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All-female crew of The Famous Project CIC complete first non stop lap of the planet on board a trimaran
Monday, 26 January 2026When the crew of The Famous Project CIC—Alexia Barrier, Dee Caffari, Annemieke Bes, Rebecca Gmür Hornell, Deborah Blair, Molly LaPointe, Támara Echegoyen, and Stacey Jackson—crossed the starting line of the Jules Verne Trop...
Haven KJ Partner With Yacht Havens
Monday, 26 January 2026Haven Knox-Johnston and Yacht Havens have announced a new collaboration. Working closely together, Haven Knox-Johnston and Yacht Havens will be providing berth holders and trade tenants across the nine Yacht Havens’ marinas with b...
Get kitted out for the new season at the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Friday, 23 January 2026With the new season fast approaching, the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show offers the perfect opportunity to explore new ranges and products, compare options in person and get advice directly from the people who know the kit – and your spor...
First all-female Crew gears up to complete historic round-the-world voyage
Friday, 23 January 2026As the Maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT, representing The Famous Project CIC, approaches the culmination of its groundbreaking round-the-world voyage, the all-female crew is set to make history as the first team of women to successfully complete this chal...
Walmer RNLI volunteer takes on London marathon – in full lifeboat kit
Friday, 23 January 2026Volunteer helm Dan Sinclair and his friend Nathan Siddans are continuing their mission to raise vital funds for the RNLI through a series of unique and demanding endurance challenges.
Speedboat driver who hit teen kayaker first to be sentenced under new safety law
Thursday, 22 January 2026A man who crashed his speedboat into a 15-year-old kayaker near Milford Haven was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years, in the first prosecution by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA...
New Exhibition: Harbour and Horizon
Thursday, 22 January 2026A powerful new exhibition exploring the stark contrast between life in harbour and out on the open sea is now on show at the Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) in Dumbarton.
British Marine publishes UK Marina & Moorings Market Report 2025
Thursday, 22 January 2026British Marine has published its latest UK Marina & Moorings Market Report, providing an in-depth snapshot of market conditions, business sentiment and structural challenges shaping the UK marina sector as it enters 2026.
Hannah Mills opens selection process for Britain’s Youth America’s Cup Team
Wednesday, 21 January 2026Athena Pathway Programme has opened applications for their Youth Squad set to compete in the Youth America’s Cup in Naples in 2027. The selection process was officially announced by APP Team Principal Hannah Mills OBE at the America’s ...
AMERICA’S CUP PARTNERSHIP FORMALLY INITIATED
Wednesday, 21 January 2026In the grand hall of the Palazzo Reale in Naples, before the key governmental and regional architects of bringing the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to Italy, the America’s Cup Partnership (ACP) was unveiled alongside the founding te...
Latest Simrad® Software Release
Wednesday, 21 January 2026Simrad Marine Electronics has released its 2.3 software update, introducing the first and only/exclusive Lenco Pro Control integration to select Simrad® multifunction displays powered by the NEON operating system (OS), including the NSX®, ...
New year, new opportunities: Make 2026 the year to master yacht brokerage
Wednesday, 21 January 2026The Association of Brokers & Yacht Agents (ABYA) and the British Marine Boat Retailers & Brokers Association (BRBA) are encouraging those considering a career in yacht brokerage or looking to develop their existing skills to take advantage...
Britain’s America’s Cup Team unveils ‘GB1’ identity and confirms Dylan Fletcher as Helm for 38th America’s Cup
Wednesday, 21 January 2026Britain’s America’s Cup Team, representing the Challenger of Record, Royal Yacht Squadron Racing Ltd, has unveiled GB1.
World Sailing launches first Olympic-wide project to measure environmental impact
Tuesday, 20 January 2026World Sailing has launched a landmark project to measure and reduce the environmental impact of every Olympic-class boat, marking the first initiative of its kind across any Olympic sport.
B&G Expands the Nemesis Lineup with New 7-inch Sailing Display
Tuesday, 20 January 2026B&G® has announced the latest addition to its award-winning Nemesis line: a new 7-inch sailing display. This compact option gives sailors even greater flexibility to configure their onboard systems to match their unique needs and sailing s...
D-Marin unveils new membership scheme ‘Latitude’
Monday, 19 January 2026D-Marin has unveiled its new membership scheme ‘Latitude’ at this year’s boot Düsseldorf, which launches this month in Türkiye, before a wider rollout in 2026.
RNLI to feature in new series of Guy Martin: Proper Jobs
Monday, 19 January 2026Motorcycle racer Guy Martin will join the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crews at Humber in the new series of Guy Martin: Proper Jobs, which airs on U&Dave at 8pm on Sunday 25th January.
Torqeedo Presents New Electric Leisure Outboard Motors
Monday, 19 January 2026Torqeedo is introducing its new electric outboard motors for leisure use at boot Düsseldorf 2026. At booth B22 in Hall 10, the company will showcase the Travel XS as well as the updated Cruise 3.0 (48 V) and Cruise 6.0 (48 V) motors.
Northstar and Honda Marine Europe announce new OEM partnership
Monday, 19 January 2026Northstar and Honda Marine Europe have announced a new OEM partnership, uniting advanced RIB design with Honda’s proven high-performance outboard engines.
Defending champions Emirates GBR claim victory at SailGP’s 2026 Season opener in Perth
Sunday, 18 January 2026Reigning champions Emirates GBR have claimed a sensational victory at the Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2026 Season opener in Perth. Emirates GBR, who were crowned Rolex SailGP 2025 Season Champions in Abu Dhabi in November, sailed a...
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