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A former British soldier from Doncaster is set to embark on a world first maritime expedition to become the world’s first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported 6,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean.<...

The 2020 edition of the Vendée Globe has generated unprecedented interest. As a result, the organisers decided to increase the number of places at the start to 40 for the 2024 edition. 44 skippers applied for this 10th edition. At the end o...

From its shipyard in Ameglia, Italy, Sanlorenzo has launched a beautifully personalised SD90, an exquisite example of the 27-metre semi-displacement model from its popular SD Series.

A restaurant on the Chichester Marina is getting ready to open its nest to one lucky six-foot owl for Chichester and Arundel’s first large-scale outdoor art trail.

While we’d always like our travels to go as smoothly as possible, we sometimes encounter medical issues that can seem scary, daunting, and impossible to overcome efficiently. 

British Marine, the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht, and small commercial marine industry, has announced Robert Parton as its new President, effective from 18 July 2024.

Plan a day out on Sunday 7th July to celebrate the past and examine classic cars, yachts and motorboats on The Parade in Cowes.  There will be displays by famous aircraft and yachts and free entertainment surrounded by a food stall and t...

In a heartfelt celebration marking Williams Jet Tenders’ 20th anniversary, founders Mathew and John Hornsby were astonished by the unexpected return of their very first hand-built wooden boat, Jade, after 25 years.

One of Europe’s largest marina groups, MDL has confirmed a £2.2m investment in its flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. This investment has enabled the complete replacement of all pontoons along the south side of the marina an...

A stunning and monumental model from the early 18th century of a 100 gun first rate ship of the line whose name was lost for 200 years has been conserved in preparation for it being exhibited.

Keeping your boat in a foreign country

Emirates Team New Zealand are back sailing in Barcelona. Their AC75 ‘Taihoro’, meaning to move swiftly as the sea between both sky and earth, did precisely that off the Barcelona waterfront which will be the racecourse for the Lou...

The second stage of the year-long new national BoatLife Fishing Championship will be held at Cowes over the weekend of 13 – 14 July.

The 2025 IOW Festival dates have been announced, coinciding with the already confirmed scheduled date for the 2025 Round the Island Race of the 21 June.

Wicklow Sailing Club is a hive of activity this evening as a steady stream of yachts finally appear over the horizon to complete the 705 nautical-mile SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race.

Clipper China is set to open its first Training Academy after signing a joint venture with Qingdao Zhenghai Watersports Management Co. Ltd.

The Canary Islands offer a unique sailing experience with their year-round pleasant climate and suitable winds for all skill levels. Sailors can enjoy conditions ranging from calm to high-speed sailing. Thanks to the constant trade winds, there&rs...

The Royal Western Yacht Club in Plymouth, announces the launch of a brand-new around the World yachting event, the WORLDSTAR.

Sunsail has announced the return of its acclaimed Funding the Future initiative, offering sailing and yacht clubs across the UK a chance to win up to £6,000 to invest in their sailors and facilities.