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North Carolina-based MJM Yachts has launched its new V Series at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The company – which builds luxury performance yachts – says it’s known for its modern Carolina Downeast style and C5 composite construction process, and that its market-leading post-cured, epoxy-infusion composites process delivers all-conditions capability. The V-Series is…

Coatings company Propspeed has appointed Joe Mercurio as its new Gulf Coast sales manager and technical support. In his new role, Mercurio will work with distributors, boat yards, dealers, marine businesses, applicators and customers across the Gulf Coast, strengthening regional relationships and providing sales and technical support. Mercurio brings over 20 years of marine industry experience…

Mercury Racing has unveiled its new Rev XR and Rev XST propellers at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). These expand the Revolution X propeller family with two new Pro Finish options. The idea is to enhance performance and give Mercury V10 Verado customers greater control over boat lift characteristics. “The right propeller can…

It was a picture-perfect start in bright Autumn sunshine off Saint Malo as the 115-boat fleet started the 3,542 nautical mile Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe on Sunday 1st November at 1.02pm French time.

We’ve seen Emirates Team NZ sail their AC75, now sold to Team Australia, training alone in these conditions ahead of the 2021 America’s Cup – and from the photoboat, it was an impressive display of speed and control.

After a picture perfect start in bright Autumn sunshine and light, favourable winds off Saint Malo in Northern Brittany it is many of the pre-race favourites who are leading the 115 boat Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe fleet.

At 1302 CET (1202 UTC) Francesca Clapcich crossed the start line of the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, the solo transatlantic race.

Under sunny skies and light winds, Team Malizia skipper Boris Herrmann took a clean start in the 13th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe. The race from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre is expected to take the IMOCA fleet around 10-12 days.

Late neap tides over the weekend meant that only normal racing on Saturday afternoon was programmed. In the event eighteen Illusions enjoyed a glorious autumnal day with lots of sun and a Force 3 Easterly breeze.

With Dave Adams off on his successful DF95 campaign in South Africa family rivalry at home in Kent saw Adrian Tomlinson thrown off his throne by prince in waiting, his younger brother David.