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Headwinds challenge for start of classic SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race on Saturday
Friday, 21 June 2024Fresh headwinds will mark the start of the biennial 705 nautical-mile SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race at 1pm tomorrow (22nd June, Wicklow Sailing Club) when a fleet of 49 boats will start the classic offshore event.
Collective Spirit returns to the water
Friday, 21 June 2024Collective Spirit has returned to the water after a decade.
Reel in Adventure: The Best Fishing Spots in Europe
Friday, 21 June 2024Chief adventurer at CamperDays, Max Schmidt, shares his guide to the best angling spots for avid fishers.
Daniel Ricciardo and Marc Márquez race each other in Alinghi Red Bull Racing boats ahead of Spanish F1 weekend
Thursday, 20 June 2024Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend, Alinghi Red Bull Racing was joined by two motorsports icons, 8-time Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo and 8-time MotoGP champion Marc Márquez.
Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell take flight in Barcelona with Ben Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell with Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff visited INEOS Britannia at their base in Barcelona as preparations continue ahead of the 37th America’s Cup.
MDL Marinas returns to sponsor Key Yachting’s 2024 J-Cup Regatta
Wednesday, 19 June 2024In support of its Hamble Point Marina tenant and regatta host Key Yachting, MDL Marinas is pleased to confirm that it will once again be sponsoring the UK’s J-Cup Regatta for 2024.
Twisted Revives Iconic Scorpion RIBs: A New Era Begins
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Twisted, renowned specialist in bespoke vehicles and boats, has announced the acquisition of Scorpion RIBs, a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). Following Scorpion RIBs’ entry into administration earlier ...
Overwhelming Demand for Luxury Adventure on the High Seas
Wednesday, 19 June 2024Oyster Yachts announces the opening of entries for the Oyster World Rally 2028-29 to unprecedented demand.
Newtown yacht equipment manufacturer makes waves with US expansion
Tuesday, 18 June 2024A Welsh marine equipment manufacturer has achieved a $5 million boost in export revenue after opening a dedicated international base in the US, thanks to support from the Welsh Government.
Historic Edinburgh Cup and Centenary Celebrations at South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 The picturesque coastal village of Abersoch is set to host a momentous event in the world of keelboat racing: the 76th Edinburgh Cup, the British Dragon Association National Championship. This year’s championship holds special significance as i...World Sailing commits to making sport “truly inclusive” with landmark Para Inclusive Strategy
Tuesday, 18 June 2024World Sailing is targeting a return to the Paralympic Games after publishing its first Para Inclusive Strategy which will guide the growth of the sport through to 2029.
Boat Club Trafalgar Unveils Brand-New Ballistic XP80 RIB
Monday, 17 June 2024Boat Club Trafalgar has announced the addition of Phoenix, a premium Ballistic XP80 8m RIB, to their fleet.
A WET AND WILD EDITION OF ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
Monday, 17 June 2024It was certainly a race to remember with crews battling the heavy conditions, especially around the Needles and the reach to St Catherine’s Point.
Notorious wins the Gold Roman Bowl
Saturday, 15 June 2024TP52 Notorious was first overall in the IRC Class and won the coveted Gold Roman Bowl and the Observer Trophy for Monohull Line Honours in the Round the Island Race.
RNLI lifesavers honoured by His Majesty The King in charity’s 200th anniversary year
Saturday, 15 June 2024Eight Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers and staff have been recognised for a combined 304 years of dedicated service to saving lives at sea in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours.
RNLI crews preparing for Round the Island Race as Official Race Charity for 2024
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crews on The Solent are gearing up to keep competitors safe in the annual Round the Island Race this Saturday.
Portsmouth Unit Celebrates 30 years of Volunteering
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Thirty years of volunteering afloat around the coastline of Britain was celebrated in Portsmouth by a national nautical charity recently.
UNIVERSAL YACHTING FLY THE FLAG FOR DUFOUR YACHTS AT SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Universal Yachting has announced its participation in the Southampton International Boat Show, from 13 to 22 September. This year, Universal Yachting will showcase three exceptional models from Dufour Yachts: The Dufour 37, the Dufour 41, and the ...
Sail Croatia strengthens fleet following strong demand for Private Yacht Tours
Wednesday, 12 June 2024Sail Croatia has announced plans to strengthen its fleet, with the addition of a Lagoon 55 catamaran in Spring 2025.
June 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 12 June 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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