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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.

Pen Duick VI or Translated 9? Too hard to call
Pen Duick VI or Translated 9? Too hard to call
Thursday, 07 December 2023

If there was ever an appropriate time to roll out the clichés ‘nail-biting finish’, ‘too close to call’, and ‘down to the wire’ it’s now. 6,500 miles out from Cape Town , with under 1,000 miles to t...

Brazil beckons for top British Youth Sailing talents
Brazil beckons for top British Youth Sailing talents
Thursday, 07 December 2023

Fifteen of the nation’s top young sailing talents are preparing to fly the flag for Great Britain at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Búzios, Brazil (8-15 December 2023).

Winter getaways and festive visits to Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Winter getaways and festive visits to Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Thursday, 07 December 2023

The tranquil beauty of the Beaulieu River is the perfect place for a winter getaway as excitement builds for the festive season.

Sailing Holiday Photos of the Year 2023
Sailing Holiday Photos of the Year 2023
Wednesday, 06 December 2023

After thousands of votes for the Sailing Holiday photo of the 2023 season, PlainSailing.com awarded not one, but two prizes for winning entries!

Steaming on the Solent in 2024
Steaming on the Solent in 2024
Wednesday, 06 December 2023 The volunteers at Steamship Shieldhall in Southampton have released details of the ship’s 2024 sailing progamme. Commencing on Friday 3 May, with a final sailing on Sunday 15 September, there are a variety of 2hr, 3hr, 3 1/2hr, 4hr and all da...

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