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  • A century of human endeavour

    For 100 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been regarded as one of offshore sailing’s most complete proving grounds. It is a place where ambitions and dreams meet harsh reality, where skill, endurance and fortitude are severely tested.

  • IGY Ibiza Marina upgrade brings shore power online

    IGY Ibiza Marina has completed a significant redevelopment project aimed at modernising its infrastructure and improving services for superyachts. The marina, operated by Ocean Capital Partners (OCP), Grupo Empresas Matutes and Island Global Yachting (IGY), has officially inaugurated its upgraded facilities following works that began in November 2024. The project involved a complete overhaul of…

  • What’s changed since 2019? Latest equity and inclusion survey

    The Magenta Project has launched a new survey into equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry. Building on the 2019 Women in Sailing Strategic Review, where 59 per cent of women reported personal discrimination and 80 per cent said gender imbalance was a problem, the research will include race, ableism and age…

  • SAILING Champions League 2025 final

    Three British clubs battled it out over three days of close racing against Europe’s top keelboat teams at the 2025 SAILING Champions League final in Germany.

  • Bulgaria’s Omaya Yachts to debut Omaya 50 at Cannes

    The Omaya 50 – the debut model from Bulgarian catamaran manufacturer Omaya Yachts will make its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival. Visitors to the show, running 9-14 September, will be able to tour the brand’s first yacht in the Vieux Port marina. The first hull is now complete and entered the water…

  • New Long Shaft eLite joins ePropulsion’s electric outboard lineup

    ePropulsion has expanded its electric outboard lineup with the launch of the eLite 500W Long Shaft, a lightweight electric motor designed for small vessels with higher transoms over 15 inches, such as drift boats and inflatable fishing boats.  Tom Watson, president of ePropulsion Americas, comments: “We were thrilled with the industry and market reaction to…

  • BWA Yachting opens in the Maldives

    BWA Yachting Maldives is open and providing a full suite of agency and concierge services tailored to the needs of superyachts, their guests and crew. This move marks a significant step in the company’s continued expansion across strategic superyacht destinations. Headquartered in Male, BWA Yachting Maldives has been developed in partnership with Island Sailors Maldives. The…

  • Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge

    Major milestone moment for SailGP captured in behind-the-scenes documentary series, which reaches 10 million total viewers since launching in 2021.

  • Summer Series at Royal Temple YC race 4

    A benign breeze and flat water belied a moderate tide, running south to Sandwich Bay. The club’s new racing marks were out ready for Ramsgate week and two were employed after a running start with the tide.

  • Laserfest at Whitstable

    Laserfest, Whitstable Yacht Club’s celebration of Laser/ILCA racing took place last weekend with a strong entry of 40 boats. Laserfest o attracted entries from as far as Yorkshire together with a range of more local clubs.