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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Speed Kings!
Speed Kings!
Monday, 25 November 2024

The almost perfect conditions, riding ahead of the low pressure in still relatively flat water, has seen a memorable evening and night for the fast moving lead group on the Vendée Globe who successively pushed up the 24 hour speed record, a...

Emirates GBR runners-up in Dubai on Driver Dylan Fletcher’s debut event
Emirates GBR runners-up in Dubai on Driver Dylan Fletcher’s debut event
Sunday, 24 November 2024

In his first event as Driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher has steered the team to a second place finish.

Catching a Ride
Catching a Ride
Saturday, 23 November 2024

The top solo racers on the Vendée Globe should reach an important transition tomorrow, Sunday, when they catch a low pressure system which will carry them at speed directly towards the tip of South Africa and the Southern Ocean beyond. The ...

Dylan Fletcher drives Emirates GBR to third place on Race Day 1 in Dubai
Dylan Fletcher drives Emirates GBR to third place on Race Day 1 in Dubai
Saturday, 23 November 2024

Dylan Fletcher has driven the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team to third place on Race Day 1 in Dubai.

Familiar rivals Australia and New Zealand top the Rolex SailGP leaderboard after day one in Dubai
Familiar rivals Australia and New Zealand top the Rolex SailGP leaderboard after day one in Dubai
Saturday, 23 November 2024

SailGP’s largest-ever fleet (11 national teams) descended upon Dubai’s Port Mina Rashid for the official start of the 2025 Season of the Rolex SailGP Championship.

Most out of the Doldrums
Most out of the Doldrums
Friday, 22 November 2024

Of the 39 boats still racing in the Vendée Globe most are now out of the Doldrums and almost half are now across the Equator in the Southern Hemisphere.

Dylan Fletcher race ready for his return to SailGP in Dubai
Dylan Fletcher race ready for his return to SailGP in Dubai
Friday, 22 November 2024

Dylan Fletcher is race ready for his return to SailGP, after taking on the Driver role for Ben Ainslie’s Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Team. Fletcher, who previously drove for the British team in the League’s first ever season...

Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7 hydroplane to be piloted by son of World Water Speed Record holder
Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7 hydroplane to be piloted by son of World Water Speed Record holder
Friday, 22 November 2024

The Ruskin Museum has announced the pilots for the return of Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7 to Coniston Water in 2026.

Black Friday offers from Sunsail and The Moorings
Black Friday offers from Sunsail and The Moorings
Friday, 22 November 2024

Now’s the time to explore more for less with Sunsail and The Moorings.

Breakthrough Launch of the Year
Breakthrough Launch of the Year
Friday, 22 November 2024

Sunseeker International has won the “Breakthrough Launch of the Year” award at the 10th anniversary edition of the Boat Builder Awards.

SailGP and Rolex announce Title Partnership
SailGP and Rolex announce Title Partnership
Friday, 22 November 2024

SailGP has announced a new era in its long-term partnership with Rolex – welcoming the Swiss watchmaker onboard as the first Title Partner for the global racing championship.

Hovertravel Launches Charity Christmas Card to Support Wessex Cancer Support
Hovertravel Launches Charity Christmas Card to Support Wessex Cancer Support
Friday, 22 November 2024 Hovertravel has unveiled its 2024 charity Christmas card, with £1 from every sale going to Wessex Cancer Support, a charity offering emotional and practical support to individuals affected by cancer across Hampshire, Dorset, the Isle of Wight a...
Dalin leads descent to the magic carpet depression
Dalin leads descent to the magic carpet depression
Friday, 22 November 2024

Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) led the 2024 Vendée Globe fleet into the Southern Hemisphere yesterday evening at 19:10:15hrs UTC, so taking an elapsed time of 11d 07h 08m 15s since starting the solo non stop race round the world on Sunday 11th ...

Ready for the Future: World Sailing publishes new strategy to prepare sailing for opportunities ahead
Ready for the Future: World Sailing publishes new strategy to prepare sailing for opportunities ahead
Friday, 22 November 2024

World Sailing has officially launched its new strategy, Ready for the Future, which will guide the sport from 2025 to 2029. 

Samo Vidic wins the Yacht Racing Image Award 2024 for the second consecutive year
Samo Vidic wins the Yacht Racing Image Award 2024 for the second consecutive year
Thursday, 21 November 2024

Slovenian photographer Samo Vidic is the winner of the Yacht Racing Image award 2024 for the second consecutive year thanks to a photo taken during SailGP Bermuda.

Big Gains for Pip Hare
Big Gains for Pip Hare
Thursday, 21 November 2024

Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) took over the lead of the Vendée Globe solo race round the world very early this morning benefiting from his position to the west of his rivals which include his teammate British sailor Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) ...

London teenager joins Ben Ainslie’s Emirates GBR SailGP Team on-board their F50 race boat
London teenager joins Ben Ainslie’s Emirates GBR SailGP Team on-board their F50 race boat
Thursday, 21 November 2024

A London teenager selected by Sir Ben Ainslie as a development sailor for his British sailing teams has joined the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team on-board their race boat for the first time.

New Zealand Expansion
New Zealand Expansion
Thursday, 21 November 2024

Freedom Boat Club is expanding into New Zealand with three locations across the country.

Fairline to host 2025 Mallorca Winter Showcase
Fairline to host 2025 Mallorca Winter Showcase
Thursday, 21 November 2024

Fairline is hosting a new winter showcase in Puerto Portals, Mallorca.

Final nation revealed ahead of 2025 Season Opener
Final nation revealed ahead of 2025 Season Opener
Thursday, 21 November 2024

The 12th and final team to join the SailGP line-up has been revealed – the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team hits the startline this weekend at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas (23 – 24 November).

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