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  • The Ocean Race Europe Leg 4 Day 3

    After more than 400 nautical miles of tightly contested racing, only a handful of miles separated the top four teams early in the afternoon on Tuesday as the leading group pick their way across the Gulf of Genova in light wind conditions.

  • Merlin Rocket Women’s Championship preview

    The Merlin Rocket Class is set to host its Women’s National Championships on 13-14 September 2025 at Brightlingsea Sailing Club. The event title, listed in the official 2025 calendar, marks a weekend dedicated entirely to women’s participation.

  • Women take over the Helm at Howth YC

    On Friday, 29th August 2025, Howth Yacht Club in Dublin proudly hosted its inaugural Women at the Helm event, a celebration of women’s leadership and participation in sailing. This landmark occasion welcomed sailors of all abilities.

  • 2025 Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup

    The picturesque French port of Douarnenez played host to the 81st edition of the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup, a prestigious regatta that attracted 75 Dragons from nearly 20 nations.

  • Broadland Youth Regatta at Rollesby Broad

    On the 30th August 2025, Rollesby Broad Sailing Club hosted the 31st Broadland Youth regatta. The event brought together eight sailing clubs across Norfolk and Suffolk, providing the youth sailors with the opportunity to showcase their skills.

  • Registration open for expanded Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam

    Registration is open for Metstrade 2025, which will take place from 18 to 20 November 2025 at RAI Amsterdam. Organisers of Metstrade, the world’s largest marine equipment trade show, say they expect it to be the largest edition of the show, with expanded halls, over 1,600 exhibitors and a wider content programme. Metstrade 2025 will…

  • Azimut introduces Neuron digital yacht management system

    Azimut has launched Neuron, a digital yacht management system developed with MDP Tech. The system is designed to provide automation, diagnostics and surveillance through both an onboard interface and remote access. Neuron allows owners to manage systems such as lighting, climate control and entertainment, and to monitor and analyse the vessel remotely. The system supports…

  • Mirror UK Nationals at Netley Overall

    Where to begin?! What a long weekend! 53 boats at a Mirror Nationals, the first time since ages that there were more boats at the Nationals than the annual pilgrimage to the beach at Abersoch Mirror Week, really underlining the class resurgence.

  • Fishing pontoon series launched by Brunswick company

    Lowe Boats, an aluminium boat manufacturer (part of the Brunswick Group), has created an all-new LF Pontoon series. This is a collection of fishing pontoons. The LF Pontoon series is available in four models, including the LF 172, LF 194, LF 214 and flagship LF 232, ranging from around 17 to 24 feet. “The LF…

  • 400 new berths at Royal Quays thanks to Walcon

    Royal Quays Marina has increased its capacity from 350 berths to a total of 400. That’s thanks to Walcon Marine which has been busily upgrading boatfolk’s marina in North Shields (North East England) – the works were announced earlier this year and were split into two phases. The first took place in the autumn of…