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Garmin has acquired Lumishore, a privately-held company that designs and manufactures high-performance above and underwater LED lighting systems for boats.

Maritime UK Solent is an award-winning internationally recognised regional cluster organisation working for industry to promote a thriving maritime sector within the central South Coast of England. It has been established for the sector by the sec...

Walcon Marine will continue to deliver the marina for the Southampton International Boat Show for the next 15 years. The marina is among the largest recurring temporary marinas in the world.

Team GB’s history-making athlete Ellie Aldridge has been shortlisted for the prestigious World Sailor of the Year award.

World Sailing has announced the finalists for this year’s male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year, male and female Young World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award, World Sailing Technology Award and Team of the Y...

The most successful British Challenge in over 90 years ended in defeat in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match after a spirited series against the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, that was closer and more hard-fought than the 7-2 s...

INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, saw its campaign to win the 37th America’s Cup come to an end after a 7-2 defeat to the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand. 

The early rain was torrential at times but the smiles shared between the 40 skippers, the important dignitaries and the thousands of visitors waiting patiently more than made up for the inclement weather. The race village for the tenth edition of ...

INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, had a tough day in Barcelona as the 37th America’s Cup Match moved to 6-2 in favour of Defenders Emirates Team New Zeala...

Actor Daniel Craig CMG donated to auction his personal limited edition 007 x Triumph motorcycles to raise a record total of £60,000 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to commemorate their 200th anniversary year of lifesaving....

The Solent’s world-leading maritime sector was celebrated at Maritime UK Solent’s annual Awards ceremony at the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl. 

A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) coxswain has won the prestigious ITV This Morning Emergency Services Pride of Britain award in recognition of the 200th anniversary of the lifesaving charity. 

It is estimated that a staggering one in three people can be considered highly susceptible to motion sickness, which can be triggered when travelling – with seasickness being a common culprit. For sufferers, this can result in an enjoyable o...

INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, has secured two race wins against Emirates Team New Zealand in the 37th America’s Cup Match. The double win day has taken the score to 4-2 to the Kiwi...

With fluctuating wind speeds and bumpy water, conditions were looking tricky for the teams as they lined up for a potentially pivotal day of America’s Cup racing on Wednesday.

Plymouth’s Mayflower Marina is celebrating a significant double achievement after successfully retaining its 5 Gold Anchor status, and for the first time, being awarded Clean Marina accreditation.

Twenty five sailors who will take part in the Vendée Globe 2024, the biggest ever solo round-the-world race, racing non-stop and without assistance, will take scientific equipment provided by UNESCO and its scientific partners on board thei...

Croatia, Greece, Thailand, The Seychelles, Tahiti and the British Virgin Islands are the top sailing destinations for 2025, according to Sunsail.

The Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, which sets sail from Les Sables D’Olonne on 10 November, is a test of sailing skill, of sporting competitiveness and endurance for both boat and sailor.

Ben Ainslie, Team Principal and Skipper of INEOS Britannia, has vowed that the team will “keep pushing all the way” in the 37th America’s Cup Match. The British Challenger of Record, racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, is ba...