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SAVE THE DATE: AN EVENING WITH RATS
Tuesday, 28 January 2025Save the date for an evening with the Cruising Association’s Regulatory & Technical Services group (RATS) at 1900 hours on Wednesday 19 March.
Find your perfect sailing set up at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Monday, 27 January 2025As we countdown to the season-opening RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show next month (22 – 23 February), we’re taking a look at some of the boat and sails packages to explore around the stands at Farnborough International.
Justine Mettraux and Sam Goodchild are the first two non-French finishers in the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe
Sunday, 26 January 2025Justine Mettraux of Switzerland became the first female entrant, and first skipper from outside France, to complete the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, when she crossed the finish line on Saturday afternoon in eighth position.
Dozens Dip in support of Littlehampton RNLI
Sunday, 26 January 2025Now in its third year Littlehampton RNLI fundraisers organised a December Dip from Littlehampton East Beach as a fun and invigorating winter event raising funds for the RNLI.
Sam Goodchild, 9th in the Vendée Globe
Saturday, 25 January 2025Securing ninth place British solo skipper Sam Goodchild realised his long held dream when he crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe, the solo non-stop race around the world, this Saturday at 1403 hrs UTC.<...
Medway Queen – New Season
Friday, 24 January 2025New year, new public visiting season! Medway Queen is preparing to welcome visitors again from Saturday February 15th.
Early Bird Round the Island Race Entries
Friday, 24 January 2025Hundreds of boats are expected to take part in the annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, on Saturday 7 June.
INEOS Britannia parts ways with Sir Ben Ainslie
Thursday, 23 January 2025INEOS will enter a challenge for the 38th America’s Cup under the team name INEOS Britannia after parting ways with Sir Ben Ainslie.
Wescom Group acquires BCB International Ltd
Thursday, 23 January 2025Survival solutions manufacturer Wescom Group has expanded its influence in the safety technology market through the acquisition of Cardiff-based, BCB International Ltd, a global supplier of safety equipment in the defence, outdoor and marine secto...
Arthur Beale launches Traditional Explorer knitwear range with National Maritime Museum
Thursday, 23 January 2025Arthur Beale launches Traditional Explorer knitwear range with the National Maritime Museum.
Stay Connected with Your Boat Sale: How My Boatshed Keeps You in Control
Thursday, 23 January 2025Stay Connected with Your Boat Sale: How My Boatshed Keeps You in Control
Sam Goodchild completes repair
Wednesday, 22 January 2025Jérémie Beyou has under 500 miles to the finish but the skipper of Charal is still holding to modest speeds as he climbs the Portuguese then Galician coast towards Cape Finisterre which he should pass this morning. After the big gale...
boatfolk partners with AI programme to drive sustainability innovation
Wednesday, 22 January 2025National marina group boatfolk announces its partnership with environmental consultancy, Bright Tide, in the launch of Sustain.AI, an innovative accelerator programme that brings together artificial intelligence startups and industry leaders to ad...
Sam Goodchild tears his mainsail just days from finish
Monday, 20 January 2025With less than 1200 miles or about three days of racing left to the Les Sables d’Olonne finish line of his first Vendée Globe, British skipper Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) had his best chances of finishing in fourth place ripped from hi...
Clothing top picks at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Monday, 20 January 2025As we count down to the season-opening showcase, RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, at Farnborough International (22-23 February), we spotlight some of exhibitors’ recommended products and services for the coming season, from what to wear, b...
Contest Yachts’ 63CS wins European Yacht of the Year 2025 award
Sunday, 19 January 2025Contest Yachts’ newly launched 19-metre Contest 63CS has won the prestigious title European Yacht of the Year 2025.
Yamaha Motor Europe at Dusseldorf Boat Show
Sunday, 19 January 2025Yamaha Motor Europe has launched two new YAM inflatable models for family outings and sportier adventures, as well as unveiling stylish design updates to its outboard engines, at this year’s Dusseldorf Boat Show. Furthermore, Yamaha announce...
Emirates GBR secures Auckland podium result to top 2025 SailGP leaderboard
Sunday, 19 January 2025The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team secured its second consecutive podium finish in the 2025 Season with an exhilarating day of racing at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland. The crew’s performance puts them at the top of...
Falmouth sailmaker recognised as first in now global sail recycling project
Sunday, 19 January 2025It’s 2021 and SKB Sails in Falmouth, Cornwall, have agreed to become the first drop-off point for old sails, in a pilot project by Clean Sailors.
Bayliner Boats Unveils the All-New C21 at the boot Düsseldorf International Boat Show
Sunday, 19 January 2025Bayliner Boats introduced the all-new C21 at the boot Düsseldorf International Boat Show. An evolution of the former VR5 Cuddy Series, the C21 features a sculpted, sleek hull, an expansive deck layout and an array of upscale features.
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