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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED IN CAGLIARI IN MAY
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED IN CAGLIARI IN MAY
Friday, 16 January 2026

The announcement that the first Preliminary Regatta on the Road to Naples 2027 for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup will be in Cagliari, Sardinia, presents a unique challenge for the sailors. With the dates set for the 21-24 May 2026 dur...

First Host Venue for initial Preliminary Regatta announced
First Host Venue for initial Preliminary Regatta announced
Friday, 16 January 2026

Sardinia will open the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta programme of events, with the main event taking place in Naples between May and July 2027.

2025 Champions Emirates GBR SailGP Team back in action in ‘wet and wild conditions’ at 2026 Season opener in Perth
2025 Champions Emirates GBR SailGP Team back in action in ‘wet and wild conditions’ at 2026 Season opener in Perth
Friday, 16 January 2026

Just seven weeks after winning the Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2025 Season Grand Final – and the $2m prize – Emirates GBR is back in action for the opener of the 2026 Season. The brand new season kicks off with a brand new event,...

Aquavista completes acquisition of Caen Hill Marina
Aquavista completes acquisition of Caen Hill Marina
Friday, 16 January 2026

Aquavista has announced the expansion of its marina portfolio with the acquisition of Caen Hill Marina in the South West of England.

‘Fremantle Doctor’ shakes up fleet ahead of Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2026 Season Opener
‘Fremantle Doctor’ shakes up fleet ahead of Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2026 Season Opener
Friday, 16 January 2026

The Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2026 Season gets underway this weekend in Perth – with the fleet already reeling from early encounters with the venue’s infamous ‘Fremantle Doctor.’

Lowrance® Unveils ActiveTarget® 2 XL
Lowrance® Unveils ActiveTarget® 2 XL
Friday, 16 January 2026

Lowrance® has introduced ActiveTarget® 2 XL, the brand’s most advanced live sonar system to date. Featuring surface-to-surface 180-degree views, this technology delivers unmatched clarity and coverage, giving anglers a complete pictu...

SailGP Unveils Global Brand Campaign
SailGP Unveils Global Brand Campaign
Thursday, 15 January 2026 SailGP has unveiled its global brand campaign for the 2026 Season – ‘Think Racing. Think SailGP.’ – to kick off the league’s biggest season to date. The 2026 Season begins this weekend (January 17-18) with the Perth Ora...
Second apprentice passes with flying colours in record time at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Second apprentice passes with flying colours in record time at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Thursday, 15 January 2026

The second apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has passed his final assessment with flying colours after completing the course in record time.

Yamaha Motor UK Announces New Partnership with Finnish Boatbuilder Terhi
Yamaha Motor UK Announces New Partnership with Finnish Boatbuilder Terhi
Thursday, 15 January 2026 Yamaha Motor UK has announced a new three-year rigging agreement with Terhi Boats of Finland, an agreement that strengthens the existing relationship between Terhi and Yamaha Motor UK. 

Under the updated arrangement, Yamaha Motor UK will now ...

Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht
Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht
Thursday, 15 January 2026

After 30 years circumnavigating the planet, the world’s most challenging ocean adventure has announced a multi-million GBP investment in a new yacht design for the next-generation 12-yacht fleet that will take the global biennial race into i...

British Marine CEO steps down
British Marine CEO steps down
Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Lesley Robinson OBE is to step down from her role as Chief Executive of British Marine this summer, following eight years in post.

Buckler’s Hard takes centre stage on BBC Two’s Digging for Britain
Buckler’s Hard takes centre stage on BBC Two’s Digging for Britain
Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Buckler’s Hard in the New Forest is set to take centre stage in an upcoming episode of Digging for Britain on BBC Two, airing on 21 January at 9pm. The programme will offer viewers a fascinating insight into the 18th-century shipbuilding vil...

Musto announces partnership with Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team
Musto announces partnership with Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team
Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Musto has announced a new partnership with the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team (Emirates GBR), becoming Official Technical Clothing Partner to the reigning SailGP Champions.

Rolex SailGP Championship begins this weekend
Rolex SailGP Championship begins this weekend
Wednesday, 14 January 2026

The Rolex SailGP Championship begins this weekend, as Fremantle, Western Australia prepares to host its inaugural event from Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 January.

Rolex SailGP Championship begins this weekend
Rolex SailGP Championship begins this weekend
Wednesday, 14 January 2026

The Rolex SailGP Championship begins this weekend, as Fremantle, Western Australia prepares to host its inaugural event from Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 January.

Garmin launches quatix 8 Pro, featuring inReach technology
Garmin launches quatix 8 Pro, featuring inReach technology
Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Garmin has announced quatix® 8 Pro nautical smartwatch equipped with inReach® technology for two-way satellite and cellular connectivity1 – giving mariners access to text messaging, voice calling, SOS capabilities and more without a ...

MDL Marinas offers UK boat viewings during boot Düsseldorf
MDL Marinas offers UK boat viewings during boot Düsseldorf
Tuesday, 13 January 2026

As the marine industry turns its attention to boot Düsseldorf next week, MDL Marinas is offering a compelling alternative much closer to home. From 17–25 January, MDL Marinas will host exclusive viewings across selected UK marinas, givi...

SailGP confirms return to Geneva
SailGP confirms return to Geneva
Tuesday, 13 January 2026

SailGP has confirmed the return of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix | Geneva for the 2026 Season, set to unfold over two action-packed days of racing September 19-20. 

D-Marin: A year of awards and growth
D-Marin: A year of awards and growth
Tuesday, 13 January 2026

D-Marin concluded 2025 as one of the most transformative years in its history, delivering strategic expansion, major redevelopment milestones and industry-leading progress in digital innovation and sustainability.

RemigoOne Neo Wins ‘Design of the Year’
RemigoOne Neo Wins ‘Design of the Year’
Monday, 12 January 2026

The RemigoOne Neo electric outboard has been named Design of the Year at the 2025 European Product Design Awards (EPDA), one of Europe’s most prestigious honors recognising excellence in industrial design....

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