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Fleet of tiny boats set to sail round the world in McIntyre Mini Globe Race
Friday, 16 August 2024In six months time, 18 sailors in 5.8 meter home-built plywood yachts are set to embark on a solo race around the world. They’ll navigate 28,000 miles in cramped plywood mini yachts. Why? Because they can. Looking at their profiles some are...
UK safety warning issued after triple increase in paddleboard rescues
Friday, 16 August 2024The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Paddle UK, and HM Coastguard are urging people who use paddleboards, kayaks, or canoes on the water to stay safe amid a startling rise in rescues involving paddlesports.
Spinnaker sailing course launches in Solent
Friday, 16 August 2024First Class Sailing is launching a brand-new spinnaker sailing weekend.
Bentley Pontoons expands partnership with Boat Fix
Friday, 16 August 2024US boatbuilder Bentley Pontoons has expanded its partnership with Boat Fix to introduce Bentley Gold 24/7 Assurance, a service now included with all 2025 model-year boats.
Watch: Storm sinks dozens of boats in Balearics as 31m Wally washed ashore
Thursday, 15 August 2024The 30.5-metre Wally sailing yacht Wally Love has run aground on the Spanish island of Formentera after being caught in the severe DANA storm, which is passing through Spain’s Balearic islands.
Optima Yachts to debut at Southampton and Monaco
Thursday, 15 August 2024As pioneers in electric yacht technology, Optima Yachts is excited to announce its debut at the Southampton Boat Show, where they will showcase the cutting-edge e10 prototype.
First Class Sailing Launches Spinnaker Sailing Weekend
Thursday, 15 August 2024First Class Sailing is launching a brand-new Spinnaker Sailing Weekend, designed for anyone looking to take their sailing skills up a notch. This weekend course, set in the Solent, is perfect for those eager to master the spinnaker and enjoy some ...
GBR teams selected for Offshore Double Handed Worlds
Thursday, 15 August 2024Two teams have been selected to represent Great Britain at World Sailing’s Offshore Double Handed World Championship 2024.
Optima electric yachts to debut at Southampton and Monaco
Thursday, 15 August 2024Optima Yachts will showcase its e10 prototype at the upcoming Southampton Boat Show (13-22 September 2024) and introduce its latest advancements in electric yacht technology.
M V FREEDOM – 40 years of helping people living with disability
Thursday, 15 August 2024In 1984, a £50,000 legacy enabled the establishment of a Weymouth charity ‘Friends of MV FREEDOM’ with the aim of taking local people and their families, who were living with any form of disability, out into Weymouth Bay to see t...
Winnebago replaces president, Chris West steps up
Thursday, 15 August 2024Winnebago Industries has announced changes to its executive leadership team. Winnebago brand president Huw Bower will step down from his role on 31 August 2024, after four years with the company.
Oyster Harbors Marine to offer Fjord Yachts in US
Thursday, 15 August 2024Oyster Harbors Marine, a marine dealership in New England, has been appointed as the latest dealer in the United States for Fjord Yachts.
Sanlorenzo Med appoints GM for Spain and Portugal
Thursday, 15 August 2024Sanlorenzo Med has appointed Johannes Brechmann as the new general manager of Sanlorenzo Baleari SL, a subsidiary overseeing the group’s commercial development in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.
Paris 2024 medallists demonstrate sailing diversity
Wednesday, 14 August 2024World Sailing is celebrating a diverse Paris 2024 with more nations winning medals per event than any other Olympics this century.
Shipwreck Linked to Wordsworth Family Granted Protection
Wednesday, 14 August 2024The wreck of the Earl of Abergavenny, an East India Company ship, captained by John Wordsworth, brother of renowned Romantic poet William Wordsworth, has been granted protection. It has been scheduled by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
A piece of RNLI history at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 14 August 2024In this the 200th year of the RNLI, a piece of RNLI history will be coming to the Southampton Boat show this September.
Major incident declared after sodium cyanide spill in UK canal
Wednesday, 14 August 2024A major incident has been declared after a toxic chemical spill in a canal in Walsall, in the West Midlands.
Historic wreck of ship linked to William Wordsworth given protection
Wednesday, 14 August 2024The wreck of the Earl of Abergavenny, an East India Company ship captained by John Wordsworth, brother of renowned Romantic poet William Wordsworth, has been granted protection by the government.
Gulf Craft Group appoints CEO
Wednesday, 14 August 2024Gulf Craft Group has appointed Yannis Haidis as the group’s CEO. Haidis will oversee the overall development of the group’s future evolution, aimed at propelling international expansion into new markets and opportunities for the compa...
Yamaha names US outboard marketing manager
Wednesday, 14 August 2024Yamaha’s US marine business unit has appointed Scott Higgins as division manager for outboard marketing. In his new role, Higgins oversees Yamaha Marine advertising, events, tournaments and sponsorships, Yamaha pro staff and Yamaha Marine d...
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