The Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) has received official accreditation from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), recognizing its training programs as internationally standards-compliant. The club expanded its offerings to include RYA Dinghy Sailing and Personal Watercraft training, while also launching a summer yachting camp for young athletes. The accreditation underscores Monaco's leadership in sustainable yachting and supports the development of professional and amateur sailors through certified courses.

Atmos Energy donated $10,000 to Angel Camp, a program of the Rockwall YMCA, to support special needs youth in Rockwall County through summer camp experiences. The donation ensures access to activities like horseback riding, sailing, and arts and crafts for children with special needs.

The Mengi Yay superyacht Serenissima II, project number NB 112, was launched by her Turkish builder on April 10, 2025. She is the second yacht in the Mengi Yay S1 series and is scheduled for delivery in 2025. The superyacht features exterior and interior design by Nuvolari Lenard, along with naval architecture by Van Oossanen Naval Architects. With a volume of just under 500 GT, Serenissima II can accommodate up to 10 guests and a crew of up to nine members. The yacht is powered by twin Caterpillar engines and is composed of a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. The first yacht in the series, Serenissima I, made her world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024 and is currently for sale.

EU member states approved a first wave of retaliatory tariffs on US products, including almonds, orange juice, poultry, soyabeans, steel and aluminium, tobacco, and yachts, in response to 25% tariffs imposed by the US on imports of steel and aluminium from the bloc. Hungary was the only member state to vote against EU's retaliatory measures. The final list of US products hit by EU tariffs was not immediately made public. The volume of US imports affected by EU tariffs is slightly less than the exports hit by US customs duties - around €21 billion per year of US products should be hit by the EU, compared to €26 billion each year for US tariffs on EU exports of aluminium and steel. The retaliatory measures will come into force between 15 April and 1 December.

The yacht economy in Sanya, Hainan, is experiencing rapid growth due to Free Trade Port (FTP) policies. These policies include zero-tariff imports for vehicles and yachts, boosting the local yacht industry. The 5th China International Consumer Products Expo showcased this growth with a large yacht exhibition featuring 150 vessels from over 60 companies. The initiative aims to deepen yacht-related sectors like research and development, manufacturing, and maintenance, while also attracting investment and expanding the market.