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22 RS100s were welcomed by Brixham YC’s friendly volunteers to the English Riviera for what was to be a closely fought championship. The bookies had made their predictions, but with strong offshore winds forecast, there was plenty of potential for upsets.

The Normandy region is set to take the international offshore racing world by storm. Building on the success of the centenary celebrations, local stakeholders and the RORC have officially confirmed the return of the world’s largest offshore sailing event.

A small fleet of seven yachts ventured offshore to celebrate Heritage Day and participate in the RNR Regatta.

Saudi Arabia is expanding its Red Sea yachting infrastructure with a new network connecting Amaala and Shura marinas, offering 278 berths for private and charter yachts from winter 2026. Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) announced the development at the Monaco Yacht Show, where it is promoting the Red Sea as a year-round cruising destination. Both marinas…

For more than 50 years, the Topper has been one of the boats through which young sailors have discovered the sport. But keeping an iconic dinghy relevant means more than continuing to build the same boat. Topper International has changed how the boat is manufactured, put greater emphasis on servicing its existing fleet and is…

The marine engine market is being reshaped by a combination of emissions regulation, alternative fuels, and electrification. The transition is unlikely to follow a single path, with diesel still playing an important role as practical and infrastructure constraints limit how quickly some sectors can move to electric propulsion. Engines Plus managing director Hedley Beavis also…

Racing began early on Thursday, with sailors rigging their boats on the beach at La Baule as the sun came up. The first warning signal was scheduled for 09:00, though it took a few extra minutes to get away as courses were adjusted.

While sailors often treat practice races with superstition — frequently avoiding a win — the Luna Rossa Principal team took a different approach, winning all three races with leads extending up to 500 metres.

Fleetwood is preparing for a very special weekend as the Marblehead fleet gathers to celebrate 50 years since the first Fleetwood Marblehead National Championship.

Following the King’s Cup, Wednesday’s well-received charity event between the Royal Yacht Squadron and the RC44 class, the unseasonably fine weather on the Solent continued for the opening day of the 44Cup World Championship Cowes.