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Well doesn’t the year go quickly! You start off thinking let’s get ready for the first event of the series wondering how many sailors will attend (now in our 6th year we are still getting a good turnout) and then you blink and it’s the final event.

The P&B Sail Sale ends on 1 November. After that, the discounts on P&B sails and covers are gone, so this is the time to order if you’re planning a new sail for next year.

The OptiOrange València 2027 is now open for entries for its ninth edition, which will take place from 4 to 7 March, with the aim of attracting 500 sailors and a strong international Optimist fleet.

The 2027 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show will introduce new transport routes, ticket packages and exhibitor incentives when it runs from 10–14 February 2027. Visitors will also find a new dedicated display of boats priced below $150,000 and a boating education hub. Organisers NMMA and Informa Markets say they are working on the changes…

Garmin’s marine revenue increased 16 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, despite what the company describes as a softer market, with high fuel prices and customer uncertainty weighing on demand. The growth, led by its sonar category, comes as Garmin acknowledges that some boat buyers are adopting a wait-and-see approach, while innovation and…

Marine weather forecaster, PredictWind, has launched an AI Weather Router. The feature’s built into its Weather Routing and Departure Planning tools and is said to turn complex routing results into clear, practical briefings that help sailors and powerboaters decide when to set off and understand what lies ahead. Founded in 2010 by Olympian and two-time…

Innovation does not always require substantial capital investment or complex new technology. It can begin with better communication between suppliers and manufacturers, more effective project preparation, improved engineering practices and a willingness to challenge established ways of working. That’s the conclusion from the Innovation for Growth, Technologies Driving Africa’s Sustainable Marine Future panel discussion at…

Online boat marketplace Rightboat has launched an iOS app that lets buyers search its global inventory on an iPhone. It is initially available through the Apple App Store. Buyers can browse listings from professional brokers, dealers and private sellers, narrow their searches and view boat specifications alongside photographs and seller details. Private seller listings are…

INS400 is the performance inshore range, built for race conditions and sustained output. Advanced 3-layer construction and fully taped seams keep the weather out.

The CIC MED Channel Race 2027 is gearing up! The Notice of Race has been published and entries are now open.