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Today, the iconic DARWIN200 conservation mission aboard historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde sailed into Sydney Harbour for a programme of conservation projects and events in multiple locations in New South Wales and Hobart, Tasmania i...

Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity is asking for your support this Christmas to help even more young survivors get on the water for much needed support in 2025.

The record sized fleet of 40 solo sailors enjoyed a gentle opening to the Vendée Globe this afternoon off Les Sables d’Olonne on the French Atlantic coast, crossing the start line of the mythical solo non-stop race around the world at...

The Vendée Globe skippers have now set off on the most famous and challenging of circumnavigations, with more than 24,000nm to cover solo, non-stop, and without assistance.

Pendigo Events and the NEC Group confirm that BoatLife 2025, scheduled to take place from 6 – 9 February in Birmingham, has been cancelled.

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Emirates Team New Zealand have confirmed that the RNZYS has accepted a Notice of Challenge for the 38th America’s Cup from the Royal Yacht Squadron Limited, represented by INEOS Britannia, which will ...

MDL Marinas’ marina teams have raised £10,000 over the summer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting local communities and national charities. These funds will benefit a range of important causes, including Hamble Li...

The Ruskin Museum’s aim to run Donald Campbells’ hydroplane, Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water in 2026 took a step forwards this week as two Orpheus engines were sent for refurbishment.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of possibility at the 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place on 22-23 February 2025 at Farnborough International.

The Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean revealed some weird (and not so wonderful) finds on our beaches.

Gunwharf Quays is set to welcome back its popular festive ‘Christmas Village’ attraction next week, with an enhanced look and feel following three successful years at the waterfront shopping outlet.

Salcombe Sailor Jayne Morris, whose commitment to community engagement and inclusivity has inspired people of all ages to discover the joys of sailing, has been nominated in the Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year Award at the Sunday Times Sportswo...

Typhoon International is showcasing its comprehensive range of watersports apparel at this year’s METSTRADE, the world’s largest exhibition for the leisure marine industry, taking place between 19 – 21 November.

Dutch golden great Marit Bouwmeester and Spain’s victorious Olympic and SailGP duo of Botin and Trittel have been named 2024 Rolex Sailors of the Year at the World Sailing Awards ceremony at Singapore’s historic CHIJMES Hall. 

With less than a week to go before Sunday’s start, the 2024 Vendée Globe is already breaking all records! With a record 40 skippers at the start, a record 11 nationalities represented and 360,000 visitors enjoying the Race Village exp...

Winterisation tips

This spring, GlobeSailor and Challenge Ocean are offering you the chance to enjoy an unforgettable experience aboard a Volvo 60!

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK will be presenting the new SP92 at boot Düsseldorf, 18-26 January 2025.

For a Christmas gift that promises unforgettable experiences, look no further than tickets to the Southampton International Boat Show 2025.

Reminder: at the beginning of 2023, Clarisse Crémer set herself the tough but reasonably realistic challenge of launching a new Vendée Globe project aboard a new boat, under the colours of a new title partner – L&rsqu...