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RAD Propulsion — British manufacturer of electric outboards — has expanded its international dealer network with new partnerships in the Netherlands, India and Japan. In the Netherlands, Energyboats becomes RAD’s official dealer for the Benelux region. The company works exclusively with fully electric vessels and suppliers that prioritise electric motor technology from the outset. “In…

Maritime businesses, charities, and organisations operating in the Solent region have been invited to put their names forward for the 2025 Maritime Solent Awards, as entries officially open for the fourth edition. Organised by Maritime Solent, the industry-led partnership that promotes the region’s maritime economy on a global stage, the awards aim to spotlight achievement,…

A recent incident reported off the northern coast of Spain has reignited concerns about orcas and vessels, and the potential for these interactions to spread further north, which could soon pose a risk to UK sailors.  The Spanish coastguard rescued two sailors from a French yacht after it was reportedly rammed by a group of…

The 2025 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships concluded in dramatic fashion off the Californian coast, where six days of competitive sailing saw European athletes rise to the occasion—and dominate.

The 32m Ultim Trimaran SVR Lazartigue, skippered by Tom Laperche together with with Franck Cammas (co-skipper), Peter Burling, Antoine Gautier, Amélie Grassi and Emilien Lavigne has taken Multihull Line Honours at 04:38:04 this morning.

Another top Solent photographer, Martin Augustus, positioned himself at Hurst Castle for the Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race start, and has sent us this great gallery focusing mainly on the IRC classes who make up the majority of the 444 yacht fleet.

Day 3 of the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships kicked off with a celebration of a historic milestone: a record-breaking 101 women are competing in this year’s edition, among a total of 375 athletes from 36 nations.

All are airborne. The first three are birds of prey. The last one is an insect. All are so completely different. The first three have also had their name, formidable qualities and fantastic reputations applied to fantastic aircraft made by Boeing.

Five US sailors traveled to Nishinomiya, Japan for six days of challenging conditions, hot temperatures, and world class sailing. USA sailor Lucas Doran was in third place in the U17 fleet before the final day of racing.

Battle lines are being drawn up for the RORC’s centenary Rolex Fastnet Race. As the final day of Admiral’s Cup inshore racing took place in the Solent, so several yachts due to take part in Saturday’s main event were out training.