New brands at Grassi Bateaux
Grassi Bateaux, a dealer based in La Rochelle, announces the distribution of two new brands of boats. The company, which already represents the Jeanneau brand and the J Composites and Lagoon sailboats, has signed a partnership with the Chantier Naval de la Perrotine to distribute the Zodiac and Bombard RIBs.
Tréguier joins Eskale d'Armor
The concession for the operation of the Tréguier marina by the municipality ends on December 31, 2022. From 2023, the port management will be transferred by the department of Côtes-d'Armor to the Société Publique Locale Eskale d'Armor created in 2021 to manage the departmental ports.
Brunswick Expands Fort Wayne Plant
Brunswick Group has broken ground on an expansion of its Fort Wayne, Indiana, composite parts manufacturing facility. The new 1,600 m< unit will create 50 additional jobs and produce parts for the Harris and Cypress boat brands.
Bucher + Walt distributes Cabrinha in France
Kevin Troale, French agent for the Swiss distributor Bucher + Walt, will take over the exclusive distribution of the Cabrinha kite-surfing equipment brand in France as of January 1, 2023.
Garmin joins the New York Yacht Club
Electronics manufacturer Garmin has been named an official supplier to the America's Cup team American Magic, sponsored by the New York Yacht Club.
Suzuki re-signs with OC Sport
The Japanese engine manufacturer Suzuki has made official the extension of its partnership with the organizer of sailing competitions and events OC Sport Pen Duick. Its automotive and marine activities are renewing their technical partnership with the Route du Rhum and the Solitaire du Figaro, but also now with the Transat Paprec, raced by a mixed crew in Figaro 3.
