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The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025, a milestone marking a century of dedication to ocean racing and yachting excellence.

Last Wednesday’s webinar on Tracking and Fleet Monitoring was enlightening, with Mark O’Connell – Globalstar GM for EMEA/APAC and Christophe Allan – Advanced Tracking CEO describing how the satellite-based system is helping clients around the world.

After a two-year pause, the fifth edition of the Antigua Bermuda Race sets sail from Antigua on April 29, 2026.

DAME Design Awards has announced a total of 146 products originating from manufacturers spanning 37 different countries – marking a record-breaking field of entries for the globally recognised competition. From the 146 entries received, the jury finally selected 67 nominated products – the highest number of products shortlisted since 2016. Winners will be announced on…

Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the ‘world’s first’ high-speed marine engine powered exclusively by methanol on its test bench in Friedrichshafen. As part of a partnership in the meOHmare research project, Rolls-Royce, Woodward L’Orange and WTZ Roßlau are developing sustainable propulsion technology. The goal is to develop a comprehensive concept for a CO2-neutral marine engine based…

Winter sailing doesn’t have to mean freezing fingers, numb toes, and short sessions. The right layers can turn “I can’t feel my hands” into “Let’s go again”.

MIN visited seven boat businesses in Lombardy – the region surrounding Milan, Italy, to find out about the DNA and texture of Italian family enterprises. “Family companies are like wild horses to ride – they have huge potential,” says Alberto Osculati (executive director for the distribution and accessory manufacturing company). Within Osculati’s sprawling industrial complex…

Sustainable innovation company Expedition Zero has launched a £500,000 funding round to accelerate the development of its recyclable composite material, EcoMinera, with a larger £5 million raise planned for 2026. The investment marks a key milestone in the transition from prototype development of Expedition Zero’s EcoMinera recyclable material to commercial scale. Funding to accelerate growth…

The Notts County Solo Open attracted 18 entries from both the home club and many visitors, including from Hickling, South Staffs, Northampton, Shurestoke and Chase.

The Expression of Interest for the 2026 Fireball Worlds closes this Friday. Pay £50 and you will be put into a draw to take place on 1st November 2025. The first non-UK boat drawn will receive a free entry to the UK Nationals and the Worlds.