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Seldén launches Furlex 104TD
Seldén is expanding its Furlex range with the launch of the new Furlex 104TD, a high-end furling system featuring precision-machined components in hard-anodised aluminium.
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Charles Caudrelier turns back towards Lorient
Today, following major damage to the 32-metre trimaran’s port foil, the defending Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe champion has been forced to turn back and head for the team’s technical base in Lorient.
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Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe day 3
With the first big transition zone of the race behind them the ocean giants of Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe, the Ultim class, are making rapid progress on a southwesterly course.
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Women and Girls ILCA training at Grafham
It was another windy weekend at Grafham Water Sailing Club on Saturday, 10th October, for the latest Women and Girls ILCA training session. With Grafham set to host the upcoming Inland Championships, it was the perfect opportunity.
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From handwritten letters and Buzz Lightyear to superyacht success: The Williams Jet Tenders story
Williams Jet Tenders’ growth began with two brothers, a wooden boat and three handwritten letters. Co-founder Mat Hornsby and his brother John began building boats in a workshop in their parents’ garden in rural Oxfordshire, long before the business became an established supplier to major yacht builders. “I always say the best businesses start in…
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Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum – Day 2
Approaching the final hours of her second day at sea in the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum, Francesca is holding seventh place in the IMOCA fleet and is on a southwesterly heading about 600 miles north-northeast of Ponta Delgada in the Azores.
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LCI Industries rejects Monomoy Capital’s takeover bid
The board of LCI Industries is asking shareholders to vote for the merger with Patrick Industries at a special meeting on 18 November 2026. LCI supplies engineered components to manufacturers and aftermarket customers in the outdoor recreation and transport sectors through its Lippert subsidiary. The board unanimously concluded that Monomoy Capital Partners’ unsolicited, non-binding proposal…
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Startup x Investor Day returns to boot Düsseldorf as applications open
Yachting Ventures and European Boating Industry (EBI) will once again present the Startup x Investor Day at boot Düsseldorf 2027. Bringing founders, investors and industry leaders together, the event returns to the Blue Innovation Dock on Tuesday 26 January 2027 and aims to create opportunities for leisure marine founders to meet investors face-to-face, showcase their…
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Saxdor Yachts signs dealers in US, Canada and Bermuda
Finnish boatbuilder Saxdor Yachts has appointed three new dealers to strengthen its presence across North America and the Atlantic, building on the recent launch of its US production. The boatbuilder has added Yarmouth Boat Yard & Moose Landing Marina in Maine, Mahone Marine in Nova Scotia and PW Marine in Bermuda to its retail network.…
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GP14 Youth and Masters Championships 2026
Four races, shifting winds, a lively Saturday night and some hard-fought championship racing made for a memorable weekend as the GP14 fleet descended on The Chase Sailing Club for the 2026 Youth and Masters Championships.