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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.
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.
Emirates GBR second overall after day one of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
Saturday, 18 January 2025The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team delivered a solid performance on the waters of Waitematā Harbour in the opening races of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Auckland, leaving them in second place heading into Race Day 2.
Entries open for Cowes Week 2025
Friday, 17 January 2025Entries for Cowes Week 2025 are now open.
New signings and new T-Foils for Emirates GBR ahead of ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
Friday, 17 January 2025The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has unveiled its new signings and new T-Foils ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland this weekend. It is the first time SailGP has held an event in New Zealand’s largest city, with 25,...
SailGP prepares for high-speed showdown in Auckland
Friday, 17 January 2025The Rolex SailGP Championship will debut in front of its largest ticketed crowd this weekend, as the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix touches down in Auckland (January 18-19). A cheering crowd of 25,000 fans are set to watch from the inner-city Ra...
Oyster Yachts Achieves Record Sales Year Despite Market Challenges
Friday, 17 January 2025Oyster Yachts reports record-breaking financial and sales success this year, despite a difficult market for the sailing yacht industry.
Sébastien Simon, 3rd in the Vendée Globe
Friday, 17 January 2025French skipper Sébastien Simon crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in third place at 00h27 (UTC) on Friday January 17, after 67 days, 12 hours and 25 minutes of racing, finishing 2 days and 17 hours behind the overall winner.
Simon cruising in safe mode towards an historic Sablais podium
Thursday, 16 January 2025While the Les Sables d’Olonne skipper Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) is completing his final miles towards his home port to complete an emotional, important third place on the Vendée Globe – he should cross the finish ...
Shortlist for YJA Yachtsman of the Year and YJA Young Sailor of the Year Awards
Thursday, 16 January 2025The Yachting Journalists’ Association has unveiled the 2024 YJA Yachtsman of the Year shortlists and Young Sailor of the Year awards.
Freedom Boat Club of Spain Announces Franchise Partnership with Touron and Expansion into Madrid
Thursday, 16 January 2025Freedom Boat Club of Spain, part of the world’s largest boat club network, is excited to announce its newest franchise partnership with Touron. As part of this partnership, Touron will open two new locations in the Madrid area, with plans fo...
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