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British performance sailing brand Musto has launched an exclusive new range of Emirates GBR SailGP Team merchandise, celebrating the speed, innovation and national pride behind one of the most exciting teams in the global SailGP league.

Former deck cadet and local sailor Henry Rogers has joined the Beaulieu River team as new Moorings Manager for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour.

Bridport and Lyme Regis Harbour Assistant Harri Emery has taken a substantial step towards a career in boatbuilding after securing a bursary to study at the Boat Building Academy (BBA).

A former Oxford University psychologist and best-selling author from Oxford is attempting to make history byembarking on a 30-day South to North expedition point to point across the British Isles via boat and rickshaw to raise awareness of childre...

Happening at the same time as the Falmouth International Shanty Festival will be the Falmouth Classics Sailing Regatta.

From 30 March – 31 May, boaters across the UK can take advantage of a limited offer on Yamaha’s highly regarded 2.5hp to 9.9hp outboard engines* (*T&C’s apply), with savings of up to 10 per cent.

The RYA is expanding its WaveMakers programme to Portsmouth in partnership with the Andrew Simpson Foundation, marking the next step in its work to identify and develop high-potential young sailors from under-represented communities.

Falmouth Harbour is teaming up with the town’s Pilot Gig Club to support a first-of-its-kind Junior Gig Rowing Academy to coach and encourage aspiring young rowers into this growing World sport.

With just two months remaining until the inaugural World Sailing Day – 28 May, momentum is building across the global sailing and yachting community as clubs, marinas, businesses, and maritime organisations prepare t...

Safety and survival specialist ACR Electronics’ Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) designed specifically for NASA is heading to the moon on the upcoming historic Artemis missions.

The Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes is calling for Dragon class challengers for The Marblehead Trophy 2026. The event will be held in Cowes, Isle of Wight at the Royal Yacht Squadron. The Royal Racing Yacht Bluebottle (GBR 192) won the 2025 event in...

New measures to strengthen search and rescue response to incidents involving people with Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) will come into force from 15 April.

Marine publisher FB Imray has announced the first in a series of five new and updated cruising guides for 2026, with the release of the third edition of Clyde Cruising Club’s Sailing Directions and Anchorages for Orkney and Shetland includin...

On 18 – 19 April, Lymington Town SC is holding an Open Weekend. Join on the weekend and as part of their 80th anniversary celebration year they are waiving the Joining Fee of £100 for the first 80 new memberships.

Visitors to this year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2026 have even more reason to secure their free tickets, with an exciting prize draw offering nearly £9,000 worth of cutting-edge marine technology up for grabs.

National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) has appointed Sea Scamp (1936 Racing Yacht, Southampton) to act as its Flagship of the Year for 2026 and ‘fly the flag’ for maritime heritage. 

Yamaha Motor Europe has signed a five-year full OEM agreement with French offshore specialist White Shark, reinforcing a long-standing collaboration under a renewed framework. Under the renewed agreement, all White Shark models will be EmPowered b...

The RSPB is encouraging everyone to help protect vulnerable birds across the UK as the nesting season begins. 

With just 50 days to go, the British Motor Yacht Show 2026 is shaping up to be one of its most compelling editions yet, with a growing line-up of new exhibitors and returning industry leaders – reinforcing its reputation as the UK’s mo...

Wightlink has marked a major milestone as the Portsmouth to Fishbourne ferry route celebrates 100 years of service across the Solent.