Categoria: News
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BRP further diversifies: by acquiring Alumacraft Boats they enter the fishing market
BRP has announced the creation of the Marine Group, with the acquisition of Alumacraft Boats. It’s one of the top private North American manufacturer of aluminum fishing boats. By solidifying its position in the marine market through a boat company acquisition to complement its outboard engine portfolio, BRP aims to eventually transform the marine business…
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New energy sources meet in Yacht Club de Monaco: time to build the motorboats of tomorrow
Reinventing motorboating, to meet energy and environmental imperatives was the concept of this 5th Solar & Energy Boat Challenge organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco: 200 competitors divided into 30 teams and three categories. The event took place in the Principality from July 12 to 14, with meeting at the YCCM. Among the sponsors…
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A Beneteau and Raceix partnership will bring new technology to boaters
Just announced at Miami International Boat Show, this new partnership between Beneteau and Raceix should take augmented reality on board the French boats. Some days ago, during the Miami International Boat Show, Beneteau announced a Development Partnership Agreement (DPA) with Irish marine technology company Raceix. Raceix, who also have a US-based office in Savannah, Georgia,…
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Volvo Penta goes Electric in Gothenburg: it’s ElectriCity
In the next phase of Gothenburg’s project to connect residents with a seamless, low-emission commuting network, a Volvo Penta powered electric ferry service is being introduced into the ElectriCity transport ecosystem. An all-electric ferry service is to be added to Gothenburg‘s existing electric bus service. The electric marine propulsion system is being provided by Volvo…
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Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous: two new sections add up to the layout
The event is scheduled from May 9 to 12. Everything is confirmed from last year, except for the single entrance to make visits easier. Two new sections of Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous are dedicated to tenders and brokers. We’re getting close to the 2019 Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous, the boat show organized by Fiera Milano in cooperation…
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Spring in Marina di Varazze is full of hype: from classic cars to regattas
The second edition of the concours d’elegance “Marina di Varazze Classic Cars” will take place on June 8 and 9, anticipated by a busy calendar of sailing events. There is so much going on, but let’s start from classic cars. After a first successful experience, the appointment with vintage cars in Marina di Varazze will…
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Beneteau Sea Drive Concept, designed by the Peugeot Design Lab, wins the Janus Award
It’s been designed by a French giant for another: the Beneteau Sea Drive Concept By Peugeot Design Lab has just received the Janus Award from the French Institute of Design at the Quai d’Orsay in Paris. When two big players in French manufacturing join their forces, at least for a new design approach, we can…
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LakeAdvisor is here: the comprehensive, interactive guide for boating on Italian Lakes, powered by BoatMag
www.lakeadvisor.it – Just click on this link and you will enter the world of boating and events on the wonderful Lakes of Northern Italy. LakeAdvisor is a search engine, in English and Italian, focused on lake boating and tourism. It allows users from allover the world to find, through several search filters, Companies and activities who…
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Fabio Buzzi enters the Guinness World Records with another speed record
The legendary driver and builder Fabio Buzzi touched 277,5 Km/h (almost 150 knots, or over 172 mph) on a “three point” boat powered by FPT. It’s the speed world record for diesels on water. It is not for everyone to decide, at 75, to jump into an adventure like the one achieved at the…
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Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous will take place in Viareggio, Italy 11 to 14 of May
It will be an international event for luxury boating. Here’s all the details about Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous, which will take place in Viareggio may 11th to 14th. Viareggio is probably the best choice for such an event, as beside being a pearl on the Tuscany coast, it’s one of the largest construction hubs for superyachts…