Trade News

Electric Foiling Candela C-8 Named European Powerboat of the Year 2023
29th January 2023 Boot Düsseldorf
Candela’s C-8 electric foiling boat has been named the European Powerboat of the Year 2023 at the European Powerboat Awards, also known as the ‘Oscars of the boat industry’. The award presented at boot Düsseldorf last weekend recognises the C-8’s…
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Nautitech 44 Wins European Yacht of the Year 2023, Best Multihull
25th January 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
Key Yachting, Irish Agents for Nautitech Catamarans, are pleased to announce that the Nautitech 44 OPEN catamaran has won the European Yacht of the Year Award for 2023, awarded at the Dusseldorf Boat Show in the Multihull category. This was…
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Prestige’s New Flagship Multihull M8 Promises ‘Perfect Harmony With the Sea’
24th January 2023 MGM Boats
This past weekend at boot Düsseldorf was a big one for Dun Laoghaire-based agents MGM Boats, with the world premiere of Jeanneau’s new DB/37 and the launch of the electric Delphia 10 Lounge — as well as the reveal of…
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Delphia 10 Lounge Brings ‘Mindful Cruising’ to Urban Canals and Short Retreats
22nd January 2023 MGM Boats
The new electric-first Delphia 10 Lounge enjoyed its official launch at boot Düsseldorf on Sunday morning (22 January). Similar to the D10 LoungeTop which was unveiled last November by the ‘mindful cruising’ brand, the Delphia 10 Lounge boasts an open…
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Jeanneau expands its DB Yachts line with the new DB/37, which had its world premiere at boot Düsselforf on Saturday 21 January. Benefiting from all the savoir-faire and creativity of Jeanneau, the DB/37 is available in inboard and outboard versions…

3D Map Artist Bobby Nash to Celebrate 20 Years of Latitude Kinsale at boot Düsseldorf From This Saturday
17th January 2023 Boot Düsseldorf
Renowned 3D map artist Bobby Nash of Latitude Kinsale will be exhibiting at boot Düsseldorf from this Saturday 21 January. It marks three years since Nash last attended the world’s largest boat and water sports fair. And as he celebrates…
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Dusseldorf Boat Show - One Week to Go. How to View the New Grand Soleil 40 and J/Boats J/45
15th January 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
The Dusseldorf boat show opens next Saturday and runs till the following Sunday week. J/Boats will have the newly launched J/45 showing, and Grand Soleil will have the newly launched Grand Soleil 40. Both boats will be very popular at…

Order a New Yacht From MGM Boats at boot Düsseldorf and Get Travel Expenses Back? That’s a Big Deal!
11th January 2023 MGM Boats
MGM Boats in Dun Laoghaire will have a full sales team at boot Düsseldorf from 21-29 January — the largest indoor boat show in the world. Aside from their dedicated brokerage stand (E45 in Hall 5), MGM Boats will have…

Quantum Sails Ireland - Five Tips for Dealing With Your Boat Over Winter
8th January 2023 Quantum Sails
Mark Mansfield of Quantum Sails Ireland with five things you should consider to get you ready for the new racing season. 1. Clear out the boat It may seem straightforward, but you would be surprised by how many boats leave…

Father-Daughter Olympians Among Speakers Set for Next Month’s RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
3rd January 2023 RYA Northern Ireland
The 2023 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on the weekend of 25-26 February is set to showcase a world of on-water possibilities as the first of its guest speakers were unveiled recently. Expert advice and motivation are to be found…

Here's one for vintage yacht fans. A 1975-built 28' Golden Shamrock is for sale via O'Sullivan's Marine in Tralee, County Kerry. The yacht was previously restored to a very high standard, according to the broker, but due to being unused…
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UK Sailmakers 2022 Loft Managers Meeting Sets a Plan for the Future
1st January 2023 UK Sailmakers Ireland
UK Sailmakers International’s loft owners and managers met at The Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire last month for their first in-person meeting since 2019, hoisted by UK sailmakers Ireland. The annual meetings bring together UK Sailmakers’ leadership from…
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The pre-Christmas period has been an active advent for Leinster Boats, with yacht sales completed as the year closes. Recent December sales include a Sigma 33 Offshore One Design. Beneteau First 310 offshore prepared. Feeling 1090 cruising specification and Hanse…
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Last month, UK Sailmakers Ireland announced the addition of two more sailmakers to their team, reflecting the increase in the loft’s business: Kenny Rumball and Liam Glynn. Following-up on that announcement, UK Sailmakers Ireland was delighted to report that Kenny…
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The Inaugural Key Yachting J/Cup Ireland is Announced for 2023
23rd December 2022 J Boats & Grand Soleil
Key Yachting is pleased to announce that the inaugural J Cup Ireland will take place from 26th to 27th of August at the Royal Irish Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, on Dublin Bay. The J/Cup Regatta is a highly successful event…
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Mark Mansfield from Quantum Sails Ireland goes through the main changes in IRC for the 2023 season The annual IRC review has been completed by the RORC/UNCL, which govern the rules of the biggest rating rule in sailing. There have…