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Les Sables d’Olonne gearing up for a huge GGR finish on Friday 28th!
Les Sables d’Olonne gearing up for a huge GGR finish on Friday 28th!
Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Kirsten Neuschäfer is holding first place, set to possibly break many records with only 180 miles to finish and a 100 mile lead and 23hr time credit on Abhilash Tomy on Bayanat.

Boat sales, sea trials and quality leads mark successful 2023 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Boat sales, sea trials and quality leads mark successful 2023 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Monday, 24 April 2023

Multiple boats sales, sea trial requests and quality leads at the 2023 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show have left exhibitors delighted, with over 90 per cent already signed up for next year’s show.

900 miles to a Hero’s welcome in Les Sables d’Olonne
900 miles to a Hero’s welcome in Les Sables d’Olonne
Friday, 21 April 2023

229 days from the start with just one week till the finish in Les Sables d’Olonne with 29.000 miles under the keel, Abhilash Tomy (IND) BAYANAT and Kirsten Neuschäfer (ZAF) are now separated by only a few miles. This is an incredibly ti...

VIDEO: Line-up for the Youth & Women’s America’s Cup complete
VIDEO: Line-up for the Youth & Women’s America’s Cup complete
Friday, 21 April 2023

The line-up for the Youth & Women’s America’s Cup has been completed with the announcement that teams from Germany, Sweden and Australia will be joining the established six official entrants for the America’s Cup representing...

PANTAENIUS UK PLEDGES LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO THE WETWHEELS FOUNDATION
PANTAENIUS UK PLEDGES LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO THE WETWHEELS FOUNDATION
Friday, 21 April 2023

Pantaenius UK has announced they will be continuing and increasing their support for the Wetwheels Foundation. As leading advocates for the charity, this purposeful alliance is underpinned by a shared vision to augment the provision of barrier-fre...

Golden Globe Race: Return of the heroes
Golden Globe Race: Return of the heroes
Thursday, 20 April 2023

It’s been nearly eight months since they set out to conquer the oceans. Using just the wind and a simple sextant, this epic solo round-the-world sailing race has been undertaken with no stopovers and no technology.

UKSA sees 85 percent increase in women taking part in its Superyacht Cadetship course year-on-year
UKSA sees 85 percent increase in women taking part in its Superyacht Cadetship course year-on-year
Thursday, 20 April 2023

UKSA has reported an 85 per cent increase in the number of women undertaking its Superyacht Cadetship from 2022 to 2023, demonstrating a positive shift in response to the charity’s work to drive diversification and appeal to more w...

Cheers for the Beers!
Cheers for the Beers!
Thursday, 20 April 2023

Once Again LeeSan sponsors Crick Boat Show 2023 with Banners, Lanyards (Collectable) Mugs and BEER!

Sonardyne partners with Smart Sound Plymouth for UK’s premier proving area for next-generation marine technologies
Sonardyne partners with Smart Sound Plymouth for UK’s premier proving area for next-generation marine technologies
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Marine energy, defence and science company Sonardyne has been selected to provide a subsurface communications and navigation network for the Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) Project. 

Clarisse Crémer confirms return to sailing with new team
Clarisse Crémer confirms return to sailing with new team
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

At 33, French sailor Clarisse Crémer is embarking on one of the most exciting challenges of her career: competing in the next Vendée Globe, in November 2024. 

Cowes Week launches Weekend Warriors Cup for Club Cruisers
Cowes Week launches Weekend Warriors Cup for Club Cruisers
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

With the ever-increasing demands on people’s time, and in order to welcome new sailors to Cowes Week, the event organisers are delighted to announce the introduction of the Weekend Warriors Cup for the Club Cruiser Division.

Spring Water Watch: Britons urged to help protect nation’s rivers
Spring Water Watch: Britons urged to help protect nation’s rivers
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Planet Patrol, the leading environmental campaign group, is calling on the public to help protect the nation’s rivers as part of a UK-wide citizen science investigation.

April 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
April 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Head over to BoatBid.com to take a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!

Archipelago Yachts to build market-first methanol leisure boat with Chartwell Marine
Archipelago Yachts to build market-first methanol leisure boat with Chartwell Marine
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Archipelago Expedition Yachts, high-class leisure shipbuilding firm, and Chartwell Marine, UK pioneer of next-generation vessel design for the offshore wind sector, have continued their cross-industry collaboration with the announcement of the Arc...

ROUND BRITAIN ERIB ANNOUNCES PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP WITH GILL
ROUND BRITAIN ERIB ANNOUNCES PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP WITH GILL
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Harry Besley, the 17-year-old Round Britain eRIB Challenge skipper, is delighted to announce that marine clothing brand GILL has signed up to pledge support as a Premium Sponsor. Aligned with their intent to ‘inspire the next generation of a...

Eddie Jordan officially opens London Luxury Afloat 2023
Eddie Jordan officially opens London Luxury Afloat 2023
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

F1 aficionado and TV personality Eddie Jordan was joined by representatives from iconic yachting brands Oyster Yachts, Sunseeker and Princess Yachts and show organisers, British Marine to officially open London Luxury Afloat 2023.

Experience the Princess S62 at the London Luxury Afloat Show
Experience the Princess S62 at the London Luxury Afloat Show
Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Join Princess Yacht s at the 2023 London Luxury Afloat boat show, from 18 – 22 April. Held in the historic setting of St. Katharine Docks, with the iconic backdrop of Tower Bridge the show is bringing the very best of luxury yachting to the ...

The Seafarers’ Charity set to receive donations as sailor continues epic challenge
The Seafarers’ Charity set to receive donations as sailor continues epic challenge
Monday, 17 April 2023

Supporting the wellbeing and welfare of seafarers, The Seafarers’ Charity is set to start receiving regular donations as Mark Ashley-Miller continues his fundraising Harbour Master Sailing Challenge.

RNLI saved 164 dogs last year as charity reveals latest animal rescue figures
RNLI saved 164 dogs last year as charity reveals latest animal rescue figures
Friday, 14 April 2023

Man’s best friend made up the majority of the 209 creature call-outs last year with the charity recording 164 dog rescues. But there were also some surprises on the list of animals saved; in 2022 the charity was called upon to rescue 27 dolp...

World Sailing issues statement about individual Russian or Belarusian athletes
World Sailing issues statement about individual Russian or Belarusian athletes
Friday, 14 April 2023 World Sailing has welcomed the new guidance from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board, recommending the Conditions of Participation for individual athletes and support personnel with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international sp...

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