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As a sense of calm descends following the 17th Taittinger RSYC Regatta hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in July, the event has been heralded a roaring success by the Club, sponsors and competitors, in spite of tough weather conditions.

The Canoe fleet gathered under the aroma of fresh fish n chips in the dinghy compound under the cliffs at Brixham Yacht Club to sail for the Europa Cup. The cup itself is a fine Dutch glass vessel that was presented to the class in 1986 by Heineken.

Garmin has reported its financial results for the second quarter ending 28 June 2025, highlighting double-digit growth across all segments, including a 10 per cent increase in marine revenue. Consolidated revenue for the quarter reached $1.81bn, marking a 20 per cent increase year-on-year. Gross margin rose to 58.8 per cent and operating margin improved to…

Flite, a brand of Mercury Marine and part of Brunswick Corporation, has launched its first product ranges from the new Flitelab* brand of foil boards and accessories. The launch, which took place yesterday (on 30 July 2025) follows the 2024 debut of the Flitelab* brand, and Brunswick’s 2023 acquisition of Australian eFoil maker Fliteboard. The…

IBEX, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference, has appointed Kate Donadio as its new director of marketing and communications. She takes on the role at North America’s largest marine trade show and conference, with responsibility for leading the event’s marketing and outreach activity. Donadio was most recently marketing manager at Suzuki Marine USA, where she…

Yachting Ventures will return to the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) spearheading the Innovation Zone, where 15 startups will showcase their products and platforms and connect with the industry. Now in its third year at ADIBS, the Innovation Zone has become a key feature of the show, highlighting the importance of early-stage innovation across…

Italy-based Novamarine – a manufacturer of rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) – has acquired the Italian boatbuilder Tornado Yachts. The Tornado Yachts brand, established in 1968, has a long association with offshore competition, including the Venice-Monte Carlo race, which was won by Adriano Panatta using one of its vessels. Following the agreement, Novamarine will carry out…

The Solent Dragon fleet made a powerful statement this summer as five boats, Bertie, Fit Chick, Jerboa, Dreki, and Bluebottle, travelled from Cowes to Torquay to compete in the 2025 Edinburgh Cup and South West Championship.

A fantastic entry of over 170 RS Aeros from 17 nations have converged on the beautiful Quiberon peninsula in southern Brittany, France, for the 7th RS Aero World Championship, combined with the 4th RS Aero Youth World Championship.

West Wales was blessed with perfect sailing conditions on the idyllic waters of Cardigan Bay for the annual New Quay Yacht Club (NQYC) Keel Boat Regatta (KBR).