boatfolk’s Spring Boat Sales Open Weekends
National marina group boatfolk is inviting boating enthusiasts and curious newcomers to Portland Marina for its Boat Sales Open Weekends this spring, taking place across two consecutive weekends: 5 –…
Clipper Race announces its new line-up of Skippers
The next roster of 11 Clipper Race Skippers taking on one of the toughest jobs in sailing has been announced. Each will lead teams of non-professionals, making six ocean crossings…
British Motor Yacht Show Announce UK and World Premieres
With just 50 days to go, the 2025 British Motor Yacht Show has expanded its line-up of exclusive premieres, now featuring nine UK debuts and one world premiere – further…
MarkSetBot robotic buoys
MarkSetBot, the award winning US startup, is transforming sailboat racing with its patented robotic buoys while remaining a true family run business. Founded by brothers Kevin and Matthew Morin and…
A record-breaking 10th edition of the Vendée Globe
Specialists agree that the sporting level of this competition has risen significantly. The race record was smashed by more than 9 days, with Charlie Dalin winning in 64 days 19…
New RNLI volunteer joins mum on call as lifesaving becomes family affair
A new volunteer crew member at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has made lifesaving a family affair, after joining his mum for his first shout. Berwick-upon-Tweed RNLI Lifeboat Station…
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust welcomes Kalooki to its fleet
As the new boating season approaches, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has officially welcomed a new addition to its South Coast fleet – Kalooki. The brand-new, specially adapted 46ft sailing…
Bluebird K7 returns home after engine installation
Donald Campbell’s record-breaking Jet hydroplane Bluebird K7 returned to her home at the Ruskin Museum in Coniston on 22 March and was back on display in time to celebrate what…
Making citizen science more environmentally-friendly with Wave International and SeaKeepers
Increasing numbers of privately-owned yachts – from the very smallest to some of the world’s most prestigious superyachts – are signing up to carry out marine citizen science projects with…
World’s first triple amputee begins epic adventure to sail solo and unsupported across the Pacific
33-year-old former British soldier Craig Wood has officially begun his world first maritime expedition to become the world’s first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported 7,000 nautical miles…
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