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Rolls-Royce successfully tests first pure methanol marine engine
Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the ‘world’s first’ high-speed marine engine powered exclusively by methanol on its test bench in Friedrichshafen. As part of a partnership in the meOHmare research project, Rolls-Royce, Woodward L’Orange and WTZ Roßlau are developing sustainable propulsion technology. The goal is to develop a comprehensive concept for a CO2-neutral marine engine based…
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There’s no such thing as bad weather…
Winter sailing doesn’t have to mean freezing fingers, numb toes, and short sessions. The right layers can turn “I can’t feel my hands” into “Let’s go again”.
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Expedition Zero scaling up marine recyclable composite material development
Sustainable innovation company Expedition Zero has launched a £500,000 funding round to accelerate the development of its recyclable composite material, EcoMinera, with a larger £5 million raise planned for 2026. The investment marks a key milestone in the transition from prototype development of Expedition Zero’s EcoMinera recyclable material to commercial scale. Funding to accelerate growth…
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Notts County Solo Open
The Notts County Solo Open attracted 18 entries from both the home club and many visitors, including from Hickling, South Staffs, Northampton, Shurestoke and Chase.
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Get yourself into the draw for some great prizes
The Expression of Interest for the 2026 Fireball Worlds closes this Friday. Pay £50 and you will be put into a draw to take place on 1st November 2025. The first non-UK boat drawn will receive a free entry to the UK Nationals and the Worlds.
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2025 Bermuda Gold Cup Overall
There were wild scenes of Swedish celebrations in Bermuda on Sunday as Johnie Berntsson and his team of Björn Lundgren, Herman Andersson and Oscar Angervall made history with a Bermuda Gold Cup hat-trick.
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Industry spotlight: Italian family manufacturers build their brands and core markets
MIN visited seven boat businesses in Lombardy – the region surrounding Milan, Italy, to find out about the DNA and texture of Italian family enterprises. “Family companies are like wild horses to ride – they have huge potential,” says Alberto Osculati (executive director for the distribution and accessory manufacturing company). Within Osculati’s sprawling industrial complex…
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Banque Populaire make repairs in Transat Café L’OR
The members of Team Banque Populaire have been working tirelessly through the night. After detecting a rudder problem, Armel Le Cléac’h and Sébastien Josse, in consultation with the team, decided to stop at their base in Lorient.
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DF95 Open at Huntingdon
17 skippers gathered in the early morning sun to be welcomed by club Commodore Martin Brooking, skippers had travelled from far and wide to be with us today with the furthest having a round journey of 350 miles! Top work by Gary Parkin.
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2025 Wingfoil Racing Youth & Masters Worlds Finals
The volcanic island of Terceira provided a breathtaking stage for the landmark event – a place where dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unpredictable weather combined to deliver a truly memorable competition.