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ÅRE DAYPACK LITE
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 Kapten & Son has unveiled the ÅRE DAYPACK LITE, the lightest backpack in the brand’s collection to date. Weighing just 700 grams, the latest addition to the popular ÅRE range has been designed for those who ...RED FUNNEL TO SPONSOR AERIAL DISPLAY AT NORTH SAILS COWES WEEK
Wednesday, 22 July 2026Red Funnel ferries are delighted to present a spectacular four plane aerial display at North Sails Cowes Week this August, celebrating 200 years of the iconic sailing event in 2026.
Racing Schedule Confirmed for the Louis Vuitton Cup as the Road to Naples Continues
Wednesday, 22 July 2026The countdown to the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup has taken another major step forward with the official publication of the Conditions Governing the Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series and the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup ...
McIntyre Golden Globe: New Partners and Six Retirements as Qualifier Deadline Looms
Tuesday, 21 July 2026The McIntyre Golden Globe Race is known as one of the toughest, longest and loneliest sporting events on the planet. Its sailors face a solo, non-stop, unassisted voyage of more than 28,000 miles around the world, navigating with sextants and pape...
The essential beginner’s guide to buying your first boat
Tuesday, 21 July 2026By Richard Roberts, CEO of TheYachtMarket.com
Round the world ocean racers almost back after 11 months
Tuesday, 21 July 2026Just one last race separates almost 200 adventurers from home comforts after sailing over 40,000 nautical miles, over 11 months.
How AI Could Turn Sailing into a Spectator Sport
Tuesday, 21 July 2026Sailing has long been a sport that is far easier to take part in than to watch. Now, three Swedish innovators are determined to change that using AI, smartphones and a new technology that will make its debut at the 2026 Team Racing World Champions...
Family connection marks 200th anniversary of Cowes Week Regatta
Tuesday, 21 July 2026A family behind the very first Cowes Week in 1826 is still protecting the prestigious event two centuries after it began.
Splash into the Ocean Film Festival World Tour!
Tuesday, 21 July 2026Dive into a night of thrilling ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of captivating ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn.
In partnership with Emirates GBR, Maison Telmont unveils a limited edition bottle of its iconic “Réserve Brut” cuvée
Tuesday, 21 July 2026Maison Telmont is releasing a limited-edition champagne bottle of its historic cuvée, “Réserve Brut”, created in partnership with the Emirates GBR SailGP Team.
UK boat owners urged to take extra precautions as claims reach annual peak
Tuesday, 21 July 2026Analysis from Insure4Boats has revealed when boat owners are most likely to make an insurance claim, with experts urging owners to take extra precautions ahead of the busiest claims period of the year.
2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is looking for crews
Monday, 20 July 2026The 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is calling for adventurous sailors ready to take on one of the most demanding and life-changing challenges in ocean racing.
SailGP partners with Protector Boats as Official Chase Boat Supplier
Monday, 20 July 2026Ahead of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth this weekend (25–26 July), Ancasta Group has announced that SailGP has partnered with its Protector Boats brand, naming the renowned New Zealand-built RIBs as the global racing...
UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation
Monday, 20 July 2026 Since its formal showcase at the UK Flag Forum in London on 16 April 2026, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s UK Maritime Innovation Hub has provided a clear route for engagement between industry and the regulator. The UK Maritim...D‑Marin Marsa Al Arab Marina celebrates triple industry recognition for excellence
Monday, 20 July 2026Savvy Navvy backs RNLI’s 25th anniversary campaign by adding lifeguarded beach data
Monday, 20 July 2026Marine navigation app Savvy Navvy has added Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguarded beaches to its app ahead of the charity’s International Lifeguard Appreciation Day held on Friday 31 July.
Global boatbuilders choose Southampton International Boat Show to showcase major new launches
Monday, 20 July 2026Southampton International Boat Show 2026 is set to welcome an exciting array of new vessels, with a series of hotly anticipated World, UK and show debuts from leading global boating brands.
Clipper Race fleet heads back to Portsmouth on final stage of round the world yacht race
Monday, 20 July 2026The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has departed Oban, Scotland, for the final stage of its 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation, with the fleet now heading home to its start point in Portsmouth.
PRINCESS YACHTS UNVEILS THE RESIDENCE COLLECTION
Friday, 17 July 2026A collection of handcrafted British mattresses, made-to-order linens, and bespoke upholstery and finishes, designed to elevate comfort and refinement across every Princess yacht.
D-Marin launches Marin-Up Graduate Programme to develop the next generation of marina leaders
Friday, 17 July 2026D-Marin has launched Marin-Up, a new International Graduate Programme designed to attract, develop and accelerate the careers of future leaders in the marina industry.
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