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First Class Sailing Announces 8 New Specialist Classes to Set Sail in the New Year
First Class Sailing Announces 8 New Specialist Classes to Set Sail in the New Year
Wednesday, 13 December 2023

irst Class Sailing has unveil eight brand-new, one-day specialist classes set to launch in the upcoming year. These courses cater to both seasoned sailors looking to refine their skills and beginners.

SailGP confirms return to Christchurch for Season 4 New Zealand event
SailGP confirms return to Christchurch for Season 4 New Zealand event
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 SailGP has confirmed that the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will return to Christchurch for its Season 4 iteration – keeping the same dates March 23 – 24, 2024. Tickets go on sale to the public Thursday December 14 (100 days to go) at 1...
Riverside walk re-opens for winter strolls with a treat at the end
Riverside walk re-opens for winter strolls with a treat at the end
Tuesday, 12 December 2023

The popular footpath from Buckler’s Hard to Beaulieu has re-opened with two riverside loops for walkers to enjoy stunning birdlife on the Beaulieu River.

NautiBuoy celebrates its 10-year anniversary with four new products at boot Düsseldorf 2024
NautiBuoy celebrates its 10-year anniversary with four new products at boot Düsseldorf 2024
Tuesday, 12 December 2023

NautiBuoy has announced the launch of four new products in celebration of its 10th anniversary, on stand A11 in hall 9 at boot Düsseldorf 2024.

Translated 9 Take OGR Trio of Titles
Translated 9 Take OGR Trio of Titles
Tuesday, 12 December 2023

A perfect finish to the perfect Southern Ocean sailing adventure – and in true Auckland style the triumphant Translated 9 IT (09) were greeted with four seasons in one day.

Galvani Boats launches the ‘Ventisei’
Galvani Boats launches the ‘Ventisei’
Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Dutch company Galvani Boats, is launching the all-electric Galvani Ventisei at BOOT Düsseldorf (Hall 4B01). With its 26 feet in length (8 meters), the Ventisei is a spacious “day cruiser” that comes in two versions.

Pip Hare is 11th on Retour a La Base
Pip Hare is 11th on Retour a La Base
Monday, 11 December 2023

Britain’s Pip Hare (Medallia) completes the Retour à La Base in 11th place.

Electrika 2024
Electrika 2024
Monday, 11 December 2023

Electrika 2024 is a brand new and unique experience for anyone interested in electric narrowboating.

Generations of RNLI lifesavers on call this Christmas
Generations of RNLI lifesavers on call this Christmas
Monday, 11 December 2023

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is launching its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, with a focus on the generations of families who have volunteered their time and commitment 24/7, 365 days a year, to ensure the charity’s lifesavin...

Local marine partnership receives funding to deliver innovative conservation projects in Studland Bay
Local marine partnership receives funding to deliver innovative conservation projects in Studland Bay
Monday, 11 December 2023

The Studland Bay Marine Partnership has been awarded £186,000 from the Marine Management Organisation’s Fisheries and Seafood Scheme to support the conservation of Studland Bay’s precious marine ecosystems. Studland Bay is home t...

Sam Davies is sixth on Retour a La Base
Sam Davies is sixth on Retour a La Base
Sunday, 10 December 2023

GBR’s Sam Davies (Initiatives Coeur) takes sixth place on the first Rètour à La Base.

Sam Goodchild is the new IMOCA Globe Series Champion
Sam Goodchild is the new IMOCA Globe Series Champion
Sunday, 10 December 2023

After finishing third in the Retour à la Base – his fifth consecutive third place finish of a remarkable debut season – the British yachtsman Sam Goodchild was confirmed today as IMOCA Globe Series Champion for 2023.

Dramatic photo finish decides winner of Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix
Dramatic photo finish decides winner of Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix
Sunday, 10 December 2023 Peter Burling’s New Zealand SailGP Team clinched a come-from-behind victory to win the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas in the most hotly contested final in SailGP history. In a thrilling, winner-takes-all final race...
BIG umpire call leads to Emirates GBR missing the podium final in Dubai
BIG umpire call leads to Emirates GBR missing the podium final in Dubai
Sunday, 10 December 2023

Sir Ben Ainslie said his Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team had a “tough end” to the Emirates Dubai SailGP Presented by P&O Marinas after being disqualified from the last fleet race of the event.

British skipper Sam Goodchild takes third in Retour à La Base, wins 2023 IMOCA Globe Series title
British skipper Sam Goodchild takes third in Retour à La Base, wins 2023 IMOCA Globe Series title
Sunday, 10 December 2023

British skipper Sam Goodchild (FOR THE PLANET) maintained his remarkably consistent form when he completed his first ever solo IMOCA race, the 3,500 nautical miles inaugural Retour à La Base from Martinique to Lorient in third place.

Richomme wins Retour a La Base
Richomme wins Retour a La Base
Saturday, 09 December 2023

Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) wins inaugural Retour à La Base solo Transatlantic race.

Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team secure race win in Dubai after ‘tough start’
Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team secure race win in Dubai after ‘tough start’
Saturday, 09 December 2023

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team finished the first day of the Emirates Dubai SailGP Presented by P&O Marinas with a race win after a “tough start”.

SUNSEEKER’S LONGEST-SERVING EMPLOYEE CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF DEDICATION
SUNSEEKER’S LONGEST-SERVING EMPLOYEE CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF DEDICATION
Friday, 08 December 2023

Sunseeker International proudly marks a significant milestone as Dennis ‘Digger’ Barnes, Sunseeker’s first apprentice and longest-serving employee, celebrates an extraordinary 45 years of commitment and contribution to the iconic...

SailGP returns to Dubai this weekend
SailGP returns to Dubai this weekend
Friday, 08 December 2023

As the season approaches the halfway point, SailGP is preparing for a show-stopping weekend when the league returns to the UAE for the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas, taking place December 9-10 at Mina Rashid.

Sport and film join forces to protect nature, people and the planet
Sport and film join forces to protect nature, people and the planet
Friday, 08 December 2023

The two most successful Olympic sailors in the world, Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE are taking action to protect nature, people and the planet.

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