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Boero bets on Challenger Pro to simplify superyacht coatings
For Boero Yacht Coatings, the newly released Challenger Pro is more than a product refresh. It represents a rethink of how premium yacht finishes are developed and applied. Senior brand and project manager Marcus Reynolds says the Italian coatings manufacturer has spent the past three years redeveloping its flagship topcoat range. “We actually gave our…
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Sea Ventures appoints Vicky Farrow as managing director
British boat dealership and brokerage Sea Ventures has appointed Vicky Farrow as managing director, taking over the role from Nigel Colley. Sea Ventures is a dealer and distributor for the Jeanneau brand of sailboats and motorboats, and the Excess brand of catamarans. Farrow joined Sea Ventures in January 2026 and has spent the past several…
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RORC Channel Race 2026 preview
Race crews, family and friends are welcome at the RORC Cowes Clubhouse on Friday 24 July with the RORC Channel Race pre-race supper forming part of the Club’s Cowes Offshore Series social programme. Booking is strongly recommended.
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British Classic Week day 3
For a third day, racing at British Classic Week was wisely delayed by the Royal Yacht Squadron race committee led by Peter Saxton in order for the southwesterly sea breeze to establish.
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SailGP: Grouped fleets to apply in all events
SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has just announced that all racing in the Qualifying Rounds will be conducted on a “Group Racing” basis for the rest of Season 6.
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2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 2
After storms and heavy winds kept the fleet ashore for Tuesday’s scheduled opening races, the 2026 J/80 World Championship got under way Wednesday on the waters of Lake Ontario, where 34 teams were greeted by gusty conditions averaging about 20 knots.
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J/70 Europeans 2026 in Barcelona Day 2
The J/70 European Championship saw a change at the top of the leaderboard on Wednesday as HSN Sailing Team delivered an outstanding performance to take the overall lead after four races. Barcelona again provided excellent sailing conditions.
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49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 1
Racing finally got going in Medemblik today, and the wind did not disappoint. All four fleets completed a full three races apiece right on schedule, with no delays despite a breeze that pushed toward the top end of the forecast.
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Leigh McMillan returns to SailGP Team France
DS Automobiles SailGP Team France returns to action this weekend at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, the eighth event of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship.
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UK Open Challenger Championship at Weymouth
The UK Open Challenger Championship took place on 17-19 July. The event was part of the Inclusive Games held at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) in conjunction with RYA Sailability and Chesil Sailabllity.