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Dylan Fletcher race ready for his return to SailGP in Dubai
Friday, 22 November 2024Dylan Fletcher is race ready for his return to SailGP, after taking on the Driver role for Ben Ainslie’s Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Team. Fletcher, who previously drove for the British team in the League’s first ever season...
Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7 hydroplane to be piloted by son of World Water Speed Record holder
Friday, 22 November 2024The Ruskin Museum has announced the pilots for the return of Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7 to Coniston Water in 2026.
Black Friday offers from Sunsail and The Moorings
Friday, 22 November 2024Now’s the time to explore more for less with Sunsail and The Moorings.
Breakthrough Launch of the Year
Friday, 22 November 2024Sunseeker International has won the “Breakthrough Launch of the Year” award at the 10th anniversary edition of the Boat Builder Awards.
SailGP and Rolex announce Title Partnership
Friday, 22 November 2024SailGP has announced a new era in its long-term partnership with Rolex – welcoming the Swiss watchmaker onboard as the first Title Partner for the global racing championship.
Hovertravel Launches Charity Christmas Card to Support Wessex Cancer Support
Friday, 22 November 2024 Hovertravel has unveiled its 2024 charity Christmas card, with £1 from every sale going to Wessex Cancer Support, a charity offering emotional and practical support to individuals affected by cancer across Hampshire, Dorset, the Isle of Wight a...Dalin leads descent to the magic carpet depression
Friday, 22 November 2024Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) led the 2024 Vendée Globe fleet into the Southern Hemisphere yesterday evening at 19:10:15hrs UTC, so taking an elapsed time of 11d 07h 08m 15s since starting the solo non stop race round the world on Sunday 11th ...
Ready for the Future: World Sailing publishes new strategy to prepare sailing for opportunities ahead
Friday, 22 November 2024World Sailing has officially launched its new strategy, Ready for the Future, which will guide the sport from 2025 to 2029.
METSTRADE: Seabird launches 400X electric outboard concept
Friday, 22 November 2024Seabird Technologies, a London-based start-up specialising in electric propulsion systems and electric foiling raceboats, has introduced the Seabird 400X concept at METSTRADE 2024 in Amsterdam.
Sacs Tecnorib sells minority stake to investment firm
Friday, 22 November 2024Sacs Tecnorib, an Italian Maxi-RIB specialist, has sold a minority stake to Nuo, an investment holding company backed by international investors.
MDL Marinas expands dry stack storage capacity
Friday, 22 November 2024UK-based marina operator MDL reports a recent rise in interest in its dry stack options, with boaters prioritising secure and well-maintained storage. The firm says it is meeting demand with expanded capacity and additional dry stack features acr...
Red Bull Italy SailGP Team announced ahead of Dubai opener
Friday, 22 November 2024Italy has entered the SailGP racing circuit, announcing a new team led by America’s Cup veteran Jimmy Spithill and Olympic champion Ruggero Tita. The team will compete for the first time at the season launch, the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand P...
IBEX 2025 opens call for Education Conference proposals
Friday, 22 November 2024The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has opened its Education Conference Call for Proposals (CFP) for 2025. The IBEX Education Conference will include training sessions, workshops, and technical seminars during t...
Lidl launches fleet of gravy boats for Christmas
Friday, 22 November 2024Supermarket chain Lidl has entered the maritime market with its gravy yacht fleet. The new fleet of Lidl gravy boats, styled as miniature yachts, feature 100 standard 2-litre vessels and five flagship superyachts boasting a larger, 5-litre capaci...
Samo Vidic wins the Yacht Racing Image Award 2024 for the second consecutive year
Thursday, 21 November 2024Slovenian photographer Samo Vidic is the winner of the Yacht Racing Image award 2024 for the second consecutive year thanks to a photo taken during SailGP Bermuda.
Big Gains for Pip Hare
Thursday, 21 November 2024Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) took over the lead of the Vendée Globe solo race round the world very early this morning benefiting from his position to the west of his rivals which include his teammate British sailor Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) ...
London teenager joins Ben Ainslie’s Emirates GBR SailGP Team on-board their F50 race boat
Thursday, 21 November 2024A London teenager selected by Sir Ben Ainslie as a development sailor for his British sailing teams has joined the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team on-board their race boat for the first time.
New Zealand Expansion
Thursday, 21 November 2024Freedom Boat Club is expanding into New Zealand with three locations across the country.
Fairline to host 2025 Mallorca Winter Showcase
Thursday, 21 November 2024Fairline is hosting a new winter showcase in Puerto Portals, Mallorca.
Final nation revealed ahead of 2025 Season Opener
Thursday, 21 November 2024The 12th and final team to join the SailGP line-up has been revealed – the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team hits the startline this weekend at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas (23 – 24 November).
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