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Cobham-Ultra GB2 names British Squad for the Youth America’s Cup in Naples
Friday, 16 October 2026 Cobham-Ultra GB2 has confirmed the eight young sailors who will represent Great Britain at the Youth America’s Cup in Naples in 2027, with the final four racing crew to be selected from the squad ahead of the event:Helms ...
Plymouth Boat Fest 2027
Friday, 16 October 2026 The organisers of the South West’s major boat show have announced that Plymouth Boat Fest will return on Saturday 12 June 2027, following two successful years of growth since the event’s launch in 2025.Plymouth Boat Fest has establish...
Newquay’s newly unveiled coastal residence
Friday, 16 October 2026 Perched high on a rugged headland, The Lookout stands at the very edge of the Atlantic. In front of it there is nothing but open ocean, all the way to the horizon. It feels a world away from everyday life, yet Newquay’s lively town centre, its ...
Give the gift of adventure with SailTies’ new sailing gift cards
Friday, 16 October 2026 From learning to sail to a seasoned sailor’s next adventure, flexible vouchers can be used towards sailing courses and trips for every experience level.The first time at the helm of a yacht, a night watch far from land or a harbou...
Dart Harbour’s 2026 cruise ship visits
Thursday, 15 October 2026 With Dartmouth being billed as ‘England’s Fjord’ it’s no wonder that cruise ship operators are putting the River Dart on their port-of-call schedules.Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority has welcomed six cruise ships in...
British Marine Electrical & Electronics Conference returns with focus on technology, skills and business innovation
Thursday, 15 October 2026 Registration is now open for the British Marine Electrical & Electronics Conference 2027, taking place on 25 February 2027 at Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke.Returning after a two-year break, the conference will bring together the marine elec...
Autumn escapes on the rise as Brits choose UK breaks over travelling abroad
Thursday, 15 October 2026 The North American trend of travelling to view or photograph the changing leaves is taking root on this side of the Atlantic, with new research revealing that almost three quarters (73%) of UK adults are planning a seasonal escape this year to enjoy...
A Shared Ambition
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 The Island Sailing Club has announced Henri-Lloyd as an Official Partner of the Club and the 2027 Round the Island Race.The partnership brings together two names deeply connected to British sailing, united by a passion for the sport, technical in...
Free UK registry for sea boats up to 10 metres
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 A free, independent online registry has been set up for privately owned sea boats around the UK.BoatID lets owners keep their boat, engine and trailer details in one place, with photos and serial numbers, and gives each boat a permanent Boat...
Gosport Marina to increase unleaded fuel capacity to 30,000 litres to improve availability and reliability
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Premier Marinas is significantly increasing unleaded fuel storage capacity at Gosport Marina, replacing the existing 6,000-litre tank with a new 30,000-litre facility as part of a major upgrade to improve the reliability and resilience of the fuel se...
Boathouse Auctions reveals record breaking line up for November auction
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Boathouse Auctions, the online auction platform for premium yachts, has a record line-up for its November sale.Presented in partnership with leading brokerages Burgess Yachts, Ikonic Yachts, HMY Yacht Sales, IYC, One Water Yacht Group and Gilman...
Portimão plans to build on World Sailing Inclusion Championships with new international training centre
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Racing at the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships may have concluded in Portimão, Portugal, but plans for a new Para Inclusive Sailing Training and Development Centre in the city look set to provide a lasting legacy for the sport.Fo...
D-Marin strengthens Northern Adriatic presence
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 D-Marin has announced the acquisition of Porto San Rocco Marina Resort in Muggia, near Trieste, adding further scale to its presence in Italy and the Northern Adriatic. The addition marks D-Marin’s growth from one Italian marina in 2023 to nine...
TITANIC EXPLORER EXHIBITION COMES TO LIVERPOOL’S WHITE STAR LINE HOTEL
Tuesday, 13 October 2026A compelling new limited-run showcase, Titanic Explorer Exhibition, opens at the historic White Star Line Hotel at Albion House, Liverpool, this November. Running for just six weeks, the Exhibition is dedicated to the Titanic wreck site, deep-sea ...
Lymington Harbour Powers Up for Electric Boating with New Aqua superPower Fast Charger
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Lymington Harbour is strengthening its position at the heart of the UK’s sailing and boating community with the installation of a new Aqua superPower Aqua 75 marine fast charger, providing high-power charging for electric boats visiting and ope...
Wightlink ferry crew recognised for Solent rescue
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 The crew of Wightlink vehicle ferry Wight Sky have been awarded a Crew Commendation by the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society for their swift and professional response to an incident in the Solent earlier this year.The commendation was presented...
William “Bill” Oakley (28 September 1942 – 19 September 2026)
Monday, 12 October 2026 Offshore sailor, race officer and a familiar figure on the River Hamble. William “Bill” Oakley, an accomplished offshore sailor and respected yacht-race officer whose association with the River Hamble and Solent spanned more than seven de...
Golden double and dramatic final race showdown bring World Sailing Inclusion Championships to a close
Saturday, 10 October 2026 Poland’s Piotr Cichocki claimed an impressive double gold, while Sweden’s Fia Fjelddahl and Patric Rosenberg survived a thrilling final-race showdown, as the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships came to a close in Portimão, P...
PredictWind Launches Man Overboard App
Friday, 09 October 2026 Marine weather forecaster PredictWind has launched Man Overboard, a new app for DataHub Pro users designed to close one of the most dangerous gaps in offshore safety. 60 per cent of man overboard incidents go unwitnessed, and every second before some...
Emirates GBR SailGP Team helps bring the UK’s first Outseed Learning Pod to Liverpool primary school
Friday, 09 October 2026 New OutSeed outdoor classroom at St Albert’s Catholic Primary School in Knowsley uses live environmental data to inspire the next generation of climate championsThe Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team celebrated the opening of the UK&r...
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