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Axopar x Agapi Boat Club global launch spring 2024
Monday, 15 January 2024Axopar x Agapi Boat Club has announced the unveiling of their first joint membership Clubs, opening in 2024.
OGR Yachts Racing Towards Cape Horn
Monday, 15 January 2024Imagine, 12 iconic yachts powering down Auckland Harbour with real purpose made for a thrilling start to Leg 3 of the Ocean Globe Race.
Giles Scott ‘disappointed’ with Abu Dhabi result but looking forward to Sydney SailGP
Monday, 15 January 2024The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team finished the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in eighth place.
February 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 15 January 2024Are you thinking about selling your boat in 2024?
New Zealand SailGP Team crowned champions of the UAE with back-to-back wins
Sunday, 14 January 2024 New Zealand did the double in the UAE to secure back-to-back victories after winning the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Mastering the light conditions and its nemesis – the 29 meter wing – New ...Giles Scott takes the wheel of the Emirates GBR F50 in Abu Dhabi
Friday, 12 January 2024Giles Scott has taken the wheel of the Emirates GBR F50 ahead of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
Hovertravel launches romantic experience for Valentines
Friday, 12 January 2024For anyone planning something different for Valentine’s, Hovertravel has announced a new, romantic-themed experience for couples for 18 February.
RNLI named as the Official Charity for Round the Island Race
Friday, 12 January 2024The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight and will take place on 15 June.
New Haven K-J Webinar
Friday, 12 January 2024The Haven Knox-Johnston crew has unveiled the latest instalment in their “From The Helm” Webinar Series “Crossing the Channel and Cruising Northern France”, presented in collaboration with The Cruising Association. &nb...
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Admiral 40
Friday, 12 January 2024Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!
Emirates GBR hosts all-female training session in Abu Dhabi
Thursday, 11 January 2024Emirates GBR has hosted a Women’s Pathway Programme training session on its F50, involving female athletes from all 10 SailGP Teams.
First speakers revealed for 2024 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Thursday, 11 January 2024Whether you’re taking your first tentative tacks, dreaming of adventures afloat or are looking to hone your high performance skills, you’ll find all the advice you need with the line-up of expert talks at this year’s RYA Dinghy &...
Hat trick win for photographer in Beaulieu River photo competition
Thursday, 11 January 2024Keen amateur photographer Maggie White has scored a hat trick by winning the Beaulieu River photo competition for the third time, with her action-packed sailing picture.
OGR Leader Issue Time Penalty
Thursday, 11 January 2024With just days to the restart of the McIntyre Ocean Globe, race leader Translated 9 had been issued a total of 172 hours of time penalties associated with sending three sails to a sailmaker for repair, without approval and without any notice. This...
Avikus and AquaSport Boats announce new collaboration
Wednesday, 10 January 2024Avikus and AquaSport Boats have announced, in conjunction with the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a collaboration to create the world’s first autonomously equipped recreational sport boat company.
Final Countdown To McIntyre Ocean Globe – Leg Three
Wednesday, 10 January 2024WITH JUST SEVEN DAYS to the start of leg three to Cape Horn of the MCINTYRE OCEAN GLOBE, Explorer AU (28) has finally crossed the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron finish line 62 days after the start of Leg 2. The Swan 57, and her 10 crew, skippere...
2024 CAPE HORN HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
Wednesday, 10 January 2024The sight of the six 35m extreme multihulls screaming off down the Atlantic at the start of the Arkea Ultim Challenge solo round the world race from Brest, France, provides a timely reminder for sailing enthusiasts everywhere to nominate their fav...
The sprint is on: Clipper Race fleet heads for Airlie Beach
Wednesday, 10 January 2024A cannon blast on Fort Scratchley, Newcastle, marked the start of the sixth stage of the Clipper 2023-24 Race. With an OCS (on course side) from PSP Logistics, it was UNICEF that was clean across the line first, but less than a bow sprit split the...
Mercury Marine unveils two new Avator electric outboards
Wednesday, 10 January 2024Mercury Marine has unveiled two new low-voltage electric outboards, the Avator 75e and 110e, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
January 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 10 January 2024Head over to BoatBid.com and have a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!
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