Lauren Beck

The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale hosted the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show’s annual Best of Show award on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Terrace Gardens.

The 2026 DAME Design Awards shortlisted a record 74 products, highlighting innovation in sustainability, electrification, automation and marine equipment design.

This year’s show includes a laundry list of events that should appeal to all departments.

SailGP has opened its first year-round training base in Pensacola, Florida, under a partnership with American Magic designed to develop athletes, strengthen competitive fairness, and support the championship’s expansion.

Yachtie Minds Matter invites yacht crew to join a beach cleanup on Oct. 29, with meditation, refreshments, and raffle prizes, including a $1,000 gift card.

IBEX announced the 12 winners of its 2026 Innovation Awards.

ISWAN’s 2025 review reveals rising yacht crew concerns about mental health, bullying, and job insecurity.

CrewRenew’s new web app connects yacht crew with South Florida businesses offering discounts on wellness, fitness, recreation and more.

Wynn Marina in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, will offer 98 deepwater berths for yachts up to 85 meters, with dedicated captain and crew facilities, provisioning support and IGY-managed operations when it opens in 2027.

Former yacht chef Tom Voigt has turned more than 16 years of yachting experience into a new book examining the realities of life in the industry.

ACREW is offering yacht crew the chance to attend the 2026 Crew Awards in Fort Lauderdale through a ticket lottery, with 13 categories recognizing achievements across the superyacht industry.

Luna Rossa 1 defeated Emirates Team New Zealand in the Match Race final to win the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Naples.

The International Superyacht Society has announced the finalists for its 2026 Design Awards, spanning sailing yachts, motor yachts, and refit projects. Winners will be revealed Oct. 28 in Fort Lauderdale.

IYRS will launch the Women’s Maritime Leadership Academy in 2027, a six-month program designed to develop emerging and mid-career women leaders across the maritime industry.

Los Gallos took the win on Lake Geneva to book their place in the 2026 SailGP Grand Final.

Safe Harbor Marinas is unveiling its expanded Safe Harbor Rybovich Superyacht Repair Facility in Riviera Beach with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, Sept. 17.

Nearly a decade of satellite tracking has revealed the migrations of whale shark Milo, providing valuable data to help researchers understand and conserve the endangered species.

The U.S. SailGP Team claimed its second event victory of the 2026 season in Valencia, moving into third place in the overall championship standings with three events remaining.

A Malta-flagged yacht has been detained following a fatal collision with a small boat off Greece’s Corinth Canal that left one man dead.

BWA Yachting has opened berth bookings for superyachts planning to attend the 2027 Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Regatta.