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SailGP Technologies officially launches center of excellence in technology & innovation in Southampton
Thursday, 17 July 2025SailGP today marks the official opening of SailGP Technologies – the global racing championship’s center of innovation, design, and engineering, based out of Southampton.
Protector RIBs keep pace with SailGP’s high-speed action at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth
Thursday, 17 July 2025When SailGP returns to UK waters this weekend (19-20 July) for the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth, all eyes will be on the thrilling racing action on the Solent – and Protector RIBs will be right there keeping pace.
Lowrance® Unveils Ghost® X Trolling Motor
Thursday, 17 July 2025Lowrance® has announced the Ghost® X 47-inch trolling motor, designed for freshwater and featuring an enhanced precision directional indicator, increased power and the quietest motor yet.
Historic Darwin-Inspired Tall Ship Returning to Falmouth
Thursday, 17 July 2025After two years and 43,000nm, the DARWIN200 Global Voyage – a conservation odyssey retracing the route of Darwin’s HMS Beagle returns home to the UK on Saturday 19 July, with landmark celebrations in Falmouth, the port where Darwi...
Docking made easy: Thrusters explained
Thursday, 17 July 2025Bringing your boat back into its berth can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of a day on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned skipper or just starting out, tight manoeuvres in busy harbours are rarely anyone’s favourite task. But...
Nominations now open for World Sailing Awards 2025 in Dún Laoghaire
Wednesday, 16 July 2025Many of the sport’s biggest names will be in attendance at the World Sailing Awards 2025, held on 5 November at a gala ceremony at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.
Emirates GBR tops Impact League standings after winning second focus area
Wednesday, 16 July 2025SailGP has announced the winners of the second Focus Area of its industry-leading Impact League – Emirates GBR SailGP Team – as the home-team and defending Impact League champions get set for an epic weekend of racing in Portsmouth, Ju...
CAPE HORNERS SAILING BURSARY INSPIRES FASTNET AMBITIONS
Wednesday, 16 July 2025The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) Bursary Scheme has again successfully supported a group of young people, aged between 16 and 19, to take part in another challenging voyage run by the Tall Ships YouthTrust from their base in Po...
Iconic Military Landing Craft F8 to be open for charter and rides at Portsmouth Historic Quarter
Wednesday, 16 July 2025With the school summer holidays around the corner, this July 26 – 27, Portsmouth Historic Quarter open their boathouse for Pontoon Open Weekend and invite the public to explore their operational historic vessels, including the iconic Landin...
Stride Forward crew prepare for Cowes Week
Wednesday, 16 July 2025Life after injury – Stride Forward crew prepare for Cowes Week with on-water training by helmsman and Olympian Stuart Childerley.
RORC Channel Race | Admiral’s Cup Opener
Wednesday, 16 July 2025The 2025 RORC Channel Race is the high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup – and the pressure is on. With double points on the table and no discard allowed, this race could make or break a team’s Admiral’s Cup campaign....
ITALY AND THE AMERICA’S CUP: THE AZZURRA STORY
Wednesday, 16 July 2025Italy has one of the most passionate and enduring histories in the America’s Cup. Azzurra’s 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest. Backed by icons like Agnelli and the Aga Khan, it laid the foundation for today&rsq...
Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 is open
Wednesday, 16 July 2025Professional photographers from around the globe are invited to submit their best yacht racing images* captured between October 14, 2024 and October 12, 2025.
New dig at shipbuilding village as Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust launches
Wednesday, 16 July 2025New charitable trust Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust has been established to deliver education and heritage projects about the history of shipbuilding at Buckler’s Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River.
THE ROLEX SAILGP CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO BRITISH WATERS IN PORTSMOUTH
Wednesday, 16 July 2025The European leg of the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 Season will begin in the UK this month, following a three-year hiatus from British waters. For the first time, Portsmouth – one of the country’s most storied maritime cit...
THE ROLEX FASTNET RACE
Tuesday, 15 July 2025For 100 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been regarded as one of offshore sailing’s most complete proving grounds. It is a place where ambitions and dreams meet harsh reality, where skill, endurance and fortitude are severely tested. For so...
Girlguiding event at UKSA
Tuesday, 15 July 2025Girlguiding SW England took over the UK Sailing Academy (UKSA), Cowes Isle of Wight for the weekend of 12 – 13 July for a full range of watersports which were offered to the girls.
Ambitious Equity and Inclusion Review Launched
Monday, 14 July 2025The Magenta Project has launched the 2×25global survey, marking the start of the “most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry”.
Cruising Guide: Exploring Barcelona, the Catalan Coast & the Balearic Islands
Monday, 14 July 2025Set sail from Badalona – Your gateway to the Mediterranean
Sea Songs Festival Raises Funds for ‘Eyes on the Sea’
Monday, 14 July 2025Now in its 7th year, the 2025 Yarmouth Festival of Sea Songs in May raised £6,500 for The Needles Coastwatch (NCI) station – a cheque for which was handed over at Yarmouth Harbour on 11 July.
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