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On a miserable Monday, Emirates Team NZ turned in an interesting light-air performance. The America’s Cup defenders delivered a very controlled light-air foiling performance, staying foil-borne in 4.5-8kt winds.

AI-driven large language model (LLM) search is rapidly changing how brands are discovered, evaluated and trusted. Just like Google and Bing, it is essential that marine brands are visible across generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Claude to target audiences using AI to make decisions, and to help them become category leaders. Generative AI platforms…

Luxury boatbuilder Oyster Yachts is piloting Frigomar SCU12VFD and SCU16VFD variable-capacity air conditioning units on an Oyster 595, supplied in the UK by Advance Yacht Systems (AYS). The pilot programme covers cabin cooling and heating with claimed silent operation and drawing a maximum starting current of 2A. The SCU12VFD and SCU16VFD models are self-contained inverter…

boot Düsseldorf returns from 23 to 31 January 2027 for its 58th edition, with more than 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations expected to exhibit. Organisers anticipate over 1,000 boats and yachts, alongside equipment and activities covering diving and board sports. Director Petros Michelidakis says: “In 2027, boot will impress with an enormous variety of models,…

An exciting new 18ft skiff team in the Australian 18 Footers League’s 2026-27 fleet on Sydney Harbour introduces Ryan Ewings in his rookie season as a skipper with major championship-winning crew members Matt Stenta and Finn Rodowicz.

Electric propulsion has struggled to be a practical reality for everyday sailors. Despite having been available, few sailors and boatbuilders have previously chosen electric propulsion with doubts around complicated systems, installation headaches and range anxiety. But Yanmar has developed a solution that addresses these barriers.  The Yanmar SDe series of electric saildrives has been designed…

The 58th boot Düsseldorf will welcome over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations from all over the world, showcasing the diversity of boating, surfing and diving in all their facets.

With just one major event remaining, the Harken End of Season Championship will provide one last chance for competitors to qualify or improve on their overall scoreline though Harry Lucas 2-2-2-1 has an almost unassailable lead.

Day 2 of the 2026 ILCA Under-21 European Championships & Open European Trophy in Bodrum was a day of changing weather, from a full storm in the morning to light and shifty wind in the afternoon.

Although the forecast promised light north-westerly winds on Saturday and slightly stronger south-westerlies on Sunday, the weekend began in excellent spirits, with Friday arrivals camping and vanning, and enjoying a pie-and-pea supper and plenty of beer.