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Canal & River Trust launches citizens’ panel to shape future of boat licensing
The Canal & River Trust is inviting boaters to apply to join a volunteer Citizens’ Boater Panel that will help shape the charity’s forthcoming consultation on the future of boat licensing. The panel is part of the trust’s newly launched boater engagement programme, as it prepares for a major public consultation on the future of…
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WireCo appoints Luis Padilla as chief operating officer for North America
Wire and synthetic rope solutions firm WireCo has appointed Luis Padilla as chief operating officer, North America, reporting to chief executive officer Keith White. In his new role, Padilla will lead WireCo’s North American business, driving regional execution, customer service standards and operational performance in support of the group’s profitable growth strategy. Commenting on the…
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Bluebottle wins Dragon class at Cowes Week
GBR192 Bluebottle has won the Dragon class at the 200th anniversary edition of North Sails Cowes Week, completing an impressive seven-race series that saw 25 Dragons compete on the Solent.
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AC Recon: Aug 8 – Saturday’s new foil
Emirates Team NZ declared a new wingfoil component ahead of a sailing session on Saturday. The new component declaration is the first by any team in this America’s Cup cycle.
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British Moth National Championship at Hollowell
As is traditional the British Moth fleet gathered in August for their National Championships, once again Hollowell Sailing Club in Northamptonshire was hosting the event but as a change to the norm it was being run over a weekend.
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AC Recon: The Longest Day
Italian Challenger Luna Rossa enjoyed another great sailing day in Sardinia’s Maestrale, clocking up their longest foiling time yet on Sailing Day 15.
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80th Anniversary Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 2
It was a stop-start day for the fleet in Tenby when the early breeze that the fleet launched in petered out and the fleet was sent back to shore for a couple of hours.
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Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco overall
The two Gold Fleet final races reshuffle the Junior podium: Spain’s Miguel Echavarri wins ahead of USA’s Ryan Lee and fellow Spaniard Luca Nueschen. Italy’s Annalie Meoni finishes sixth overall and first female.
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P&B Solo National Championship overall
The final day of this magnificent Solo Championship dawned hot and sunny, just a thin line of cirrus nimbus spoiling an otherwise deep blue stratosphere. Torbados had already delivered some fabulous weather and the forecast was for 10-14 knots.
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Miracle Nationals at Abersoch day 1
The Miracles have arrived in sunny Abersoch for the 2026 Miracle Nationals at South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club. Day One started with a 1200 briefing and a 1400 race start after some significant and troublesome travel with various road closures.