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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

New RYA Partner
New RYA Partner
Thursday, 16 January 2025

The RYA has partnered with Insured Health and Bupa, coming on board as its Official Health Insurance partner.

Howden races with Emirates GBR in SailGP’s global championship
Howden races with Emirates GBR in SailGP’s global championship
Thursday, 16 January 2025

The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Team (“Emirates GBR”) has announced that Howden, a global insurance intermediary group, has become an official partner.

Ecocoast and Noria unite to tackle pollution with solar-powered innovation
Ecocoast and Noria unite to tackle pollution with solar-powered innovation
Thursday, 16 January 2025

Ecocoast has joined forces with Noria to revolutionise the fight against waterway pollution.

Understanding the threat of Orca whales when sailing, with Haven Knox-Johnston’s upcoming free webinar
Understanding the threat of Orca whales when sailing, with Haven Knox-Johnston’s upcoming free webinar
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

If you are planning on crossing the Bay of Biscay, or cruising off the Iberian coast this year, Haven Knox-Johnston’s upcoming free webinar, “Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing” is not to be missed.  This informa...

Ancasta Yachts Services partners with Flexiteek UK
Ancasta Yachts Services partners with Flexiteek UK
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Expanding its portfolio of decking products and services, Ancasta Yachts Services has partnered with Flexiteek International’s UK distributor Advanced Marine Decking (Flexiteek UK) to become its synthetic decking installer on the South Coast...

Yoann Richomme, 2nd in the 2024 Vendée Globe
Yoann Richomme, 2nd in the 2024 Vendée Globe
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

After a thrilling and long-running duel with winner Charlie Dalin, the PAPREC ARKÉA skipper completed his first solo round the world race this morning at 0612 UTC, taking a superb second place after 65 days, 18 hours and 10 minutes at sea.<...

Charlie Dalin: “Today I am the happiest man in the world”
Charlie Dalin: “Today I am the happiest man in the world”
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Winner of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin has entered race legend. After 64 days at an electric pace the 40 year old Frenchman has his name on the trophy.

Autism On The Water joins Cowes Week as one of the Official Charities
Autism On The Water joins Cowes Week as one of the Official Charities
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Cowes Week Limited has welcomed Autism on the Water as one of the Official Charities for the 2025 edition of the Regatta. They will be joining the RNLI who became an official charity partner in 2024.

Savvy Navvy and RAD Propulsion introduce Smart Range technology
Savvy Navvy and RAD Propulsion introduce Smart Range technology
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Savvy Navvy and RAD Propulsion have joined forces to integrate navigation technology into sustainable marine solutions.

BoatBid: One of 50 Tools in the Boatshed Toolbox
BoatBid: One of 50 Tools in the Boatshed Toolbox
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

BoatBid: One of 50 Tools in the Boatshed Toolbox

Charlie Dalin, winner of the Vendée Globe 2024
Charlie Dalin, winner of the Vendée Globe 2024
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

After one long, cold final night fighting through light winds off the Brittany coast, Charlie Dalin, the French skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance crossed the Vendée Globe finish line this Tuesday morning at 07:24 UTC to take v...

The final push towards home
The final push towards home
Monday, 13 January 2025

The 10th edition of an historic Vendée Globe is set to finish off the Brittany coast with podium arrivals this week…

Marine showcase returns to the 2025 Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
Marine showcase returns to the 2025 Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
Monday, 13 January 2025

Building on the success of last year, British Marine has announced the return of the marine showcase at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2025 for the fourth consecutive year.

SailGP introduces high-speed titanium ‘T-Foils’ fleetwide in Auckland
SailGP introduces high-speed titanium ‘T-Foils’ fleetwide in Auckland
Monday, 13 January 2025

After nearly two years of rigorous testing, SailGP has rolled out its new high-speed titanium ‘T-foils,’ across the league’s international F50 fleet.

Jewellery design captures the spirit of the sea
Jewellery design captures the spirit of the sea
Monday, 13 January 2025

W&W Jewellery has collaborated with Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to co-design an exclusive jewellery concept that beautifully embodies the bespoke artistry of Sanlorenzo’s iconic creations.

34 still racing to Les Sables d’Olonne
34 still racing to Les Sables d’Olonne
Sunday, 12 January 2025

Of the 40 skippers who started the Vendée Globe exactly nine weeks ago today in Les Sables d’Olonne, there are 34 still racing following the unavoidable decision taken early this morning by Eric Bellion (STAND AS ONE – Altavia) ...

Eric Bellion skipper of STAND AS ONE – Altavia withdraws from the Vendée Globe
Eric Bellion skipper of STAND AS ONE – Altavia withdraws from the Vendée Globe
Sunday, 12 January 2025

After 62 days at sea racing, Éric Bellion, the French skipper of STAND AS ONE – Altavia has withdrawn from the Vendée Globe.

World Sailing invites bids to host inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships
World Sailing invites bids to host inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships
Saturday, 11 January 2025

World Sailing has announced the launch of the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships, a groundbreaking event set to celebrate and showcase inclusivity in the sport of sailing with a focus on disability.

Trailblazing athletes set to star at 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Trailblazing athletes set to star at 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Friday, 10 January 2025

Some of Britain’s hottest on-water talents are set to join tactical and technical experts and inspiring adventurers at this year’s RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February 2025) as the first guest speakers are revealed.

British Keelboat League 2025
British Keelboat League 2025
Thursday, 09 January 2025

Entries are open for the latest edition of the British Keelboat League with the first event of the year taking place 25-26 January 2025 at London’s Queen Mary Reservoir.

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