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The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 Day 4
Paul Meilhat’s streak continues, while the fleet pushes hard behind. Just three hours to regroup in Porto before the leg resumes toward Cartagena.
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Falmouth Sailing Week 2025
A total of 172 boats entered this year’s Falmouth Sailing Week, 111 of them racing in the Carrick Roads and 61 in Falmouth Bay. Great racing was enjoyed by all despite the sometimes light and shifty breezes.
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Twin Vee unveils upgraded BoatsForSale.com platform
Twin Vee PowerCats has launched an upgraded version of BoatsForSale.com, an online marketplace for boat buyers, private sellers and dealers. The Florida-based company — manufacturer of Twin Vee and AquaSport boats — acquired the platform in February 2025 and has since carried out a development programme, which the firm says is intended to improve performance…
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New Wooden Boat Stage to debut at Southampton Boat Show 2025
The Southampton International Boat Show 2025 will feature a new addition to its ten-day programme with the introduction of the Wooden Boat Stage, dedicated to the craft and culture of British wooden boatbuilding. The stage is a collaboration between the Wooden Boatbuilders’ Trade Association (WBTA), the Boat Building Academy (BBA) and Women in Boatbuilding (WIBB),…
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Explomar brings electric propulsion to Portugal’s whale-watching tours
Explomar’s Wave 300 electric outboard system is now in commercial operation in Portugal, powering the Terrazul Evø – described as the country’s first high-performance electric boat dedicated to maritime tourism. The vessel, built by Dutch HDPE specialist Tideman Boats, has entered service with whale-watching operator Terra Azul in the Azores Islands. The company says this…
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X-Yachts’ XR 41 Crowned ORC (B) World Champions
Haderslev-based yacht builder X-Yachts can now proudly call itself World Champion in sailing. The newly developed XR 41 Formula X secured the 2025 ORC World Championship title in Class B this August in Tallinn, Estonia.
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Firefly Nationals at Lyme Regis Day 3
A slightly reluctant fleet were chivvied off the shore convinced there was no wind to find a very pleasant rolling sea and steady force 3.
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Irish Fireball Exodus to Lake Garda is underway
20 sailors will be competing under the Irish flag at the Fireball World Championship on Lake Garda from this weekend. The Worlds takes place at the Northern end of the lake at Arco hosted by Circolo Vela Arco.
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Trusted by the Best – Zhik Yachting Footwear
In the unforgiving arena of the Ocean Race Europe, performance is tested at every turn. Zhik’s partner team, Paprec Arkéa, has proven their strength finishing 3rd in the opening leg.
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Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Jury announced
The world’s premier photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is proud to unveil its international jury for 2025. Once again, the event will bring together the sport’s most talented marine photographers from across the globe.