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Nominate your Yachtsman & Young Sailor of the Year
Any member of the public can submit their nominations for the Yachting Journalists’ Association’s (YJA) Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards.
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From F1 to electric propulsion: Helix ramps up
British engineering firm Helix may be well known in Formula 1 circles but it is now bringing power-dense electric propulsion to the water. Helix, the British engineering powerhouse best known for its work with Formula 1 and Formula E teams, is quietly rewriting the rules of marine electrification. Drawing on its motorsport pedigree and proprietary…
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Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 2
For the second round of the Winter Series 7 sailors and one try a boat took to the water to master the SSW 15 knot wind. The try a boat stayed well clear of the racing but watched most of the 16 races completed.
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Sargo joins Inspiration Marine Group portfolio
Sargo Boats UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Ireland has joined Inspiration Marine Group (IMG). The strategic move will see Sargo owners supported by an experienced and well-established UK team and IMG expand its portfolio of reputable sail and motorboat marques. Finnish built, the Sargo range of offshore motor boats are recognised for their…
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International 14 Perry Pot at Itchenor Round 4
Seven boats made it down to the club for a mild December weekend, greeted by 18 knots of breeze and a notably low-water harbour. With the tide well out, the conditions demanded full-on boat handling throughout the day putting crews under pressure!
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New senior appointment to drive Typhoon International’s commercial growth
Typhoon International has announced the appointment of Helen Dunn as commercial accounts manager. Dunn joins the senior leadership team with more than 15 years of experience in specialist PPE and technical safety solutions. In her new role, she will drive the development of Typhoon International’s commercial strategy for high-risk, safety-critical marine environments. Her remit included identifying…
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Warren Jones International Match Race Preview
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club (RFBYC) is pleased to announce that 12 skippers have now been confirmed for the Grade 2 2026 Warren Jones International Match Racing Regatta for Under 25-year-olds.
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The Chase Sailing Club – 70th Anniversary Year
What a truly crazy, busy, unforgettable year 2025 has been as Commodore of The Chase Sailing Club. Celebrating our 70th anniversary was an honour.
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Dovestone Sailing Club Christmas Plate
19 boats braved cold and breezy conditions at the annual Dovestone Sailing Club Christmas Plate open meeting. The day consists of three races with one discard. Boats of many classes competed using PY time adjusting handicaps.
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The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 15
A wounded IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran, mainsail blocked at the second reef. 16,800 miles (31,114 km) to go, handicapped, on the most hostile oceans on the planet.