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Emirates Team New Zealand are gearing up for the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup, to be contested later this week in Vilanova i La Geltrú.

Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, has formally withdrawn his bid for the ‘abandoned’ 82m Oceanco superyacht Alfa Nero due to ongoing legal complications.

The Cannes Yachting Festival has opened its gates today (12 September 2023) to welcome visitors from one end of the Croisette to the other.

Navico is showcasing the Fathom e-power system at the Cannes Yachting Festival, which runs 12-17 September.

Brunswick has named Dean Harris president of Rayglass Boats. Harris will officially begin his role on 1 October 2023.

Boatshed.com are proud to be partnering with The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2023.

Finnish boat manufacturer XO Boats is introducing its first aluminium-made boat, the XO DFNDR A8, at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival this week (12-17 September 2023).

The RNLI is reminding people to check the weather and tides before venturing to the coast, as the UK lifeboat charity releases footage of volunteers rescuing 120 beachgoers trapped by a rapidly incoming tide at Rhyl in Wales.

From 2024 onwards, ships calling at ports in the EU will be liable for the cost of their emissions. To help ship operators manage their emissions liabilities, OceanScore has partnered with RWE to develop an integrated solution to mitigate emission...

History was made as the cannons of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, signaled the start of the inaugural McIntyre Ocean Globe mirroring the original 1973 Whitbread. Hundreds of spectators boats witnessed the stunning scenes as the 14...

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has won the France Sail Grand Prix in an intense final race against Australia and Spain. Sir Ben Ainslie’s crew overtook race leaders Australia on the penultimate leg of the final to seal the deal in sp...

The pre-event practice racing that has been held in Barcelona ahead of the first Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú from the 14 – 17 September, has given us an early look into the form and revealed much about the sailor&rsquo...

From the exhibitor’s Environmental Pledge to The Green Blue’s Boating Pledge, the latest new products and sustainability practices and learning about exciting wildlife projects, the Southampton International Boat Show is at the forefro...

UKSA has announced 80 per cent of the September intake for its Superyacht Cadetship course are receiving funding in a move to ensure the maritime industry is accessible to as many young people as possible.

Race 1 of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has finished with Perseverance taking the win of the first race of the circumnavigation. 

Shocking footage has emerged of the New Zealand SailGP team’s wing collapsing moments after Saturday’s final race (9 September 2023). No athletes sustained any injuries in the incident.

Cannes Yachting Festival is due to open its gates tomorrow until 17 September. More than 700 boats of all sizes (from five to fifty metres) will be presented, including 130 previews.

Activists from Scientist Rebellion and Extinction Rebellion Spain have sprayed the Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie family’s $300m megayacht with biodegradable paint. This is the second time the yacht has been targeted this year.

Fourteen yachts set sail from MDL’s Ocean Village Marina yesterday (10 September 2023) to tackle the Ocean Globe Race, a 27,000-mile circumnavigation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Whitbread Round the World Race....