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The winners of YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the YJA Young Sailor of the Year, supported by Henri-Lloyd, have been revealed.

It was a rainy, nighttime arrival for the former Whitbread winner, L’Esprit d’équipe, as the wind built in a large rain squall for their Punta del Este finish. Skippered by Les Sables d’Olonne sailor Lionel Regnier, this F...

The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show supported by Sunsail, is the watersports enthusiast’s must-attend event of the year, taking place at Farnborough International on 24-25 February.

Spirit of Helsinki powered across the Punta Del Este finish line in a nail-bitingly close end to the Cape Horn leg of the McIntyre Ocean Globe.

INEOS Britannia, Britain’s challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, has suffered damage to one of their one-design supplied AC40 training boats, Athena, after a fire onboard.

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!

The RYA has announced a new four-year partnership with sailing holiday providers, Sunsail.

Lorient Grand Large, Yacht Club de France and the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) will host the 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championship as a fleet of Sun Fast 30 One Design takes to the water off the coast of Brittany in September 2024. ...

The OK Dinghy World Championship is set to take place in Brisbane, Australia in February, following a pre-world regatta earlier in the month. The championship promises exciting racing conditions with warm weather averaging 28-30°C and 12-18 kn...

The University of Portsmouth is partnering with Gosport-based ocean sailing team, Gentoo Sailing Team, to help protect our planet’s marine ecosystems.

The NEC Birmingham welcomed a packed hall of visitors today at BoatLife 2024 – Powered by Suzuki as Ollie Ollerton, from Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, opened the four-day event.

Organisers of The Ocean Race have confirmed Kiel as the host of the start of The Ocean Race Europe. The event is scheduled to start on 10 August, 2025.

The Isle of Man Post Office has announced the release of “Marine Mosaics” by acclaimed artist Kimmy McHarrie. This captivating stamp collection, set to launch on March 7th, 2024, offers a breath-taking glimpse into the mesmerising worl...

As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary (4 March), the charity has brought some of its rich history to life with the release of a stunning collection of colourised images.

Pen Duick VI FR (14), skippered by the indomitable Marie Tabarly, roared across the Yacht Club Punta del Este finish line at 15:55 UTC on February 13th, taking first place in the Cape Horn leg of the MCINTYRE Ocean Globe Race. The sun came out to ...

The Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) 2024 is excited to announce its partnership with Southampton Hospitals Charity and their prestigious event ‘Light the South’. This innovative and engaging partnership is set to illuminate ...

Freedom Boat Club has announced its continued expansion across Spain with the addition of two new locations in Murcia located at the San Pedro del Pinatar and the Tomas Maestre marina.

UK charter business and operator of the Sunsail charter fleet in the UK, Prometheus Sailing Limited, have expanded their fleet of modern Sunsail 41.0 yachts in the UK.

Garmin has announced a new black colour option for three popular marine products, adding to a growing list of Garmin devices to offer this alternative.