Trade News
Shanghai will host the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference from 30 March to 2 April 2027, marking the first time in the event's 34-year history that it will be staged in Mainland China. The decision comes as China places increased emphasis on…
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Pip Hare, Tom Cunliffe and Mike Golding are among more than 100 speakers and demonstrators confirmed for the Southampton International Boat Show 2026, which runs from 18-27 September. More than 110 talks, panel discussions, demonstrations and workshops are…
Spain’s recreational boating sector is enjoying a strong summer, with new boat registrations up more than 11% and marine tourism generating an annual economic impact of €6.2 billion. The growth follows a more challenging 2025 and is being accompanied by…
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North Sails Ireland is giving Afloat readers an early heads-up on a September promotion offering 15% off sails for Ireland’s One Design racing community. From Dragons and Fireballs to Flying Fifteens, GP14s, J24s, J80s, Puppeteers, Rankins and Wags, One Design…
Viking Marine has launched a new website alongside a free customer loyalty programme, the Viking Marine Rewards Club, as the Dún Laoghaire marine retailer develops its online offering. The new website makes it easier for customers across Ireland to browse…
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WOW!, another Cork Week has just flown by, my 18th - an unbroken run since 1990 - a most epic half-life sentence! As always, your North Sails team were there on and off the water supporting and helping all competitors…
European Boating Industry (EBI), whose members include the Irish Marine Federation, is recruiting for a newly created position as Regulatory Affairs Officer based in Brussels. The new role will focus on advocacy and regulatory issues affecting the recreational boating industry,…
Proposed reforms to wedding laws in England and Wales could allow couples to legally marry onboard boats while afloat, opening up new business opportunities for the UK leisure marine sector. British Marine has welcomed the UK Government's launch of a…
The Barcelona International Boat Show will return to Port Vell from 14 to 18 October with an expanded programme designed to appeal to a broader boating audience. Now in its 63rd edition, Spain's leading boating exhibition will introduce new exhibition…
The official Cork Week 2026 Musto clothing collection has gone on sale, with the full range now available online ahead of next week's regatta. CH Marine is once again the official supplier of event merchandise, offering a selection of Musto-branded jackets,…
North Sails is encouraging boat owners to trade in older sails and upgrade to new ones this summer through a limited-time promotion running until 31 July. The campaign offers preferential pricing on new sails for sailors looking to improve performance,…
Belfast Harbour has reported another year of strong financial performance and major investment, according to its 2025 Annual Report. Turnover increased by 10.2% to £97.1 million, while underlying profit before tax rose 21% year-on-year to £44.4 million. The Trust Port…
North Sails has launched its new NPL TOUR cruising sail service, aimed at sailors seeking durable, custom-built sails for coastal and offshore cruising. The company says the new offering combines advanced sail design with lightweight, durable materials to provide long-term…
Today is the 'Day of the Seafarer,' observed internationally each year on June 25, providing an opportunity to recognise the essential role of seafarers in global trade and the risks they bear in sustaining it. This year, the International Maritime Agency…
The West Coast Offshore Racing Association (WIORA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary when sailors gather in Fenit, Co Kerry, for the 2026 West Coast Championships from July 1 to 4. Excitement is already building at Tralee Bay Sailing Club as…
Olympic Sailor Annalise Murphy Headlines Dún Laoghaire Development Forum
24th June 2026 Marine Trade
Leaders from business, local government, transport, healthcare and renewable energy will gather in Dún Laoghaire this week for the Dargan Forum 2026. The two-day event at the Royal Marine Hotel on June 24 and 25 will focus on delivering Ireland's…
