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10th Hamble Classics Regatta
The 10th Hamble Classics Regatta saw a 23% increase in entries and 40 yachts out racing in the Central Solent, each and every boat making this a special celebration.
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GP14 Northern Bell series at West Kirby
GP sailing is a nice and calm sail… they said! You stay dry when sailing a GP… they said! Someone was lying to me!
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New Pearl 100 hybrid flagship launches
Pearl Yachts has introduced its new flagship, the Pearl 100 Hybrid, the first in the UK builder’s lineup to feature hybrid propulsion. The 30m raised pilothouse yacht has been developed with Dixon Yacht Design for naval architecture and exterior lines, and Kelly Hoppen Interiors for interior styling. The superyacht features an E-Motion hybrid system integrated…
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Mixed economic signals translate to continued decline in new boat sales, NMMA reports
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has reported ongoing weakness in new boat sales through June 2025, as increased borrowing costs and broader economic uncertainty continue to curb consumer demand. According to the trade association representing boat, marine engine, and accessory manufacturers in North America, NMMA’s latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, retail unit…
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Vaikobi Partners with Switch One Design Class
Vaikobi, one of the world’s leading performance watersport gear and accessories brands, announced an exciting new partnership with the Switch One Design Class, one of the fastest-growing foiling classes in the world.
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Switch Global Championships at Lake Garda Day 1
It was a spectacular opening day for the SWITCH fleet, with three races completed under sunny skies and a steady 10-12 knot southerly breeze typical of Lake Garda.
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Marine clothing brand Henri-Lloyd returns to US market
Henri-Lloyd has returned to the US market with the appointment of Big Weather Gear as its US retail partner. Although Henri-Lloyd has been available online in the USA, and corporate (B2B) customers and teams were still able to buy Henri-Lloyd apparel through the Henri-Lloyd Corporate Sales Team, the British marine clothing brand has now established…
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Inland and Coastal highlight marina safety at SIBS 2025
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems will return to the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) with its Get Onboard Safely campaign, highlighting safety in marina access. The company is based at stand H394 in New Wave Hall, alongside The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), for the duration of the show, which runs from 19-28 September 2025 at…
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British Kitesurfer Jake Scrace Breaks World Record
Jake Scrace, a British kitesurfer and thrill-seeker known for daring stunts including kite-surfing over Worthing Pier, has set a new Guinness World Record by reaching 1,587 feet in a kitesurf tow-up above the iconic Needles, Isle of Wight.
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TF35 Maily Grand Prix Day 1
With winds in the high teens on Lake Geneva, the TF35 fleet launched into a blustery opening day of the TF35 Maily Grand Prix. Across four races, Yann Guichard’s Sails of Change 8 set the pace, never finishing lower than second.