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At least three people have died and 575 passengers have been rescued after a passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island. Two people remain missing. Initial reports indicated over 280 passengers were rescued but in the last few hours the number of people rescued has risen to 575. Authorities are still…

Ten boats turned up for the Albacore Southerns at Thorpe Bay YC to be met by what can only be described as a Champagne Event (sailing, weather, wind and socials!). Only one glass was spilt (i.e. a capsize – yes it was me!).

On Sunday I went to the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, sitting in the grandstand and filming with the usual camera I use for interviews to try and give you a taste of the action and atmosphere from the shoreside.

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.