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The wildfires ravaging central Spain have also struck the Real Club Náutico de Madrid. Fourteen of the club?s 16 Soling boats were destroyed, as were some of the sailing facilities. This is a major setback for one of Europe?s leading fleets in this class.

The French team Paprec won the Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 Super Series Sailing Week, the third event of the 2026 season. After several seasons at the forefront of the competition, Jean Luc Petithuguenin?s TP52 secured its first victory on the circuit?a win that came at the end of a final day full of twists and turns.

Fjord is updating its 13-meter model with the 440 Open. While the silhouette remains true to the shipyard?s signature style, the updates focus primarily on the layout of the living spaces, the ergonomics of the helm station, and the integration of equipment. The boat will make its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, September 8?13, 2026.

At this point, some would switch boats. Others would switch projects. Norbert Sedlacek, however, replaces a few parts, checks his systems, and sets off again. The Austrian sailor set sail from Les Sables d?Olonne for his sixth attempt at a nonstop round-the-world voyage, with the same determination as in his five previous attempts.

The Beneteau Group reported a 12% increase in revenue for the first half of 2026. This growth was driven by the commercial success of the models launched in 2025 and by increased sales across all segments. At the same time, the manufacturer is already adjusting its production capacity in response to the slowdown in new orders observed since the spring.

BlueNav is continuing to develop its hybrid technology by partnering with Tiger Marine France. The two companies will unveil their first hybrid RIB designed for professional use at the Grand Pavois 2026. In addition to electric propulsion, this partnership also highlights navigation assistance features developed by the Gironde-based company.

The Nice Administrative Court has ordered the partial termination of the concession for the Camille Rayon Port in Vallauris Golfe Juan. At issue are the conditions under which MB92 was awarded the right to operate the shipyard. This decision reaffirms the requirements for public notice and competitive bidding applicable to the economic use of public port property.

Sunseeker is opening a new chapter in its corporate history. The British shipyard is now under the control of Cross Ocean Partners and Cheyne Capital. This takeover comes after several changes in ownership and a restructuring phase.

Appointments, departures, job changes... There have been some changes at Icomia, Riviera Plaisance, Yacht Solutions, Silinger, and Unique Yachting.

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