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THE ROLEX FASTNET RACE
Tuesday, 15 July 2025For 100 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been regarded as one of offshore sailing’s most complete proving grounds. It is a place where ambitions and dreams meet harsh reality, where skill, endurance and fortitude are severely tested. For so...
Girlguiding event at UKSA
Tuesday, 15 July 2025Girlguiding SW England took over the UK Sailing Academy (UKSA), Cowes Isle of Wight for the weekend of 12 – 13 July for a full range of watersports which were offered to the girls.
Ambitious Equity and Inclusion Review Launched
Monday, 14 July 2025The Magenta Project has launched the 2×25global survey, marking the start of the “most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry”.
Cruising Guide: Exploring Barcelona, the Catalan Coast & the Balearic Islands
Monday, 14 July 2025Set sail from Badalona – Your gateway to the Mediterranean
Sea Songs Festival Raises Funds for ‘Eyes on the Sea’
Monday, 14 July 2025Now in its 7th year, the 2025 Yarmouth Festival of Sea Songs in May raised £6,500 for The Needles Coastwatch (NCI) station – a cheque for which was handed over at Yarmouth Harbour on 11 July.
2025 MOTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMES TO A CLOSE
Sunday, 13 July 2025The 2025 Moth World Championship has officially come to an end on the waters of Lake Garda, closing a week of exceptional technical and sporting level hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from July 6 to 13.
Mesmerising ocean adventure films – back for 2025!
Saturday, 12 July 2025The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn. Starring gripping ocean adventures and mesmerising marine-life, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the wonder and p...
Cumbria Tourism’s Personality of the Year Award
Saturday, 12 July 2025Tracy Hodgson, Director of the Ruskin Museum in Coniston, has been awarded Cumbria Tourism’s Personality of the year award for her dedication and long-running efforts to secure the return of Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7 to Coniston....
Garmin expands Force Kraken series with 110-inch trolling motor
Saturday, 12 July 2025Garmin has announced its Force® Kraken trolling motor is now available with a 110-inch shaft length – its largest yet – ideal for coastal boats like large centre consoles.
Boat Building Academy’s largest female cohort launch their boats in Lyme Regis
Saturday, 12 July 2025Students on the BBA’s most gender diverse course to date have launched their stunning new boats.
His Majesty The King makes first official RNLI visit since becoming Patron
Saturday, 12 July 2025Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers proudly welcomed King Charles III to Walmer RNLI Lifeboat Station on 10 July, marking His Majesty’s first official engagement since becoming Patron of the lifesaving charity last year.
...Garmin launches the Force Current kayak trolling motor
Friday, 11 July 2025Garmin has announced Force® Current – a trolling motor that redefines kayak fishing with a first-of-its-kind hands-free wireless throttle and steering control system.
Sanlorenzo unveils SX120 – its largest-ever crossover yacht
Friday, 11 July 2025Sanlorenzo presents SX120, the largest-ever yacht in the Italian shipyard’s crossover range, heralding a pioneering new product concept breaking the mould of traditional yachting and reinforcing Sanlorenzo’s position as an industry lea...
Garmin expands ECHOMAP Ultra 2 series with larger 16-inch chartplotters
Thursday, 10 July 2025Garmin has announced the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 16-inch chartplotter series designed for inland and nearshore anglers that demand a larger, sharper display with premium mapping and exceptional sonar capabilities. With the ECHOMAP series’ large...
Southampton International Boat Show opens nominations for the 2025 Environmental Award
Thursday, 10 July 2025The Southampton International Boat Show returns from 19–28 September with renewed focus on environmental responsibility.
Vilamoura Marina Named Portugal’s Best Marina for 14th Consecutive Year
Thursday, 10 July 2025 Vilamoura Marina, located in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve, has been named the best marina in the country for the 14th consecutive year. At the recent 2025 Publituris Portugal Travel Awards, Vilamoura Marina took home the title of &lsqu...ADVANCED UNDERWATER LIGHTING DESIGNED TO GIVE ANGLERS THE EDGE
Thursday, 10 July 2025The Piranha P4 Dual Colour from Bluefin LED has been engineered specifically to enhance the fishing experience. When it comes to fishing after dark or improving your underwater visibility, lighting isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’...
Historic sailboat saved from destruction
Monday, 07 July 2025The Canal & River Trust, the charity that cares for the nation’s 250-year-old network of historic waterways, has helped secure a future for the White Heather – a rare 1926 Cornish Lugger – follo...
Goodchild takes his first win in the IMOCA Class after dominant performance in the Course des Caps
Sunday, 06 July 2025The British skipper Sam Goodchild celebrated his first victory in the IMOCA Class after crossing the finish line of the Course des Caps – Boulogne-sur-Mer – Banque Populaire du Nord, a 1,800-nautical mile sprint around Britain and Irel...
Langston raises funds for Morvargh Sailing Project
Friday, 04 July 2025Langston House, a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse, opened its gates for the first time on 18 June to host a magical midsummer fundraising evening. The event brought together the local community, celebrated South Devon&rsquo...
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