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Yamaha Marine UK has welcomed independent, boutique business, Total Boats, to its growing dealer network.

Online early bird entry is now open for the fourth edition of the Royal Solent Yacht Club Contessa Regatta 2026.

Britain’s best young racing sailors battled it out at the RYA Youth National Championships on the South Coast with a full range of conditions putting their skills to the test.

Henri-Lloyd has become the Official Clothing Partner to The Andrew Simpson Foundation supporting its centres, yachting programmes and performance academy. 

The first recipients of grants from the International Nautical Archaeology Foundation (INAF) have been announced, following the launch of its inaugural grant programme on 1 January 2026.

The second and final day proved to be a challenging day for the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team across all three fleet races.

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team endured a tough opening day in Rio de Janeiro as the SailGP Championship made its debut on Guanabara Bay.

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is looking to defend its top spot on the 2026 Season leaderboard in Rio this weekend, as the championship makes its debut in South America. The Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix takes place on Guanabara Bay, where the...

Barrus Ltd has confirmed its support for FreeSpirit of the Sea, a purpose-built charity vessel designed to deliver lifesaving outreach, community engagement and training opportunities across the South Coast and beyond.

Marine navigation company Savvy Navvy has launched a new waves feature, turning complex wave data into a simple visual view that helps boaters understand how conditions will actually feel on the water.

MDL Marinas has announced Elite Yacht Covers has signed a new five-year lease at Hamble Point Marina, with operations set to begin this month. The move marks a significant expansion for the yacht canvas company as it establishes a dedicated South...

Volunteer helm Dan Sinclair and his friend Nathan Siddans are entering the final stretch of their incredible fundraising challenge, with just over two weeks to go until they take on the London Marathon in full RNLI lifeboat kit.

The free exhibition on ‘the Dig’ closes on 19 April where you can see all the artefacts dug up from last year’s archaeological dig in the historic shipyard. Next up is Beautiful Places – From Beaulieu to Bucklers Hard &ndas...

Gunwharf Quays has announced that 2,200 European Flat oysters have been introduced to the Solent as part of an environmental initiative in partnership with the Final Straw Foundation to revitalise the local marine ecosystem.

The Marine Conservation Society has updated its Good Fish Guide in line with the latest scientific advice, showing growing pressure on some of the nation’s most familiar seafood choices such as fish and chips. <...

FB Imray has announced the next titles in its 2026 cruising guide programme, spanning the English Channel, the Solent and the Adriatic.

Premier Marinas has announced the acquisition of the Dart Marina Group, comprising Dart Marina, Dart Marina Hotel and the Dartmouth Higher Ferry.

American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Challenging Yacht Club Sail Newport, has been confirmed as an Official Challenger for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, marking a major moment in the resurgence of American sailing on the...

Removing old antifouling, preparing the hull, and selecting and applying the best fouling control may seem a daunting spring job for many DIY-ers, but Jason Hill, Technical Service Representative, AkzoNobel, says support from a specialist yacht co...