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RORC Caribbean 600 duel is set
In Antigua, this February, the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 is shaping up to be the combat zone for a gripping battle between two of the world’s fastest 100-foot Maxis: Leopard 3 and Black Jack 100.
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2028 Vendée Globe rules unveiled
On 12 November 2028, from Les Sables d’Olonne, a new generation of sailors will set out to take on the most extreme challenge: sailing around the world, solo, non-stop and without assistance, on IMOCA 18-metre monohulls.
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Boris Herrmann off to Antarctica
Yesterday evening local time, Team Malizia’s sailing research vessel Malizia Explorer departed Ushuaia, Argentina, for her first scientific mission to Antarctica. Onboard this sailing boat dedicated entirely to science is Boris Herrmann.
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Interview: Dometic president Eric Fetchko on the company’s rising profile following double DAME wins
“We were always the bridesmaid,” Eric Fetchko, president of Dometic, tells MIN. But things have moved on – the global outdoor-technology company’s recent spree of accolades includes two category wins at this year’s DAME Design Awards – the CSX Refrigeration System winning the Onboard Facilities, Comfort & Entertainment afloat category, and DG3 Gyrostabiliser taking home…
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‘The next step in our plan’: RAD Propulsion chief Dan Hook reveals RAD 120 electric drive
RAD Propulsion has launched the RAD 120 – a new electric drive system developed in response to the increasing requirement for higher power marine propulsion – at Metstrade 2025. The UK-based developer of electric marine propulsion systems positions the 120kW unit as the next step in its long-term product plan. As Dan Hook, CEO of…
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29er family team report from Ovington Championship
This was my first 29er event in 22 years. I think the last one I did was the 2003 Youth Nationals. I’m at least 10 kg heavier now, but Benjamin—my 9-year-old son—is 20 kg lighter than Justin Vissor, my previous helm.
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‘Good signs in the electric market’: ePropulsion chief Danny Tao on new Spirit 2 outboard
Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has launched Spirit 2, the latest model in the Spirit series of electric outboard engines. The engine is on display at Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam. The new engine is positioned as a compact electric system focused on portability and measured performance. It features a 2kW motor and a 3kW Boost Mode…
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18ft Skiff NSW Championship preview
Despite a disappointing result in last Sunday’s club championship, the current Giltinan world champion Yandoo team, led by Tom Needham, will go into Sunday’s first two races of the eight-race NSW 18ft skiff championship a clear favourite.
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The Antigua Racing Cup 2026 preview
As Antigua prepares to roll out its inaugural Regatta Month next year, the flagship event, the Antigua Racing Cup, is already poised to make waves in the racing scene across the Caribbean.
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Nacra 15 Winter Training event 2 at Warsash
Our second Nacra 15 training camp of the winter started Saturday with a group briefing by Jaz to include both Squad and Class teams before splitting up, with Jaz coaching the Squad teams and Izzy the Class teams.