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Over the weekend of 25 – 26th October 2025 Grafham Water Sailing Club hosted the ILCA Masters Inland National Championships, the last major event of 2025. 75 ILCA Masters sailors wrapped up well for a partly sunny weekend.

“Twin Vee continued to execute its turnaround and cost-reduction plan in the third quarter, improving both gross margin and operating efficiency,” says Joseph Visconti, CEO and president of the Floridian company which manufactures power cats. “Our expanding dealer partnerships and disciplined overhead management supported 18 per cent revenue growth while narrowing losses.” Highlights of the…

French duo Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière (Charal 2) took the IMOCA class victory on the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie double handed race from Le Havre to Martinque this Friday morning.

The non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has launched a national database designed to identify, track, and document abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) across the US, its territories, and freely associated states. The foundation says the new initiative aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the scale of the issue, while also…

Metstrade 2025 is marking a turning point for Saim Marine. Not only does the company represent many worldwide brands in Italy, it also develops what it terms high-quality solutions for its clients via its in-house design and development teams. And this is the first time Saim is a co-exhibitor of Rehlko’s at the show. Rehlko’s…

When it comes to digitalisation, the sales side of the boatbuilding industry has often outpaced the workshop. Swedish software company Verendus aims to change that with the launch of a mobile app designed specifically for mechanics. “The workshop is a critical part of many dealerships, yet it’s often where digitalisation lags behind,” says Henrik Gerdin,…

Rigging safety starts with awareness – and ends with action. That’s why Technical Marine Supplies have launched the Check it, Tune it, Trust it campaign: an initiative to raise awareness of rigging maintenance among boat owners.

Marine trade distributor Technical Marine Supplies has appointed David Mossman as UK and European sales manager. Mossman says: “I’m thrilled to be joining TMS at such an exciting time. Having worked with Nick and the team over the years, I’ve always admired their commitment to quality and customer service. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with industry…

A year after crossing the Vendée Globe finish line as the first-ever Swiss-German skipper to complete the world’s toughest solo race, Oliver Heer is preparing for a new challenge — one that begins not at sea, but on the phone. Having spent 99 days alone navigating the globe, Heer is now navigating sponsorships, logistics and…

Last Sunday’s Australian 18 Footers League race created two history-making achievements when two female skippers won both races for the first time since the club began racing 18ft skiffs on Sydney Harbour in late 1935.