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Second Preliminary Regatta to be held in Naples
Friday, 22 May 2026From 24 – 27 September Naples will officially begin to experience the excitement of the America’s Cup with a Preliminary Regatta that promises a spectacular show and serves as a preview of the main event in 2027, when, for the first ti...
A Toe-Strap, a Warehouse Tour, and a Fleet That Grew by Itself
Friday, 22 May 2026An unexpected conversation with a newly converted RS Aero sailor whose club fleet has quietly exploded.
MDL Marinas powers UKOPRA 2026 Championship events across South Coast network
Friday, 22 May 2026MDL Marinas is hosting three major rounds of the 2026 UK Offshore Powerboat Racing Association (UKOPRA) Championship across its South Coast marina network, with the opening round successfully held at Shamrock Quay in Southampton.
COWES WEEK ANNOUNCES NORTH SAILS AS TITLE SPONSOR
Friday, 22 May 2026New partnership sees the return of the iconic fireworks for the North Sails Cowes Week Bicentenary regatta
Yanmar Sunset Marina Receives Blue Flag Certification for Second Consecutive Year
Thursday, 21 May 2026Yanmar Sunset Marina in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, has been awarded the internationally recognised Blue Flag environmental certification for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable marina operations and environmental s...
British sailing legends Dylan Fletcher and Hannah Mills preparing to compete against each other at first event of 38th America’s Cup
Thursday, 21 May 2026The first event of the 38th America’s Cup gets underway on Friday, with two British teams preparing to race against each other for the very first time. GB1, skippered by Dylan Fletcher MBE, will represent Britain’s senior team while At...
Strengthened Partnership at Swanwick Marina
Thursday, 21 May 2026Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions and Universal Yachting have announced the continued expansion of their partnership, following Universal Yachting’s recent move to new premises at Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble.
New appointment and former apprentice promotion at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Thursday, 21 May 2026Experienced marine operator Gary Nicol has been appointed as the Beaulieu River’s new Marine Operative at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour.
RNLI wins two categories in the Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards
Thursday, 21 May 2026The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has won the Lifetime Achievement and the Project of the Year awards, presented at the Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards on 15 May 2026.
British Motor Yacht Show 2026 Closes with record attendance
Wednesday, 20 May 2026The British Motor Yacht Show has closed another highly successful edition at Premier’s Swanwick Marina, welcoming a record number of visitors and reinforcing its position as the UK’s most prestigious motor yacht show for serious buyers...
Built for the world’s toughest oceans and ready for next chapter
Wednesday, 20 May 2026After completing five circumnavigations and turning thousands of ordinary people into ocean racers, a Clipper 70 (one of the Clipper Race’s ocean racing yachts) is beginning a new chapter.
RNLI volunteers rescue dog stranded at base of cliff after fall
Wednesday, 20 May 2026A dog that fell from a cliff top at the Devon coast and became stranded has been rescued by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers in rough seas.
Sailing spectacle returns to the River Thames, supporting life changing sailing programme for young people
Wednesday, 20 May 2026For the first time in half a century, 80 dinghies are set to race ten miles up and down the River Thames as part of the Tideway Dinghy Derby supported by Laing O’Rourke – celebrating a cleaner tidal Thames and supporting a life changin...
Final Countdown to Plymouth Boat Fest 2026
Wednesday, 20 May 2026This year’s Plymouth Boat Fest, powered by Marine AI, is shaping up to be a major event for Devon and Cornwall with a diverse line-up of exhibitors and demonstrations showcasing the West Country’s growing marine industry.
SailGP Takes Flight in Asia: Hong Kong Kicks Off 13-Event 2027 Season
Wednesday, 20 May 2026SailGP is coming to Asia’s World City – announcing Hong Kong as the season-opening showcase in its provisional 2027 calendar. Taking flight on Victoria Harbour on January 23-24 2027, the Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix marks the sail racing...
Clarke & Carter Appointed as UK Distributor for Quarken Boats
Wednesday, 20 May 2026Clarke & Carter, one of the UK’s longest running yacht brokerages, has announced its appointment as the official UK & Ireland distributor for Quarken Boats, the premium Finnish boat brand.
New data shows Gen Z underestimate risk at the coast as the RNLI launches its lifesaving Float to Live campaign
Tuesday, 19 May 2026Today, the RNLI launched its Float to Live campaign and issued safety advice as new research reveals that Gen Z significantly underestimate risk at the coast. In 2024, there were 193 accidental drowning fatalities in the UK and 84 per cent were ma...
LKQ Aquafax Supports Youth Sail Training with Navico Navigation Technology
Tuesday, 19 May 2026LKQ Aquafax is supporting the Morvargh Sailing Project through the installation of Navico Group’s B&G navigation electronics aboard the sail training vessel Helen Mary R.
Marina Port Andratx conducts first full-scale emergency drill as IPM Group member
Tuesday, 19 May 2026Marina Port Andratx recently conducted its first full-scale emergency drill since joining IPM Group, an initiative that ushers in a new chapter in the marina’s approach to safety, prevention and operational readiness.
Opinel launches new marine knife designed for life on the water
Monday, 18 May 2026Opinel has launched the No.09 Ocean – a purpose-built outdoor knife developed specifically for use in marine environments.
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