Powerboat & RIB

While this 180th edition may feature more than the usual degree of all things fast and furious, the reason for this is actually less about racing and record breaking, and more about giving credit to the younger generation for their outstanding powerboating achievements. The marine industry often laments the fact that it needs to attract more young people to the pastime, but as this edition shows, the youth of today are doing great things, getting involved at every level and developing a passion for the water that will no doubt remain with them for a lifetime. This doesn’t only relate to the matter of competitive sport either. Visit any popular boating destination or harbour in the summer months and you’ll find that the biggest proportion of folk on the water…

BoatLife Events will be joined by OCEAN? as their apparel partner for SBS BoatLife 2023. OCEAN? design and ethically produce bespoke clothing ranges for luxury resorts, superyachts, businesses and customers worldwide using sustainable materials recycled from reclaimed ocean waste. Eco-friendly activewear, uniforms and products are custom-designed in-house with small-volume production and a closed-loop supply chain. As Green Business of the Year 2022, OCEAN? are recognised for their commitment to environmentally friendly business practices. Their work for the planet is propelled through their social partnerships with Plant for the Planet, plus their collaboration with Enaleia, where they support fishermen in actively removing plastic (1kg per garment) from the ocean. Tom Cotter from OCEAN? commented: ‘SBS BoatLife represent a significant opportunity to reach more businesses with our message and sustainable brand. We…

Life jacket specialists Crewsaver, a Survitec brand, are making a fundamental shift in how they design and produce their survival technology by embracing a circular product life cycle. The company has adopted a three-pronged approach to decreasing its environmental impact, commencing with the release of its new high-performance life jackets. Arriving in 2023, Crewsaver’s new EXO life jackets include the ability to extend the product life span. If the cover gets damaged or an alternative colourway is preferred, the cover can be changed easily through a new, modular design. The company is reinventing the packaging experience by eliminating plastic, offering a robust and fully biodegradable alternative to plastic bags. Using a science-based approach, a no-trace packaging alternative for Crewsaver’s new life jackets causes no harm to marine ecosystems while still…

www.dometic.com Dometic have launched electric steering technology specifically engineered for inboard-powered boats popular for skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and other water sports activities, with the new product making its European boating industry debut during the 2022 METSTRADE show in Amsterdam. The system is based on proven Dometic marine electric steering technology for outboard-powered boats, which was nominated for the DAME Design Award 2022. This new Dometic Optimus Electric Steering Actuator for wake boats meets an important need in the boatbuilding market, while delivering a vastly improved driving experience for operators of this increasingly popular class of vessel. Electric steering removes the loads felt on the steering wheel and eliminates any ‘bumpiness’ the operator might feel while driving. As a result, wake boat drivers can enjoy effortless steering and sports car-like control,…

Online insurance specialists Visicover have received two awards for their approach to the provision of boat insurance: the ‘Broker Innovation of the Year’ award at the European Risk Manager Awards, which is given to a company that has ‘made a lasting impact on their clients through innovation and customer service’, and the ‘Best Back End Technology Implementation’ award at the 2022 European Insurance Technology Awards. The latter was in recognition of the manner in which Visicover have used technology to assess risk and streamline the online sales process. With Visicover, boat owners can not only buy their cover online but also update it via the website at any time as their requirements change. Discounts reward more experienced users, along with those who have more securely stored vessels and those with…

Raymarine’s YachtSense Link marine router has won the 2022 DAME Award in the ‘Marine electronics and marine related software’ category. This new device is a multi-purpose marine mobile router equipped with RayNet Ethernet ports, mobile broadband connectivity and on-board Wi-Fi. Announced during the international METSTRADE exhibition, the award was judged by a mix of experts seeking to recognise outstanding products, assessed on overall design, build quality, functionality and use of materials. Grégoire Outters, General Manager at Raymarine, said: ‘We are constantly aiming to deliver high-performance systems that make boating more stress free, in which on-board connectivity is crucial. YachtSense Link is an integral part of the new YachtSense Ecosystem, which enables complete on-board and off-board integration for a smart home on the water.’ YachtSense Link allows crew and family to…