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Sunday saw the Ouse Amateur Sailing Club welcome sailors from Welland Yacht Club and Hykeham Sailing Club, to compete in the Wash Rivers and Edgar Bain Trophies.

Today the emphasis seemed to be on crew-work with maybe some new tacking techniques being trialled, as discussed in the Recon Team report below. The team lost 40 minutes due to repairs on the water.

Built by Henri-Lloyd for life on the water, the Jib gave sailing one of its most recognisable silhouettes, a familiar sight in marinas and yacht clubs for decades.

European recreational-boat exports have more than doubled over the past 10 years, but slower growth in trade between EU member states represents an opportunity to develop the European market, according to Philip Easthill, secretary-general of the European Boating Industry (EBI). He says this comes against a background of a disconnect between interest in boating and…

Petros Michelidakis, show director for boot Düsseldorf, doesn’t hold back. “Sailing is still in trouble. The market is moving slowly. So we have to find ways to grow the market again.” It’s a challenge, but one he is rolling up his sleeves to help alleviate. And his strategy? Aside from putting on an impressive show…

Nearly 1,200 boaters have applied to take part in the Canal & River Trust’s Citizens’ Boater Panel, which will help shape a forthcoming consultation on changes to the boat licensing system. The consultation is due to launch in December 2026 and is being developed with boaters and boating organisations following recommendations from the Independent Commission…

Yanmar Marine International (YMI) will assume direct responsibility for the distribution of Yanmar Marine products in Italy from late Q4 2026. The Japanese engine maker says the move will help it respond to the changing needs of Italian boatbuilders and owners, while further developing its service capabilities and dealer network. Floris Lettinga, director of sales…

Combining the timeless comfort of knitwear with the genuine windproof protection, Musto’s new Full Zip Windproof Knit delivers warmth and versatility whether you’re on the coast, countryside or waterfront.

2027 will see the 60th Anniversary of the birth of the International Contender, so it is only fitting that the Class will be heading back to its roots by holding their next World Championship at the famed Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club.

Autumn had certainly arrived on Sunday morning with the temperature, for the first time since the Spring, in single digits at 9 degrees and a thick fog on the Lymington River. From the club pontoon it was impossible to make out the wave barrier.