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Black Foils deny home victory in thrilling Portsmouth SailGP finale
It was heartbreak for Emirates GBR on home waters as New Zealand’s Black Foils edged out the British team in a dramatic final race to win the inaugural Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, Portsmouth on Sunday 20 July. Pete Burling’s crew clinched victory in the nail-biting three-boat showdown, pushing Emirates GBR into second place,…
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Suntex expands boat club network with new location at Saguaro Lake Marina, Arizona
Suntex Marina Investors, a leading owner and operator of marina properties across the United States, has announced the opening of its latest boat club location at Saguaro Lake Marina in Mesa, Arizona. The addition marks the 24th site in the Suntex Boat Club portfolio, which now spans ten states. The launch of the Suntex Boat…
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San Diego shipyard announces new ownership
Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), the San Diego-based boatbuilding and repair company, has been acquired by its co-founder and president Todd Roberts, alongside longtime MGBW customer and investor Chip Besse and investor Skye Callantine. The acquisition includes the San Diego shipyard, Los Cabos boatyard and global services superyacht agency. Roberts takes on the role of chief…
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New trust to lead archaeologial dig at historic Buckler’s Hard
A new charitable organisation, Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust, has been established to support education, research, and heritage projects focused on the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard on the Beaulieu River. The launch follows the recent redevelopment project at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, where the revitalised boatshed now offers new waterfront offices, meeting rooms, and…
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DF95 Summer Series at Barton’s Point week 2
A light southerly gradient wind joisted with a weak northerly sea breeze causing the wind to box the compass for the second East Kent Summer Series event. 12 members turned out, with Ralph Wilkinson race officering.
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Yachting World Dayboat Open at Poole
Overall 12 boats took part in this year’s open, numbers being affected by the Dayboat championships starting in Falmouth in one week’s time and accurately forecast very windy weather on the Sunday.
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WASZP Games 2025 Women’s Sprint Champs Overall
The final day of the WASZP Women’s Sprint Championship delivered a thrilling showdown with five high-octane slalom races, pushing sailors to their limits in fast, tactical conditions.
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Transpac 2025: A round of applause for the winners
The 2025 Transpacific Yacht Race celebrated its Final Awards Ceremony and Closing Party on Saturday, July 19, at the Kaneohe Yacht Club, in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
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Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 3
Sarah-Quita Offringa on cusp of 26th world title after completing five-timer, while Men’s remains too close to call with just 3.3 points separating first to fourth.
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First Swiss SailGP podium
Switzerland SailGP Team celebrated a major milestone this weekend, clinching their first-ever podium finish and third place overall at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth.