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Turkey has introduced an 8 per cent Special Consumption Tax (SCT/ÖTV) on yachts, motorboats and other leisure vessels, ending a long-standing exemption that had allowed luxury marine vehicles to remain tax-free. The measure, announced in a presidential decree and published in the Official Gazette, takes effect immediately. The new levy applies to a wide range…

A new innovative technology solution, OnboardLive©, is making it possible to experience adventure sports, including offshore sailing, live, and in high-definition broadcast quality, even from the most remote corners of the world.

This revised Leg One course sees the fleet criss-crossing the English Channel and its busy commercial traffic several times, leaving little opportunity for sleep or rest of any kind as the sailors dodge tankers, ferries, fishing boats and other craft.

Chris Clark has joined Wescom Group as UK Commercial Sales Manager for its range of electronics products.

Today at 16:25, the CREDIT MUTUEL Class40 crossed the finish line in the prologue GLOBE40 in Cadiz. After waiting a few days in Lorient, the winners covered the miles of the course in 4 days 2 hours and 25 minutes.

The forecast of light winds, but sufficient for racing, unfortunately failed to materialise as dead calm reigned on the first day of the 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.

After a disastrous start to their 2025 Season – seemingly-defined by an unprecedented 12-point penalty in Sydney – the Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank have been fighting to prove themselves.

Manoeuvres rehearsed, sails reshaped and weather forecasts downloaded – for teams on the opening day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup there was disappointment off Porto Cervo as the wind failed to materialise adequately for racing to commence.

The UK 49er and FX National Championships were hosted at WPNSA from the 4th-7th September, attracting 56 sailors from three nations; GBR, IRL, and USA.

And the winner is Steve Hopper’s ‘Sand Swan’, expertly helmed by Alex Farrell. Congratulations Alex and Steve, once again! Runner up is Mark Jewell’s ‘The Dogs… 5’, Paul Farrell crewing. Congratulations Mark and Paul!