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With the line honours titles decided, attention has turned to the destination of the Fastnet Challenge Cup, awarded to the overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race under IRC time correction.

Premier Marinas has been awarded the prestigious Silver EcoVadis recognition for its commitment to sustainable business practice. This significant achievement builds upon the Bronze medal achieved in 2022 and places them in the top 25% of companie...

There is still time to place your vote in The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA) Marina of the Year Awards 2023, supported by Haven Knox-Johnston.

How do you train to climb Kilimanjaro when you live and work on a ship? That was the challenge facing former submariner Gordon Foot when he decided to tackle the 5,895m climb for international maritime charity Sailors’ Society.

INEOS Britannia has wrapped up its sailing operations in Palma and has moved to another jewel of the Spanish Mediterranean; Barcelona. 

Offering a unique opportunity to dine with the intrepid skippers and crews taking part in the retro Ocean Globe Race (OGR) before they set sail, MDL Marinas is hosting a black-tie Captains’ Dinner at the Harbour Hotel in Ocean Village on Fri...

Once again the Rolex Fastnet Race has proven the immense power of the grand prix multihull. The 32 metre (105 foot) French trimaran SVR Lazartigue crossed the line at 21:38:27 BST on 23 July beating Banque Populaireby just under an hour. Completin...

Maritime UK Solent got on board with their 2022/23 charity partner, Wetwheels, to give disabled people from local care homes the opportunity to enjoy life on the ocean waves. 

Raymarine has reported a rise in popularity of its YachtSense Ecosystem integration with the Teledyne FLIR AX-8 Thermal Monitoring Camera as yacht owners seek to minimise the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.

With a record-breaking fleet of 430 yachts, the celebratory 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race presented a stirring sight as it got underway off Cowes.

The Royal Society of Marine Artists, Europe’s foremost society of artists dedicated to depicting tidal waters and the marine environment, has announced the dates of its hotly anticipated Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries in Lo...

Step into Mayflower Park, where iconic superyachts meet sailboats, bustling stalls packed with clothing, chandlery goods and accessories, the chance to see latest in engines and technology, and plenty to learn from the array of speakers on the For...

The 15th edition of the Taittinger RSYC Regatta (14 – 16 July) hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, opened on Friday evening with the Champagne Taittinger Reception held on the tented, waterfront lawn of the RSYC...

Southampton sailing school, First Class Sailing, is set to make waves as they announce their participation in the 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. With three yachts entered, First Class Sailing is gearing up to compete against a field of ne...

MDL Marinas and the Ocean Globe Race have revealed plans for Ocean Village Marina. Celebrating their own 50th anniversary, MDL Marinas previously hosted the 1989, 1993, 1997 and 2001 Whitbread races. Now it’s the 50th Anniversary recreation ...

Osprey Technical has developed and installed the customised electronics package and systems on the new, soon to be launched, Gunboat 80-01.

Yamaha Marine UK has announced the expansion of its ecommerce platform to include a new home delivery option for its portable and electric drive outboards.

D-Marin has been granted the Blue Flag Award at 14 of its marinas, recognising its commitment across the network to protect the environment and marine life.