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World War II explosives provide home for thriving marine life
According to a new scientific study, warheads left over from World War II are busily supporting life underneath the water. About 1.6 million tons of munitions are estimated to be dumped around Germany’s coastlines – most dumping happened during the demilitarisation after World War II, says the study in published in Communications earth and environment.…
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Helm’s new Anchor brand aims to scale bareboat and skippered charter operations
Helm, which operates as a yacht charter brokerage, has launched a new yacht charter brand, Anchor. The idea is to sharpen its service for bareboat and skippered clients and help Helm to address growing demand for flexible, lower‑hassle charter holidays, with tailored yachts and expert support. “Whether you’re an experienced sailor or stepping aboard for…
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New career pathway to set professional benchmark for marine brokers
A new career development framework for yacht brokers has launched at the Southampton International Boat Show, aiming to formalise standards, boost credibility, and improve long-term prospects in the brokerage sector. The Certified Professional Broker (CPB) career pathway, developed through a strategic alliance between the British Marine Boat Retailers & Brokers Association (BRBA) and the Association…
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Powerhouse Marine bought by rapidly expanding newcomer
“Marine Chandlery has achieved remarkable growth in a short time, focusing on in-store and e-commerce sales of a wide variety of marine products, and establishing our servicing department,” says Geoff Moore, owner of Marine Chandlery. His company has recently bought Powerhouse Marine. “We are determined to expand our service offering,” Moore says. Marine Chandlery was…
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Tasar Scottish and UK Inland Championships
Benedict Whybrow and Gee made the long journey north from Bristol to join the Loch Earn Tasar fleet for this year’s Scottish & UK Inland Championships.
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2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia overall
Mathis Ghio and Maddalena Spanu have been crowned the winners of the first ever Formula Wing World Championship in Cagliari, Sardinia.
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Offshore Double Handed Worlds Repechage
After two qualifying races, ten teams from nine nations had already booked their places in the final of the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships. One final berth remained; the winner of the nerve-shredding Repechage Race.
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The Gulf of St Tropez in her Sunday best
The gentle majesty of sail was omnipresent in the port of St Tropez this Sunday, where large crowds of visitors had the chance to enjoy a foretaste of the showstopping spectacle that will grace the race zones from tomorrow.
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Multihull Cup 2025 overall
Allegra achieved her ambition at the Multihull Cup 2025 today, taking the title by a clear margin after consistent sailing and a trio of race wins earlier in the event.
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Maxis trimming on for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
2025’s inshore racing for the maxi fleet culminates this week. Alongside the IMA Maxi Europeans and the recent Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the event organised by Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez one of the pinnacles of the maxi racing season.