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Catalina Yachts has paused production to “reorganise its operation.” The US boatbuilder, which was established in 1969 and acquired by Michael Reardon in May 2025, is known for producing cruising and performance sailboats.  In a statement, Patrick Turner, president of the Florida-based shipyard, says the “temporary production pause” is being implemented while the company reorganises…

A sailor has been rescued after a 16ft sailing vessel capsized in rough seas, south-west of The Needles lighthouse off the Isle of Wight, on England’s south coast. Emergency services were alerted shortly before 11am on Saturday (18 October 2025) after the vessel’s sole occupant issued a mayday call. In sea conditions described as “challenging”,…

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, former Rolls-Royce CEO, joined Oyster Yachts this year. Here, he chats to editor Chantal Haines about the potency of brand positioning and what the marine sector can learn from the automotive world. When Oyster Yachts announced in May 2025 that Torsten Müller-Ötvös would join as strategic adviser, it marked a significant step for…

Ireland’s Pam Lee has already made her own little bit of history as she lines up to start the Transat Café L’Or, the doublehanded race from Le Havre to Martinique.

Marine electronics specialists Actisense has expanded its presence in Australia with the opening of a new warehouse on the Gold Coast. The facility will operate alongside the company’s existing distribution network, which includes JN Taylor and Southern Seas Marine, while also offering direct sales through the Actisense Australia website. The firm says this new, combined…

“Expanding into the US is a significant milestone for iWarranty,” says Juan Crosby, co-founder and COO of iWarranty. “The US market is a key region for the marine industry, and we are eager to introduce our AI-driven platform to help boat builders and service providers improve their after-sales operations for owners and captains, drive new…

Broadwater Sailing Club hosted the final round of the 2025 Phantom Southeast Traveller Series on Saturday 18th October. The conditions were overcast and dry, with forecasts predicting 7-12kts with gusts up to 15kts.

With one last Foil elimination round on Sunday, the IFCA Funboard European Championships Slalom Foil & Fin came to a close after five days of spectacular racing.

Haversham Sailing Club hosted the Craftinsure Supernova Open on Sunday 12th October. The forecast looked dreadful and posed a real challenge for both the Race Officer and competitors.

Fourteen brand new Zeniths arrived at the wonderful Warsash Sailing Club for the classes very first National Championship. To say the atmosphere in the boat park was electric would be an understatement.