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News briefsSailGP teams up with Mover to create plastic-free technical sportswear
Global sail racing league SailGP has announced a collaboration with Swiss sportswear firm Mover, a pioneer in 100 percent plastic-free apparel, to create “the world’s first plastic-free technical sportswear.” The collaboration sees the release of a capsule collection of six items, including T-shirts, polos and fleece hoodies, all crafted from ...
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News briefsYanmar develops new marine activity called “Wheeebo”
Yanmar, a Japanese supplier of small and large engines, agricultural machinery and equipment, construction equipment, power systems, marine equipment, machine tools and components, has developed a new marine activity called Wheeebo. Users of the round board lean in the desired direction of travel – similar to using a hoverboard on ...
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ArticleInvestment company acquires Aqualung Group
Barings, a global investment manager, has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire 100 percent of Aqualung Group, owner of the Aqualung, Apeks, Aquasphere, Omer, Military Professional, Stohlquist and U.S. Divers brands of diving equipment and water sports. Aqualung, the Group’s best-known brand, pioneered the development of modern diving equipment in ...
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Case StudyIn a bid to unlock market value, Vista Outdoor plans to split into two separate companies
The fact that the ammunition and outdoor segments have developed so differently seems to justify a split of companies at Vista Outdoor.
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Arena launches limited edition for FINA world championships, donates to Barrier Reef reforestation
With the launch of its new limited edition of race swimsuits for the 16th FINA world swimming championships (25 m) in Melbourne (from Dec. 13 to 18, 2022), Arena puts a spotlight on the endangered Great Barrier Reef. The Calypso Bay collection is inspired by the colors and fauna of ...
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News briefsSIMA plans consumer exhibition at Huntington Beach
The Surf Industry Members Association (SIMA) has announced plans to organize a consumer exhibition, called SURFscape, on surfing and adjacent adventures in the U.S. The two-day show includes equipment tests and workshops, offering a “total brand and product experience.” The first Surfscape will be held on April 29-30, 2023, in ...
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News briefsArena appoints global marketing and trade marketing director
Arena, the Italian swimming specialist, has hired Kamila Pilwein as global marketing & trade marketing director. Reporting to deputy CEO Giuseppe Musciacchio, her task is to lead the development of innovative marketing strategies for B2C and B2B channels to ensure a best-in-class multichannel experience for consumers in the core business ...
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News briefsNew sports added to 2026 Commonwealth Games
Golf, BMX and coastal rowing have been added to the schedule of Victoria 2026 and thus will be part of the Commonwealth Games for the first time in the event’s history. In addition, shooting and 3×3 basketball will make a comeback to the Games the same year. Wrestling, on the ...
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News briefsAqualung Group appoints new president for its North America business
Source: Aqualung Group Scott Rittschof Aqualung Group, owner of the Aqualung, Apeks, Aquasphere, Omer, Military Professional, Stohlquist and U.S. Divers dive equipment and watersports brands, has named Scott Rittschof president of its North American business. His appointment, effective Aug. 15, marks the beginning of a new phase ...
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ArticleShimano sees strong H1 demand despite “cooling down” signs
Shimano reported a 22.4 percent increase in net income to 68,558 million Japanese yen (€491.6m) for the six months ended June 30. Operating income was 15.7 percent higher for the period at ¥80,909 million (580.2m) versus ¥69,922 million in the year-ago period. Pearl Izumi U.S. was excluded from the reported ...
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News briefsScuba diving equipment market to post CAGR of 3% by 2024
The scuba diving equipment market is expected to post a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3 percent in the 2019-2024 period, according to a new report by global technology research and advisory firm Technavio. Growth is being driven by the rising popularity of water sports in general and the ...
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News briefsBarcelona will host the 2024 America’s Cup
America’s Cup will be back in Europe and once again in Spain in 2024. Barcelona has been confirmed as the host venue for the 37th edition to be held in September and October 2024. The last time in Europe was in 2010 in Valencia, which also hosted the 2007 edition. ...
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News briefsBarcelona wants to host the 2024 America’s Cup
Barcelona will bid to host the 2024 edition of America’s Cup, the iconic sailing race which is also the oldest trophy international sport, established in 1851. The news was first unveiled by the Spanish daily newspaper La Vanguardia. The other bidders on the shortlist include fellow Spanish city Málaga, Cork ...
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News briefsPiping Hot partners with University of Technology Sydney on textile made from seaweed
Australian surf brand Piping Hot and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have announced a research partnership to develop a sustainable textile made from seaweed. Starting in February 2022, scientists at the UTS Climate Change Cluster will be building a prototype fiber. Piping Hot commissioned this research to UTS as ...
