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Emirates GBR topped the SailGP France leaderboard after the first day of racing in Saint Tropez. The squirrely 15-18kt breeze was distorted by the surrounding high terrain, channeling the pressure and direction, caused some dramatic switching of places.

The HD Sails Scottish Streaker travellers went to the Aberdeen and Stonehaven YC regatta on August 16th & 17th. Stonehaven gave us sun on both days, a decent hiking wind with small but useful waves on Saturday and a neap tide that had to be judged.

Sadly the second day of the northwesterly Mistral proved stronger than the first at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.

Light winds yesterday afternoon to the south of the Italian island of Sicily has re-shuffled the leading pack in The Ocean Race Europe 2025 and given Swiss entry Team Holcim – PRB the opportunity to stage a spectacular comeback from a distant fifth place.

The 10th Hamble Classics Regatta saw a 23% increase in entries and 40 yachts out racing in the Central Solent, each and every boat making this a special celebration.

GP sailing is a nice and calm sail… they said! You stay dry when sailing a GP… they said! Someone was lying to me!

Pearl Yachts has introduced its new flagship, the Pearl 100 Hybrid, the first in the UK builder’s lineup to feature hybrid propulsion. The 30m raised pilothouse yacht has been developed with Dixon Yacht Design for naval architecture and exterior lines, and Kelly Hoppen Interiors for interior styling. The superyacht features an E-Motion hybrid system integrated…

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has reported ongoing weakness in new boat sales through June 2025, as increased borrowing costs and broader economic uncertainty continue to curb consumer demand.  According to the trade association representing boat, marine engine, and accessory manufacturers in North America, NMMA’s latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, retail unit…

Henri-Lloyd has returned to the US market with the appointment of Big Weather Gear as its US retail partner. Although Henri-Lloyd has been available online in the USA, and corporate (B2B) customers and teams were still able to buy Henri-Lloyd apparel through the Henri-Lloyd Corporate Sales Team, the British marine clothing brand has now established…

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems will return to the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) with its Get Onboard Safely campaign, highlighting safety in marina access. The company is based at stand H394 in New Wave Hall, alongside The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), for the duration of the show, which runs from 19-28 September 2025 at…