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National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) has appointed four historic vessels from around the country to act as its Flagships of the Year for 2025 and ‘fly the flag’ for maritime heritage. 

Walcon Marine has completed the supply and installation of a near-shore fishing marina for Shoreham Port in West Sussex. Replacing a previous facility, the new marina doubles the capacity to 50 boats up to 15m in length and is designed to provide ...

RS Electric Boats, RAD Propulsion and Zero Marine joined forces to support the prestigious Boat Race 2025, over the weekend 12 – 13 April. The companies provided two Pulse 63 electric RIBs, powered by RAD 40 drives, serving as chase boats, m...

Buying a boat is an exciting experience, whether it’s for weekend cruising, racing, or long-distance adventures. However, it’s also a significant investment so careful preparation and expert guidance are key to a smooth and rewarding e...

Competitor registration for the 2025 Royal Solent Yacht Club Contessa Regatta (Friday 16 – Sunday 18 May) is open with early entry indicators suggesting that the racing fleet of 27 boats last year will be  dramatically increased this se...

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has announced the RORC Cowes Offshore Racing Series – a new 7-race programme for all RORC races starting from Cowes in 2025, excluding the Rolex Fastnet Race.

A flag that once flew above a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat station is back where it belongs after being returned along with an apology letter and donation – 56 years after it was stolen.

Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways ahead of the 38th America’s Cup. Discussions by the team management and Burling have been ongoing since Barcelona, however an agreement was n...

TWO students on the current 40-week course at the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis are building boats using 100% British sourced timber.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is encouraging spectators at this weekend’s University Boat Races between Cambridge and Oxford to take extra care on the banks of the River Thames.

After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet, SailGP has made the decision to cancel next month’s Rio event (3 – 4 May) in order to facilitate required repairs ahead of New York (7 – 8 June) and the remaind...

 At RS Sailing, the pursuit of creating world-class catamarans began over a decade ago, with a vision to develop boats that were not only fun to sail but also offered exceptional engineering and performance. From the RS CAT16 to the RS CAT14 ...

Affectionately known as ‘Eggs and Bacon’ by her crew, 10 April marks the 244thanniversary of the launch of HMS Agamemnon, Admiral Nelson’s favourite ship, built at Buckler’s Hard from 2,000 oaks and launched there in 1781.<...

World Sailing has welcomed the announcement from the International Olympic Committee on athlete quotas and the event programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

INEOS Britannia has announced that it has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America’s Cup.

EBI statement: EU Member States have voted in favour of the EU Commission’s proposal to introduce trade countermeasures against the United States.

Tall Ships Youth Trust has announced its participation in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, marking the event’s 100th anniversary. Two of TSYT’s iconic 72ft Challenger yachts will compete with mixed crews of young people and sponsoring adul...

In light of the recent exponential rise in interest around both adventure and Mediterranean sailing holidays, Becky Hutton, Holiday Planner at Sunsail has outlined her top sailing spots in Croatia and Greece for adventurers, from the cav...

A new wave of change is emerging in British sailing as the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) launches The Female Futures Group, dedicated to increasing female participation and unlocking new opportunities for women and girls in the sport.

British Marine has announced that Women in Marine is set to return to the Southampton International Boat Show 2025 this September, bringing fresh insights, inspiring speakers, and fantastic networking opportunities.