News

The crew of the former Whitbread yacht, Spirit of Helsinki FR (71), were greeted by cheering Finnish family and fans on the Trinity Landing pontoon, Cowes after successfully completing Leg 4 of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race in 40 days. Skipper Jus...

International sailing events should try to reduce the underwater noise they create to avoid impacting marine wildlife, new research led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, suggests.

The light had faded as the former Whitbread winner L’Esprit d’équipe FR (85) from LES SABLES D’OLONNE France took second-in-line honours for Leg 4 of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race, crossing the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes ...

Former Whitbread Winner, L’Esprit D’équipe FR (85), making 10 knots toward the finish line and is expected to cross tonight around 1900hrs UTC 13TH APRIL to take a provisional second place in line honours LEG 4, after 216 days a...

The pontoon and water access specialist, Inland & Coastal Marina Systems, is sponsoring Autism On The Water for 2024. In conjunction with Boatfolk’s Rhu Marina, they have also secured favourable berthing for the year, ensuring smooth sai...

Optima Yachts is exhibiting at the upcoming South Coast Green Tech Boat Show, where they will be located at Berth No.7.

After an intensive 10 month building program, Emirates Team New Zealand’s brand new AC75 emerged from their Wynyard Point base today in preparation for its launch and commissioning phase in Auckland this month.

The French legend Pen Duick VI FR (14), skippered by Marie Tabarly, has taken provisional line honours in the final leg of the inaugural McIntyre Ocean Globe Race – and in the days ahead could potentially win the OGR Overall.

Highlighting its range of eco-friendly power solutions and products from leading brands, Fischer Panda UK will be returning to the South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton to showcase their integrated marine syst...

With EU elections coming in June 2024 and set to define the next five years, EBI releases its manifesto aimed at shaping the policy framework for boating and nautical tourism in Europe. It outlines a comprehensive strategy to bolster the boating i...

Channel 65 is the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) dedicated VHF channel. NCI Public Relations Officer, Tom Scrimgeou explains more…

Peters & May announces its sponsorship of Aina Bauza, the 29-year-old Mallorcan sailor who has made history by setting the new transatlantic sailing world record as the first woman to navigate solo aboard her 6.5-meter monohull.

The Southampton International Boat Show has announced a significant upgrade to one of its most exclusive features: the Quayside Club. This year, the club unveils a new location within Mayflower Park, offering a spectacular view of the marina and t...

In the early hours of Tuesday 9 April volunteer crews from Littlehampton RNLI lifeboat station were requested by HM Coastguard to assist in the evacuation of properties affected by flooding on the western side of the river Arun in Rope Walk and Fe...

UK boat-owners plotting a course for the Channel Islands this summer can download the 2024 Jersey Cruising Guide from the St Helier Yacht Club website.

MDL Marinas has announced the world debut of Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer yacht at its South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place between 19 and 21 April at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.  

Southampton International Boat Show, Britain’s biggest and best festival of boating is back and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive FREE ticket, plus up to two half-price tickets.

MV Glen Rosa, the second of two dual fuel vessels being built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow, was successfully launched into the Clyde today.

Princess Motor Yacht Sales’ charter division has announced its new central agency fleet, as Princess Yacht Charter welcomes the all-new Princess Y80 M/Y Lumi, and appoints established Charter Manager, Joshua Cleaver.

Over 300 of the UK’s best young racing talents battled it out in tough conditions at the 2024 RYA Youth National Championships, held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy during the Easter break (1-5 April).