Author: admin
-
Yachting Ventures expands Genoa startup programme
Yachting Ventures has partnered with the Genoa Boat Show to introduce an International Startup Zone and Startup Demo Day at this year’s event, which takes place from 1-6 October 2026. The initiative will provide exhibition space for 10 marine startups. Now in its 66th edition, the Genoa Boat Show has been held for more than…
-
AC Recon: France returns to sailing
The French returned after a month out following their capsize on July 7. Three America’s Cup AC75 teams have been on the water in the first three days of this week.
-
Salt launches UK boat finance search platform
Marine finance provider Salt has launched BoatsOnFinance.com, a UK platform that allows prospective buyers to search for boats based on estimated monthly price rather than purchase price. The platform launches with more than 1,000 boats from 16 UK boat dealers. Instead of beginning with a boat’s headline price, users can filter listings by estimated monthly…
-
Grady-White owner chooses perpetual trust over US$400m sale
Grady-White Boats owner Eddie Smith has transferred control of the company to a perpetual purpose trust, introducing an ownership model designed to protect the boatbuilder’s long-term independence while directing future profits to charitable causes. The move is believed to be the first of its kind in the recreational marine industry and, according to the company,…
-
Ancasta appoints Group Brokerage Manager
Ancasta has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Rob Seabourne to the newly created role of Group Brokerage Manager.
-
North Sails Cowes Week celebrates Women’s Day
North Sails Cowes Week celebrated Women’s Day on Tuesday with 102 women helms registering for Women’s Day. The number of female competitors is growing year on year at North Sails Cowes Week, underlining the increasing opportunities and achievements.
-
XOD Captain’s Cup at Cowes Week day 4
With a flood tide and a gusty westerly, the X boats had a classic beat against the tide from Royal Yacht Squadron line followed by a proper 3 hour navigational race.
-
Poole Week 2026 is getting closer
Poole Week (23rd to 28th August) is getting ever closer, and Parkstone Yacht Club is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year.
-
Scorpion Nationals at Looe day 3
Following two weather-enforced lay days filled with beach games, social events and more than a few visits to Looe’s pubs, the fleet was eager to finally get afloat.
-
44th Copa del Rey Mapfre day 1
After the first day of racing on a perfectly groomed Bay of Palma at the 44 Copa del Rey Mapfre only the ClubSwan 42 one design class leader, Pedro Vaquer’s Nadir, has managed to win both their races.