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While mass-market dinghy volumes have recalibrated post-pandemic, the UK maintains world-class expertise across luxury motor yachts, high-end tenders, and inland cruising craft says the UK Boat Production Estimates 2021–2024 (authored by Phil Draper and published by British Marine). The report highlights that future opportunities lie increasingly in value, innovation, and specialist capability, rather than volume alone.

Italian boatbuilder Benetti says it plans to introduce artificial intelligence into its production processes as part of a project developed with the Quinn University Consortium.

Saxdor Yachts has appointed two new dealerships, entering the Indian market with Marine Solutions and expanding into Saudi Arabia and Nigeria with Sea Pros Yachts. The new agreements mark a significant move in Saxdor’s strategy to grow its presence in regions with great potential and ‘fast-accelerating’ boating markets.

Just twelve months after her Vendée Globe dream was shattered in the remote wilds between Australia and Antarctica, Pip Hare is finally sailing back into her home port of Poole. The internationally acclaimed British skipper, who famously jury-rigged a makeshift mast and navigated 800 miles to safety, returns not only with her boat restored but with her determination firmly intact.

Flexiteek, a manufacturer of synthetic marine decking, has appointed Navale as its commercial partner for the Australian market.