IBEX 2025

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COMPANY: Discover Boating
WEBSITE: www.discoverboating.com

ABOUT:
Led by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), Discover Boating is the industry’s flagship consumer awareness campaign—built to inspire participation and promote safe, confident boating for everyone. The initiative connects first-time boaters with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement they need to get on the water and return safely, fostering a new generation of lifelong boaters.

WHY DISCOVER BOATING, WHY NOW:
With more newcomers entering boating than ever before—many without generational experience—Discover Boating plays a vital role in education, inclusion, and representation. By embracing diverse audiences and using short-form, high-impact content across digital platforms, the campaign is breaking down barriers, welcoming new communities, and helping redefine what the modern boater looks like.

COMPANY: Yachting Ventures
WEBSITE: www.yachtingventures.co

WHAT IT DOES:
Founded by Gabbi Richardson, Yachting Ventures is the world’s first accelerator and support platform dedicated to startups in the leisure-marine, yachting and superyachting industries. It provides founders with mentorship, community access, media exposure, event partnerships and fundraising support to scale their ventures.

WHY YACHTING VENTURES, WHY NOW:
As innovation accelerates across marine tech and entrepreneurship remains underserved in traditional yachting, Yachting Ventures fills a critical gap—helping early-stage companies rapidly develop, get noticed and connect with investors and industry partners at a time when the marine sector is increasingly embracing disruption. 

COMPANIES FEATURED:

COMPANY: 3D Boats
WEBSITE: www.3d-boats.com

WHAT IT DOES: At 3D Boats, the team employs advanced LiDAR scanning and 3D visualization to transform how boats and yachts are presented online—manufacturers and dealers can offer fully immersive walkthroughs, embedable models, and virtual showrooms that let buyers “walk the deck” virtually.

WHY 3D BOATS, WHY NOW: With digital engagement rapidly becoming a differentiator in boat sales, 3D Boats helps industry players close distance, stand out from static listings, and convert remote buyers through high-fidelity interactive models—perfect timing as remote sales and immersive experiences accelerate.

COMPANY: iWarranty
WEBSITE: www.iwarranty.co
WHAT IT DOES: iWarranty provides an all-in-one digital warranty management platform built for manufacturers, retailers and consumers—covering instant registration via mobile QR codes, real-time claims tracking, repair workflows, and data insights, all designed to reduce manual workload and enhance transparency. iwarranty.co+2iwarranty.co+2
WHY iWarranty, WHY NOW: As marine products become more complex and consumer expectations rise for accountability and service, iWarranty addresses the critical after-sales gap in boating—helping brands improve service experiences, reduce waste, and deepen customer trust just as the industry digitizes.

COMPANY: DoubleDash Marine
WEBSITE: www.doubledashmarine.com
WHAT IT DOES: DoubleDash Marine offers the Two-Toon OutRiggers system—an upgrade kit that turns conventional centre-lift trailers into hybrid bunk/float systems, allowing easier, safer trailer launches without adjustment, quick-release removal, and a DIY-friendly install. doubledashmarine.com+1
WHY DoubleDash, WHY NOW: With more boaters trailering farther and expecting hassle-free experiences, DoubleDash delivers a practical upgrade that boosts safety, convenience and confidence—filling a space that’s often overlooked in boating innovation.