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Emirates GBR runners-up in Auckland on wild day on Waitematā Harbour
Sunday, 15 February 2026The Emirates GBR SailGP Team secured their second consecutive podium finish of the 2026 SailGP Season in full-on conditions at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland.
Cowes Week opens entries for Bicentenary regatta
Saturday, 14 February 2026Cowes Week Ltd has announced that entries are now open for Cowes Week 2026, as one of Britain’s most iconic sporting events prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary on the Solent.
Emirates GBR Fifth Overall After Dramatic Opening Day in Auckland as New Zealand’s Black Foils and DS Team France Collision Halts Racing
Saturday, 14 February 2026The first day of racing at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix ended with an early abandonment following a dramatic collision between the New Zealand’s Black Foils and DS Team France SailGP Teams.
Fundraising supper for City of Edinboro
Friday, 13 February 2026The Norfolk & Suffolk Boating Association Ltd (NSBA) hosted a Fundraising Supper recently to help to fund the restoration of one of the last remaining East Coast sailing smacks, the City of Edinboro, built in Hull 1884 by William McCann and no...
American Magic Acquires Danish ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team in Landmark Deal
Friday, 13 February 2026ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team has been acquired by sports investor and American Magic Co-Founder, Doug DeVos .
Black Foils Set to Rejoin Fleet as ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Returns
Friday, 13 February 2026The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will welcome 13 international teams to Auckland this weekend for high-speed, high-action stadium racing just metres from the shoreline – all set against the backdrop of one of sailing’s most iconic c...
Boats, sails and communities to discover at the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Wednesday, 11 February 2026One of the biggest challenges at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (21-22 February) is deciding just where to start!
Entries for Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta 2026 Open
Tuesday, 10 February 2026Entries are open for the Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta, returning from 26 – 28 June at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington.
Why Boatshed exists and why it still matters.
Tuesday, 10 February 2026"I started Boatshed in 1999 after a ten-month sabbatical sailing my 41-foot boat made it clear that I couldn’t go back to my old job.
ALL SET FOR CAGLIARI AND THE FIRST PRELIMINARY REGATTA
Monday, 09 February 2026The ‘Road to Naples 2027’ begins in Cagliari in 2026 between the 21 – 24 May with the opening Prelim Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.
East Cowes Marina joins Premier Marinas South Coast network
Monday, 09 February 2026East Cowes Marina has joined the Premier Marinas South Coast network, giving berth holders access to one of the most extensive full-service marina networks in the country.
Park and Ride tickets for Bluebird K7 – The Festival on sale
Monday, 09 February 2026Tickets for Park and Ride at Bluebird K7 – The festival (11-17 May), which celebrates Donald Campbell and his legendary hydroplane, are now available.
British Motor Yacht Show Opens for Registrations
Monday, 09 February 2026Registration has officially opened for the British Motor Yacht Show, which will return to Premier Marinas’ Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 May.
POOLE HARBOUR WELCOMES ITS LARGEST EVER SUPERYACHT
Monday, 09 February 2026The Port of Poole has welcomed the superyacht Golden Odyssey, the largest superyacht to visit Poole Harbour to date, at 123.2m in length.
The J Class expects a resurgence of activity during the 2026 season
Monday, 09 February 2026After a 2025 season which seems to have been largely dedicated to consolidation, extended, enjoyable cruising and – for some, a little bit of competition – 2026 looks set to see a promising surge of activity for the historic J Class....
3 in 4 young people say Sea Cadets boosts their wellbeing
Monday, 09 February 2026As Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 (9–15 February) focuses on the theme “This Is My Place”, new national data shows how Sea Cadets provides thousands of young people across the UK with that vital sense ...
YAMAHA MOTOR UK PARTNERS WITH SEA ANGLING CLASSIC FOR 2026 EVENT
Friday, 06 February 2026Yamaha Motor UK is partnering with Sea Angling Classic to support its 2026 event, taking place between 18 – 21 June, at the Premier Marina Port Solent.
Smarter set-ups for the 2026 season at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Friday, 06 February 2026From fine-tuning your rig to upgrading the small details that make a big difference afloat, the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (21-22 February) is packed with equipment designed to help you sail smarter, faster and with greater confidence....
‘INSIDE AMERICA’S CUP’ – A NEW, FRESH INSIDER’S LOOK
Thursday, 05 February 2026With exclusive footage from the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Teams Presentation in Naples, the new ‘Inside America’s Cup’ series available as both a podcast and a vodcast gets you closer to the action, the people, the r...
RORC Easter Challenge – Kick-Start Your Season
Thursday, 05 February 2026If there’s a better way to launch your racing season than the RORC Easter Challenge, it’s hard to find. Hosted from the RORC Cowes Clubhouse over the Easter Bank Holiday, the three-day Solent regatta delivers high-quality racing alongs...
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