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Abandoned boats that remain along the shores of lakes, rivers and coasts are being removed for recycling in France and the United States in large numbers. In other European countries, removal of end-of-life boats has started and is scaling up. Funding these operations is a collective effort of industry associations and government. First operations prove positive. Continent-wide recycling is being prepared.

Large scale to improve boat recycling efficiency

Inclusivity in leisure boating, the sport of sailing and in  the world of large yachts is increasing. This development is likely to reflect in boats’ designs and ergonomics. But is it? An exploration of boat design for people with mobility challenges and genders other than male, shows some special interest designs and boat types. Access for all is not standard aboard boats.

Boat access for all

One DAME Design Awards winner is still in production 34 years later with only minor changes, a testament to its concept and highly successful execution

Design that has stood the test of time

Local initiatives celebrate boating around the globe 

The 2026 edition of World Boating Day, May 23, will encompass events at yards, sailing schools, boat shows and at supplier companies all around the world. Head of Public Relations Dominique Afacan presents the overview of all participants as co-organiser from the Superyacht Life Foundation and tells about the growing momentum of this global day to celebrate leisure boating.

Join World Boating Day!

Reducing the environmental impact of boat construction requires a holistic approach. There are multiple sustainable materials and production methods to choose from or even combine. Yet, to achieve the biggest gain in sustainable operations, a manufacturer needs to know where the best positive impact can be made.

Going green the clever way

In this follow up op ed, Marina World editor Patrick Norén argues that sustainability in the marina and boating industry is a strategic choice rather than an operational burden. Through practical examples from Ecocean, One Concept Marine and ReefFloat, he highlights how innovative, scalable solutions are helping marinas protect marine ecosystems, reduce environmental impact and embed sustainability into everyday operations without compromise.

Sustainability is a choice, not a chore

In this thought provoking op ed, Marina World editor Patrick Norén challenges the marina industry to look beyond buzzwords like algorithms, artificial intelligence and sustainability. By unpacking what these terms really mean, he highlights why clear definitions are essential to avoid ambiguity, greenwashing and misplaced innovation, and why asking better questions is key to shaping a more credible, future focused marina sector.

The devil is in the definition

HVO has been identified in research as the single most impactful way of reducing leisure marine industry emissions today, but what is preventing widespread adoption in a sector known as a leader of new technologies? Here we bring you a summary of some of the points made from The Next Step for HVO: Breaking Down the Barriers to Adoption panel discussion during last year’s edition of The Superyacht Forum

Breaking down the barriers to HVO adoption

The list of DAME Design Awards winners over 35 years contains many familiar companies, but start-ups have also claimed the top prize with brilliantly executed products. Here we look at notable examples of newcomers who made their mark and what has happened since.

Start-ups with a winning design formula

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Large scale to improve boat recycling efficiency

Boat access for all

Design that has stood the test of time

Join World Boating Day!

Going green the clever way

Sustainability is a choice, not a chore

The devil is in the definition

Breaking down the barriers to HVO adoption

Start-ups with a winning design formula

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