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Halifax to host ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix
Halifax to host ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 Halifax has been selected as the first-ever city in Canada to host a Sail Grand Prix. The inaugural ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix will take place June 1-2, 2024.   Known as the most exciting racing on water, SailGP features the world&rsq...
MDL’s got winter wrapped up
MDL’s got winter wrapped up
Wednesday, 27 September 2023

It may not be everyone’s favourite time of the year, but you can still make the most of the season with MDL Marinas’ winter offers at selected marinas across its extensive network.

McIntyre Ocean Globe Yacht rescues drifting mariner 90 miles off Dakar in Pirate waters
McIntyre Ocean Globe Yacht rescues drifting mariner 90 miles off Dakar in Pirate waters
Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Outlaw / Captain Campbell Mackie, contacted McIntyre Ocean Globe race headquarters stating they’d come in contact with a sole male drifting in a 20ft canoe, 90nm off the coast of Dakar.

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is highly commended in first Sustainable Marina Awards
Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is highly commended in first Sustainable Marina Awards
Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has been highly commended for its sustainability practices in the first ever Sustainable Marina Awards.

On Location Unveils Olympic Games Firsts
On Location Unveils Olympic Games Firsts
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 On Location, the official Hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, has unveiled a new collection of packages of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities available at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The latest offerings include exclusive packa...
Cape Horn Hall of Fame inductees 2023
Cape Horn Hall of Fame inductees 2023
Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Les Sables d’Olonne, France, home to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame witnessed the induction of 6 new names to its honours board during the opening of a new clubhouse dedicated to the history of this most famous of all Capes and the sailors who h...

Booking a yacht charter should be plain sailing
Booking a yacht charter should be plain sailing
Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Customers are advised to take care and to do their research when booking a sailing holiday – there’s more to consider than just the price of the boat.

VIDEO: 54th Southampton International Boat Show beats the weather to pull off another amazing show
VIDEO: 54th Southampton International Boat Show beats the weather to pull off another amazing show
Monday, 25 September 2023

The 54th Southampton International Boat Show drew to a close yesterday and in spite of the weather causing havoc mid-week, with high winds and driving rain, organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors alike have heralded the show a success.

October 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
October 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 25 September 2023

Are you thinking about selling your boat?

RNLI crew saves life of jet skier in new series of Saving Lives at Sea
RNLI crew saves life of jet skier in new series of Saving Lives at Sea
Monday, 25 September 2023

Volunteers from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will feature in the new series of popular TV show Saving Lives at Sea on BBC Two next week in which they save the life of an unconscious jet skier, among other rescues. 

Emirates GBR secure second event win on the bounce
Emirates GBR secure second event win on the bounce
Sunday, 24 September 2023

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team secured their second event win in a row after winning the ROCKWOOL Italy Sail Grand Prix title.

Emirates Great Britain lead the fleet on opening day of Italy Sail Grand Prix
Emirates Great Britain lead the fleet on opening day of Italy Sail Grand Prix
Saturday, 23 September 2023 Following an event win in Saint-Tropez only two weeks ago, the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team put in three solid races – in challenging conditions – with a 2-3-3 race record for on the opening day of the ROCKWOOL Italy Sail Grand Prix...
Winner of the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition revealed
Winner of the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition revealed
Friday, 22 September 2023

After almost 14 hours of sketching it was time for the young designers taking part in the Superyacht UK Young Designer (SYUK) competition, sponsored by Marine Resources, to down their pens and reveal the 2023 winner at the Southampton Internationa...

Emirates GBR SailGP aim to keep momentum building in Taranto
Emirates GBR SailGP aim to keep momentum building in Taranto
Friday, 22 September 2023

Two weeks after victory in Saint-Tropez, the Emirates GBR SailGP Team has arrived in Taranto ahead of the ROCKWOOL Italy Sail Grand Prix. The British team sees the quick turnaround between the two events as a positive as they aim to keep the momen...

DISCOUNT FOR ALL AT SEA READERS! Sailing charity offers adult sailors exciting voyages in the Canary Islands this winter
DISCOUNT FOR ALL AT SEA READERS! Sailing charity offers adult sailors exciting voyages in the Canary Islands this winter
Thursday, 21 September 2023

Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) has announced its exciting new winter-sun voyage programme with sunny sailing adventures available to book between now and January.

RNLI to get All Hands on Deck at sailing clubs to raise funds in 2024
RNLI to get All Hands on Deck at sailing clubs to raise funds in 2024
Thursday, 21 September 2023

In 2024, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will have been saving lives at sea for 200 years and, to mark the milestone, the charity is inviting sailing clubs to celebrate with them.

VIDEO: RYA Foundation Youth Fund supports young sailors
VIDEO: RYA Foundation Youth Fund supports young sailors
Thursday, 21 September 2023

A new fund from the RYA Foundation is supporting young people to achieve their potential in sailing.

Electric Boat Shatters World Record, Covers 483 miles (777 km) in a Day
Electric Boat Shatters World Record, Covers 483 miles (777 km) in a Day
Thursday, 21 September 2023

Imagine travelling by electric boat from London to Amsterdam and back within 24 hours? During a recent endurance challenge, the electric, hydrofoiling Candela C-8 covered a distance equivalent to that journey, setting a new world record for the lo...

World Sailing invite nominations for 2023 Rolex World Sailor of the Year
World Sailing invite nominations for 2023 Rolex World Sailor of the Year
Thursday, 21 September 2023

Nominations for individuals for the Rolex World Sailor of the Year, for teams in the Team of the Year, and the most innovative design in Boat of the Year are now open for the 2023 World Sailing Awards. 

Winners of The Yacht Harbour Association Marina Awards 2023 revealed at the Southampton International Boat Show
Winners of The Yacht Harbour Association Marina Awards 2023 revealed at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 21 September 2023

At the Southampton International Boat Show winners of The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) Marina Awards 2023, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, were revealed on the Foredeck Stage.

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