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The boating industry is on the move. The latest news from the yachting industry. News flash from July 12, 2024.

ePropulsion and Les Canalous launch a 100% electric boat for summer charter

ePropulsion has teamed up with Les Canalous to launch their first all-electric canal boat, Lapeniche-s, powered by an I-20 engine and an eco-friendly HVO generator. This innovation strengthens Les Canalous' fleet, offering a sustainable, silent and emission-free cruising experience on France's picturesque waterways.

Contest Yachts joins forces with Ancasta Group to strengthen its UK presence

Contest Yachts, Dutch builder of ocean-going yachts, joins forces with Ancasta Group to create Contest Yachts UK, consolidating its presence in the UK market. This strategic collaboration aims to expand the brand's sales network and offer superior service to owners in the UK.

Brunswick Corporation strengthens its ACES strategy with the Boating Intelligence initiative

Brunswick Corporation launches the Boating Intelligence initiative to integrate AI into its products, aiming to make navigation simpler, safer and smarter. This initiative builds on the redesign of its I-Jet Lab, renamed BI DesignLab, to develop autonomous technologies and virtual agents. The project will be presented at CES 2025.

Tiwal celebrates its 3,000th inflatable dinghy shipped

Since its creation in 2012, Breton SME Tiwal has shipped its 3,000th inflatable sailboat. Founded by Marion Excoffon, Tiwal exports 80% of its production, with strong growth in the US market (+45% by 2023), and is now targeting Asia for further expansion.

A breathtaking FPV drone tour of the Hallberg-Rassy construction site

Experience the Hallberg-Rassy shipyard like never before with an FPV drone tour. This impressive fly-through explores 23 sailboats under construction, navigating through narrow openings and between the legs of craftsmen to offer a unique insight into the shipbuilding process.

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