoon owners: having the necessary precise control and maneuverability for pontoons at low speeds.   For many pontoon owners, docking is the … Lire plus

19 mai 2026

Aquila scoops two awards in one week

Aquila Catamarans is pleased to announce it has won two awards for its sailing and power models. The 50 Sail has been awarded the International Multihull Show Premiere award at the Multihull of the Year awards, while the 46 Yacht has won the Power Catamaran 12-16m category at this year’s Yacht Style Awards. Held since … Lire plus

19 mai 2026

Volvo Penta prepares to launch new D13 IPS Hybrid propulsion system for yachts

Volvo Penta has revealed details of a new D13 IPS Hybrid yacht propulsion system it aims to bring to market later in 2026. The fully integrated hybrid-electric platform combines superior onboard comfort with simplified ownership, installation and design. Built on the company’s proven Volvo Penta IPS technology, the new system represents a major step forward … Lire plus

14 mai 2026

ABYC Announces Outstanding Technician Award Winners

Marine industry celebrates exceptional technicians that keep boating safe and reliable The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards during International Marine Service Technician Week, held April 20–24. Sponsored by CWR Wholesale Distribution, the ABYC awards recognize 10 technicians for exceptional customer service, technical skill, training and … Lire plus

8 mai 2026

World leaders in 49erFX Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance back in action at the 2026 World Championships

A total of three Canadian boats will take part in the 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships  A total of three Canadian sailing boats will be in action at the 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships to be held May 12-17 in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, France. Amongst them, Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from … Lire plus

5 mai 2026

Kingston to host a sailing country qualification competition for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games

Qualifying will take place during the 2026 Sail Canada Senior Championships (ILCA 6 & 7) and CORK Olympic Classes Regatta The Sail Canada Senior Championships (ILCA 6 & 7) and CORK Olympic Classes Regatta, to be held September 25-27 in Kingston, ON, will be part of the road that leads towards the Los Angeles 2028 … Lire plus

5 mai 2026

Sail Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s historic investment in sport

Sail Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s historic investment in sport announced in the 2026 Spring Economic Update. The federal government’s $755 million investment will expand access to sport and strengthen support for Canadian athletes from grassroots to high performance. Sail Canada thanks Prime Minister Mark Carney and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van … Lire plus

5 mai 2026

Valentino Blewett registers best Canadian performance with 17th position in iQFoil at the second Sailing Grand Slam Series regatta of the season

Valentino Blewett from Whistler, B.C., registered the best Canadian performance with a 17th-place finish in Men’s iQFoil at the second Sailing Grand Slam regatta of the season, the 2026 edition of French Olympic Week, held this week in Hyères, France. The 17-year-old sailor was taking part in only the second Sailing Grand Slam regatta of … Lire plus