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SWEDEN IMPERIOUS ON ALL ACTION DAY AT THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
SWEDEN IMPERIOUS ON ALL ACTION DAY AT THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
Saturday, 21 September 2024

It was some of the best racing we’ve seen in this fabulous summer of sailing in Barcelona with the Invited Teams of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup having a rip-roaring day in a big sea state that rewarded accuracy and consistency in...

SAILTEAM BCN ON TOP AFTER A HOMETOWN RACE WIN IN THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
SAILTEAM BCN ON TOP AFTER A HOMETOWN RACE WIN IN THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
Friday, 20 September 2024

The opening day of fleet racing for the Invited Teams from Australia, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, saw Mother Nature ultimately dictate the schedule, but it was SailTeam BCN, the local ...

Women in Marine Day success – inspiring and connecting women in the marine industry at the Southampton International Boat Show
Women in Marine Day success – inspiring and connecting women in the marine industry at the Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 20 September 2024

Women in Marine Day at the Southampton International Boat Show, sponsored by DF Capital, was once again a tremendous success, highlighting the powerful contributions of women in the marine industry and fostering connections, ideas and pathways for...

Dolphins greet Brighton RNLI volunteers returning from training
Dolphins greet Brighton RNLI volunteers returning from training
Friday, 20 September 2024

A routine training exercise took an exciting turn for Brighton RNLI crew when a pod of dolphins joined them on their way back to Brighton Marina.

Rona Sailing Project Charity Partner for Maritime UK Solent
Rona Sailing Project Charity Partner for Maritime UK Solent
Friday, 20 September 2024

As part of its annual awards Maritime UK Solent has announced Rona Sailing Project as its official charity partner.  

CREATING ITALY’S MOST VALUABLE CLUSTER OF PREMIUM MARINAS
CREATING ITALY’S MOST VALUABLE CLUSTER OF PREMIUM MARINAS
Friday, 20 September 2024

At the Genoa Boat Show D-Marin set out its plans for expansion in Italy, including its most recent acquisition that creates the most valuable marina cluster in the Mediterranean.

LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI BOUNCE-BACK FROM ADVERSITY TO SECURE PLACE IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP FINAL
LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI BOUNCE-BACK FROM ADVERSITY TO SECURE PLACE IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP FINAL
Thursday, 19 September 2024

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the team representing the Circolo della Vela Sicilia yacht club, secured their place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final after a last race against NYYC American Magic where there were plenty more questions than answers before ...

YAMAHA ANNOUNCES NEW DEALER PARTNERSHIP
YAMAHA ANNOUNCES NEW DEALER PARTNERSHIP
Thursday, 19 September 2024

Yamaha Motor UK has announced a new partnership with Yachts.Co International. The new deal will see the company’s range of outboards available on boats purchased from Yachts.Co International dealerships, which has locations in both Swansea ...

Charities urge stronger protection for UK seas
Charities urge stronger protection for UK seas
Thursday, 19 September 2024

A new series of reports published today by a coalition of nature charities means the UK is the first nation to map and estimate the amount of carbon stored in its seabed habitats, including in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

Iconic Bluebird K7 on display at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu on 6 October
Iconic Bluebird K7 on display at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu on 6 October
Thursday, 19 September 2024

The legendary Bluebird K7, driven by Donald Campbell in his record-breaking water speed attempts, will be heading South from the Ruskin Museum on Sunday 6 October, and will be on display outside the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.

TV’s Rob Rinder to headline Boat Show finale and judge his show standouts
TV’s Rob Rinder to headline Boat Show finale and judge his show standouts
Thursday, 19 September 2024

For the first time ever, TV personality and celebrity barrister, Rob Rinder will be joining the Southampton International Boat Show on Sunday, 22 September! Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to see him explore the show, hand out awards a...

ALINGHI RED BULL RACING EXITS THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
ALINGHI RED BULL RACING EXITS THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Thursday, 19 September 2024

The team that lit up Barcelona in more ways than one and staged a dynamic, forward-looking challenge for the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, exits at the semi-final stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup with lessons learned and a laser-focus on c...

DRAMA AND DELIGHT ON A THRILLING DAY IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP SEMI-FINALS
DRAMA AND DELIGHT ON A THRILLING DAY IN THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP SEMI-FINALS
Wednesday, 18 September 2024

A day of wildly swinging fortunes on a tricky Barcelona racetrack saw the Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia, secure their place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final with a win over Alinghi Red Bull Racing in the pair’s second race of the day. ...

INEOS Britannia secures place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final
INEOS Britannia secures place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final
Wednesday, 18 September 2024

INEOS Britannia has secured its spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final, Ben Ainslie’s crew is the first team to progress to the Final, after winning the required five races against its opponent, Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI).  

Winners of The Yacht Harbour Association Marina Awards 2024 unveiled at the Southampton International Boat Show
Winners of The Yacht Harbour Association Marina Awards 2024 unveiled at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 18 September 2024

The winners of The Yacht Harbour Association Marina Awards 2024, supported by Haven Knox-Johnston, were announced on 18 September, from the Foredeck Stage at the Southampton International Boat Show.

Winners revealed in the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2024
Winners revealed in the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2024
Wednesday, 18 September 2024

The 2024 Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition has once again delivered a thrilling showcase of talent, creativity and future innovation. Hosted at the Southampton International Boat Show, this year’s competition brought together the next...

Southampton International Boat Show celebrates apprentices and showcases marine careers
Southampton International Boat Show celebrates apprentices and showcases marine careers
Wednesday, 18 September 2024

The Southampton International Boat Show was the epicentre of celebrations yesterday, as the marine industry’s brightest young talents were honoured at the Apprentice Recognition Ceremony and the winner of the inaugural British Marine Apprent...

boatfolk launches the #boatgen Sailing Team, in partnership with Andrew Simpson Foundation
boatfolk launches the #boatgen Sailing Team, in partnership with Andrew Simpson Foundation
Wednesday, 18 September 2024

National boating business, boatfolk, unveiled the #boatgen Sailing Team in partnership with the Andrew Simpson Foundation, at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. The official launch of the team marks the next chapter of #boatgen...

Sunsail Offers Global Regatta’s: get access to the best sailing events in the world
Sunsail Offers Global Regatta’s: get access to the best sailing events in the world
Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Yacht charter company, Sunsail, continues its long-standing history of offering sailing adventures with additional worldwide Regatta’s offering access to the best sailing events across the globe.

UK Butterfly Emergency Declared
UK Butterfly Emergency Declared
Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has declared a national ‘Butterfly Emergency’, with results of this summer’s Big Butterfly Count showing a marked and hugely concerning decline in numbers.

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