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A body believed to be that of Halit Yukay, co-founder of Mazu Yachts, has been recovered from the Sea of Marmara, off the Turkish coast, following a 19-day search operation. The captain of the dry cargo ship Arel 7 has been arrested in relation to the collision. Yukay, 43, was reported missing on 4 August…

In the sweltering, humid heat of Cartagena, the teams have been busily preparing for Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe. Undefeated thus far, Paul Meilhat, Amélie Grassi, Sam Goodchild and newcomer Benjamin Ferré are thrilled about their lead.

Five Redwings and five One-Designs lined up in champagne sailing conditions to race for the Campbell Trophy on Monday morning (11th August).

“Our clients make their decisions at the helm, not on the dock. And that’s exactly where we’ll meet them,” says Wajer Yachts CEO, Dries Wajer, as he explains why, this year, his company isn’t ‘doing’ Cannes Yachting Festival. The company believes it is taking a step forward by not being involved. It says it has…

When launching a marine startup, few places can compete with the UK, writes Gabbi Richardson, founder of Yachting Ventures. From generous investor tax breaks to targeted government funding, the UK is carving out a reputation as one of the best destinations for founders to turn ideas into reality. There is a growing network of innovation…

New Zealand-based Sealegs International, a manufacturer of amphibious boats, has appointed Dave Larsen as its chief executive officer. Larsen takes on the role following previous experience as chief executive of New Zealand boatbuilder Rayglass Boats, where he became CEO at 35 and oversaw a period of growth and international expansion. In a statement made to…

Marine heatwaves on the seafloor are expected to become more frequent than those at the ocean surface, a new study warns, raising concerns for bottom-dwelling species and the wider ecosystems and communities that rely on them. The study, led by Dr Robert J. Wilson at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), examined future trends in marine heatwaves…

Day 1 of the International 14 European Championship started with a race-course set one kilometre downwind of a German Submarine base. With 12-20 knots of wind coming off the shore providing 30 degree shifts, it was a day to keep your head out of the boat.

With five races sailed in National 12 Burton Week at Brightlingsea Ollie Meadowcroft and Cally Terkelsen hold a small lead over Graham and Blue Camm with two races to sail on Tuesday.

The fleet had gathered at St Mary’s Loch in the Scottish Borders and waited patiently for the wind. The forecast was not promising but eventually it came, light and from the north, while the clouds were drifting from the south.