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Let’s Talk About The Elephant In The Room
Monday, 28 October 2024Weldmar Hospicecare is proud to launch its Learning Programme for schools which aims to help teachers Address the Elephant in the Room, part of the Stampede by the Sea Wild Art Trail.
Cape Horners take centre stage at Vendée Globe
Sunday, 27 October 2024It was a night of celebrations, meeting old friends and recounting memorable stories of rounding Cape Horn amongst a veritable Who’s Who list of global circumnavigators attending the Vendée Globe to applaud the latest names to be indu...
Zara Lachlan begins gruelling cross Atlantic expedition and sets her sights on breaking three world records
Sunday, 27 October 202421-year-old university student Zara Lachlan has begun her record breaking solo and unsupported row across the Atlantic.
The 2025 Season starting line-up has been revealed
Saturday, 26 October 2024 SailGP will kick off its 2025 season in style with the addition of Tinie Tempah and Craig David, who will both perform across an action-packed weekend at the upcoming Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas (23 – 24 Novembe...New Underwater Sculpture Museum
Friday, 25 October 2024Nestled in the pristine northern waters of Grenada, the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique have long been celebrated for their natural beauty and vibrant culture. Yet these islands have also become emblematic of the urgent realities of cli...
The Ocean Race 2027 will finish on the Red Sea
Friday, 25 October 2024For the first time in its history, The Ocean Race sailors will experience racing on the spectacular waters of the Red Sea.
Feast this Autumn
Friday, 25 October 2024Weymouth is gearing up for the return of FEAST Weymouth, a two-week celebration of dining out that runs from 1 – 15 November.
Work starts on boatshed redevelopment at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Thursday, 24 October 2024Work has started on the £2m redevelopment of the boatshed at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour offering opportunities for marine-based businesses to relocate to one of the most desirable marinas on the South Coast.
SailGP confirms 11-team lineup, with one month to Dubai season opener
Thursday, 24 October 2024SailGP has unveiled its largest-ever F50 fleet will hit the startline in Dubai, with 11 teams – including two new nations – set to battle it out at the opening event of the season, the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&...
Experience the Thrill of Autumn/Winter Sailing with First Class Sailing
Thursday, 24 October 2024As the days cool off and the crowds thin out, autumn and winter offer the perfect conditions for sailors to hone their skills. First Class Sailing has a series of Autumn/Winter Sailing Weekends designed to help both novice and experienced sailors ...
The Most Instagrammable Marinas in the UK
Wednesday, 23 October 2024The UK boasts a stunning array of marinas, each with its own unique charm and photo opportunities. But which ones reign supreme on Instagram? A new study by travel experts GetByFerry has uncovered the 10 most Instagrammable marinas in the UK,...
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE BY BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF BARCELONA
Wednesday, 23 October 2024Emirates Team New Zealand have completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history. For the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand having won the America’s Cup three times in a row, it now presents an unprecedented opp...
Garmin acquires Lumishore
Wednesday, 23 October 2024Garmin has acquired Lumishore, a privately-held company that designs and manufactures high-performance above and underwater LED lighting systems for boats.
Maritime UK Solent launches membership with introductory offer
Tuesday, 22 October 2024Maritime 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 signs 15-year contract with British Marine
Tuesday, 22 October 2024Walcon 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.
Ellie Aldridge shortlisted for World Sailor of the Year
Monday, 21 October 2024Team GB’s history-making athlete Ellie Aldridge has been shortlisted for the prestigious World Sailor of the Year award.
Finalists revealed for 2024 World Sailing Awards
Monday, 21 October 2024World 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...
INEOS BRITANNIA – THE END OF A BRILLIANT CAMPAIGN FOR THE 37TH AMERICA’S CUP
Sunday, 20 October 2024The 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’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup ends in Barcelona
Saturday, 19 October 2024INEOS 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.
Vendée Globe village inauguration day
Saturday, 19 October 2024The 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 ...
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