Navi news

About 1,000 children and young people from more than 30 countries gathered in Marina Kaštela for this year’s Calm Sea – Peace Fleet sailing project, with ACI once again among the long-term supporters of the initiative. Held from 19 to 26 September, the project brought together participants from socially vulnerable groups, children and young people with disabilities and developmental difficulties, and others from different cultural and social backgrounds.

Dufour 39 wins 2026 Design Innovation Award at Genoa International Boat Show 

The Dufour 39 has won the 2026 Design Innovation Award in Genoa, taking the prize for best cruising sailboat design under 40 feet. The award recognises the 39-foot model for its balance of sailing performance, onboard space and ease of use.

Taking delivery of a flagship motor yacht is always a major milestone, but doing so on a 45-nautical-mile shakedown cruise offers a rare look at real-world performance. In a detailed review and interview featured on the YachtBuyer YouTube channel titled "He Sold His Targa for THIS | Nord Star 49+ Test, Interview & Tour", host Jack Haines joins new owner Peter onboard his brand-new Nord Star 49+ just two days after delivery. Having previously owned two Targa boats, including a Targa 37, Peter provides unique insight into why he decided to make the switch to Nord Star for his ultimate pilot house cruiser.

ICONA 70, the first model from the newly established brand “ICONA inspired by Mangusta,” made its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2026. Built to the standards of Overmarine Group, the 70-foot yacht was presented as a new approach to performance yachts, with a focus on emotion, purity and individuality.

Sunreef Yachts has introduced Sunreef WETRA, a new intelligent yacht management ecosystem designed to simplify how advanced yachts are operated, monitored and maintained.

Dan’s BoatLife has released two new videos on the Jeanneau TH38, showing the power catamaran at the dock and underway in a full sea trial. The review highlights the TH38’s space, versatility, and performance for day trips and longer cruising.

Dan's BoatLife has taken a closer look at the Jeanneau Leader 9.0 CC Series 2 in Miami, with two new videos showing the boat both at the dock and in demanding conditions at Haulover Inlet on 14 September 2026.

Beneteau has introduced the new Flyer 30, a next-generation day boat designed to combine elegant styling, coastal capability and flexible social spaces. The model will make its debut at three major boat shows in 2026 and 2027.

Damen Yachting has announced the sale of Amels 60 Project Vogue, a yacht with a Laura Sessa interior and delivery scheduled for 2027. The deal adds to the commercial success of the Amels 60 and underlines its position in the 60-metre segment.

Aquila Catamarans has introduced the 35 Sport at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, expanding its reimagined center console Sports range with a more compact model inspired by the flagship Aquila 45 Sport.

In a video review presented by Hugo Andreae for Motor Boat & Yachting, yachting enthusiasts get an inside look at Far Niente, a unique superyacht built in 2024 that combines vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge marine engineering. Currently listed for sale at approximately €10.5 million through Carswood Yachts, this 107-foot vessel offers a rare blend of historical charm and modern luxury. Built at the SCES shipyard in Turkey with naval architecture by Hoek in Holland, Far Niente features a heavy displacement steel hull styled after an early 20th-century North Sea herring lugger. Despite her traditional lines, she is engineered to the highest contemporary standards and designed for transatlantic, long-range cruising.

Fairline has officially brought back its iconic GTO name with the launch of the new Fairline Targa 58 GTO, a yacht designed to emphasize power, sport performance, and modern luxury. Built on the proven hull and lower deck layout of the Squadron 58 Flybridge, it introduces a completely new superstructure developed in-house. In a sea trial and review by Jack Haines for YachtBuyer, the nearly 18-meter sports cruiser was tested to see whether its performance lives up to its bold styling.

Dufour Unveils the New 39: A Fresh Step in 12-Meter Sailing

Dufour has officially presented its latest sailboat model, the brand-new Dufour 39, following months of development and new brand investment. As showcased in the official walkthrough video Dufour 39, this new model brings unprecedented customization to the under 12-meter sailboat market. Designed by naval architect Umberto Felci with interior styling by Luca Ardizio, the Dufour 39 is built for day trips, long cruises, or competitive regattas.

The Aquila 45 Sail catamaran has been nominated for the 2027 European Yacht of the Year award before its world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, which runs September 8-13, 2026.

The FIRST 60 has been nominated for the European Yacht of the Year 2027 award, marking the first nomination for the latest addition to the First range and one of the sailing world’s most prestigious honours.